Obituaries

Dorthy Jean Bearce Campbell was born on December 5, 1931, in Osceola, Missouri, to Earl and Mabel (Smay) Link.  As a freshman in high school, she asked Jesus to come into her heart. On February 26, 2025, at the Baptist Home in Ozark, she went home to be with her…...

Marlene Marie Watts, 90, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1934, in Shady Grove, Missouri, the daughter of Noel and Marie (Woodall) Johns. Marlene was saved at a young age and walked closely with her Lord throughout…...

Ronald E. Gafford, at 89 years of age went to meet the Lord on February 8, 2025. He was born on January 18,1936 in Corning, Kansas and was a loving husband, father and faithful steward of his faith. Ronald E. Gafford and Melva A. Carmichael were married on September 26,…...

Wanda Sue Owens (Pogue), 74, of Bruner, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Wanda was born on May 16, 1950, in Bruner, Missouri, to Ray Thomas Pogue and Daisy “Lucille” Pogue. As the oldest of three children, Wanda was a pillar of love…...

Lois Willene McCall Bushman, 93, of Springfield, Missouri formerly of Ava, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Lois was born on September 4, 1931, in Halfway, Missouri the daughter of Willie and Edith Iola (Redd) Manis. Lois’ love for sewing began at a young age, learning how to sew…...

Mona Elloene Davis, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Mona was born October 21, 1933 in Bruner, Missouri, the daughter of Lucy and Elmer Luttrull. Mona was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a cashier at Cherokee United…...

Warren Jay Hibbard, age 72, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with our Lord on January 28, 2025, in his home after a battle with cancer. He was born January 21, 1953, in Quincy, Illinois to Harold and Phyllis Hibbard. Warren married his high school sweetheart, Sarah Jean (Hibbard)…...

Timothy LeRoy Heinlein, 71, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was born January 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, the oldest son of Loy and Jeanne Heinlein of Ava, Missouri. In elementary school, they relocated to the family farm in…...

Harvey Kevin Roller, 62, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on January 16, 2025. Harvey, son of Ival and Juanita (Goins) Roller was born July 19, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri. As soon as Harvey graduated from High School, he enlisted in…...

Son, brother, soldier, husband, father, musician, friend. Major Donald Gardner, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Don was born April 25, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Allen and Lillian (Sherman) Gardner. At the age of eight Don was blessed with a sister, Judy.…...