Obituaries

Thomas Dean McGinnis, age 78 of Ozark, Missouri was born October 22, 1942, to Radford and Alma “Gertrude” McGinnis of Ozark, MO. Tom lived an adventurous and full life until he went to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was saved at a…...

Dewayne Johnston, age 61 of Sparta, Missouri passed away early Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021 in St. Louis University Hospital. He was born January 12, 1960, in Tulia Texas, to Marshall Elmer and Lillie Marie (Lyles) Johnston. In March of 2004, Dewayne surrendered his heart and life to Jesus Christ.…...

Thomas Stephen Kitchen known to his friends as Tom or Tommy was born in Chicago, Illinois, March 19, 1948 to James and Mary Kitchen.  At the age of 73, Tom passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 9, 2021 in Ozark, Missouri. He was born the middle child and brother to James…...

Daniel Victor Sorenson, 63, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. While valiantly battling complications from the Covid-19 virus, he had a severe, adverse reaction to a blood thinner, which caused him to have a massive, bilateral stroke. He passed away while surrounded…...

Rex Bilyeu, age 80 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in his home, after a short illness. He was born July 27, 1941 the son of Arthur and Dora ( Sportsman) Bilyeu. On November 21, 2003, Rex was united in marriage to the love of his life,…...

Jesse James Pogue, age 38 of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2021, in Boone Center Hospital of Columbia, following a hard- fought battle with heart disease. Jesse James was born March 6, 1983 to James (Jim) Dean Pogue and Connie Lyn Morrison. Jesse was born and raised in…...

Gloria Smith , age 66 passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Phelps Health Care Center, Rolla, Missouri. Gloria was born in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Charles Joseph and Sylvia Eleanora (Small) Garcia. Gloria will be laid to rest with her late husband Thomas Allen Smith. Graveside funeral services…...

Golda Chestene Lietch, age 95 of Ava, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, August 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Chestene, as she was fondly known among her friends and family, was born August 18, 1926, the daughter of Clifford and Daisy (Sanders) Turner. On February 2,…...

Geraldine Phoebe Braswell, age 91 of Ozark Missouri went home to be with the Lord, Saturday August 7, 2021, in her home with family by her side.  She was born in San Francisco California, January 13, 1930, to Paul Menconi, Sr. and Amelia Zolezzi-Menconi.  Geraldine played the piano beautifully and…...

Michael “Brad” Boyd, age 46 of Branson West, Missouri passed away Tuesday evening, August 17, 2021 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born May 22, 1975 in Natchez, Mississippi the son of Gary (Peanut) and Deborah Ann (Lipscomb) Boyd. On July 3, 2004, Brad was united in marriage…...