Obituaries

Lyubov Lazarevich, age 73 of Sparta, Missouri formerly of Russia, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in her home. She was born May 5, 1947 in Russia and on August 24, 1969, she was united in marriage to Valentin Lazarevich. While living in Russia, Lyubov enjoyed being a nurse and…...

     Michael J. Shifferd, 65, of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 from complications related to the Coronavirus. Michael was born on December 10, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Warren D. and Marilyn H. Shifferd. Like his older brother David, he was fortunate to be born to…...

Anthony “Tony” Burkhart, age 66 of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully, Monday morning, January 4, 2021 in his home. He was born March 30, 1954 the son of Bill and Mary (Walker) Burkhart. On February 12, 1988 he was united in marriage to Eileen Lamberson. After 40 dedicated years to…...

Elena Alexandrovna Milholland (Vasina), of Springfield Mo, was born March 30, 1977 in Tver, Russia. She passed away December 10, 2020. She is survived by her son, Brannon Milholland, of the home. Her parents Liudmila Vasina and Alexander Vasin, of Russia. Brother Mikhail Alexandrovich Vasin his wife and son, all of…...

Constance “Connie” Jean Goins, age 85 of Bruner, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1935 in Laura, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Ophelia (Huxtable) Smith. On July 31, 1953 she was united in marriage…...

Clara Lee (Roberts Shelton) Clinton, age 92 of Ozark, Missouri began her eternal dance with Jesus Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born December 8,1928 in Sparta, Missouri the daughter of Wade and Beatrice (Fox) Roberts. After Beatrice passed away in 1933, Wade was united in marriage to Creole (Hughes)…...

Charles “Chuck” Cale, age 73, Republic, Missouri passed away peacefully Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side. Chuck was born December 6, 1947 in Liberal, Missouri the only child of Chester and Virginia (Stewart) Cale. Chuck proudly served his country in the…...

Sammie Gene “Sam” Trett, age 82, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, Monday November 23, 2020 following a long battle with congestive heart failure and its many complications. He was born February 2, 1938 in Gilbert, Arizona the son of Samuel Goff Trett and Arrie Effie (Ford) Trett. He grew up…...

Tony Lee Evans, Sr., age 86 of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Saturday, December 19, 2020. Tony was born in Gentryville, Missouri, June 18, 1934 to Opal (Elliot) and Lee Evans and was stubborn from the get-go, weighing only 2 ½ pounds at birth.…...

Jim Brown, age 83 of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born July 13, 1937 in Stockton, California the son of Frank Brown Sr. and Marie Brown. As a young boy Jim developed an interest in…...