Obituaries

Gebka Albertha Saathoff Merry was born April 24, 1918 in Pierre, South Dakota to Henry and Grace (Aden) Saathoff. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 3, 2016. “Bertie” was baptized as an infant and kept her faith strong throughout the years.…...

William (Bill) Jefferson Woods, 89, of Ozark Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 26, 2015, after being surrounded by his family at Christmas. Bill was born in Ozark, Missouri on October 18, 1926 to Oscar and Ruth Woods. He married Virginia Mae Gonce on June 19,…...

Elmer “Gene” Grote, 88, Sparta, Missouri passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,…...

Gannon Lane Newlyn infant son of Brandon Newlyn and Sydney Foley passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Mercy Hospital Springfield, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents Sara and Anthony Foley, paternal grandparents Vicki and Kevin Newlyn and other caring relatives. Graveside funeral services…...

Martha Marie Weaver, age 81 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away early Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 in Cox South Hospital. She was born September 9, 1934 in West Frankfort, Illinois the daughter of Charlie and Beulah (Overturf) Gaylord. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker and was a caring mother…...

Holyace Ola “Dolly” Stapp, age 77 of Bruner, Missouri passed away Sunday December 6, 2015 in James River Care and Rehabilitation, Springfield. She was born July 10, 1938 the daughter of Lawrence Holbrook and Margaret Louisa (Swearengin) McHaffie. On September 21, 1956 she was united in marriage to Reggie Stapp…...

Harrybill Huffman passed away late Saturday evening, December 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1932 in Ava Missouri to Arthur and Fay (Daily) Huffman, was named after his two grandfathers Harry and William to form the unique name of Harrybill (one word)…...

Tara Lynn Herd was born December 28, 1979 and passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Tara grew up in Chadwick, Missouri on a farm with parents Gloria and Johnny Herd and seven siblings. Tara loved the farm and adored animals. She was baptized at an early age at Chadwick Union…...

Victor Fry, 51, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Manorcare Health Services, Springfield, Missouri. Victor was the son of Prentis and Wilma Fae (Cox) Fry who preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister Vickie Carey of Springfield, Missouri. Following Victor’s wishes his body will…...

John Edwin Mason, age 78, departed this life, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Century Pines Assisted Living, Ozark, Missouri. A lifelong Springfield resident, John was born January 23, 1937 the son of John A. and Vera (Foster) Mason. His parents preceded him in death. He leaves behind his daughters, Heather…...