Obituaries

Beulah Fern Shoemaker, age 83 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2015 in her home. She was born January 20, 1932 the daughter of Maurice and Hazel (Goode) Borror. On February 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to Merrill Junior Shoemaker.Fern was a longtime resident of…...

James R. Norman, age 85 of Nixa, Missouri passed away early Monday morning, March 2, 2015 in Jordon Creek Nursing and Rehab of Springfield. On December 30, 1929, he was born at Lepanto, Arkansas, as the ninth and last child of Jesse J. and Ella (Nichols) Noman. He was united…...

Goldie Bauer, age 92 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born at Protem, Missouri, May 21, 1922 the daughter of Evert and Bessie (Nash) Blakey. Goldie was united in marriage to Glen Coffer and Franklin Bauer both whom preceded…...

Bonita Kay Engel went home to be with her Savior on February 22, 2015 in Ozark, MO. She was born Bonita Kay West in Nashville, MI on May 31, 1949 to parents Bon and Cecile West. Bonnie was a graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Ferris State College.…...

Frank Essick, age 76 of Highlandville, Missouri passed away suddenly in his home, Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was born March 5, 1938 in Shoshone, Idaho the son of Rube Essick and Maxine (Thomas) Mettler. Frank was a longtime resident of Christian County and enjoyed his rural life in Highlandville.…...

Casey Lee Maples, age 26 of Sparta, Missouri, was born July 19, 1988 and passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. Casey was beautiful inside and out and everyone who knew her loved her. She was caring, kind and always willing to help others. She was also a loving mother and…...

John Rogers, age 70 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away in his home early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2015. He was born April 18, 1944 in Seymour, Missouri the son of Edgar and Roxie (Gold) Rogers. On August 22, 1964 he was united in marriage to Jewell Horn. John was a…...

Ret. Major Jerry Dean Fouts, age 78 of Nixa, Missouri passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born April 19, 1936 the son of the late Leonard and Stella (Lowellen) Fouts. Six weeks after his birth, his mother…...

Leslie Arnold Morrison, age 84 of Ozark, Missouri fondly known as “Tobo” went to be with his Lord, Friday, February 6, 2015. Leslie passed away at his daughter’s residence and was surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1930 in the Highlonesome community, the son of the late…...

Timothy J Dougherty, age 70 of Ozark, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at home with his wife, Donna at his side, after a 15 year battle with lung disease. Tim was born in St Louis, Missouri, September 26, 1944 to Edward and Marie (Shario) Dougherty. The third of…...