Obituaries

Roger Lee Kessinger, age 74 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born September 21, 1938 the son of John Raymond and Lorene (Essick) Kessinger. On January 31, 1964 he was united in marriage to Darlene Tennis. Roger was a longtime resident of…...

Loryn Kay House, age 21, of Ozark, MO became a beautiful angel in Heaven on May 13, 2013 after a tragic choking accident. She had 21 years of happiness and lived life to the fullest, always finding the positive side in every situation. She never met a stranger, and once…...

Dale Goodrich, age 58 of Crane, formerly of Nixa, Missouri passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2013 in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center. He was born March 2, 1955 in Elyria, Ohio the son of Russell and Julia (Suta) Goodrich. Dale was employed as a car detailer with his brother…...

Avis Medlock, age 80 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 in her home. She was born September 26, 1932 the daughter of Claud and Velma (Mitchell) Hobbs. On September 8, 1950 she was united in marriage to Paul Medlock at Mtn. Home, AR. Avis was a long-time resident…...

Alton Bradley, age 92 of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 8 ,2013 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center where he had been a resident for about six years. He was born July 15,1920 at Formosia, Arkansas the son of Lonnie and Callie (Hamlin) Bradley. On May 31, 1942 he was…...

James C. Pickens, age 64 of Sparta, passed away early Sunday morning, May 5, 2013 in his home. He was born June 2, 1948 in Fresno, California the son of J.C. and Velora Pickens. On November 5, 1991 he was united in marriage to Sharlot (Roach). Jim excelled in sports…...

Beverly Smith, age 73 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 in North Park Village Assisted Living. She was born August 4, 1939 in Douglas County, the daughter of Ray and Emma Hazel (Garrison) Denney. On August 30, 1957 she was united in marriage to Shelby Harold Smith. Beverly…...

Betty Jane Powers, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Betty was the daughter of John and Nomel Powers. She was born on November 4, 1935 in Highlandville, MO. Betty was a resident at the Lakeside Group Home in Springfield, MO where she had resided for…...

Herschel Franklin Walker, age 64 of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born May 26, 1948 at Chadwick, the son of Fred and Velma (Hampton) Walker. On July 26, 1969 he was united in marriage to Linda “ Dianne” (Moore) Walker. Frank loved…...

Katharine E. Lathrop, age 92 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, May 1, 2013 in her home. She was born December 1, 1920 in Athens Texas the daughter of Charles and Nannie Mae (McFarland) Dennis. On April 7, 1945 she was united in marriage to Harold Lathrop who preceded…...