Obituaries

Norma Sue Pellham, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away quietly and unexpectedly early Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at her home in Ozark, Missouri, at age 87. Sue as she was fondly known, was born May 26, 1936, the daughter of John and Bessie (Jones) Teague. On March 16,…...

Kathy Jo Schweppe, 67, Sparta, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, in her home, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Kathy was born July 15, 1955, the daughter of Joe Wayne and Winifred June (Anglin) Highfill in Buffalo, Missouri. Kathy was united in marriage to the love of…...

Verl O. Yates, age 85 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday evening, May 15, 2023, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born December 18, 1937, in Springfield, Missouri to his parents, Freeland and Della (Pogue) Yates. On April 2, 1960, Verl was united in marriage to Wilma Louise Raper,…...

Madelene Connie Ramsey, age 82 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home.  Madelene was born September 27, 1941, in Crocker, Missouri to John and Mabel (Deardeuff) Cetina. Madelene worked as a bookkeeper/secretary for much of her adult life.  She was able to pursue her educational…...

Robert Lowell Pettit, age 74 of Sparta, Missouri passed away suddenly, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. He was born May 13, 1948, in Twin Falls, Idaho the son of Doyle and Lois Pettit. On November 11, 1966, Robert was united in marriage to Carolyn Morrison and their marriage…...

Lonnie Hylton had a zest for life and a heart full of love. With his cowboy hat and big smile, he never met a stranger. On Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, Lonnie Lynn Hylton went to Heaven. Lonnie was born on January 15, 1954 in…...

After 69 years of marriage, Roy and Esther Beard passed away peacefully within a few hours of each other on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Copper Rock Village. Roy Edward Beard, 90 was born September 3, 1932 in Gainesville, Missouri, the son of Dennis and Nancy (Strong) Beard. Esther Mae…...

Valerie Anderson, age 67 of Ozark, Missouri passed away in her home, early Saturday morning, April 22, 2023. She was born August 24, 1955, in Pasco, Washington, the daughter of Derl and Evelyn (Clough) Fletcher. On October 10, 1998 she was united in marriage to David Anderson. Valerie enjoyed helping…...

David Ray Graham, Jr., age 53 of Nixa, Missouri passed away suddenly, Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born April 6, 1970, and is survived by his parents, David Graham Sr., and Diana Jean (Wendt) Graham. On March 19, 2001, David was united in marriage to Karla Kay Hall. David…...

Ellen Mary (Sheehan) Lynch, age 59 of Ozark, Missouri, sadly passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, after a beautiful birthday celebration with her family. She was born April 11, 1964, in St Louis Missouri the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Sheehan. Ellen had six siblings including her late…...