Obituaries

Richard “Rick” Clark, age 53 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Rick as he was fondly known by friends and family, was born January 8, 1970 the son of Ronald and Joan (Brading) Clark. On September 30, 1995 Rick was united in…...

John Francis Scanlan was born October 1, 1937, in Union County, Creston, Iowa. At age 85, John left this life for his heavenly home Friday, April 14, 2023, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. John proudly served his country for four years with the United States Navy on the USS…...

Myrna Faye (Weter) Highlander, age 86, passed away peacefully with family around her at home in MorningStar Assisted Living in West Des Moines, Iowa on April 13, 2023.  She was born in Sparta, Missouri on January 28, 1937 to Charles and Roma (Johnson) Weter. Myrna grew up in Sparta at…...

Sharon Sue McBride age 73 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Thursday, morning March 23, 2023, in her home. She was born November 28, 1949 in Galloway, Missouri to her parents Harl and Maxine (Braden) Cornelison.  Sharon graduated from Ozark High School and later was employed by Zenith Industries for several years.…...

Kathleen “Kay” Ellen Applegate, age 81 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Kay as she was fondly known by her friends and family, was born July 2, 1941 the daughter of Spencer and Arloa (Payne) Campbell. On December 28, 1996 Kay…...

Gary Wayne Bareford, age 80, of Fremont Hills, passed away peacefully, Wednesday March 15, 2023.  He fought a courageous battle with IPF and was in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of George and Eleanore Bareford.  Shortly after, the family moved to…...

On Monday, March 13, 2023, Lenia J. Whyel passed away at the age of eighty-four years. She was born in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1938. On December 19, 1964, she married Clyde L. Whyel, and they moved to Ohio where they started a family. Mrs. Whyel was preceded in death…...

Ruby June Davis, age 90 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Ruby was born March 25, 1932, in Lakeview, Arkansas, the daughter of Tony and Jessie Ruth (Partee) Housh. On February 20, 1951, Ruby was united in marriage to Ted Davis, who preceded…...

Ward was born to Henry Ward Wood, Sr and Iva Marie Hodge Wood in St. James, Mo on August 12, 1936.Ward is survived by his loving wife Helen, daughters: Mary Beth (Gary) Buenger, Melinda Perkins and Marcia (Bob) Hodges: sons: Mark Wood and Matthew Wood: adoptive son: Scott (Kathy) Frerichs: 14…...

On Monday, the thirteenth day of March 2023, Patricia Lynne Mickelberg made her journey to Heaven.  She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and ever vigilant pets.  Patricia, also known as Patsy, Patty, Sister, Ma, Momma, Nana, Grandma and Woman (when dad needed his coffee…...