Obituaries

Betty Lee Stallcup, age 89 of Springfield, Missouri was born October 14, 1928 passed away in Springfield during the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Betty was born in Okemah, Oklahoma the daughter of Ray and Georgia Lee Cruce. She grew up in Salina Kansas along with her…...

John Wayne Downing Sr., 82, of Ozark passed away peacefully Friday, May 25, 2018. He was born September 17, 1935 to John and Annie (Rodgers) Downing in Arkoma, Oklahoma. John was a proud Cherokee native of the Wolf Tribe. In 1955, he joined the Navy and worked as a mechanic…...

Ray Dean Kessinger, age 73 of Sparta, Missouri was peacefully called home to be with our Good Lord, on the beautiful Spring morning of Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Ray Dean was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Ray Dean was born August 3, 1944, in…...

Debbie (Evans) Sparks, age 60, Fremont Hills passed away May 20, 2018. Debbie was born February 3, 1958 in Kirkwood, MO to Harold and Loretta (Yount) Robbins. Debbie graduated from Cabool High School, married, and raised three children; Justin, Matthew, and Donita. In 2004 Debbie married Doug Sparks and shortly…...

Mary Fern Tucker, age 68 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 30, 2018 in Ozark.  Mary was born in Malvern, Arkansas March 7, 1950, the daughter of Henry C. and Carlah (Rankin) Tucker.  Mary was the youngest of 5 children. Although Mary was born with Cerebral Palsy, she was…...

Samuel Evan Clair, precious baby boy of Josh and Sherry Clair was born into the arms our loving savior on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:40 P.M. He was greeted in Heaven by his four older siblings and his Great Grandma Ruthie. Although Samuel was unable to spend time on…...

Mary Geneva (Tennis) Teague, age 97 of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was surrounded by her family when she went to meet her Lord and Savior. She was born April 10, 1921, in Bruner the daughter of Loach and Pearl (Braden) Tennis. On December 6, 1940…...

Donald McLerran, age 58 of Sparta, MO passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in his home with his caregiver and loving sister, Brenda by his side. Honoring Don’s wishes there will be no services at this time. Arrangements under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, MO.…...

Delwyn McClelland, age 81 of Nixa, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born December 7, 1936 the son of Patrick and Veva (Warren) McClelland. On August 30, 1957 he was united in marriage to Shirley (Donnell) McClelland. This man was a tough act to follow and we…...

Dorothy Maxine (Messer) Haase was born in Burbank, CA on May 2, 1928. She grew up in the town of Fillmore, the only child of Lloyd and Eva Messer. The Valedictorian of her high school class, she had a love of learning that lasted a lifetime. She married Winston Haase…...