Obituaries

Earl Ray Brown, age 38 of Ozark, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, July 6, 2017. He was born January 18, 1979 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Alice (Letterman) Brown and Earl Dean Brown. Earl lived in the Sparta area most of his life and…...

Jackie Wayne Haden, age 78 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Sunday evening, July 2, 2017 in his home after extended health issues. He was born April 9, 1939 the youngest son of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. Jack will be dearly missed by his loving family and his…...

Kasha Marie Porter, age 20 of Ozark, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2017 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born August 30, 1996 in Springfield the daughter of Amy (Morrison) Kipper and David Porter. After graduating from Sparta High School in 2015, Kasha decided to…...

Michael Willard Bushong age 50 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away Wednesday June 28, 2017 in Cox South Hospital. He was born September 23, 1966 in Mountain Grove, Missouri the son of Willard “Buck” and Delta (Buchanan) Bushong. On September 16, 1995 he was united in marriage to Kathy Gideon. After…...

Jerry K. Weagley, age 56 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away suddenly in his home, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born July 3, 1960 the son of John K. and Thelma (Greene) Weagley. Jerry was a longtime resident of the Chadwick community and attended Chadwick High School. After graduation, Jerry…...

Reverend Robert Franklin Daniels, age 90 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Ozark Nursing and Care after an extended stay. He was born February 5, 1927 the son of Charles F. and Emma (Hannah) Daniels. On June 6, 1949 Robert was united in marriage to Annabel…...

Cary Corbin, age 48 of Bruner, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Cox South Hospital, after an extended time with health issues. She was born March 24, 1969 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Leaetta (McHaffie) Mason and Larry Cornelison. Cary was united in marriage to Steven Corbin…...

Douglas Dalton Markin, age 71 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his family and following a long battle with heart disease. He was born April 12, 1946 in Cardwell, Missouri the son of Barney Dalton and Bertie Ethel (League) Markin. On January…...

Stephen W. Braden, PhD, age 65, of Springfield, passed away Sunday morning, June 4, 2017 in Manor Care, Springfield. He was born at Bruner, Missouri, October 3, 1951 to Roger and Betty (Abbott) Braden. After graduating from Sparta High School in 1969, Steve began building fence, later was employed with…...

Dema M. Johns, age 83 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born November 13, 1933 the daughter of Rex and Muriel (Campbell) Moses. Dema was a longtime Christian County resident and homemaker. During most of her life, Dema was a dedicated…...