Obituaries

“Ragtime Joe” — Joe Gene Griffin, 91 Ozark, MO passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Joe was born March 6, 1926 to DJ and Nellie (Mason) Griffin in Springfield, MO. He attended school in Springfield (Bowerman, Reed and Central). Joe proudly served in the Navy during WWII. He was known…...

Richard “Dick” Wrast, age 69, of Fremont Hills, MO passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Dick was born on August 3, 1947, the son of Shirley (Hicks) and Jesuel “Chizzie” Wrast. Dick is survived by his wife of 39 years, Roxy, their two children, Jenny Wrast Oakley (husband, Christopher), and…...

Betty Singleton, age 88 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Mercy Villa, Springfield, Missouri. Betty was born March 2, 1929 in Roy, Missouri the daughter of Eugene Gott and Sally (Phillips) Gott. She was united in marriage to Jack Singleton on December 24, 1950. Betty was…...

Edna Ann Coles, age 83 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in her home. She was born September 30, 1933 in Pickens, Mississippi the daughter of Oscar Adolphus and Nina Louise (Waddell) Meek. On August 29, 1959, Edna was united in marriage to her sweetheart, Charles R.…...

Floyd Vernon Dry, age 85 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday April 24, 2017 at Springfield Rehabilitation Heath Care Center. Floyd was born June 4, 1931 in Moscow Kansas inside a half dugout to Fred and Alma Dry. While in high school, Floyd was an excellent student and even participated…...

Barbara Ann Alexander, age 41 of Webb City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Joplin. Barbie, as she was fondly known by her friends and family, was born November 26, 1975, in Springfield, Missouri to Jerry Lee Alexander and Debby (Cook) McGinnis. Barbie was a caring…...

Mighty Mason Christopher Guccione, age 5 of Clever, Missouri, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday April 18, 2017. Mason was in his home, surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his mother. On July 19, 2011, he was born in Kansas City, Missouri the son of…...

Richard Dean Baker, age 83 of Ozark, Missouri departed this life, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, with his two sons, Rick and Barry by his side at Cox South Hospital. He was born September 29, 1933, in Picher, Oklahoma, the son of Cliff and Florence Baker. In 1951, Richard graduated from…...

Joe S. Branstetter, age 78, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Saturday evening March 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Joe was born September 24, 1938 to Ralph and Ruby (Alred) Branstetter and graduated from Vandalia high school class of 1957. Joe was united in marriage to…...

Claudine Ruth (Wiley) Sterner, age 76 of Sparta, Missouri passed away at her home, Saturday morning, March 25, 2017. She was born June 8, 1940 in St. Francis, Kansas, the daughter of Ben and Maxine (Martin) Wiley. On May 7, 1981, Claudine was united in marriage to Randy Sterner. Claudine…...