Obituaries

Karen Mae Johanson, age 72 of Sparta, Missouri passed Monday, April 4, 2016.She was born June 4, 1943 in Wayne, Nebraska to Marvin and Helen (Dorman) Johanson. Karen was smart and capable and creative, but most of all, she loved and was loved. She loved her family and throughout her…...

Michael John DeZura, 68, of Sparta, MO, the beloved husband of Sheryl, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from injuries sustained from a car accident. Michael, affectionately known as Mike or Big Mike, was born October 27, 1947 in Haxtun, Colorado to the late…...

Leroy Albert Smith, age 80 of Ozark, Missouri passed away early Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016 in Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center. He was born July 27, 1935 in Bunker, Missouri the son of Charley E. and Opal V. (Rattiff) Smith. On November 13, 1965 he was united in marriage…...

Winston Rayfield, age 72 of Ozark, Missouri passed away suddenly Thursday morning, March 10, 2016 in his home. He was born November 21, 1943 in Gideon, Missouri the son of Bernell and Shirley (Ledford) Rayfield. On August 31, 1974 he was united in marriage to Rose (Darr) Rayfield. After retiring…...

Baby Girl O’Neil, later named Betty, was the youngest child and only daughter of William J. And Caroline (Burns) O’Neil. Betty was born November 17, 1920 in Oliva, Minnesota. She presently resided in Sparta, Missouri where she passed away Tuesday morning, March 8, 2016 at the age of 95 years…...

Jimmy Dean Loveland was born April 6, 1939, at Sparta, Missouri the son of Clarence Ben and Franc Marie (Stull) Loveland. He passed from this life Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the age of 76 years and eleven months. Jim was a retired truck driver and his passion in life…...

Randy Lee Hall, 58, of Sparta, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Randy was born July 12, 1957 in Cabool, Missouri the son of Warren Morgan Hall and Edith Aileen (Lawson) Wills. Randy is survived by his daughter Janette Hayes and husband David of…...

Gary Ray Kennemer, age 79 of Springfield, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, after a vigilant fight against cancer. Gary was born September 10, 1936, the only son of R.L and Louise Kennemer, who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1957 Gary was…...

Doris M. Fetzer, age 86 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born December 5, 1929 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Rev. James and Fern (Lewis) Hassell. On September 30, 1949 she was united in marriage to Rev. Daniel William…...

Edna M. Hawkins, age 102 years, 10 months, 24 days of Sparta, Missouri departed this life to be with Jesus early Saturday morning, February 13, 2016. She was born March 20, 1913 at Ongo, Missouri the daughter of Elihu and Nellie (Roberts) Maggard. On June 29, 1933 she was united…...