Obituaries

  May Ellen Heying, 79, of Nixa, died Dec. 5, 2023.  She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Dora, to the late Iva (Freeman) and Claude Russell. She grew up alongside her siblings who shared in the joys and tribulations of rural life. May worked at Fasco in Ozark for 28 years, where her work ethic and...
  Funeral services for Willie Dave (Bill) Lester, 86, of Bakersfield, were held Dec. 14, 2023, at Bakersfield First Baptist Church. Burial was at Fore Cemetery. Mr. Lester passed away at 9:32 a.m., Dec. 9, at his home. He was born May 17, 1937, to Roy Lester and Johnnie Pemberton Lester. On April 1...
Gary Ellis Stafne passed peacefully Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 73 at home in Gainesville. He was born Jan. 27, 1950, in Amery, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving wife Sheila Stafne; two sons Ronnie and Daniel Stafne; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers; and one...
Ann Lynn Mallow passed away on Nov. 23, 2023, at the age of 83. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., April 5, 2024, at Smith Chapel in Brixey. Ann was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is remembered by her family as loving animals, especially her...
J.M. "Buddy" Fast, 75, of Caulfield, died Dec. 4, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. At Buddy's request, no public service will be held.  He was born Dec. 20, 1947, in  Odessa, Texas, to J.O. "Bud" and Catherine Fast. The Fast family moved to Caulfield when Buddy was a kid, and he...
Jerry Lee Holt left us to be with the lord  Nov. 30, 2023. Jerry was born Aug. 15, 1935.  He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Barbara Holt, two children,  four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Jerry and Barbara spent most of their working years living on California’s central...
  Funeral services for Charlotte Kay Holmes, 72, were held Dec. 2, 2023, at Mammoth Assembly of God church with David Small officiating. She went to be with her Heavenly Father Nov. 28. She was born Oct. 27, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Hershel and Mabel (Hodge) Wilbanks.  Charlotte,...
  A memorial service for Linda Joyce Hambelton, 74, of Gainesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel at Gainesville with Bruce DeWeese officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. She died Dec. 2 at the Hospice of the Ozarks...
  Daniel John Meger, 73, of Gainesville, formerly of Jordan, Minnesota, died Nov. 29, 2023.  A celebration of life is being planned for spring 2024. Dan was born June 22, 1950, in New Prague, Minnesota. He worked as a carpenter since graduating in 1968. Dan enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking and...
  Funeral services for Debra Ann (Loftis) Hogue, 67, of Thornfield, will be held on Thursday Dec. 7, 2023 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., the service begin at 11 a.m. and graveside services will follow at Loftis Cemetery. Services will be officiated...

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