All Obituaries

Sharon Kay Bain, 78, of Forsyth, MO, met her Savior face to face on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Sharon was born October 11, 1944, in Kansas City, MO to Harvey and Clara (Von Holten) Koch.  She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO.  Sharon married Larry Marshall Bain on August 23, 1963. To this union, two children were born - Jeanette Kay (Miller) and Jeffrey Alan Bain. Sharon may have been small in stature, but she was full of life. Sharon cherished spending...

Thomas Walter Borchert was born on June 28, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence. Thom proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. After returning home, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City.    On June 21, 1977, Thom married his beloved wife Ruth Ann in Branson. They shared a life full of love and fun. They enjoyed square dancing and round dancing. They...

Scott D. Frederick, 58, of Denver, Colorado entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at his parents’ home in Ridgedale, Mo.  He was born April 13, 1964 in Amarillo, Texas.  Scott was the son of John Patrick and Sheila Beth (Duncan) Frederick. During his life Scott had lived in many places around the world, having a father in the military. Scott graduated high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, and furthered his education at Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo....

Cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Sara Wheat, entered into heaven on November 21, 2022 at the age of 40 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.   Sara Anne was born on December 31, 1981.  She graduated with honors from College of the Ozarks in Pt. Lookout, Missouri where she met her husband, Caleb.  They were married on July 12, 2003 and later blessed with seven boys and a life full of love and faith.    Sara lived her life striving to...

Jack Elwyn Bales was born on April 12, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma and graduated from high school there in 1972.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 1987 and went on to study pre-med and software engineering at OSU and UCO, adding additional degrees to his academic résumé. Jack vacationed in Branson with his family as a child and in his adult life his love of Branson inspired him to return to...

Dee Anne Park LeMonnier was born on February 13, 1938 in Britton, South Dakota.  She was the daughter of Raymond & Ethel (Alinder) Park. Dee was a graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, Missouri and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Missouri in Columbia.    Throughout her life, she used her love of nursing to serve others. She devoted herself to her children, family, friends, and her dear cousins.   Dee...

Services for Robert Dollard will be Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, Branson. Robert Eugene Dollard was born on October 14, 1942 in Kansas City, KS to Austin & Margaret (Hale) Dollard. After growing up in Kansas City, Robert lived in Channel View, Texas and worked in the trucking industry. Robert moved to Kimberling City 20 years ago. He loved his time working at Silver Dollar City.  Robert was also a faithful member of New...

Lee J. Rollins, Branson, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on November 19, 2022 from congestive heart failure. The one who he called the love of his life and friend of thirty years, Sandy, was by his side. He was born March 13, 1943, the son of Roy and Francis (Hoffman) Rollins. The greatest gift in life was given to him when his daughter, Deb, was born. She resides in Wisconsin, as well as two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Part of his family included Kevin...

Mary Vajgrt, 82 of Branson, passed away peacefully November 16, 2022 at her residence comforted by family.  Mary was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Garret and Viola (Miller) Fiscus on July 3, 1940.  Mary was a long- time Branson resident and enjoyed working with her friends and greeting visitors at the Mickey Gilley Theater.  Mary leaves behind her cherished children, a host of grandkids, extended family, and many admired friends. Services will be held in Marshalltown, Iowa...

Thomas Frederick Mueller (Tom) passed away at home on November 14, 2022. He was born on October 5th, 1959, to Richard Paul Mueller and Claire Elaine Mueller. Tom graduated from Memorial High School in Tulsa. He began his college education at the University of Arkansas before transferring to Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He played baseball for OSU and was a gifted athlete and scholar. He also attended summer school one year at the University of...