All Obituaries

William Eugene “Bill” Estes, 88 of Branson, entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Tablerock Healthcare in Kimberling City.  The family will hold private graveside services at the National Cemetery in Springfield with Mark Shaffer officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson.   Bill Estes was born on July 12, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri to Milton J. Estes and Hazel R. (Forrester) Estes, both precede...

Judy Eileen Neary was born October 19, 1943 in Mondamin, Iowa to Howard Swaney and Ethel (Donnelson) Swaney.  She grew up in Iowa and moved to Branson from Emmetsburg, IA.  Judy gave a lot of herself from her family to her job to her volunteerism.  She cared for the elderly as a vocation, serving the nutritional needs and ensuring a safe food environment for them in different private care and independent living facilities including the Rose House in Branson.  She gave of...

Ellis Ward LeCroy was born December 12, 1947 in Clanton, Alabama to Walter Cecil LeCroy and Ivy Leoid (Grooms) LeCroy.  He grew up in Alabama, graduating in 1966 from Isabella High School in Maplesville.  On November 29, 1969, Ellis married his sweetheart, Rebecca Exline in Coalton, Ohio.  Ellis moved to Branson from Salem, Illinois in 1973.  He worked as an Operating Engineer in highway and bridge construction for a variety of companies throughout his...

Services for Scott Fitzgerald, 80 of Forsyth, will be at a later date at Faith Life Church in Branson.  Mr. Fitzgerald passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at his home in Forsyth.  Arrangements are by Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson. Scott Allen Fitzgerald was born June 28, 1939 in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas.  He worked for Texaco Worldwide and his last role with them before retiring was as a drilling supervisor in...

Doris Ann (Babbin) Thomas, 84, Branson, passed Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 21 at 10 AM 1st Assembly of God Church, 399 State Hwy T, Branson.  Cremation and services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson. Doris was born February 17, 1936 in Morgan City, Louisiana.  She married Franklin D. Thomas, Sr. on Nov. 3, 1960 in Reno, Nev.   They were blessed with...

Funeral services for Jim Blevins, 84 of Springfield, will be Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the First Assembly of God Church located on T Hwy in Branson.  Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson. James Alfred Blevins was born November 3, 1935 in Seymour, Missouri.  Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He lived for a time in Kansas City where he worked in...

Roy Lee Blevins entered into rest on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home in Omaha, Arkansas at the age of 82.  Visitation will be Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Branson Bible Church.  Funeral services will be Friday morning, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in Branson Bible Church with burial to follow in the Methodist Cemetery, Omaha.  Arrangements are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.   Roy was born on...

A celebration of the life of Mary Ann (White) Swanberg, 58 of Hollister, will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Black Oak Grill on the Branson Landing. Mary was born on October 30, 1961 in Springfield, Missouri to Robert J. White and Betty L. (Newton) White and grew up in Republic.  She married John Swanberg on September 17, 1988 in Springfield and they were blessed with one daughter, Jordan.  Mary loved being a mom and she and Jordan spent many cherished times...

James Brennen Cantrell, known to all as Jamie, was born February 19, 1969, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.    Jamie attended East Central High School, where he was an All-Star athlete in Football, and Track and Field; Jamie graduate as a two-letter sportsman in 1987. Jamie continued his love of sports and fitness for the rest of his life. Jamie was enthusiastic about his passion for nutrition and fitness by working out daily and helping others to improve their...

Elsie Dorothy Kinyon was born December 7, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Iowa.  She spent the first few years of her life in Iowa before moving with her family to Branson.  Elsie was very much a family person and devoted her life to caring for her husband Sidney and daughter Kelly. She enjoyed spending time making sand art by putting sand in bottles and watching game shows.  She was a collector of dolphins and owls but her favorite animal was her sweet cat, Oreo. Elsie also found joy...