All Obituaries

Services for Mary Layton will be on Monday, September 27, 2021 with visitation at 12:00 P.M. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson and graveside services following at 1:00 P.M. in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.

Robert Wesley Givens, Sr. was born on September 22, 1964 in Lawton, OK.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  Robert married his loving wife, Mary Jane (Nevins) Givens on January 26, 1990 in Miami, OK.  They moved to Hollister 30 years ago from Grove, OK.  Robert worked several years for Mr. Bug Killer. Robert entered into rest on September 21, 2021 in Cox South Medical Center Springfield at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and...

Services for Mark Tennison will be Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, Branson with Father Jim McTaggart officiating.  Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield at 1:00 P.M. with full military honors. Mark Andrew Tennison was born on February 2, 1962 to Robert Smith and Sharon (Brown) Smith.  He proudly served eight years in the United States Air Force.  Mark continued his service to his countrymen as a police...

Juanita (Lessner) Magdziarz, 94 of Kirbyville, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.   Loving wife and mother, Juanita is survived by 2 sons:  Richard (Sharon) of Branson, MO and Stevan (Sharon) of Highland, IN, 2 grandchildren James (Edyta) of Nixa, MO, Collin (Courtney) of Mill Creek, WA, 4 great-grandchildren, Reagan, Sydney, Maia, and Ana along with many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and brothers Richard and...

Cruzita "Gussie" Mustain was born in Los Angeles, CA on Jan 25, 1951.   Predeceased by her husband, Jim Mustain, her parents Manuel & Emma Aguilera and her brother Manuel Aguilera, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Maria Meza Aguilera.   Gussie was an artist and illustrator with a whimsical animation flair. She painted everyday moments with a passion for bold, vibrant colors which radiated a joyfulness that appealed to your heart. She had the ability to capture...

In memory of my loving husband Denis who never tired of new adventures and living his dreams. He was a veteran of the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles and was proud to serve his country. We were married 29 years and they were the best years of my life. I will love and miss you and will wait for the time we will soar together again. Your loving wife, Diana

Clara A. “Terry” Bearden passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cox Medical Center in Branson at the age of 76.  A celebration of Terry’s life will be Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.   Clara Ann Bearden was born on March 7, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul & Irene (Perkins) Kolasinski.  She worked for Timex in Little Rock, Arkansas where she met Phillip Bearden and later married...

Timothy Duran Gaddis was born on July 9, 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas.  He moved to Branson from Fort Worth. Timothy enjoyed arrowhead hunting and fishing.  He was a craftsman and made beautiful wood carvings. Timothy passed away August 30, 2021 in Branson at the age of 36. Timothy was a beloved son, brother and father who will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by one brother, Trenton Skyler Tharp and his nephew, Henry Lee VanWinsen. Timothy is survived by his mother,...

Celebration of life services for John. D. Snider, 91, Walnut Shade, will be held Thursday, Sept. 2 at Healing River Worship Center, Walnut Shade, 10 AM.  Pastor Tim Snider and Pastor Sam Kaunley will officiate with burial following at Gobbler’s Knob Cemetery, Hollister.  Services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory Branson. John Dee Snider was born May 13, 1930, Branson, Mo.  He was the son of Troy and Birdie Opal (Combs) Snider.  He...

Raymond Edward Cornett was born on February 18, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was the son of Louis Cornett & Genevive (Robinson) Cornett.  He worked with automobiles and performed body shop work for a time before his disability made it too difficult to work. Raymond entered into rest on August 22, 2021 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield. He is survived by his children, Joy Cornett, Joe Cornett, Junior Cornett, Kimberly Cornett, Donny Cornett, Deanna Miller, Jay Cornett,...