All Obituaries

Funeral services for Kenneth Houchin, 74 of Branson, will be Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by the service at 11:00 AM and burial in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.   Kenneth Paul Houchin was born May 14, 1947 in Streator, Illinois.  He worked many years with Lincoln Land Oil in different roles including overseeing their stock on the New York Stock Exchange and managing their...

Marvin Ray Marquez was born March 19, 2002 in Branson, Missouri.  He loved sports, swimming and gaming.  He was also a huge pet lover. Marvin entered into rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the age of 19 at Big Springs Care Center in Humansville, MO. He is survived by his mom, Jana Leonard of Branson; brothers, Manuel Marquez and Joseph Marquez of Branson; his sister, Jaeden Rigell (Alexander Cruz) of Branson; maternal grandparents Marvin and Sally Flowers and aunt Jamie...

Don Vinson, Jr., 72 of Hollister passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Cox Medical Center, Branson.  Private services will be held.   Don Turney Vinson, Jr. was born on May 31, 1949 in Alton, Illinois.  He attended SIU in Edwardsville, Illinois.  Don served in the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Air Force.  On December 22, 1978, Don married Elsie Conner in Godfrey, IL.  They moved to Missouri, where Don worked as an electrician with the U.S. Corps...

Dolores Marion Ninke was born on February 27, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She entered into rest on June 11, 2021 at the age of 93 at her home in Branson, MO.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Scheurer & Helen (Yeske) Scheurer; husbands, Martin Axtman and Harley Ninke; daughter, Carol Warmack; granddaughter, Lori; three sisters and one stepbrother and stepsister.   Dolores is survived by her five children, Donald Axtman of Milwaukee, WI, Michael...

James L. Jackson was born on June 22, 1959 in Iowa to Charles Jackson, Sr. & Betty Jackson.  Jim attended school in Fort Madison, Iowa.  He loved fishing, bowling, camping and playing Bingo.  Jim was a very outgoing person and loved time with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed making model cars and dancing.   Jim passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Yellville, Arkansas.  He was 61 years old.   He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Services for Rick Wright, 68 of Branson will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM and funeral services at 12:00 PM in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory.  Jef Wells will be officiating and burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Richard E. Wright was born on February 22, 1953 to James E. “J.E.” and Mary (Gloyd) Wright.  He graduated from Branson High School in 1971 and worked in various retail positions for...

William Buckalew of Hollister formerly from Oxford, PA and Vandalia, IL quietly went to sleep in route to his heavely home on June 8, 2021.  He was the wonderful husband and amazing friend to his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Buckalew.  He loved his children and greatgrandchildren; daughter Karen, grandchildren, Chris, Will, Haley and great-grandchildren Willie J. (his special buddy) and Paisley along with his service dog, Marley Sue.  He is also survived by his sister, Etta...

James O. Campbell entered eternal rest Monday, June 7, 2021, at Forsyth Nursing Home at the age of 91. James was born on July 10, 1929, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was the fourth of eight children of William “Ben” and Nettie A. (Lowry) Campbell.   James enlisted himself at the early age of 16 and served in the United States Army from 1945 – 1949. His battalion was the first occupying force in Japan, and he was the last man in his unit to be extracted from Japan and...

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our parents, Rose Ann Luttrell and Jerry Lee Luttrell, Sr. Rose was born on May 13, 1950 in Springfield, IL to Donald & Florence Sinkhorn.  Rose was a loving wife and mother.  She also worked outside her home as a CNA in a nursing home.  She loved nature as was evident in her gardening and care of her birdfeeders.  Jerry was born July 22, 1950 in Taylorville, IL to William & Dorothy (Daniels) Luttrell. ...

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our parents, Rose Ann Luttrell and Jerry Lee Luttrell, Sr. Rose was born on May 13, 1950 in Springfield, IL to Donald & Florence Sinkhorn.  Rose was a loving wife and mother.  She also worked outside her home as a CNA in a nursing home.  She loved nature as was evident in her gardening and care of her birdfeeders.  Jerry was born July 22, 1950 in Taylorville, IL to William & Dorothy (Daniels) Luttrell. ...