All Obituaries

Ronald D. Locke, 71, of Hollister, MO, passed away on January 21, 2020 at Cox Medical Center, Branson.  Ron was born on July 9, 1948 to Donna Mae (Ireland) Locke Jones and Homer Lee Locke Sr. in Cameron, Missouri.  In 1968, Ron got an “invitation” from Uncle Sam he simply could not refuse.  He was inducted into the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonard Wood. Ron opted to continue serving his country, retiring in 1985.  Following his Army retirement, Ron joined the Reno...

Everleigh Grace Borgfield was born on December 16, 2019 in Springfield, MO to Tyler Borgfield and Krista Ford.  She entered into heaven on January 20, 2020 at her home in Hollister.  Everleigh is survived by her parents, brother Bentley Speers, grandmother Carla Peery, aunt Tammy Callicott and great grandmother Linell Pe'a. A celebration of Everleigh’s life will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at Table Rock State Park Pavilion in Branson. .

Cheryl Ann White was born August 2, 1963 to Jack O. Elliott & Peggy (Whorton) Elliott in St. Louis, Missouri.  She attended elementary school in Antonia, MO and graduated from Fox High School in Arnold, MO where she participated in athletics.  Cheryl went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Maryville University in St. Louis and she worked as a computer programmer in the financial industry.  Cheryl married Daniel White on July 24, 1982 in Jefferson Heights,...

Walter Warren Willits Jr. 65, of Branson, passed away Saturday January 18, 2020.  Services will be at the Sanctuary of Hope on Saturday January 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Arrangements under the direction of Snapp-Bearden funeral home and Crematory Branson, Missouri. Walter was born on June 27, 1954 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Walter and Ella (Jarel) Willits Sr.  He attended the Oney school and Highschool.  Walter met Debbie Butler in 1989 and they were married in Eureka...

Carolyn (Joyce) Richardson, 89, passed away at 10:49 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Autumn Accolade Assisted Living in Green Valley, Illinois.  She passed peacefully surround by her family. She was born on August 11, 1930 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Oist and Florence Ramsey Corbell.  She married Winfred C. Richardson on January 29, 1948 in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Winfred C. and daughter Jewell preceded her in death.     Surviving are three sons, Ray (Sara)...

Services for Mr. Bob Schanz, 82 of Branson, will be Thursday, January 30, 2020 with visitation at 2:00 P.M. followed by the funeral service at 3:00 P.M. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.  Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Robert Francis Schanz was born on September 30, 1937 in Stamford, Connecticut.  He was the son of Frank Schanz and Estelle (Adamkowski) Schanz.  He attended parochial elementary school where he also served as...

Ada Marie Mangan was born November 12, 1935 in Pyatt, Arkansas to Sam & Dovie (Buie) Rogers.  She grew up in and attended school in Forsyth, MO.  Marie married Charles H. Bearden in 1951 and they were blessed with three children.  After that marriage ended, Marie wed Ron Mangan on April 14, 1965 in El Paso, Texas and they were blessed with a daughter.  Marie lived in Houston from 1966 to 1988 and developed many close friendships during her time there.  She moved...

Services for Helen Robinson 99, of Branson will be private. She passed away Wednesday January 15, 2020 in Nixa. Helen was born on February 8, 1920 in Moore, Missouri to James and Hunzie (Williams) Borne.  She married Charles Theodore (Ted) Robinson, and they moved to Branson in the late 1930’s.  They were blessed with three children.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Branson.  She spent her time taking care of the home and her family, this included her...

Services for Helen Robinson 99, of Branson will be private. She passed away Wednesday January 15, 2020 in Nixa. Helen was born on February 8, 1920 in Moore, Missouri to James and Hunzie (Williams) Borne.  She married Charles Theodore (Ted) Robinson, and they moved to Branson in the late 1930’s.  They were blessed with three children.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Branson.  She spent her time taking care of the home and her family, this included her...

Sanford O’Daniel “Sandy” Barnes, 81, of Branson passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Pt. Lookout Nursing and Rehab in Hollister.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson.   Sandy was born September 10, 1938 in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Lee H. Barnes and Lucille (Baker) Barnes.  He grew up in Oklahoma till the age of 15 when he began iron working and traveled across the United...