All Obituaries

Marian Wheeler was born on May 29, 1930 in Butler, Oklahoma, as the twin sister of Marietta Williams of Forsyth and daughter of Sidney & Lela (Farnsworth) Frizzell.  She lived in El Centro, California before moving to Forsyth, Missouri in 1995.  In California, Marian took care of her family and enjoyed her career in banking.  In her free-time she liked bowling and playing golf and enjoyed being outside, working in her yard and loved to garden. Marian entered into rest at...

Gregory Francis Pfeifer was born on June 17, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota to Raymond Francis Pfeifer and Dolores Eva Wosick. He proudly served in the United States Navy before attending the University of Colorado in Boulder where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business.  Greg owned and operated his own residential contracting company.  He was a member of the Cherry Creek Toastmasters, Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce, Leeds School of Business at the University of...

Funeral services for Betty Jean Gingell, 84 of Nixa, Missouri formerly of Branson, Missouri will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.   Burial will follow at the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.  Mrs. Gingell entered into rest Wednesday morning May 13, 2020 in Nixa, Missouri.  Services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson, Missouri. Betty Jean Gingell was born Dec. 18, 1935 in Topeka,...

N. Jane Walker, 84 of Bradleyville, Mo. entered into rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Cox Medical Center Branson.  Graveside services will be Thursday, May 7, at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.  Pastor Jack Clemons officiated. Services were under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Directors, Branson.   Jane was born March 23, 1936 at Summit, Ark.  She was the daughter of Charley and Viola (Pope) Brown.  She moved to the Bradleyville area from Green...

Dianne Smith was born on August 22, 1939.  She married Richard Smith in Sardis, Mississippi on September 9, 1959.  Dianne and Richard moved to Hollister from Charles City, Iowa.  She lovingly took care of her home and family and was a member of the Church of Christ in Omaha, AR. Dianne passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Pt. Lookout Nursing & Rehab in Hollister at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Randall Barnett. Dianne is survived by...

Ellen Schon Lee, 84, of Hollister passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born on July 10, 1935 in Indianapolis to Cecil & Ruby Schon.  She grew up in Indiana, graduated as a registered nurse from Indiana University and worked taking care of mothers and babies in the maternity ward.  She desired to give back and spent much of her time volunteering.  She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting and...

Jack Wayne Goodner, D.Ed., age 88, went home to be with the Lord at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on May 13, 1931 to Otis and Effie May Goodner.   The family moved to New Mexico and later became the first full-time, on-site staff at the Glorieta Baptist Assembly.  Jack finished high school in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico. He completed his masters at UNM and then went on to get his D.Ed. from Arizona State...

Teresa L. Dilday entered into rest on April 28, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield at the age of 54.  She was born on April 22, 1966 in Caldwell, Idaho.  Teresa moved to Branson from Alamogordo, New Mexico.  She was a caregiver by nature and received and gave much joy in her attention to others.  She enjoyed crafts, cooking and singing and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Patsy (Terry)...

Michael Bradley Davison was born on October 10, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois.  He resided in Rogers, Arkansas where he worked in maintenance for an apartment complex.  He was also a member of New Hope Church in Rogers. Michael entered into rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse Bradley Davison. Michael is survived by his mother, Margaret Davison of Rogers along with friends and extended family.

Ernie Cooper, 78 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Ernie was born September 24, 1941 to the late Chester Charles "Sonny" and Mildred (Morris) Cooper.  Ernie married Alberta Biller on December 19, 1964 in St Joseph, MO.  Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Alberta, two daughters Marca (Steve) Robinson, Christi (Stoney) Hays.  He was the proud grandfather to four grandchildren, Morgan and Cooper...