Barnes Family Funeral Home

08/02/2025

Darcy May DeWaard, age 7, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2025, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
A visitation for Darcy will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Ozark. A celebration of life will follow on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., also at First Baptist Church of Ozark.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Darcy’s memory to Ozark South PTA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home and Life Tribute Center in Ozark, Missouri.

Full obituary pending. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Darcy

07/31/2025

Harry Watkins, age 88, of Brighton, Tennessee, and former longtime resident of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.
A graveside service for Harry Watkins will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:00 am, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Harry will be laid to rest with full military honors. There will be a formal procession from the funeral home to the cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home and Life Tribute Center in Ozark, Missouri.

Harry Watkins, age 88, of Brighton, Tennessee, and former longtime resident of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Harry was born to Ernest and Lorene (Hill) Watkins on September 9, 1936, in Germantown, Tennessee. He proudly joined the United States Army....

07/26/2025

Gladys Irene (Campbell) Babcock, our beloved mother, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Copper Rock Village Nursing Home, in Rogersville, Missouri.
A graveside service for Gladys will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Lowry City Cemetery, in Lowry City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Gladys’ memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri.

Gladys Irene (Campbell) Babcock, our beloved mother, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Copper Rock Village Nursing Home, in Rogersville, Missouri. Gladys was welcomed into Heaven at the age of 98. She was born to Clarence and Ada (Wicks) Campbell on September 29, 1926, in rural St. Clair County, Miss...

07/13/2025

Letha Rae Bloomer, 85, of Sparta passed away on Friday, July 11th 2025 at Mercy Hospital.
Visitation for Letha Rae will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Ozark. Family members will attend a graveside service and burial following the visitation at Roberts Cemetery in Sparta.

Letha Rae Bloomer, 85, of Sparta passed away on Friday, July 11th 2025 at Mercy Hospital. She was born on December 27th, 1939 in Garrison, Missouri to Harry “Bud” and Hazell (Hobbs) Vansickle. Letha was a Sparta High School graduate, class of 1957, and a member of Sparta Church of Christ. She wa...

07/13/2025

Jerry Lee Nelson, age 87, of Oldfield, Missouri, departed this life on July 8, 2025.
Services for Jerry will be at 3:00 pm Monday, July 14, 2025 at Greenlawn Funeral Home Ozark with interment at Harvill Cemetery Oldfield, Missouri. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 pm July 14, 2025 prior to the service.

Jerry Lee Nelson, age 87, of Oldfield, Missouri, departed this life on July 8, 2025. Jerry was born February 3, 1938 at Keltner, Missouri to Leo and Bertie (Pruett) Nelson. On February 24, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage to Thelma Bonita Maggard by the Rev. John Pruett. They were blessed with thr...

07/01/2025

Hazel Hursh, 93, of Chadwick, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Chadwick Cemetery, with Pastor Jerry Loveland officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.

Hazel Hursh, 93, of Chadwick, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. Hazel was born on April 1, 1932, in Chadwick, Missouri, to Raymond and Myrtle (Jones) Shipman. She met the love of her life, Joe Hursh, and they were married on June 3, 1950. They shared 37 years of marriage before Joe....

07/01/2025

Betty D. Byerly, of Holland Michigan, met Jesus face to face on June 23, 2025.
Funeral arrangements have been facilitated by Greenlawn Funeral Home of Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at The Springs Church, located in Springfield, Missouri. Her Celebration of Life will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow at the church. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Betty’s memory to either The Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA) or to Samaritan’s Purse.

Betty D. Byerly, of Holland Michigan, met Jesus face to face on June 23, 2025. Betty was born July 26, 1933, on a farm in Hardin County, Iowa, to Roy and F***y (Wilts) Luiken. Betty attended a one room school and then Steamboat Rock High School, graduating in 1952. Betty did many chores on the farm....

06/11/2025

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Joe C. Turner, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2025.
Following Joe’s wishes a celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at 405 Oak Lane, Branson, Missouri, no formal services are planned. Cremation under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.

05/29/2025

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Kathleen Ann (née Giannattasio) Brown Latham, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in James River Nursing and Rehab, Springfield, Missouri.

Kathleen Ann (née Giannattasio) Brown Latham, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in James River Nursing and Rehab, Springfield, Missouri. Kathleen was born August 9, 1941, the daughter of Samuel R. (Giannattasio) Brown and Helen Martone (Giannattasio) Brown, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Ka...

05/27/2025

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Video memories of Erva Lou Johnson
Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Video memories made by Amanda Barnes, Barnes Family Funeral Home.

05/21/2025

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Erva Lou Johnson, age 88, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in her home.
Funeral Services for Erva will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to service time Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.

Erva Lou Johnson, age 88, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in her home. Erva Lou was born January 3, 1937, in Highlandville, Missouri, the daughter of Earl and Wilma (Melton) Bolin. As a child, Erva Lou attended Highlandville and Spokane School before graduating. On December 2...

05/15/2025

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Rita Bilyeu, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Following Rita’s wishes a graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Schupbach Cemetery under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.

Rita Bilyeu, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Following Rita’s wishes a graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Schupbach Cemetery under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home...