Orlando, Ola V. (Hale) White Jernell 13 Oct 1898 - 19 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Alexander & Francis (Haslip) Hale; married Arthur White; married second ? Jernell; married third ? Orlando]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ola V. (Hale) Orlando who died April 19 were held at Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Jewell E. Windle Funeral Home. Mrs. Orland was born October 13, 1898 at Highlandville and was 59 years old at the time of her death. Survivors include a brother, Carl Hale of Los Angeles, Calif. and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Hall of Lee’s Summit, Mo. with whom she made her home.
Ormiston, Gerald Lavern 24 Jul 1927 - 10 Jul 1981 OH 16 Jul 1981 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Blanche ( ) Ormiston; married Shirley]
Services for Gerald Lavern Ormiston, 53, were held Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with James Cockroft officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery west of Oldfield. Mr. Ormiston died Friday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Ormiston was a former General Motors employee and a Korean veteran. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; three sons, Dale, Oldfield, Donovan, Owasso, Mich, and Darrell of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Randy Numerick, Owasso, Mich.; his mother, Mrs. Blanche Ormiston, Flint, Mich.; and six grandchildren.
Ornum, Earl Van 1935 - Jul 2004 SN-L 27 Jul 2004
Mr. Earl Van Ornum, age 69, of Nixa, died Sunday in his home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today, July 27, in First Baptist Church, Nixa, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Oroszi, Arline C. (Cottrill) 1 Jul 1917 - 16 Aug 2006 SN-L 18 Aug 2006
[Note: married Alexander Oroszi 7 Jun 1915 - 1 Jun 2000]
Arline C. Oroszi, 89, was born on July 1, 1917, in Lake Preston, South Dakota, and passed away on August 16, 2006, at Christian Health Care in Nixa, Mo. She had previously lived in English Village Park, Nixa. Her husband, Alex Oroszi, a brother, Merle Cottrill, of Clever, Mo., a sister, and two other brothers preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Gorr, and a granddaughter, Katie Gorr, both of Litchfield, Minn.; a sister-in-law, LaVada Cottrill of Clever; and other relatives and friends. She attended Calvary Bible Church in Nixa and was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star #98 in Ozark. In keeping with her wishes, no services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Greenlawn South of Springfield. The family suggest memorial donations to the Order of the Eastern Star, Abby Sample, 598 Scenic View Rd., Ozark, MO 65714.
Orr, Estle Calvin. “Shorty” 14 Jun 1913 - 16 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: married 8 Oct 1954 Rovena Lorene Paschall 16 Aug 1924 - 17 Apr 2010]
Estle C. "Shorty" Orr, 77, Springfield, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Nov, 16, 1990 in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Force 551st Bomb Squadron, and a member of First Baptist Church, Fordland. Survivors include his wife, Rovena; a son, Mark, Ozark; a daughter, Pauletta Dunn, Springfield; a sister, Merle Scheets, Kansas City, Kan.; a niece, DeEtta Rae Stone, Kansas City, Kan.; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one great-nephew. Services were Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Jim Nutter officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Orr, Helen (Hobbs) 24 Jan 1913 - 26 Oct 1980 OH 31 Jul 1980 p5
Services for Helen Hobbs Orr, 67, Cushing, Okla., sister of Grover Hobbs, Clever, were held Wednesday in Cushing. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Langsford, Springfield. Mrs. Orr died Saturday at Cox Medical Center.
Orr, Rovena Lorene (Paschall) 16 Aug 1924 - 17 Apr 2010 SN-L 18 Apr 2010 & SN-L 19 Apr 2010
[Note: Daughter of Paul E. & Jewel L. (Blakey) Paschall; married 8 Oct 1954 Estle Calvin “Shorty” Orr 14 Jun 1913 - 16 Nov 1990]
Rovena Lorene Orr, age 85 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, in her home. She was born August 16, 1924, in Springfield, the daughter of Paul E. and Jewel L. (Blakey) Paschall. Rovena graduated from Central High School in 1942. She graduated from Springfield Teachers College in 1945. Rovena taught Home Economics in Alton, Missouri from 1945 to 47. She was Home Agent in the Missouri Extension Service in Polk County for the following eight years. On October 8, 1954, she was united in marriage to Estle Calvin (Shorty) Orr at Grace United Methodist Church, Springfield. Estle preceded her in death in 1990. Rovena was active in Watkins Elementary, Reed Jr. High School and Hillcrest High School PTAs. She was active in United Methodist Women at St. Luke Methodist Church, and later at Pathways United Methodist Church, Springfield. Survivors include her two children, Pauletta Dunn-Remmark and husband Lynn, Springfield, and Mark Orr and wife Sarah, Ozark; ten grandchildren, Jessica Nichols, Sonja Nichols, Lacey Nichols, Ashley Nichols, Keely Dunn, Marlena Dunn, Seth Dunn, Lucas Dunn, Emily Orr and Mary Orr; seven great-grandchildren, JaTyron and Payton, Kaliista and Kaiihlar, Cevin, Kameron, and Eeston; and one niece, DeEtta Rae Stone and husband Homer. Rovena was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a grandson, Shannon Nichols. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Pathways United Methodist Church, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in Pathways United Methodist Church, 1232 E. Dale, Springfield. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Orr, Rovena Lorene (Paschall) 16 Aug 1924 - 17 Apr 2010 CCH-N 21 Apr 2010
Rovena Lorene Orr, 85, of Springfield, passed away April 17, 2010, in her home. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Springfield, the daughter of Paul E. and Jewel L. (Blakey) Paschall. Rovena graduated from Central High School in 1942. She graduated from Springfield Teachers College in 1945. Rovena taught home economics in Alton from 1945-47. She was a home agent in the Missouri Extension Service in Polk County for the following eight years. On Oct. 8, 1954, she was united in marriage to Estle Calvin (Shorty) Orr at Grace United Methodist Church, Springfield. Estle preceded her in death in 1990. Rovena was active in Watkins Elementary, Reed Junior High School and Hillcrest High School PTAs. She was active in United Methodist Women at St. Luke Methodist Church, and later at Pathways United Methodist Church, Springfield. Survivors include: Her two children, Pauletta Dunn-Remmark and husband Lynn, Springfield, and Mark Orr and wife Sarah, Ozark; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Nichols, Sonja Nichols, Lacey Nichols, Ashley Nichols, Keely Dunn, Marlena Dunn, Seth Dunn, Lucas Dunn, Emily Orr and Mary Orr; seven great grandchildren, JaTyron and Payton, Kaliista and Kaiihlar, Cevin, Kameron, and Eeston; and one niece, DeEtta Rae Stone and husband Homer. Rovena was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a grandson, Shannon Nichols. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. April 20 at Pathways United Methodist Church, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. April 19 at Pathways United Methodist Church, 1232 E. Dale, Springfield. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Orrell, Alice Ada (Skilton) 23 Dec 1905 - 13 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Anna (Peck) Skilton; married 9 May 1926 James Bruce Orrell, Jr. 26 Oct 1902 - 24 Jun 1976]
Alice Ada Orrell, 95, Springfield, formerly of Highlandville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2001 in Maranatha Village. She was born Dec. 23, 1905 in Watertown, Conn., one of seven children of Albert and Anna (Peck) Skilton. At the age of three the family moved to central Florida. She attended Birmingham Southern University, Birmingham, Ala., John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark., and later received a degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. From an early age she loved to entertain, developing a gift for dramatic reading, and was a published writer of poetry. She was also an accomplished pianist and singer. On May 9, 1926 she and James Bruce Orrell, Jr. were married. Mrs. Orrell served as a school teacher from 1922 until 1983, taking 18 years out to raise her family. She was president of the Florida Women's Christian Temperance Union, Youth Division. She assumed active roles in her church. These roles included directing VBS, teaching Sunday School and playing piano and organ. She often wrote Christmas programs both for her church and school. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her children's clothing and even wedding dresses for her daughters. The family fell in love with the Ozarks and in 1965 moved to the area. Her husband preceded her in death in 1976. Her brother and five sisters also her preceded her in death. Always willing to help others, at the age of 80 she was asked and accepted the challenge to minister to the needs of abused children through Lake Ozark's Children's Home. In 1993 she requested her move to Maranatha Village. She became a member of West Atlantic Street Baptist Church in Springfield. In 1994 she was elected Miss Maranatha and eventually Missouri State Home Queen. In 1995 In 1995 Gov. Carnahan requested that she recite poetry for the Conference on Aging in St. Louis, and again in Kansas City in 1996. Her love for her family and others led her to enjoy a long and giving life. Many people reap the benefits of that love. Survivors include four children, Margaret Erwin and her husband Tom, Springfield, Mary McDonald and her husband Rev. Daniel McDonald, Ocala, Fla., Sue Orrell and her husband Chris Colvert, Houston, Texas and Rev. Richard Orrell and his wife Linda, Ozark: ten grandchildren, Peggy Doolittle, Jim White, Marlene Glass, Danna Glass, Kathy Blackmon, Carla McDonald, Christopher Colvert, Meridith Colvert, Rock Orrell and Camie Free; seventeen great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were April 16 in Highlandville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial followed in Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Orrell, James Bruce, Jr. 26 Oct 1902 - 24 Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Son of James Bruce & ? (?) Orrell; married Alice Ada Skilton 23 Dec 1905 - 13 Apr 2001]
HIGHLANDVILLE - James Bruce Orrell, 73, Highlandville, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday in his home after a long illness. He had been a resident of Highlandville since 1955, moving here from the state of Florida. He was a retired service station manager and was a member of the Highlandville Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Alice; a son, the Rev. Richard B. Orrell, Independence; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret White, Route 13, Springfield, Mrs. Mary McDonald, 3635 Cox Road, Springfield and Mrs. Sue Holder, Indianola, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ford, DeLand, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Beasley, Trenton, Fla., Mrs. Kenneth Watts, DeLand, Fla. and Mrs. Marion Aly, Apopka, Fla.; a brother, Robert L. of Sanford, Fla.; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Highlandville Assembly of God. The Rev. Gary Phipps and Rev. Daniel McDonald officiated. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn, Springfield.
Orten, Charles H. 1857 - 13 Feb 1942 CCR 26 Feb 1942 p8
[Note: married Belle Murr; married 6 Feb 1930 Sarah F. Patterson]
Funeral services for Chas. H. Orten, 84, who died at his home near Ongo, Mo., Feb. 13, were held last Saturday at the home, with burial in Sparta cemetery under direction of the Sparta Funeral Home, Rathbun & Chaffin. He married Belle Murr and to this union were born a son and two daughters, who survive. His first wife preceded him in death. About 12 years ago he was married to Sarah F. Patterson, who survives.
Orthman, Warren David 30 Jun 1942 - 13 Apr 1993 OH 21 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Nellie (Ogle) Orthman; married 16 Dec 1974 Linda Susan Larson]
Warren David Orthman, 50, Ozark, died Tuesday, April 13, 1993 in St. John’s Hospital following a long illness. He was born June 30, 1942, in Pleasant Hope, the son of Lawrence and Nellie (Ogle) Orthman. He was united in marriage to Linda Susan Larson on Dec. 16, 1974. He was a member of Evangel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Clarence Orthman. Survivors include his wife, Linda Orthman, one son, David Orthman, one daughter, Susan Orthman, of the home; two sisters, Mary Gray, Kansas City, and May Hines, Independence, and one brother, Donald Orthman, Arkansas. Services were held Saturday April 17, at Evangel Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin Burris officiating under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Ortwein, Frank J. 29 Nov 1895 - 25 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph & Elizabeth (Rill) Ortwein; married Lena Assenmacher 7 Sep 1895 - Mar 1983]
Rosary services for Frank J. Ortwein, 73, of near Billings, were at 8 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Billings area, Mr. Ortwein, a farmer, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in his home after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Lena; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Mehl, Mednapore, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Martin Mehl, and Mrs. Herman Vermule, both of Billings, and eight nieces and nephews.
Ortwein, Lena R. (Assenmacher) 7 Sep 1895 - 8 Mar 1983 OH 17 Mar 1983 p8
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Katherine (Fehrig) Assenmacher; married Frank Ortwein 29 Nov 1895 - May 1969]
Funeral Mass for Lena R. Ortwein, 87, Billings, was held March 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Monsignor John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Billings. Mrs. Ortwein died March 8 at Springfield Rest Home after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Billings, Mr. Ortwein was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She was also a member of the National Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include one brother, Clem Assenmacher, Mount Vernon; one sister, Gertrude Assenmacher, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Osbern, Thomas William 10 Dec 1934 - 19 May 2004 SN-L 22 May 2004
[Note: Son of Claude & Rebecca ( ) Osbern; married Brenda L.]
Thomas W. Osbern, 69, Springfield, passed away May 19, 2004, in his home. The son of Claude and Rebecca Osbern, he was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo. He was the owner of Osbern Sales Co., traveling worldwide for 35 years. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Tom was an avid sportsman, participating in many ProAms across the country and Triple A Fast Pitch national tournaments. He is survived by his wife, Brenda L., of the home; two sons, Stephen Thomas Osbern and Todd William Osbern, both of Springfield; two daughters, Robin Osbern of Branson, and Lesa S. Gumersell of Springfield; one brother, Ed Osbern, Springfield; two sisters, Claudette Coley of Ozark, and Opal Osbern of Nixa; and five grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Dr. J.R. Duncan officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Tom was a loving husband and father who passed away after a long courageous battle with A.L.S. Memorials are suggested to the A.L.S. Association, Springfield Chapter, or Community Hospice.
Osborn, Cheryl Lynn 6 Oct 1957 - 2 Jan 1986 OH 9 Jan 1986 p1
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Sullivan, Jimmy Ray 25 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 1986 OH 16 Jan 1986 p1
[Note: no SSDI record found; tombstone in Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland gives DOD as 1 Jan 1986]
Double Homicide Near Billings Drug Related
January 2 southwest of Billings, Charles Crowley of Nixa found the two bodies of Jim R. Sullivan, 44, and Cheryl Lynn Osborn, 28, in separate outbuildings on a farm. Crowley was helping the couple build a house and found the bodies when he arrived for work. He immediately called the Christian County Sheriff’s Department.
Both had died of multiple gunshot wounds, and were laying on their backs in two red metal barns on the 20-acre farm owned by one of the victims. Christian County Sheriff Dwight McNiel described the double homicide as purely as assassination.
Autopsy results showed that two guns, a shotgun and handgun, were used on the victims. The autopsy was performed by a staff pathologist at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield.
Drugs and chemicals were found on the site. McNiel said they also found quite a bit of money. both on and around the victims, so robbery was clearly not the motive. A large quantity of drugs, paraphernalia and chemicals used in processing drugs were found on the farm. McNiel speculated that the chemical items used in the manufacturing of drugs were stored there.
The deaths were attributed to being possibly drug related.
Several guns were also found on the farm.
Sullivan and Osborn were both known by the Special Investigation Unit of the Springfield Police Department, but it is not known whether they were under investigation.
Officers from the Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and SIU were on the scene most of the day last Thursday investigating the double homicide.
Sheriff McNiel said Tuesday that there were no new developments in the case, and the investigation continues.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the murder of Michael Lee Sparks whose body was found December 22 in the James River. The 33-year-old Manila, Arkansas, man had been shot three times in the chest.
Osborn, Fannie Rae “Fran” (Head) Rogers 20 Oct 1923 - 19 May 2004 CCH-N 26 May 2004 & SN-L 21 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Virgil & Esther (Wise) Head; married 25 Dec 1941 George Rogers 11 Apr 1920 - 2 Jun 1966; married 29 May 1992 Joseph Osborn]
Fran Rogers Osborn, age 80, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 in Cox South Medical Center. Mrs. Osborn was a homemaker and a retired medical receptionist form the Women’s Clinic in Springfield. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was born Fannie Rae Head on October 20, 1923, in Magness, Ark., the daughter of Virgil and Ester (Wise) Head. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1941. On December 25, 1941, she and George Rogers were united in marriage. George passed away in June 1966. On May 29, 1982, she married Joseph Osborn. Survivors include: husband, Joseph; four children, Ronald Rogers, Springfield, Carol Caul and husband, Don, St. Peters, Linda Andrews, Fair Grove, and Larry Rogers, Springfield; four stepchildren, Kenneth Osborn, Springfield, Debra Matthews, Dadeville, Richard Osborn, Springfield, and Lori Bingaman, Jenkins; 10 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren ; 1 step great, great grandchild; a sister, Shirley Brake, Springfield; many nieces and nephews and the Rogers family who have been such an important part of her life. Mrs. Osborn was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; a brother, Kenneth Head; and a step grandchild, Michelle. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Osborn, Nina Elizabeth (Riley) 1915 - 8 Jan 2011 SN-L 11 Jan 2011
Nina Elizabeth Riley Osborn, 95, Miller. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Osborn, Nina Elizabeth (Riley) 1915 - 8 Jan 2011 CCH-N 12 Jan 2011
Nina Elizabeth Riley Osborn, 95, of Miller, died Jan. 8, 2011. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 12, in Spokane Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Osborn, Richard W. “Ozzie” 14 Apr 1943 - 25 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married Patsy]
Richard "Ozzie" Osborn 45, of Chadwick, died at 9:57 a.m. Oct. 25 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, of an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Osborn were held Oct. 28 in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Roy McEIwee officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. A Kansas native, Mr. Osborn had resided in Chadwick since 1966. Mr. Osborn had been employed for the past two years as a welder at the Tri-L Company in Ozark. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chadwick. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; a son, Larry, and a daughter, Teri, all of the home; two brothers, Phillip, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Jerry, of Wellington, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Marion Struble of Bluff City, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Sue Martens, Hutchinson, Kansas, and Mrs. Ruthie Lane Hendricks, also of Hutchinson; and by an aunt, Mrs. Myrl Pulliam, of Anthony, Kansas.
Osborn, William F., III 3 Nov 1943 - 25 Jul 2010 CCH-N 28 Jul 2010 & SN-L 28 Jul 2010
[Note Son of William F. & Thelma (Johnston) Osborn, Jr.; married Donna]
William F. Osborn III, 66, Springfield, died July 25, 2010. He was born Nov. 3, 1943, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of William F. Osborn Jr. and Thelma (Johnston) Osborn. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenny Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Jeffrey Dale Osborn and his wife Stacy, Jacksonville, Ark., William Lewis Henry Osborn, Springfield; a daughter, Elizabeth Shannon Osborn and her husband, Rodney Lewis, Nixa; four grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Thorn, Gabrielle Marie Osborn, Jackson Avery Osborn and Emma Sophia Osborn and one great-grandchild, Khya Renae Carter. Bill was a systems analyst for Silverglobe, Inc., Little Rock, Ark. His job required that he travel extensively to the Far East including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam where he developed an admiration and deep respect for the Asian culture. He had many friends there. Bill served his country with the Marine Corps by doing two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1975 and passed the CPA exam that same year. Bill loved to spend time at home with his family and to make his famous damn-good chili for Sunday dinners. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross, 313 E. Battlefield, Springfield, 65807.
Osborne, Geneva L. “Jenny" (Andrys) 12 Dec 1912 - 7 Jul 2008 CCH-N 16 Jul 2008
[Note: Daughter of Albert P. & Mary (Lachowicz) Andrys; married 25 Oct 1934 Paul Osborne ? - 1990]
Geneva "Jenny" L. Osborne, 95, Ozark, formerly of National City, Calif., joined her Savior on July 7, 2008, in the home of her family. Jenny was born Dec.12, 1912--12-12-12--a fact that she was extremely proud of, she was born in Turtle River Lake, Minn., to Albert P. and Mary (Lachowicz) Andrys. Both of Jenny's parents were born in Austria and came to America through Ellis Island, New York in 1907. After the death of her mother in 1915, Jenny went to live with foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Klodniski (Klodd) in Chisholm, Minn., with her father’s blessing. She believed this "to be the best thing my father could have done for me". The Klodd's owned a barber shop, soda fountain and candy store in which she worked from the age 9. Jenny also helped care for the three Klodd boys. While visiting her brother in Duluth, she met the love of her life, Paul Osborne. They were married Oct. 25, 1934. Not only were her best friends Alma and Rueben Gerlinger (Paul's sister and brother-in-law) at her wedding, Alma helped bring their first born daughter, Pat into this world on June 10, 1935. Jeanette, their second daughter was born in 1936. In 1942, during the depression, both families packed up and moved to California. Paul had always been a craftsman, and became a fulltime carpenter for Jobs of Defense Housing in San Diego, Calif. Paul built their home in 1953 in National City, Calif. Jenny volunteered at Chula Vista Food Banks and local elections that took place in and around National City. Jenny worked at Rhor Aircraft and quit to stay home and raise the two girls. Jenny lived by herself after Paul passed away in 1990, managing her home, rental house, and living independently. In 2001 she decided to move to Ozark to live by her daughter, Pat and her husband Dave Lewis, grandson Paul Lewis and granddaughter Teresa and her husband Randy Bruns. She lived and cared for herself in a trailer in Dave's backyard until June 23, when her body retired her to bed and she moved in with Teresa and Randy. Jenny was re-baptized on Nov. 17, 2007, which she said "was the most wonderful thing that had happened to her in a long, long time." Jenny was an inspiration to everyone and anyone that had the honor to know her. Her drive and love of life and love for people was contagious. Her caring attributes will carry on in everyone she touched. Her gardening and "puttsying" around in the garden with Dave, and the letters and phone calls she received from her loved ones kept her alive. Jenny is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Pidgeon of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; her son-in-law and wife Dave and Janice Lewis of Ozark; her granddaughter and husband Teresa and Randy Bruns of Nixa; two grandsons Rick and Tom Pidgeon, Calif.; one grandson Donald Pidgeon of Michigan, and Renea Lawlor her youngest grandchild, also of California. She leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and other loved ones she considered family. Jenny was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary Andrys; her husband Paul E. Osborne, in 1990; her daughter Pat Lewis, in 2005; her grandson Paul E. Lewis, in 2007. Jenny outlived all her siblings four brothers Frank, August, Joseph, and Tony Andrys; one sister Agnes Carter; her foster parents The Klodd's and their three sons Walter, Frank, and Stanley Klodd. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. July 9, 2008, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Steve Martin officiating. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. till service time. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2008
Osbourne, Everett 1895 - 20 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: married Grace]
Funeral services for Everett Osbourne, 74, a former resident of the Ozarks, who died Saturday were at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Services were in Morris Chapel in Winfield, Kan. and burial was in the cemetery at Latham, Kan. Mr. Osborne moved to Winfield several years ago following retirement from business in the Springfield area. He served on the Board of Directors of the MFA Milling Company for about 20 years and was president of the board about half that time. He also served the board of the state MFA organization and of the MFA Insurance Company. Mr. Osborne, a veteran of World War I, moved to Cabool following the war and served as manager of the Cabool Farmers Exchange for several years. He subsequently moved to the Nixa community and lived there for several years prior to Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Grace; one sister, Mrs. Harriet Macredie, Houston, Tex., and a brother, Bert, of Latham, Kan.
Osburn, Arthur 23 Mar 1913 - 10 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of William & Nina Elsie (Johns) Osburn; married Irene]
Arthur Osburn, 75, of Sparta, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Funeral Mass for Mr. Osburn was held Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel, Springfield. Mr. Osburn was a lifelong resident of the Sparta community. He was a clerk with the Frisco Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Pretti. He is survived by his wife, Irene, of the home; a son, Jim Pretti, Nixa; a sister, Kathleen Hunt, Arlington, Texas; a granddaughter, Christie; and two nieces.
Osburn, Atlas 5 Nov 1885 - 28 Jun 1954 CCR 8 Jul 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas Gerome & Mary Ann (Stubbs) Osburn’
Funeral services for Atlas Osburn, 68, who died at his farm home two miles northeast of Sparta June 28, were held Thursday at the Monger Cemetery Grove, with Brother Jess Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in the Monger Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Osburn of Sparta and John Osburn of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Artelia Snooks of Sparta; other relatives and many friends.
Osburn, Atlas T. 4 Aug 1850 - 20 Feb 1931 CCR 26 Feb 1931 p5
[Note: Son of John & Mary C. (Rogers) Osburn; married 4 Jul 1895 Alice L. Green; married 6 Jun 1897 Mary Ann Pippin 9 Mar 1873 - 30 Jul 1954; tombstone has middle initial N]
Atlas T. Osburn was born in Tennessee, Aug. 4, 1850, and passed away on Feb. 20, 1931, aged 80 years, 6 months and 16 days. He came to Missouri in 1856 and resided here until death. He was married to Mary Ann Pippin in 1897. To this union nine children were born, all of whom survive. They are, four daughters, Edna, Clara and Jeweldene, at home, Mrs. Otie Smith, five sons, Dewey, Dillard, John, Fred, and Denver. He was converted and united with the Methodist church at the age of 43 and lived a devoted Christian life. He leaves to mourn his departure the widow, the nine children, five grandchildren, one brother, Viggie Osburn and one sister, Mrs. Dora Loveland, and a host of other relatives. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral services were held last Saturday at 2 pm, at the Monger schoolhouse, conducted by Rev. Anderson Greene, of Henderson, Missouri. Burial was made in the Monger cemetery under the direction of B.C. Klepper.
Osburn, Billy Gene 19 Jan 1947 - 11 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Son of Virgil Emmett & Leta Marie (Kaufman) Osburn; married 16 Nov 1969 Rhonda Billingsly]
Billy Gene Osburn, age 53, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000 in his home. He was born January 19, 1947, the son of Virgil and Leta (Kaufman) Osburn. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. On November 16, 1969 he and Rhonda Billingsly were married in Sparta. Mr. Osburn had been a teacher at Ozark Jr. High and High School for the past two years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Rhonda; a son Jason Osburn and his wife Stephenie; a daughter, Amanda Osburn, and a granddaughter, Madison Osburn, all of Ozark; cousins; his mother-in-law, Gladys Billingsly; his wife's three sisters, Freda Sojka, Diana Billingsly, and Denise Ball, all of the Columbus Junction, Iowa area; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Jimmie. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Osburn Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Osburn, Clell Ellis 14 Mar 1929 - 5 Dec 2007 SN-L 7 Dec 2007
[Note: Son of Kenneth Paul & Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn; married Gertrude Terri Woodbury 31 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2005]
Clell Ellis Osburn, age 78, of Nixa, left our world December 5, 2007. He was born March 14, 1929, in Bruner, the son of Kenneth Paul and Zella (High) Osburn. In 1945 Clell served his country in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. He was a Golden Glove Boxer in California. There he met Ky Wilhoit while wrangling Mustangs. Due to this friendship, Clell pursued his career training horses. He rode professionally and had two world champion horses. Clell was the first to introduce Missouri Fox Trotters to Austria. He gave several horse training seminars in Germany. In June of 1956, he married Gertrude Woodbury. Together they raised four daughters. Clell ran the Buena Vista Ranch in Rogersville from 1964-69 before running several of his own. He started the Missouri Horse Market Sale in 1969 and was later joined by his son-in-law Dwight in 1988. Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Bogle, Talli Steward and husband, Mike, Melodee Glossip and husband, Dwight, and Carol Jean Cudvat; sons, Kenny Paul Osburn and Clell Osburn Jr.; eight grandchildren, Sherri Walls, Ronnee Bogle, Jessee Bogle, Clete Eutsler, Darrell Clell Calvert, Dallas Calvert, Kenny Glossip and Dwight Glossip Jr.; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Della McManus; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Gertrude "Terri" Osburn; a daughter, Darcy Cooper; and two brothers, Fred and Dorsey Osburn. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Clell loved life and dedicated himself to his family and friends. To know him was to love him - and we do love you Daddy. Your girls forever.
Osburn, Dorsey Neal 31 Dec 1932 - 28 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Kenneth Paul & Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn; married Shirley Maxine]
Dorsey N. Osburn, 55, of Nixa, died at 1:06 p.m. Oct. 28 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Osburn were held Nov. 1 at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. A native of Bruner, Mr. Osburn had resided in California for several years, moving to Nixa in 1962. He had been an employee of the Acro Trailer Company, Springfield for the past four and one-half years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1955. Mr. Osburn's survivors include his wife, Shirley Maxine, of the home; a son, Shannon, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Stacey Brown, Nixa, and Mrs. Jerri Slattery, Frankfort, Germany; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joyce Moore, Springfield; a stepson, Bobby Rost, Springfield: three grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; two brothers, Clell E. and Fred L. Osburn, both of Nixa; and a sister, Mrs. Della McManus, Nixa.
Osburn, Freddie Lee 16 Feb 1931 - 19 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Kenneth Paul & Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn]
Freddie Lee Osburn, age 73, of Nixa, passed away in his home Wednesday, January 19, 2005. He was born February 16, 1931, in Bruner, the son of Kenneth Paul and Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Osburn retired from Acro Trailer as a welder. He was a farmer, and enjoyed working with his animals. Survivors include: three children, Brenda Cook, Nixa, Vickie Cotton and her husband, Miller, Clever, and Danny Osburn, Nixa; four grandchildren, William Schneider, Melissa Conover, Anthony Villanueva, and Crista Morgan; eight great-grandchildren, Breanna, Anthony, Hunter, Zachary, Chloe, Kiya, Kaitland, and Samantha; a brother, Clell E. Osburn, Nixa; a sister, Della H. McManus, Nixa; and his companion, Dorothy Bowerman. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dorsey Osburn. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 21 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, in Sparta Cemetery with Pastor Jack Day officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Osburn, Gertrude Terri (Woodbury) 31 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2005 SN-L 10 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Mabel ( ) Woodbury; married 24 Jun 1957 Clell Ellis Osburn 14 Mar 1929 - 5 Dec 2007]
G. Terri Osburn, age 83, of Nixa, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer for two months. She was born on October 31, 1921, in Concord, New Hampshire, the daughter of Frank and Mabel Woodbury. She attended college in Texas and was a graduate of UCLA. In her youth Terri was a competitive ice skater and ballroom dancer, and a photographic model. During World War II, she worked for Colt Manufacturing. On June 24, 1957, she and Clell Osburn were united in marriage in Venice, California. Together they raised five daughters. Throughout her working career she held many positions. Among them were Executive Secretary to the Dean of Drury College, Secretary for the President of Ralston Purina in Springfield, and secretary for Triple A Feed. She served on the board of directors for OACAC for five years. Survivors include: four daughters, Holly Currier, Cynthia Bogle, of Willard, Talli and Micheal Steward of Spokane, and Melodee and Dwight Glossip of Nixa; grandchildren, Sherri Dean, Ronnee Bogle, Jesse Bogle, Darrell Calvert, Dallas Calvert, Dwight Glossip, Kenny Glossip, and Clete Eutsler; and great-grandchildren, Duncan Bogle, Catie Bogle, Darian Eutsler, and Seth and Halle Glossip. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darcy Cooper and husband, Archie; a sister, Fern Woodbury; a brother, Angus Woodbury; and her parents. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 11 in Sparta Cemetery, with Reverend Kenneth Chamberlain officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mother, we love and miss you.
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Osburn, Gertrude Terri (Woodbury) 31 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2005 CCH-N 13 Jul 2005
Terri Osburn, age 83, of Nixa, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005. A graveside funeral was at 1 p.m. Monday, July 11 in Sparta Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Osburn, Guy W. 5 Nov 1903 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: married Ola Lee Mays 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001]
Guy W. Osburn, 86, Oldfield, died Monday, March 26, 1990 in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a short illness. Born in Michigan, he spent most of his life there. He moved to this area in 1980. He was a retired salesman, having also served as a minister and a public school teacher. He was a member of the Light and Life Chapel of Oldfield. Survivors include his wife, Ola, Oldfield; three daughters, Mary Cockroft, Oldfield, Esther Ormiston, Sparta, and Dawn Pettys, Springfield, Ill.; two sons, Paul Osburn, Shepard, Mich. and J. Tom Osburn, Gallop, New Mexico; two sisters, Ethel Rossman, Oxford, Mich., and Louella Ford, Silverwood, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29, 1990, at 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark„ with Rev. James L. Cockroft officiating. Burial will be in the Old Boston Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to dinner at the Light and Life Chapel of Oldfield following the services. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Light and Life Christian School, Oldfield.
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Osburn, Guy 5 Nov 1903 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 15 May 1986 p9
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Osburn, Ola Lee (Mays) 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001 OH 15 May 1986 p9
Osburns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Osburn (Ola Mays) of Oldfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 5. They were honored with a church reception at Light and life Chapel, where they are members. Mr. and Mrs. Osburn moved to Oldfield in 1980 from Owosso, Mich. to be near their daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Cockroft of Oldfield and Mrs. Dale (Esther) Ormiston of Sparta. The couple are the parents of three other children who will be visiting them in June: Paul Osburn, Vestaburn, Mich., Tom Osburn, Gallup, N. M. and Dawn Pettys of Decatur, Ill. They have 12 grandchildren. Before his retirement, Mr. Osburn served as a teacher, preacher, salesman, and factory worker in Michigan. Mrs. Osburn was born and raised in Nashville, Tenn, and when her husband when he came there to attend Trevecca Nazarene College. They enjoy reading, gardening and visiting friends and relatives.
Osburn, Ida Mae (Luttrell) 28 Jan 1879 - 17 Dec 1978 OH 21 Dec 1978 p7
[Note: married 22 Jul 1900 Spurgeon G. Osburn 10 Jul 1880 - 8 Apr 1969]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Ida M. Osburn, 99, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel with the Revs. Bill Mabury and Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Osburn died at 7 p.m. Sunday in her home after an illness of several months. A lifelong Christian County resident, she was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Virgil, Sparta; two daughters, Mrs.. Bessie Searles and Mrs. Merle Race, both of Sparta; eight grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren, 26 great, great grandchildren and three great, great, great grandchildren.
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Osburn, Ida Mae (Luttrell) 28 Jan 1879 - 17 Dec 1978 OH 28 Dec 1978 p7
Card of Thanks
We want to thank all our friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers, prayers, cards, and food and every act of kindness shown us, during the death of our loved one, especially Rev. Bill Mabury and Rev. Carl Thompson. Also thanks to Sparta Baptist Church for serving lunch and the Harris Funeral Home. Family of Granny Osburn , Virgil, Bessie & Marie
Osburn, James Donald 10 Dec 1926 - 27 Feb 1927 CCR 17 Mar 1927 p1
[Note: Son of Harvey Dillard & Mary Adeline (Keller) Osburn; father’s name in obit has a typo]
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Duland Osburn of Linden township, were held Monday, February 27th. The little one, only three months old, passed away on Sunday, February 26th. Burial was at the Monger cemetery with Fred W. Fly, Sparta, as funeral director.
Osburn, Johnie S. 6 Jan 1905 - 11 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of Atlas & Mary Ann (Pippin) Osburn; married Thelma L. Garrison 2 Jun 1909 - 15 Jan 1983]
Johnie S. Osburn, 82, of Springfield, died of apparent natural causes Dec. 11 in his home. Services for Mr. Osburn were held Monday at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with J. Carl Stowe officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery, near Sparta. A native of Sparta, Mr. Osburn was a retired carpenter who had resided in Springfield for the past several years. He was a musician, and played at the Ozark Grand Ole Opry for several years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Osburn's survivors include three sons Darrell, of the home, Gene, of Springfield, and Glen, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; four brothers Dewey, Dillard, Fred, and Denver Osburn, all of Springfield; three sisters Edna and Clara Osburn, and Mrs. Jeweldene Bateman, all of Springfield; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Osburn, Kenneth Paul 31 Mar 1901 - 7 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note; Son of Spurgeon Grayston & Ida Mae (Luttrull) Osburn; married 25 Jan 1929 Zella Beatrice High; married second Myrtle (?) Johnson]
Funeral services for Kenneth Paul Osburn, 70, Sparta, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Paul Mabury officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Osburn died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday in Mercy Villa, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. S. G. Osburn; a daughter, Mrs. E. L. McManus, Springfield; three sons, Clell E. Osburn, Strafford, Fred L. Osburn, Venice, Calif and Dorsey M., Willard; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Searles, Sparta and Mrs. Merle Race, Springfield; a brother, Virgil Osburn, Sparta and 13 grandchildren.
Osburn, Laura 27 Jul 1905 - 3 May 1982 OH 6 May 1982 p3
Services for Laura Osburn, 76, Springfield, were held May 5 in Klingner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve McQueen officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Osburn died May 3 in Northside Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Clever, Mrs. Osburn lived most of her life in Springfield.
Osburn, Leta Marie (Kaufman) Cornell 20 Dec 1908 - 7 Mar 1994 NN-E 9 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Anna (Campbell) Kaufman; married 20 Dec 1925 Ames B. Cornell; married 3 Feb 1930 Virgil Emmett Osburn 31 Jan 1907 - 2 Aug 1999]
Leta Marie Osburn, 85, died Monday, March 7, 1994, in the Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Union Chapel, the daughter of Charlie and Anna Campbell Kaufman. She was united in marriage to Virgil Osburn in Bruner, Feb. 3, 1930, having been married 64 years. She was a faithful and active member of the Sparta Baptist Church, the Sparta Garden Club and the Readmore Club. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one infant son, Jimmy. She is survived by her husband, Virgil, Sparta; one son, Billy, and his wife, Rhonda; one granddaughter, Amanda; and one grandson, Jason, all of Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Osburn, Manda c1851 - 23 Jan 1917 CCR 26 Jan 1917
[Note: no legible tombstone; estimate birthdate from MO DC]
Manda Osborn died at the county farm Tuesday and the remains taken to the Monger cemetery Wednesday for interment.
Osburn, Myrtle (?) Johnson 2 Jul 1895 - 8 Jul 1971 CCR 15 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: married first ? Johnson; married second Kenneth Paul Osburn 31 Mar 1901 - 7 Sep 1971]
Graveside services for Mrs. Myrtle Osburn, 76, of Sparta, were at 3 p.m. Saturday in Sparta Cemetery, with burial under direction of Harris of Ozark. The Rev. Connie Shelton officiated. Mrs. Osburn died at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital. She was a former resident of Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth P. Osburn; a son, Col. Robert E. Johnson with the U. S. Army in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Eck, San Antonio, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Rice, San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Ruby Lurvey, Springfield; three step-sons, Clell of Strafford, Fred, state of California, Fred, state of California, Dorsey, Appleton City; a step-daughter, Mrs. Della McManus, Springfield; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Osburn, Nina Elsie (Johns) 3 Apr 1892 - 14 Apr 1982 OH 22 Apr 1982 p11
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Alice “Maid” (Smith) Johns; married 6 Aug 1911 William Osburn 24 Oct 1880 - 15 Jun 1968]
Services for Elsie Osburn, 90, Sparta, were held April 16 at Harris Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Don Pitchford and Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Monger cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Osburn died April 14 in Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, Texas, after a short illness. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Arthur, Sparta; one daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hunt, Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren; one step grandchild; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Swearengin, Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Mary Ackles, Mount Orab, Ohio.
Osburn, Ola Lee (Mays) 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Annie (Taylor) Mays; married Guy W. Osburn 5 Nov 1903 - 26 Mar 1990]
Ola Lee Osburn, 88, Oldfield, passed away Feb. 27, 2001 in the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law. She was born June 10, 1912 in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of Edgar and Annie (Taylor) Mays. She was married to Guy W. Osburn who preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Smith in 1974. Mrs. Osburn was a member of Light and Life Free Methodist Church, Oldfield. Survivors include five children and their spouses, Mary and James Cockroft, Oldfield Paul and Marsha Osburn, Shepherd, Mich., J. Thomas and Bertha Osburn, Gallup, N.M., Esther and Dale Ormiston, Sparta, and Dawn and Ron Pettys, Springfield, Ill.; thirteen grandchildren, Stephen, John, Sherilyn, and Ashley Cockroft, Bethany Brown, Tammy Schneider, Darn Carter, Angela Esquibel, Tommy Osburn, Andrew Ormiston, Sara Adams and Greg and Geoff Pettys; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Louella Ford, Silverwood, Mich., and a cousin, Opal Wrather, Leana, Tenn. Funeral services were March 3 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Rev. James Cockcroft and Rev. Tom Wolfe officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
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Osburn, Guy 5 Nov 1903 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 15 May 1986 p9
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Osburn, Ola Lee (Mays) 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001 OH 15 May 1986 p9
Osburns Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Osburn (Ola Mays) of Oldfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 5. They were honored with a church reception at Light and life Chapel, where they are members. Mr. and Mrs. Osburn moved to Oldfield in 1980 from Owosso, Mich. to be near their daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Cockroft of Oldfield and Mrs. Dale (Esther) Ormiston of Sparta. The couple are the parents of three other children who will be visiting them in June: Paul Osburn, Vestaburn, Mich., Tom Osburn, Gallup, N. M. and Dawn Pettys of Decatur, Ill. They have 12 grandchildren. Before his retirement, Mr. Osburn served as a teach, preacher, salesman, and factory worker in Michigan. Mrs. Osburn was born and raised in Nashville, Tenn, and when her husband when he came there to attend Trevecca Nazarene College. They enjoy reading, gardening and visiting friends and relatives.