Obituaries

Twyla Russell

Twyla Russell

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Mary Ann McDougal

May 30, 1962

May 11, 2018

Mary Ann McDougal, 55, of Anderson, Mo., died Friday, May 11, 2018, at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1962, in Goodland, Kan., to Opal Alene Cargile. She married Harry McDougal on April 14, 1986, in Pineville, Mo. She enjoyed crocheting and making blankets for all of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Stephen McDougal; and brother, James Huegel.

Survivors include her husband, Harry McDougal of the home; a daughter, Opal Powers (James) of Noel, Mo.; three stepchildren, Louella Perez of Rogers, Ark., Birdie McDougal and Harry McDougal Jr., both of Florida; a brother, John Huegel of Anderson, Mo.; and 18 grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the McDougal Family Cemetery in Anderson with Leonard Lovell officiating. Burial followed.

Online condolences may be made at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.

Ozark Funeral Home of Anderson was in charge of arrangements.

Kelly Sue Post

Dec. 12, 1964

May 9, 2018

Kelly Sue (Stites) Post, 53, of Pineville, Mo., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark.

She was born Dec. 12, 1964, in Gravette, Ark., to Ernest Dale and Carol Ann (Beam) Stites. She worked as a dental assistant in Bentonville, Ark., and Siloam Springs, Ark. She enjoyed dirt roading and listening to music. She was a 12-year breast cancer survivor.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her children, Colby Schlessman (Zachary) of Pineville, Heath Tehee (Jennifer) of Skiatook, Okla.; siblings, Roger Stites (Mendy) of Anderson, Mo., Robin Swink (Steve) of Noel, Mo., Phillip Stites (Michelle) of Lanagan, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.

Ozark Funeral Home of Anderson was in charge of arrangements.

Twyla Marie Russell

Sept. 4, 1925

May 10, 2018

Twyla Marie Russell, 92, of Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a brief illness.

She was born Sept. 4, 1925, in Gove, Kan., to Elliott and Laura Ethel (Barker) Reardon. She married Gene Madison Russell on Dec. 6, 1940, in Goodman, Mo. The family relocated to Kansas City in 1946. She retired as the head bookkeeper for a family grocery chain in Kansas City. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, working crossword puzzles and researching family genealogy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Gene; a daughter, Audean Kaiser; a grandson, Mike Kaiser; four brothers; and two sisters.

Survivors include a son, Jim Russell of Joplin; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in the Goodman chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Mr. Woody Moore officiating. Burial followed in the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Mo.

Online condolences may be made at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.

Ozark Funeral Home of Goodman was in charge of arrangements.

Obits on 05/17/2018