Obituaries

Death Notices

Tammy Burlene Burk

Tammy Burlene Burk, age 58, of Springfield, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at her home.

A celebration of Tammy’s life was held Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Joe Lynn Little, Jr.

Joe Lynn Little, Jr., age 50, of Everton, Missouri, died Monday March 2, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

A graveside service, under the direction of the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller, Missouri was held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Sinking Creek Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made payable to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Mary Marcella Robertson

Mary Marcella Robertson, age 93, of Miller, Missouri, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller. Burial followed at the Ozark Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made payable to the Ozark Prairie Cemetery in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 108, Miller, Missouri, 65707.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Tommy Leo Williams

Tommy Leo Williams, age 90, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

A funeral service was held Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with burial to follow at the Salem Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Floyd Ray Wood

Floyd Ray Wood, age 72, Marionville, Missouri, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

At Floyd’s request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Williams Funeral Home in Marionville.

Online condolences may be shared at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeMo.com.

Tom Thornsberry

Tom Thornsberry, age 68, of Aurora, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Aurora.

A funeral service was held fSaturday, March 7, 2020, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial followed at the Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora.

Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.

Henrietta Mae Lowrance

Henrietta Mae Lowrance, of Greenfield, Missouri, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, in the Dade County Nursing Home at the age of 89. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Kings Point Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kings Point Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Lennis Allen Queen, of Lockwood, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born on December 7, 1953 in Lamar, Missouri, to Albert and Leota (Sorden) Queen. Lennis graduated from Lockwood High School. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Kay Weimer on June 2, 1972 in Lockwood, Missouri. Lennis worked throughout his life as a carpenter, and had also worked for Collins Electric, Ag Service, and Meeks. He owned and operated Queen Construction along with his son, Daniel. Lennis was a member of the Lockwood Christian Church, where he helped to design and construct the new church. He volunteered his knowledge and time for community events. Lennis was proud to serve as the Boy Scouts Leader for over 30 years. Preceding him in death was his father, Albert Queen; and his father-inlaw, Danny Weimer. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Queen; three children: Tara Carrier and husband, Harry; Tana Foster and husband, Mike; and Daniel Queen and wife, Leah; his mother, Leota Queen; his mother-in-law, Leona Weimer Selvey; his brother, Mike Queen and wife, Lesa; two brothers-inlaw, Rick Weimer and wife, Janice and Randy Weimer and wife, Dixie; one sisterin-law, Debbie Perkins and husband, Randy; twelve grandchildren: Eric Carrier and wife, Kali; Troy Carrier; Christian Foster; Noble Foster; Grace Carrier; Gaege Queen; Damien Jordan; Emma Bronson; Camryn Foster; Haiden Queen; Page Beerly; and Lauryn Queen; three great-grandchildren, Hailey Carrier, Lincoln Carrier, and Ashton Tripp; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove Cemetery or to the Lockwood Christian Church. Online condolences may be shared at www. greenfieldfuneralchapel. com. Services were under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

OACAC Head Start Now Enrolling

OACAC Head Start is now enrolling in Greenfield. Head Start is a School Readiness program serving children ages 2-5 and prepares children and their families for success in school. Children participate in a variety of educational activities. The Head Start program is designed to support the healthy growth and development of children and to support parents in their roles as the child’s first and most important teacher.

Head Start provides: Medical and dental referrals, preventative health and dental assistance, screening and referrals including: development, language, mental health, nutrition and speech, Inclusion of children with disabilities, and nutritious meal.

Children ages 2-5 who meet income guidelines are eligible to apply. Priority is given to homeless and foster children. Children who are receiving First Steps services and/or SSI are also eligible to apply.

Transportation assistance provided to Head Start activities.

For more information on Head Start or the application process, visit our web site at www.oacac-caa.org or call: 417-637-2090 or toll-free 1-866-282-3430.

Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop March 25 in Mt. Vernon

Tired of putting up with problems related to fescue toxicosis? Problems frequently seen are poor weight gains, low conception rates, long rough haircoats even in the summer, heat stress, standing in ponds and mudholes.

If you have had enough, then plan to attend the Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop starting at 8:30 a.m. March 25 at the University of Missouri Southwest Research and Educational Center, Mt. Vernon.

Attendees will learn details about fescue toxicosis, transitioning from toxic fescue, testing of the seed and forage and how to convert and manage novel fescue the first year of establishment.

Speakers include extension specialists and researchers from all across the fescue belt.

Local farmers will share their experiences in converting from Kentucky 31 fescue to the friendly or novel varieties.

This year seven workshops will be held during March in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Missouri. Producers in southern Missouri may attend the program either the Mt. Vernon event on March 25 or the same program in Harrison, Arkansas on March 24.

Registration may be done online for the Mt. Vernon site at http://tallfescuemo2020.eventbrite. com(opens in new window). Before March 17 the fee is $65. After March 17 the fee is $80. The fee covers lunch, refreshments and proceedings.

For more details, you may call the Southwest Research Center, 417-466-2148 or the Lawrence County Extension Center 417-466-3102.

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Class To Be Held in Greenfield

From Tina Brownsberger Dade County MU Extension

Dade County residents wanting to improve their balance, strength and flexibility should come to the Stay Strong Stay Healthy classes being offered at the Dade County Senior Center.

The free program will be offered 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 7th through June 11th. Lindsey Stevenson, County Engagement Specialist in nutrition and health for University of Missouri Extension, will teach the classes.

“One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise,” said Stevenson.

Regular exercise improves physical, emotional, and mental health. Participation in regular strengthening exercises will help you to build muscle and increase bone density. This helps to prevent frailty and osteoporosis.

Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercises are easy to learn, safe, and effective. People benefit from strength training in many ways. These benefits include arthritis relief, improved balance, enhanced flexibility, weight control, stress reduction, decreased depression, reduction in risk for heart disease and maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.

“The great thing about the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercises is that most people can do them. They are great if you are 39 or 89 years old. You change the amount of weight you use to make it work for your individual needs,” Stevenson added.

Many people report they have increased strength or flexibility after just three weeks of the exercise program.

Pre-registration is required by March 31. Call the MU Extension Dade County office at 417-637-2112 for more information or to register.

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