Lelia Heuer lived most of her life in the Lebanon area. She was a member of Candock Baptist Church and was a great supporter of missions in Haiti. She was a very generous lady who did numerous good deeds including establishing several scholarships for pre-medical...

The Hulston Family Foundation has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families through investments in education, health, and community well-being. With a mission centered on supporting children, education, and...

Hutchens Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of spring suspensions and sliding subframes for the trailer industry. Since Hutchens Industries was established in 1950 by C. Ted Hutchens, the company has always remained a closely-held,...

Integrity Home Care + Hospice offers a comprehensive range of compassionate, client-centered home care, hospice, and home health rehabilitation services throughout Missouri. This includes integrated medication management, in-home and consumer-directed service...

James and Cathy Moore are dedicated advocates for youth and education who believe the most meaningful investment is one that improves the future for the next generation. Guided by this belief, the Springfield couple made a significant gift to support the Ozarks Tech...

Jarred Mark Welch, age 23, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in a motorcycle accident in Shell Knob. Jarred was born April 29, 1985, in Oklahoma City, to Mary and Lorri (Watts) Welch. He is survived by his parents; one brother, Dillon Welch of...

Jenny Carr is a dedicated advocate for education, workforce development, and community investment whose leadership at Ozarks Tech reflects a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for students. As president of L&W Industries and a member of the Ozarks Tech...

Jim and Barbara Towery are dedicated supporters of Ozarks Tech who share a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. Jim has served on the Ozarks Tech Foundation Board of Directors since 2009 and has been a strong advocate for the college’s growth and...

Jim and Debby Baugh believe real heroism is found in the perseverance of students who pursue education despite significant challenges. Since retiring to Springfield in 2011, they have become active supporters of several philanthropic efforts, including their ongoing...

About the Jenkins Family For brothers Jim and Dan Jenkins, community and family go hand in hand. As leaders of Jenkins Diesel Power, Inc.—Southwest Missouri’s oldest truck dealership founded by their father, Ed Jenkins, in 1956—they’ve built their success by leaning...

Joe DeLong, born in 1920, began working in his father’s blacksmith shop at the age of 12. The Great Depression of the 1930s made it difficult to make a living, so Mr. DeLong moved to Kansas City to work as an aircraft mechanic. In 1944, after brief stays in Topeka...

Obituaries: Joe Edward Jenkins January 16, 1938 – December 5, 2017 Joe Jenkins died on December 5, 2017 after battling lung cancer. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Kilgore, Texas to Ed and Rufina Jenkins. He met and married Patricia House in 1957. Joe graduated...

An infant boy born in northeastern Great Britain was abandoned by his mother. He was adopted and named John Mole. As a boy, John was a good student and a talented player of British “football.” (The same sport is called “soccer” in the US.) When John completed...

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, John M. Lambert, 44, Grayson M. Lambert, 16, McKinley Rae Lambert 15, and Joshua Robert Lambert, 10, died in a tragic plane crash when returning to Springfield from a Kansas City Royals baseball game. Also with them was family friend...

Judge Russell Gentry Clark dedicated his life to fairness, opportunity, and service—to both his country and his community. Born in Oregon County, Missouri, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 before earning his law degree...

Judy and Mike Breeding have made a lasting impact on Ozarks Tech through their leadership, generosity, and shared commitment to expanding opportunity for others. A native of Houston, Missouri, Judy built a distinguished career in accounting, working more than 30...

Larry and Donna Snyder are dedicated supporters of Ozarks Tech whose generosity reflects a strong belief in the value of education and its impact on the community. Through their philanthropy, they have invested in both the student experience and the physical growth...

Peterbilt of Springfield donates two trucks and creates scholarship at OTC 08/04/2010 – SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Peterbilt of Springfield, Inc., has presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with a gift of two diesel tractors,...

In 2000, the loving family of the late Linda Gingry-Clark approached Ozarks Tech about ways to honor her memory. Linda was a caring and nurturing LPN who received her practical nursing certificate from Graff Vocational-Technical School—now Ozarks Technical Community...

Linda and her husband, Howard, started a construction company in 1972, building custom homes and commercial buildings until 2005, when their children took over the company. Together, Linda and Howard were also successful real estate developers, having built and owned...

Members of the Marine Corps League join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions, promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have...

Mary Beth Hartman is a dedicated supporter of Ozarks Tech whose generosity is rooted in a deep belief in service, faith, and the lasting impact of education. As owner of Hunter Chase & Associates Inc. and executive vice president of Hartman & Co. Inc., she...

Mary Harrison believes deeply in the power of education, service, and helping others pursue opportunities they may not otherwise have. Her desire to support students at Ozarks Tech is rooted in both personal experience and a lifelong appreciation for those who helped...

Maverik is a rapidly growing convenience store brand known for its adventure-focused identity and commitment to fueling customers on the go. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Maverik operates hundreds of locations across the western United States,...

Max and Fern DeForest shared a life defined by service, integrity, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Together, they left a lasting mark on Springfield and the many lives they touched through leadership, philanthropy, and quiet acts of...

The McKinsey family’s support of Ozarks Tech reflects a deep and enduring belief in the power of education, service, and opportunity for all students. Their establishment of the Jackie & Matt McKinsey Memorial Scholarship honors the lives and legacies of Jacqueline...

Michael Pulley is a former Ozarks Tech English instructor whose dedication to teaching and passion for writing have left a lasting impact on students and the college. As one of the institution’s earliest faculty members, he taught for 26 years, beginning in the early...

The Missouri Dental Association (MDA) is a statewide professional organization dedicated to advancing the dental profession and promoting high-quality oral healthcare across Missouri. Founded in 1865, the association represents more than 2,000 dental professionals...

The Musgrave Foundation was established to continue a family legacy rooted in generosity, community investment, and support for educational opportunity throughout southwest Missouri. Administered through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the foundation reflects...

Norma J. Ennis embodied perseverance, determination, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. Born during the Great Depression to a farming family in a small southwest Missouri town, Norma dreamed from an early age of becoming a nurse. However, financial hardship...