John Richard Woolis, 91, Shell Knob, Mo., died peacefully November 28, 2025, in Springfield, Mo.Born December 23, 1933, in Columbus, John was the son of Richard W. Woolis and Letha (Williams) Woolis.John grew up in Columbus, where he also received his education, graduating from Columbus High School. On November 26, 1960, John married Velma (Newport) Woolis. Together they shared a ...
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