Max Vaughan, 90

Funeral services for Max Vaughan, 90, of Bakersfield, were held July 19, 2021, at the Full Gospel Church in Bakersfield. Mr. Vaughan died July 16 at his home.  

He was born Jan. 15, 1931, in Leota, the son of Oliver Edward and Ozella Lee Alexander Vaughan. On March 8, 1958, he married to Elaine Turner. 

Mr. Vaughan enjoyed raising livestock and joking with people to get a good laugh. He was a lawman who served Ozark County as a sheriff’s deputy and later as sheriff. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Bakersfield.  

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Vaughan, of the family home; three children, Kenny Vaughan and Kevin Vaughan, both of Bakersfield, and Keith Vaughan and wife Linda of Cabool; one sister, Bonnie Carlile of Koshkonong; grandchildren Shannon Bridges, Kara Heitman, Katie Vaughan, Sam Vaughan, Sarah Middleton, Shelby Kingston and Joe Vaughan; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Brian Kelly Vaughan; four brothers, Sherwood, Bob, Otis and Orvis Vaughan; and three sisters, Marjorie Cockrum, Maxine Vaughan and Opal Hicks.  

Burial was in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at robertsondrago.com.

Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors.