Dr. Richard P. Yaple
February 15, 1931 - December 1, 2018
Dr. Richard P. Yaple, 87, of Ozark, AR died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Ozark. He was a retired minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was born February 15, 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Parker and Bessie Yaple. Richard (Curly) was a minister of the First Christian Church in Ozark from 1985 to 1989. He retired and moved back to Ozark in 1995 and became a member of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, Foothills Little Theater, and First Christian Church of Ozark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phoebe Roberts Yaple; parents; a son, Luke Yaple; a daughter, Lola Turner; a brother, Robert Yaple; and a sister, Evelyn King. He is survived by a daughter, Roberta Symuleski of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; two sons, Rich Yaple of the Phillipines and Jim Yaple of Ozark; two grandsons, Danny and Robert; two granddaughters, Michele and Kira; and two great grandchildren. Family will visit with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, December 10th at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial St. in Ozark. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jim Mattson officiating and burial at Highland Cemetery under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. To leave online condolences visit: www.shafferfuneralhomeozark.com
Dr. Richard P. Yaple, 87, of Ozark, AR died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Ozark. He was a retired minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was born February 15, 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Parker and Bessie Yaple. Richard... View Obituary & Service Information