Charlie Smith Ballard, 78, of Waynesville, Mo., passed away Friday, June 19, 2026.
He is survived by one daughter: Barbara “Teddi” Davis (Steven Conklin) of Iberia, Mo.; five grandchildren: D.W. Davis (Darby) of Bloomfield, Iowa, Harley McFadden of Waynesville, Mo.,Cassidy Davis of Sedalia, Mo., Josh Ballard (Brooke) of Waynesville, Mo., and Cody McFadden of Fort Campbell, Ky.; five great-grandchildren; six sisters: Elva Debar of Waynesville, Mo., Ollie Stewart of Versailles, Mo., Sue Rhoades of Nixa, Mo., Clairia York of Waynesville, Mo., Ethlyn Bales of Waynesville, Mo., and Liz Ballard of Ozark, Mo.; former wife: Dorothy Beetem of Richland, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gibson Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/ St. Robert.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Charlie Ballard to the Mount Gibson Cemetery Fund and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
