of Ozone, AR
October 3, 1943 - December 21, 2018
Diana Katherine Ritchie, 75 of Ozone, AR., passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 in Ozone, AR. Diana was born October 3, 1943 in Verona, MO to Calvin and Henrietta (Dietrich) Maxwell. She was a member of East Mt Zion Church. She loved her church and had a strong faith in the Lord; she enjoyed reading, traveling, the weather, her cats, sending and receiving mail, and spending time with family. Diana taught elementary school at Altus and Lamar for many years. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Wallace Ritchie.
Diana is survived by her daughters Marla Ritchie of Overland Park, KS and Sheila Heckmaster of Verona, MO; four grandchildren: Tara Boice, Derek Boice, Ciara Boice, and Dylan Boice; and eight great grandchildren; two brothers Gary Maxwell of WY and Ronnie Maxwell of WA.
There will be a private service at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at
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13 Condolence(s)
Gerry Keohan
Thursday, January 17, 2019
I was absolutely stunned at my Sister-in-laws passing, as I had just spoken with her a couple of days before, and she assured me she was fine. In these later years our hearts had become very close, and I love her dearly. I will miss her forever. I extend my sympathy, and love to my nieces because I understand how difficult it is to loose your mother Love, Gerry
Wade & Tricia Grace
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Her ever present smile will he remembered. Prayers to the family!
Tim Wages
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Marla, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady. You need anything, please let me know.
Stacey Smith Daniel
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Mrs. Ritchie will be missed. I loved her very much. Even after I got grown she still showed me that sweet soul. She touched so many young lives. God gained a true angel.
Mike and pam cox
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Prayers and love to you all
Mike and pam cox
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Prayers and love to you all
Belinda Bates Callahan
Friday, December 28, 2018
My heart goes out to the family. Mrs. Ritchie was a very dear sweet lady. I'll never forget the mark she made in my life as I know I made in hers as well. She was my 2nd grade teacher at Lamar Elementary and I'll never forget you dear friend. RIP dear friend❤
Stephen j Potter
Friday, December 28, 2018
She will be very missed
Mary,John and Stephen Potter
Friday, December 28, 2018
Debra J Auterson
Friday, December 28, 2018
I met Mrs. Ritchie when I worked at Walmart and we became good friends. She always had a smile and was a very friendly person. She will be greatly missed.
Darlene and Dean Pratt
Friday, December 28, 2018
Praying God will comfort the family at this time. May you feel His presence. We loved Diana and will miss her greatly. I will remember her every time I wear one of the many necklaces or earrings she gave me over the years. I cherish those gifts. She truly lived her faith and was a great supporter of our church. We will miss her input in our Sunday School class. She was a very beautiful and special person.
Tonya Lancaster
Friday, December 28, 2018
I will miss Diana so much. She was a sweet lady who loved the Lord. She always shared her wisdom during our Sunday school class. And you could always count on her being at church giving hugs on Sunday morning. I know she is very happy now in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband Walus.
Rita Price
Friday, December 28, 2018
My condolences to Mrs. Ritchie’s family! I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Ritchie when she taught 3rd grade at Lamar Elementary! I know her family and friends will miss her but to know she is no longer suffering will help! Most of all she is at home with her Lord and Savior! Mrs. Ritchie and I spent a lot of our break time talking about our Lord!
Rita Price