OBITUARIES
Teresa Fern Jennings
Mar 19, 2025
Teresa Fern Jennings, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born on July 24, 1940, to Vassie and Nadine (Goodall) Young, Teresa spent her life dedicated to faith, family, and love.
On September 12, 1956, she married the love of her life, and together they built a marriage full of unwavering love and...
Cathy June Blevins
Mar 18, 2025
Cathy June (Cutbirth) Blevins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1953, to Finis and Rose (Baker) Cutbirth.
On May 6, 1976, Cathy united in marriage with Alvin Blevins, forming a partnership that was marked by deep affection and unwavering support for one another....
Elba Jane Chandler
Mar 15, 2025
Elba Jane Chandler's life-long walk with Christ led her into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 15, 2025
While those she leaves behind cry tears of sorrow, she cried tears of joy as she entered Heaven to be re-united with the cherished family and friends that have gone before her.
Elba was preceded in death by her husband Brady Chandler, and husband...
Stephen Brent Seminoff
Mar 14, 2025
Stephen Brent Seminoff, age 72, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1952, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Sammy and Doris (Shinn) Seminoff.
At an early age, Steve's family moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he grew up. He attended Wichita Heights High School and excelled in football and basketball. After graduating, he was accepted...
Terry Douglas Rice
Mar 12, 2025
Terry Douglas Rice, 60, of Galena, Missouri, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born on October 7, 1964, to Howard Rice and Shirley Mullen, Terry spent his life in the Ozarks, where he built a career and a life filled with passion for the outdoors and care for those around him.
A 1982 graduate of Galena High School, Terry dedicated most...
Ronald Wehling
Mar 12, 2025
Ronald Wehling, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Beecher, Illinois, to Elmer and Margaret Wehling. Ronald grew up in Beecher and graduated from Beecher High School before attending the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois.
Ronald spent much of his professional life working in the...
Johnnie Calvin Nichols
Mar 12, 2025
Johnnie (John) Calvin Nichols Jr., age 73, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Yuba City, California, to Johnnie Calvin Nichols Sr. and Daisy Nichols.
John grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas, and spent his career working in farming, construction, and concrete finishing. With over 35 years of experience, John took...
Nancy Katherine Ritchey
Mar 11, 2025
Nancy Katherine Ritchey, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1947, to Wilford and Katherine (Wells) Sangunett.
Nancy graduated from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma University in 1969. She devoted much of her life to her family...
Preston Mills
Mar 11, 2025
Darrell Preston Mills, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on March 11 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield.
He was born November 13, 1950, in Auxvasse, Missouri to Oscar Philip Mills and Virginia Fay (Martin) Mills. They both preceded him in death.
Preston graduated from North Callaway R-1 High School in Kingdom City, Missouri in 1969 where he...
David Dawson
Mar 9, 2025
David Winston Dawson, age 84, of Ozark, passed away in his home early Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born August 23, 1940 in Springfield, the son of David Winston and Freda Mae (Payne) Dawson. He graduated from Central High School in 1958 and joined the U.S. Navy the same year. After serving his country for three years David returned...
Barbara Ruth Bagshaw
Mar 7, 2025
No services are planned at this time
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory.
Charlotte Elaine Mann
Mar 6, 2025
Charlotte “Elaine” Mann of Branson, Missouri, departed this life on March 6th, 2025. Born September 20, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee to Thomas Coleman and Phyllis Elaine (Ashton) Pitman. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family preceded in death by her parents Phyllis and Tom Pitman, two brothers: “Johnny” John Pitman, and “Ricky” Richard Earl. She was also...
Neal Michael Dye
Mar 5, 2025
Neal Michael Dye, age 79 of Ozark, passed away March 5, 2025.
Neal was born in Manchester, England, his mother's home.
Neal attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. Neal earned an Associate Degree while in Dallas, Texas. Neal served his country in the U. S. Marines from 1963-67 with an extended assignment in...
Jerry Wayne Hedgpeth
Mar 4, 2025
Jerry Hedgpeth, 67, of Clever, Missouri, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1958, in Springfield, Missouri, to Lawrence and Betty (Adams) Hedgpeth.
A 1976 graduate of Nixa High School, Jerry began building houses in the late 1970s and quickly became a highly skilled carpenter. Using his expertise, he founded Jerry’s Portable Buildings, a business that...
Carlene Mayberry
Mar 3, 2025
Carlene Mayberry, passed from this life the morning of March 3rd after fighting lung cancer the past year. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends during her last days of life. She never gave up and she always had an amazing outlook on life. She impacted everybody she came across in one way or another.
Carlene was born in...
Linda Sue Watts
Mar 3, 2025
Linda Sue Watts (Rickel) passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 in her home in Nixa, Missouri. She was born in Gainesville, Missouri on March 22, 1947, the oldest child of Audie and Virgie Rickel. She grew up in Protem, Missouri, attending Mark Twin School, Forsyth High School and Southwest Missouri State University.
Sue was married to Jim Watts for 54...
Benny Baker
Mar 3, 2025
A graveside service will be held for Benny Baker at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Selmore Cemetery, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Richard Essary officiating.
Elisa "Lesa" Diann Duran
Mar 3, 2025
Elisa “Lesa” Diann Duran, a vibrant soul of 52 years, gracefully departed this world on March 3, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, where she began her journey on November 24, 1972.
The celebration of her life was marked by a profound love, especially on December 15, 2001, when she exchanged vows with Charles Duran, Jr. amidst the breathtaking beauty of Aspen, Colorado....
Karen Kay Wegand
Mar 2, 2025
Karen Kay Curtis Wegand, age 84, was called home to The Lord on March 2, 2025. She was born in Charles City, Iowa January 18, 1941, to Del and Lucy (McGrane) Curtis.
After growing up in a beautiful Midwest small town, she married Benjamin Wegand, moved to San Diego California, and had two children, Joe and Christy. After spending many years...
Stefanie McCall
Mar 1, 2025
Stefanie Dawn McCall, age 53, our beloved friend, sadly left our world on March 1, 2025 at her home in Spokane, Missouri, after a life joyfully lived in service and kindness. Known for her friendly smile and her remarkable ability to turn any chaos into order, Stefanie was what Mr. Rogers would describe as one of the helpers and as...
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