OBITUARIES
Berna Deane Whiteley
Dec 16, 2017
Berna Deane Whiteley, age 88, of Ozark, a long time Nixa resident passed away into the loving arms of her Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 11, 1929 near Crane, Missouri, the daughter of Bill and Ruth (Kimmons) Perkins. Survivors include: two sons, Lewis Crain and wife Susan, Jim Whiteley and wife...
Fred Emrick
Dec 15, 2017
Fred Lee Emrick, son of the late Mr. Marvin Emrick, and living Gwendolyn Emrick was born in Goodhope, Missouri, on February 18, 1958. After a short illness, he was called from labor on December 15, 2017. Fred was affectionately known as "Freddie Lee." Fred completed high school and three and a half years of college through the military. In 1975,...
Anne Appleby
Dec 14, 2017
Anne A. Appleby, 90, died December 14, 2017. She was born October 18, 1927 in Ozark, the youngest child of Nels and Lucile Anderson, and lived most of her life in Ozark and Springfield. Her parents and older brother, Nels, preceded her in death. While a student at Drury College, she met classmate Sam Appleby, Jr. who had just returned...
Ruth Ellen Zieger Marshall
Dec 13, 2017
Ruth Ellen Zieger Marshall, age 96 of Nixa, passed away December 13, 2017 at Bradford Court Assisted Living in Nixa. Ruth was born December 29, 1920 in Nixa. She was the first of four children born to Clyde and Margaret Frances (Hopkins) Harp. She attended Nixa Schools, graduating as valedictorian of her class. Ruth attended SMS and graduated from Southern...
Norman Russell
Dec 12, 2017
Norman Nile Russell, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in Springfield. He was born January 10, 1932 in Dora, Missouri, the son of Robert and Haley (Smith) Russell. The family lived in western states before returning to this area. Norman attended school in Nixa. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Avis Ethelyn McGee Morse
Dec 11, 2017
Avis Morse, 90, a longtime resident of Ames and recently of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 11th after a brief illness. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday with her son, Timothy, and his family, at the LDS Church in Branson, Missouri on her birthday. A memorial service will be held at The Chapel, 224 Church Rd., Branson, Missouri...
Jerry Bilyeu
Dec 7, 2017
Jerry Lee Bilyeu, age 70, of Ozark, MO, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born September 11, 1947 in Sparta, MO, the son of Everett and Marianne (Bullis) Bilyeu. On January 9, 1975 he and Ginger Hedger were married. Jerry worked as an auto mechanic until retirement. He and Ginger enjoyed woodworking and attending craft shows with many...
William (Bill) Dowell Nichols
Dec 5, 2017
William (Bill) Dowell Nichols, 62, passed away quietly at home on December 5, 2017. Born in Bartlesville, OK on September 25, 1955 to Densil O. Nichols and Ora Merritt Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Connie Nichols, one daughter, Christine A. Mitchell (Trenton) and two grandsons, Jackson and Corbin, one brother, Johnny Nichols (Peggy) and one sister, Wyonda Gray...
Marcia Elizabeth Haworth
Dec 5, 2017
Marcia Elizabeth Haworth, age 86 of Nixa, passed away December 5, 2017. She was born February 28, 1931, the youngest child of Jake and Stella Frances McDaniel Painter on their farm 3 � miles west of Nixa. Her brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Marcia attended school at Lone Hill during 1st and 3rd grades, and to Nixa Reorganized...
Floyd Earl Hammit
Dec 2, 2017
Floyd Earl Hammit, age 75, of Ozark, passed away December 2, 2017. He was born August 23, 1942 in Shafter, California, the son of Tommy Lee and Bonnie Lee Hammit. He is survived by Beverly Hammit (Wife), Kevin Hammit (Son), Stacey Hammit (Son), Carrie Hammit (Daughter-in-law), Brock Hammit (Grandson), Sydney Hammit (Granddaughter), Brett Hammit (Grandson). Floyd worked as a welder...
Gregory Wayne Strauss
Dec 1, 2017
Gregory Wayne Strauss, 57, passed away on Dec 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm at Cox Hospital In Springfield, Missouri from complications of a heart attack. He was born August 16, 1960 in StreamWood, Illinois. He moved to Morton, Illinois at the age of 14 and participated in many sports. He moved to Florida at the age of 18 to live...
Mike Hanks
Dec 1, 2017
Michael Riley Hanks, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. He was born March 24, 1940, in Springfield, the son of Truman and Cecile (Riley) Hanks. Mike was a 1959 graduate of Parkview High School. In 1965 he and Dorothy Sue Archer were married. Throughout his working career, Mike worked as a lab technician for area dentists....
Glen A. Wisdom
Dec 1, 2017
Glen A. Wisdom, 51 of Springfield, was peacefully called home, surrounded by loving family members and many friends, on December 01, 2017 following complications of a sudden illness. Glen was born on November 19, 1966 to loving parents Dickie and Vicki Wisdom in Poplar Bluff, MO. They both survive. He is also survived by his best friend, partner and husband...
Alvin Salmon
Nov 30, 2017
Edward Alvin Salmon, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born November 10, 1931 in Idaville, Tennessee, the son of Edward Carl and Bessie (Smith) Salmon. He graduated from high school in Bolton, Tennessee. On December 23, 1951 he and Estelle Forrister were united in marriage. Alvin served his country in the U.S....
Ralph Hartsock
Nov 30, 2017
Ralph Henry Hartsock Sr. passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 30, 2017 in Springfield, MO. Ralph was born on September 17, 1944 in Porterville, CA. He was preceded by his parents James Hartsock and Vonda Chenowith, his wife Diana Hartsock, and his siblings Rachel Brown, James Hartsock, Jimmy Hartsock, Patsy Hayes, and Carolyn Jacobs. Ralph is survived by...
Leonard Dean Fite
Nov 30, 2017
Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No public services are planned. Private burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
Saeko Oliver
Nov 29, 2017
"Sayonara Japanese Goodbye Whisper Sayonara but you mustn't cry." Saeko Oliver, age 84 of Ozark, died November 29, 2017. She was born October 1, 1933 in Kyoto, Japan, the daughter of Otojiro and Masuno (Hattori) Nakura. In 1952 while working at an Army Camp she met and fell in love with Robert Oliver. They were married January 10, 1955. Saeko...
Betty Ruth Tatum
Nov 28, 2017
Betty Ruth Tatum, 88, of Ozark, Mo., died at her home west of Selmore early Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, surrounded by and cared for by her family. She was born July 12, 1929, in rural Jasper County, near Reeds, the seventh of 11 children of Ira and Lena Snyder. She attended Arthur Elementary School and graduated from Sarcoxie High School...
Larry Gibson
Nov 28, 2017
Larry N. Gibson, age 64, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born December 7, 1952 in Sayersville, KY to Boyd and Eva (Grace) Gibson. Larry was a hard worker. He worked in construction and was always early setting up jobs or opening the business for the day. Larry loved to be outside. He would sit on...
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