OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2017

On Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the age of 74, Alfred Jeff Vail (aka Pete) passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri after a motorcycle accident. Pete, the first born son of Albert Jefferson Vail and Mary Addeline Dale, was born in Little Rock Arkansas on September 16, 1942. Pete served as a seaman and torpedo mans mate on...

Mar 24, 2017

William Millard "Billy" Bain, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 in his home. He was born February 20, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Millard Fillmore Bain and Lena Florence (Dever) Bain. He was a 1959 graduate of Hillcrest High School where he played basketball, baseball and football. He was a National Free-throw Champion, and was...

Mar 22, 2017

JC Bradford, age 83, of Galena, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He was born June 22, 1933 in Ponce de Leon, the son of Willie and Louise (Perkins) Bradford. On May 14, 1952 he and Joy Burk were united in marriage. JC worked for the Springfield School System before retirement. He loved working on his farm, and enjoyed the...

Mar 21, 2017

Mar 18, 2017

Wilma Elizabeth Bilyeu, age 95, of Springfield, passed away March 18, 2017 in Forsyth Nursing and Rehab. She was born September 30, 1921 in Ozark, the daughter of Lyman and Mollie (Grider) Loucks. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Mar 16, 2017

Faye Werre-Cochran was born in Kansas to parents Albert and Myrtle "Pruitt" Burkhart. She grew up in Christian County Missouri Ozarks, beautiful area and still is. Educated in area schools and soon after that married to Glenn Harville, the first love of her life. They made their home in Michigan City, Indiana. They had three children Harold; Helen and Susan....

Mar 15, 2017

Cremation, no services planned at this time.

Mar 15, 2017

Joann Marie (Collins) Frey went to be with our Father in Heaven on March 15, 2017. She was in the care of Mercy Hospice at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born to Clifford & Cecil Collins on June 22, 1927. Joann married Robert D Frey on October 31, 1945 & went on to have 6 children. Joann was preceded...

Mar 15, 2017

Walter Richard (Dick) Schubert (70) of Aldrich, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Springfield, MO. Dick was born in Fort Scott, KS on September 3, 1946 to Ira Edward and Doris Elizabeth (Likely) Schubert. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ruth (Schubert) Keith; and his brothers, Jim, John, and Gary. He grew up...

Mar 13, 2017

James Willard Nations of Nixa passed away at his home March 13, 2017 at the age of 85. James was born on August 14, 1931 in Kennett, Missouri to Emmanuel Rudolph Nations and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Nations. James was united in marriage to Ruth Frame on June 10, 1954 James served in the U.S. Army as a Munitions Handler and served...

Mar 9, 2017

Joseph "Doyle" Silvey Spokane, Missouri passed away March 9, 2017 in Springfield at the age of 75. He was born December 24, 1941 in Longrun, Missouri to Sterling Silvey and Rae (Taber) Silvey. Doyle was united in marriage to Marjorie Burnell Orr on March 4, 1961. Doyle was a long time manager of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Store in Nixa...

Mar 8, 2017

Travis Fulton Zorn, age 33, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 8. He was born on May 23, 1983, the son of Charita Strickland and Michael Zorn. Travis was a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps. Travis was an avid reader, artist and student. He was proud to be a Marine, and took pleasure in turning the humblest...

Mar 7, 2017

Cora Beatrice Lindsey, age 74, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born September 19, 1942 in Springfield, the daughter of Laddie and Mary Walker. Cora retired from Ozark Bank. She had earlier been employed by Native Wood in Ozark. Cora was proud of her Cherokee Indian Heritage and was an active member of the Will Rogers...

Mar 6, 2017

Danny Ward Buchanan, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born January 14, 1945 in Springfield, the son of Elston and Vera (Christian) Buchanan. In addition to two sisters, Carolyn Van Horn, and Sandra Buchanan, he leaves other relatives and friends. The family is planning a memorial service to be announced in the future. Cremation...

Mar 6, 2017

Kent Alden Rainey, age 61, of Ozark, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born April 9, 1955, the son of Homer and Catherine (Craig) Rainey. He graduated from Ozark High School, and continued to live in Ozark throughout his life. Kent was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed tinkering with just about anything mechanical. He was interested in space...

Mar 6, 2017

James Roy Jaqua, 75 passed away in Springfield, Missouri, March 6, 2017. James was born April 9, 1941 to Charley and Nola (Estes) Jaqua in Springfield. James was united in marriage to Linda L. Werts on August 12, 1967. James served his country in the Army National Guard. James was a hard worker and worked for many years at DAYCO...

Mar 3, 2017

Phyllis Diane Kenngott resident of Nixa, Missouri passed away Friday Match 3, 2017. She was born 2/24/44. She enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and great mother. But most importantly riding on the back of the Harley with her best friend and husband of 48 years, Al. She is survived� by husband Al Kenngott, three daughters, six grandchildren and two...

Mar 2, 2017

Bobby Burdette Holland, 93, passed away in his home in Springfield, Thursday, March 2, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born to Horton Fay and Burnice (Hoxworth) Holland on October 8, 1923, in Redding, Iowa. Bob was a partner and later owner of H.F. "Hoot" Holland & Sons oil jobbership in Sheridan, Missouri. He was involved in several businesses...

Mar 1, 2017

Sylvia Denise Needem was called home to be with the Lord and her "Mommy" in the early morning of March 1, 2017 at Mercy Springfield Hospital. Heaven gained another angel the day Sylvia departed this earth. Sylvia was born on January 24, 1969 to Lorene (Brewer-Needem) Turner and Sidney Needem. She graduated from East High School, Wichita Kansas in 1990....

Mar 1, 2017

Mary Faye Steenburgh, age 85, passed away March 1, 2017. She was born in Texas and moved to Missouri in 2007. Survivors include sons Justin Steenburgh of Missouri & Greg Arguello of Texas. Daughters include Debbie Irvin and Susan Carnahan of Texas their spouses and several grandchildren. Memorial Gifts can be sent to 5205 N. 10th Ave. Ozark Mo 65721....