OBITUARIES
Judith A. Eiffert
Apr 18, 2016
Judith A. Eiffert, of Fremont Hills, passed away April 18, 2016 after losing her battle with cancer. Judy was born February 25, 1948 to Willis and Ethel Repp in Columbus, Indiana. She graduated from Columbus East High School in 1966 and Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri in 1970. Judy was a proud member of Fremont Hills Country Club since 1971, a...
Mary Louise Crandell
Apr 18, 2016
Mary Louise Crandell, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born March 16, 1935 in Harlington, Texas, the daughter of Carroll and Lois (Lawton) Sissell. Mary was a member of Nixa First Assembly. Embroidery was her past time. Before retirement Mary worked as a restaurant cook. Survivors include: A son, Carroll Vester Crandell and wife...
Mary Frances Kell
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Frances Kell, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Nixa Health and Rehab. She was born January 7, 1930 in Union County, Indiana the daughter of Louis and Sarah May (Jump) Kuhn. Mary was a homemaker and raised 12 children. Nine children survive her. According to her wishes Mary will be cremated under the direction...
Charlotte Diane Lancaster
Apr 15, 2016
Charlotte Lancaster, age 56, of Hartville passed away in her home, after a long illness, Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born November 7, 1960 in Longbeach, CA to John and Virginia (Armstrong) Lancaster. She lived in Downey, CA until her family moved to Nixa in 1992. Her family describes her as fun loving, strong willed and had a sarcastic...
Gail Dabbs
Apr 13, 2016
Gail Dabbs, age 73, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1942 in Fisk to Lawrence and Christeen (Stucker) Dabbs. He met Joan Bogle in Aurora, IL through a mutual friend, and married Joan August 10, 1962. Gail owned several service stations through the years. He was...
Ronald James Andrews
Apr 11, 2016
Ronald James Andrews, age 55, of Buffalo, passed away in is home Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born September 20, 1960 in Waverly, New York, the son of John and Julia Andrews. He and Rosemary Ann Oakes were married June 15, 1979. Mr. Andrews was a carpenter and house framer. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,...
Mabel Ellingsworth
Apr 9, 2016
Mabel Ellingsworth, age 104 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born September 24, 1911 in Crocker, Missouri, the daughter of Alpha A. Deardeuff and Gertie (Poulson) Deardeuff. Mabel attended Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include: her children, Madelene Ramsey, Ozark; stepsons, Lester Workman, Jr., Columbia and James Workman, West Virginia; her grandchildren, Morgen Forrest...
Janice Jaeger
Apr 9, 2016
Life includes both birth and death as the year includes both spring and winter. Spring comes gradually, sprout by sprout, and bud by bud. A swelling along the maple twigs and spikes of daffodil or crocus in the early mornings. It's an unfolding, an evolutionary event. And as the winter dies, the spring rejoices in the resurrection of life that...
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard
Apr 8, 2016
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard, born to Jesse and Annalee Maggard on December 12 1957, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2016. Gary was well knowledged and crafted in masonry. He was creative and artistic; writing and publishing several songs. Gary loved music and shared it with everyone that knew him. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Jesse...
Russell Gideon
Apr 6, 2016
Russell Allen Gideon, age 58 of Springfield, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born January 3, 1958 in Sparta, the son of Berlin and Agnes Gideon. Russell worked in construction. Survivors include: two children, Melissa Gideon of Dothan, Alabama and Jaylon Gideon of Blue Springs, Missouri. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Joyce Fitzpatrick
Apr 6, 2016
Billie "Joyce" Fitzpatrick, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was born May 13, 1941 in Ash Grove, the daughter of William and Alaine Killingsworth. Joyce graduated from Ash Grove High School and attended MSU where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Joyce enjoyed playing golf at Fremont Hills and later at Twin...
Anthony J. Naughtin
Apr 6, 2016
Anthony J. Naughtin, age 63 of Mansfield, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born July 11, 1952 in Midland, Texas, the son of Bernard and Patricia (Lee) Naughtin. Anthony "Tony" served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Coral Sea CVA 43, including three tours during the Vietnam War. He also worked in construction throughout his life....
Joann McCorkle
Apr 5, 2016
Joann Elaine McCorkle, age 78, of Nixa passed away Tuesday April 5, 2016. She was born February 1, 1938 in Stover, to Ray and Rhea (Berkstresser) Goetze. After graduating from Stover High School, Joann went to Kansas City for work and there Joann and Charles found each other. They were married April 3, 1964. Joann and Charles lived in many...
Beatrice Todd-VanVickle
Apr 4, 2016
Beatrice Todd-VanVickle, age 88 of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 4, 2016. She was born September 26, 1927 in Huntington, Arkansas. Beatrice worked at Zenith before her retirement. Survivors include: her children, Linda Cromer and Charlotte Walters; her grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Mandy, Robby, Jeremy and Matthew; her great grandchildren, her niece, Glinda Polk; and her great niece, Pam Wagner. Beatrice...
Mary Jane Anderson
Apr 4, 2016
Mary Jane Anderson, age 91 of Ozark, passed away April 5, 2016. She was born January 15, 1925 in Lexington, Missouri, the daughter of Francois Marie Henri Kerbrat and Mary Catherine (Mcintyre.) Survivors include her son, Stephen Anderson of Ozark. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
David Cazzell
Apr 1, 2016
David's family has planned a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Fellows Lake, at a pavilion near the dam. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Kenneth W. Simons
Mar 25, 2016
Ken Simons, age 77 of Ozark died March 25, 2016. He was born June 1, 1938 in Lamar, Missouri. Ken was predeceased by his daughter, Eden; his father Wilbur; and his stepfather, Earl French. His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Phyllis, two sons, Kreg and wife Cindy and Jon and grandson Race; his mother, June (Rose) Simons French;...
Cyndi E. Ayers
Mar 22, 2016
Cyndi Elaine Ayers, age 64, of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in her home. Cindy was born January 7, 1952 in Springfield, one of four children of Evelyn M. Ross and Clarence E. Ross. Cyndi and Jack Ayers were united in marriage on April 6, 2002. Their immediate family included three adult children. Cyndi was a free...
Myrlene Jarmin
Mar 22, 2016
Mrylene Stevens Jarmin, Born December 31, 1930 passed away in her home March 22, 2016. She married her beloved Glen Jarmin, December 16, 1955. She received an Education BS Degree from Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg Kansas and taught elementary school for 42 years. She retired from Eugene Field Elementary Springfield, MO, in 1989. She was a member of Ozark...
Wayne Burk
Mar 21, 2016
Lenville Wayne Burk, age 81, of Ozark passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born April 14, 1934 in Abesville, to Burnice and Eary (Cox) Burk. He left school to join the Navy. He served during the Korean War and was a driver for Admiral Wight. Wayne was a truck driver, driving various long haul trucks until he retired....
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