OBITUARIES
Ronald Dean Young
Nov 13, 2023
Ronald Young, a devout servant of God and a pillar of leadership in the farming community, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, commitment to family, and dedicated service to the agricultural fields.
Born in 1935 in Lebanon, Missouri, Ron's journey began on the family farm, where he...
Bruce Clark Prater
Nov 11, 2023
Bruce Clark Prater, age 77 of Nixa, died November 11, 2023. He was born October 23, 1946 in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Perry and Juanita (Clark) Prater.
At 17, he enlisted in the Army. After basic training went to Vietnam. On his 2nd tour serving three and a half years overseas he was discharged as an E5.
Bruce...
Earl Delmar Ferguson
Nov 11, 2023
Earl Delmar Ferguson, age 95 of Nixa, died November 11, 2023. He was born September 26, 1928 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Wayne and Iva (Dodsworth) Ferguson.
Earl served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
After his military service, Earl became an ordained minister and also worked as a carpenter.
Earl was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist...
Marjorie Jean Wikoff
Nov 10, 2023
Marjorie Jean Hopkins Wikoff died on Noveber 10th at 1:55 p.m. in Nixa, Missouri. She was 95 years old. Marjorie was born in Central City, Nebraska on May 15, 1928. She was the third of eight children of Hazel Margaret Elizabeth Richards and Fred Lawrence Hopkins. She lived in Central City until she moved to Omaha, Nebraska in...
Wayne F. Cox
Nov 10, 2023
Wayne Francis Cox, age 84 of Nixa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, November 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born September 7, 1939 in Clever, the son of Francis Byron and Velma Alice (Little) Cox.
Wayne was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had many hobbies and interests throughout...
John Allen Carpenter
Nov 4, 2023
John Allen Carpenter was born on May 6, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, to John William and Mary Louise Carpenter. John passed away on November 4, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. at Cox Hospital South with members of his family by his side.
John was one of nine children. John attended grade school at Central Point, then went to Jarrett Junior...
Luke Madsen
Nov 2, 2023
Max Lucas Madsen (Luke), age 71, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was born August 17, 1952 to Max Madsen and Lois Madsen (Lee) in Clinton, Iowa, but grew up in Chagrin Falls, OH. After graduating high school in Richfield, CT, he went to the University of Minnesota (U of MN)...
Alma Arveda Palmer
Oct 31, 2023
Alma Arveda (Parsons) Palmer, age 99 of Nixa, passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born February 5, 1924 in Nixa, Missouri, the daughter of Hubert and Anna Marie (Morris) Parsons. She was united in marriage to Roscoe Palmer on August 12, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Alma was a homemaker, raising five daughters. She...
Donald Gregory Hardesty
Oct 31, 2023
Donald Gregory Hardesty, age 75 of Ozark, died October 31, 2023. He was born May 15, 1948 in Tuscola, Illinois, the son of Harry Sr. and Fern Katherine (Cazel) Hardesty.
On August 16, 1969 Donald was united in marriage to Esther Marie Higbee. He proudly served his country in the US Navy as a flight mechanic on the USS Kitty...
John Beazley
Oct 31, 2023
John Howard Beazley of Springfield died October 31 at Cox Hospital at the age of 87 with his family by his side. He was born October 28, 1936 to Edward and Lucile Bray Beazley. He was preceded in death by his mother Lucile Taylor; father Edward Beazley; sister Diane Koffs; in-laws Ed and Elizabeth Burlingame; son-in-law Steve Dunn. John...
Ruth D. Carter
Oct 29, 2023
Ruth D. Carter, age 90 of Nixa, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023. She was born June 21, 1933 in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Unruh) Nachtigal.
As a child, Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Because of that, we have the assurance she is in Heaven today, and...
Robert "Bob" Inman
Oct 29, 2023
Robert Joseph “Bob” Inman, age 85, of Nixa, MO, left Earth for his Heavenly Home on October 29th, 2023. He was born to Carl Oliver and Mary Ellen (Newkirk) Inman at their home in the Pheasant Hill community near Vinita, OK, on January 13, 1938. The family later moved to a farm in the Kelso community north of Vinita where...
Geraldine Aleshire
Oct 29, 2023
Geraldine (Money) Aleshire, age 94 of Highlandville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 29, 2023. She had battled breast cancer and had been diagnosed with colon cancer a year ago. She was born February 3, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, the daughter of Dora Mae Money.
On August 27, 1955, Geraldine was united in marriage to Lawrence Odell...
Billy Joe Garrison
Oct 27, 2023
Billy Joe Garrison, age 96, died October 27, 2023. He was born February 26, 1927 to Roy Brian Garrison and Florence Elizabeth (Farthing) Garrison, in McCracken, Missouri.
Bill was baptised at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, McCracken, Missouri in May 1941 by Pastor Roscoe Harding.
Bill left school after completing the 10th grade. He went to work for Nixa Cheese from 1942 – 1947; for Armor...
Shelby Gene Debler
Oct 25, 2023
Shelby Gene Debler, age 67, passed away October 25, 2023. He was born March 10, 1956, the son of Cecil Earl Debler and Ruth Elaine (Gowin) Debler.
Shelby was an avid motorcycle rider and also was a motorcycle mechanic.
Survivors include: A daughter, Michelle Rice of Ozark, Missouri; a step-daughter Jill Still of Phoenix, Arizona; a son Shelby Don...
Tiffany Ann Earnhart
Oct 25, 2023
Tiffany Ann Earnhart, age 52 of Nixa, Missouri died October 25, 2023. She was born November 27, 1970 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of William and Vickie (Harvell) Earnhart.
Survivors include: her spouse, Susan Foster of Nixa; her children, Maddison Cowens (Tyler), Marriah Cowens, and Maverick Cowens (Martha); her stepchildren, Michelle Ealy (Jeremy), Nathan Harrison (Holly), and Joel Harrison;...
Gerald Lee Gray
Oct 25, 2023
Gerald Lee Gray, age 63, of Aurora, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born August 25, 1960 in Monett, the son of Edward Howard Gray and Geraldine (Fletcher) Gray. In 1984 he and Wyondia Marie Nichols were married.
He worked for years as a magazine distributor in Missouri and Arkansas. Gerald was a hard worker and loved his...
Beverly Flott
Oct 23, 2023
Beverly Jean Flott (Gilliland) of Nixa, Missouri passed away October 23, 2023. Beverly was born in Emporia, Kansas on October 5, 1936 to Ruth Ellen Gilliland and Orvin Wayne Gilliland. She graduated from Emporia High School. Beverly married the love of her life, Donald Roy Flott, and together they had Donald (Don) Flott Jr. and Elizabeth (Beth) Ann.
Bev was...
Sarah Jane Wells
Oct 23, 2023
Sarah Jane Wells, age 95, of Nixa, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born October 30, 1927, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert Craig Fenimore and Tresse (Shull) Fenimore.
Sarah was a caregiver and made her home available for many. She loved fishing and lake time, and garage sales, as she operated three flea market booths (she loved...
Thomas L. Sharp
Oct 20, 2023
Thomas L. Sharp, age 95 of The Baptist Home in Ozark, died October 20, 2023.
Thomas served his country in the United States Navy.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Rozelle Sharp on August 9, 2023.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023...
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