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Vernard Lee Mullen

Vernard Lee Mullen

Feb 2, 2015

Vernard Lee Mullen, age 84 of Nixa, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. He was born October 31, 1930 in Rockwell, Iowa, the son of John and Flossie (Compton) Mullen. Vern served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On November 7, 1975 he married Shirley Patrick Rice. Vern worked as a finish carpenter, retiring from the Carpenters Union in...

Vanna Moody

Vanna Moody

Feb 1, 2015

Vanna Moody, age 91 of Oldfield, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. She was born October 13, 1923 in Hayden, Kentucky, the daughter of Roscoe and Perlina (Huff) Eversole. On November 15, 1943 Vanna married Bill Moody. Vanna was baptized in Swan Creek on July 18, 1946. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Vanna was...

Leonard Baumeister

Leonard Baumeister

Feb 1, 2015

Leonard M. Baumeister, 72 of Ozark passed away peacefully Sunday evening Feb. 1, 2015 in his home at North Park Village Assisted Living in Ozark, MO. Leonard was born in Stuart Neb. to Albert and Ethel (Spangler) Baumeister on June 30, 1943. He lived his childhood on a farm outside of Ava, MO. When the family sold the farm, Leonard...

Francis "Jean" Hicks

Francis "Jean" Hicks

Feb 1, 2015

Francis "Jean" Pittman Hicks went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015. She was born June 2, 1923 to Gertrude Lee (Turner) and Frank Pittman on a farm in Brunswick, Missouri. Jean graduated from Brunswick High School. Jean worked as secretary for W.J.Small Alfalfa Company, transferring to Liberty, Missouri in 1943, where she met and married Carl Cecil...

Teresa Maria Jones

Teresa Maria Jones

Jan 30, 2015

Mrs. Teresa Maria (Torres) Jones, of Ozark, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. She was born September 8, 1929 in Milagro, Ecuador, the daughter of Antonio and Clemencia (Vega) Torres. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home. Private burial in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark, at a later date.

Johnny W. Morgan

Johnny W. Morgan

Jan 29, 2015

Johnny William Morgan, age 77 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015, in his home where he had lived for the past 37 years. He was born July 11, 1937 in Chadwick, the son of George and Leona (Clevenger) Morgan. On March 31, 1962 he and Louise Kathleen Hull were united in marriage. Johnny worked at Boeing in Wichita,...

Vicki Sue Eveatt

Vicki Sue Eveatt

Jan 28, 2015

No services are planned at this time. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa

Mary K. Robirds

Mary K. Robirds

Jan 28, 2015

Mary Katherine Robirds, age 76 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was born February 20, 1938 in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Charlie and Debora (McNeil) Walker. Mary was a graduate of Gainesville High School. On February 22, 1958 she married Elvin "Dutch" Robirds, who preceded her in death in 2001. Mary graduated from cosmetology school...

Viola May Bradford

Viola May Bradford

Jan 27, 2015

Viola May Bradford, 82 of Highlandville, MO passed away January 27, 2015. Viola was born May 31, 1932 in Harbine, NE to Ernest and Lucinda Wilhelm. On April 10, 1950 Viola was united in marriage to Harold (Junior) Bradford and to this union a son Kenny J. Bradford was born. Viola was preceded in death by her parents and a...

Frances May Tyndall

Frances May Tyndall

Jan 24, 2015

Frances May Tyndall, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015, in Springfield. She was born May 4, 1924, in Springfield, to Gerald and Florence (Brownfield) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Robert Tyndall, November 23, 1941, in Springfield. Frances led a very active and full life. She loved to crochet, knitting, and cross word puzzles. Frances...

Perry Joe Stone

Perry Joe Stone

Jan 19, 2015

Perry Joe Stone, age 65 of Purdy, MO, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015. He was born November 9, 1949 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Perry Joe and Frances (Shoup) Stone. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Perry worked as a machinist for Cardinal Sales. Survivors include: three daughters, Brandie Davis and husband John, Emily Stone, and...

Cora Chandler Michael Alexander

Cora Chandler Michael Alexander

Jan 18, 2015

Cora (Chandler) Michael Alexander, age 93, of Sparta, MO, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born March 14, 1921, in Anderson, MO, one of 13 children of Robert and Flaua Chandler. She was a 1939 graduate of Anderson High School. In 1940 Cora married G.A. Michael. In 1965 she and Jerome Alexander were married. Jerome passed away in...

Steven Wayne Branstetter

Steven Wayne Branstetter

Jan 17, 2015

Steven Wayne Branstetter, age 66, of Branson, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, in his home. He was born August 1, 1948, in Hartville, MO, the son of Harry and Osa (Tester) Branstetter. He graduated from Strafford High School, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Steve currently owned...

Earl Robert Muilenburg

Earl Robert Muilenburg

Jan 15, 2015

Earl Robert Muilenburg, age 82, of Sparta, passed away in his home Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born on June 20, 1932 in Woodstock, Minnesota, the son of John and Norla (Parker) Muilenburg. On January 28, 1955 he and Bonnie Joyce Hull were united in marriage. Since 1959 Earl has owned an excavating business. He also farmed in the...

Jean Walker

Jean Walker

Jan 15, 2015

Claudia Jean (Dewitt) Walker, age 86, of Sparta, was escorted to her Heavenly Home by her friend and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was born April 14, 1928 on Bull Creek in Christian County, the daughter of Albert Rosco and Retta Francis (Wiggins) Dewitt. She was united in marriage to Alva Joseph Walker on January 10, 1946,...

Jake William Lucas

Jake William Lucas

Jan 14, 2015

Jake William Lucas, age 7, of Republic, passed away in his home on January 14, 2015. He was born in Springfield, the son of Harvey and Carrie (Collins) Lucas. Jake had a smile no one could resist, and he was loved by his family and everyone he came in contact with. His mother, father, sister Emma, and his nurses were...

Malba Ruth Smith

Malba Ruth Smith

Jan 13, 2015

Melba Smith, age 68, of Nixa passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. She was born January 24, 1947 in New Boston, TX, to Stanley and Ruth (Bartlett) Reynolds, Sr. Melba married Julius Smith, III in 1963. Melba was a floral designer for 30 years. Her life revolved around her family and her love for the Lord. Melba was a member...

Chuck Heavin

Chuck Heavin

Jan 9, 2015

Chuck Heavin, age 69, of Sparta, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 in his home following a long battle with ALS. He was born February 21, 1945 in Seymour, Texas, the son of Clarence and Elsie (Pribyla) Heavin. He grew up in Baxter Springs, Kansas and graduated from Joplin High School. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Air Force...

Donald Charles Farnsworth

Donald Charles Farnsworth

Jan 7, 2015

Donald Farnsworth, age 80, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born March 12, 1934, in Carroll, NE, to Harvey W. and Bernadette (Shannon) Farnsworth. Donald was raised in Sidney, NE, and was attending St. Pat's Academy, when he left to join the Navy during the Korean War. After serving in the Navy, he married Lois Lenz,...

Abigail Francis Phillips

Abigail Francis Phillips

Jan 6, 2015

Abigail Francis Phillips age 78, of Ozark, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born June 14, 1936 in Hiawatha, KS, and was raised in Sabetha, KS. On August 22, 1953 she and Richard Lawrence Phillips were married. Abigail was a dedicated Navy wife, and was devoted to her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and...

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