OBITUARIES
Marie Cawthra
Dec 6, 2014
Marie Cawthra Verda Marie Cawthra, age 92, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born October 13, 1922 at Elkhead, the daughter of William and Dora (Walker) Iorg. After graduating from Sparta High School, Marie taught at the Elkhead one room school. In 1942 she and Ray Bud Johns were married. He was killed in action during...
Adam Rodriguez
Dec 5, 2014
Adam Rodriguez Jr, age 28 of Springfield, died Friday, December 5, 2014. Adam was born in Modesto, California, the son of Adam Rodriguez Sr., and Monalynn (Garcia) Rodriguez. Adam's true heart, his true personality was unique. He was truly loved and will be deeply missed. Adam is survived by his one precious son, Julius Izaiah Rodriguez; the love of his...
Stephen Neal Faseler
Dec 4, 2014
Stephen Neal Faseler, age 56 of Nixa, died Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born March 12, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Richard and Frances (Neal) Faseler. On July 31, 1982 he married Susan Russell. Steve was a builder of communities. He moved to Missouri from Texas in 1978. He set his roots in the Nixa community,...
Bobby Wayne Kappler
Dec 3, 2014
Bobby Wayne Kappler, age 42, of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born January 11, 1972 in Springfield, the son of Bobby Lee and Jana (Bolin) Kappler. Bobby was a graduate of Nixa High School. He played on the football, basketball, and golf teams. Bobby was an avid Dallas Cowboys Football fan. Bobby's friends and family describe...
Thomas Richard Hedges
Dec 3, 2014
Mr. Hedgers family is hosting a memorial service at 11: 00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, Missouri. The Family will be accepting floral deliveries at the church.
Mary Kissee
Nov 30, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Kissee, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 23, 1931 in Ozark, where she continued to live throughout her life. On April 17, 1949 she and W. E. "Bill" Kissee were united in marriage. Mary along with her husband owned and operated Kissee Department Store on the...
Sue Ellen Folks
Nov 28, 2014
Sue Ellen Folks, age 71, of Branson, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born February 4, 1943, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence James "Jim" Stalkfleet and May (Fisher) Stalkfleet. Survivors include: Her husband, David Folks; two children, Gregory David Folks and Timothy Corwin Folks; and four grandchildren. Cremation was...
Lance Dale Porterfield
Nov 27, 2014
On Wednesday night, November 26, 2014, Lance Dale Porterfield, age 19, went to meet his Lord in the roping pen in the sky. He, along with three of his friends, were taken in a pickup truck wreck south of Highlandville. Lance was born August 15, 1995 in Springfield, the son of Chip and Phyllis (Fulton) Porterfield. Survivors include: his mother,...
Cody Roy Uber
Nov 27, 2014
Cody Roy Uber, age 19, of Nixa, passed away early Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born August 11, 1995, the son of Matt Uber and Robin Lee (Ray). Cody graduated from Nixa High School where he enjoyed playing football, and was attending Missouri State University. He was outgoing and had a smile for everyone. He was a protective big...
John Lee Curtis
Nov 27, 2014
John Lee Curtis, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born October 22, 1930 in Gloversville, New York, the son of John William and Catherine (Leach) Curtis. On December 23, 1949 he was united in marriage to his beloved wife Joan Marie (Passero) Curtis, who preceded him in death on March 9, 1997. He served...
Lydia Analeigh Walters
Nov 25, 2014
Lydia Analeigh Walters lived two hours following her birth at Mercy Hospital on November 25, 2014. She was the beloved daughter of William and Jamie Walters of Ozark. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Richard Andrew Melton
Nov 25, 2014
Richard Andrew Melton, age 84, of Highlandville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born July 27, 1930 in Ozark, the son of Andy and Aggie (DeLisle) Melton. Richard served his county in the U.S. Army. On January 24, 1950 he and Edna Lea Gideon were united in marriage. Richard was an auctioneer and partnered with Earl Blansit and...
Theresa (Tess) Whitcomb
Nov 19, 2014
Theresa M. Whitcomb, 99, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, died November 19, 2014 at Springfield, MO. Theresa Marie Madden was born August 22, 1915, to Michael J. and Julia (Haney) in Scotland, SD. Theresa and Donald Kellar Whitcomb were married September 12, 1938, at St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD. Born to this 30-year union were five children:...
Gary Jay Bell
Nov 18, 2014
Gary Jay Bell, age 73 of Nixa, passed away November 18, 2014. He was born February 27, 1941 in Maywood, California, the son of Gerald and Mary (Chastain) Bell. Gary was united in marriage to Carolyn Ague September 24, 1965, in Poteau, Oklahoma. Gary owned Bell Trucking Inc. in Van Buren, Arkansas and BELCOR Trucking in Springfield. He loved spending...
Nancy Sue Sawyer
Nov 17, 2014
Nancy Sue Sawyer, age 70 of Ozark, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born May 30, 1944 in Springfield, the daughter of Allen and Geneva (Beck) Stafford. On December 2, 1961 she and Everett Leon Sawyer were united in marriage. Nancy was a homemaker and loved raising her three sons and helping with grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking for...
Patricia Pierson Dowers
Nov 14, 2014
Patricia Ann Pierson Dowers, 80, of Nixa, Missouri died peacefully in her sleep on November 14, 2014 surrounded by her husband and four daughters. Pat was born on February 5, 1934, in Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Alice Pierson. She had two brothers, James Douglass Pierson and Ray Samuel Pierson, Jr., both of whom preceded her in death....
Arvil Lee Dixon
Nov 14, 2014
Arvil Lee Dixon left this world to be with his beloved Dort on Friday, November 14, 2014. He was born January 13, 1924 in Springfield, to Orvil and Octi (Hannah) Dixon. A graduate of Central High School, he married Dorothy Mae Stevenson on August 23, 1944. Their honeymoon was spent in St. Louis where they enjoyed a St. Louis Cardinals...
Gregory Alan Ruble
Nov 9, 2014
Gregory Alan Ruble, age 57, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born December 23, 1956, to Clyde and Faye (Atkins) Ruble, in Portland, OR. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, and Missouri State University, Springfield. Greg was a member of the MSU Bears baseball team, and a member of...
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