OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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...
Mariana Jane Boehning Archer
Jan 5, 2015
Jane Archer Mariana Jane Boehning Archer was born June 9, 1929 in Granby, MO, the daughter of William Glen Boehning and Lila Mae Hitt. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband David Archer. She is survived by two brothers Rochelle Boehning and his wife Joyce, and John Boehning; one sister Julia Manca di Villahermosa; two daughters, Joan...
Betty Kay Fitzgerald
Jan 4, 2015
Betty Kay Fitzgerald, age 70 of Sparta, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was born November 22, 1944 in Christian County, the daughter of Perry Willard and Lola Mae (Abney) Sowards. In November of 1965, Betty married Donald Fitzgerald. She retired from Ozark Bank after 45 years. Betty was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus...
Judge Mitch Hough
Dec 31, 2014
The Hon. E. Mitchell Hough Ewing Mitchell Hough passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014, in his Fremont Hills, Mo., home with his family by his side. He was 82. Mitch was born March 15, 1932, to Raymond B. Hough and Annabelle (Garrison) Hough in Springfield, Mo. Mitch graduated Senior High School in Springfield, Mo., in 1949. He served in...
Dewey Cannon
Dec 30, 2014
Dewey Cannon, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in his home. He was born July 14, 1934 in Ozark, Missouri the son of Onis and Clara Bell (Cannon) Tillman. Dewey had many friends and enjoyed spending time at the Ozark Senior Center. Dewey was well known for his construction work as a local building contractor...
Gregory Wayne Anderson
Dec 29, 2014
Gregory Wayne Anderson, age 60, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. He was born September 5, 1954 in Oakland, California, the son of Jerry and Paulette Ruth (Zimmer) Anderson. Gregory served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a ceramic tile contractor and installer. Survivors include: his father, Jerry Anderson, Mesa, Arizona, three...
Marie A. Floyd
Dec 27, 2014
No services are planned at this time cremation is under the care of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri.
Esta Moore
Dec 24, 2014
Esta Moore, age 85, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away December 24, 2014. She was born March 20, 1929 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Henry H. and Osta (Johns) Hagerty. Esta was a kind and generous lady who supported and cared for her family. She was an animal lover with a big heart. In her younger days, she was adventurous...
Louella Berniece Rotrock
Dec 22, 2014
Louella Berniece Rotrock, age 96, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 6, 1918 in Aldrich, MO, the daughter of John Harrison and Leslie Delilah (Abbott) Rotrock. After graduating from Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College, Berniece moved to Longbeach, CA where she was a teacher and middle school counselor for...
Lynn Payne
Dec 21, 2014
Lynn Arthur Payne, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. He was born August 31, 1926 in the Selmore Community, where he continued to live throughout his life, following a seven year residence in California during the 1950's. On October 14, 1944 he and Mattie Wallace were united in marriage. Lynn was a farmer. He was a...
Rosalma Mae Bohannan
Dec 20, 2014
Rosalma Mae Bohannan, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born June 1, 1928 in Bellwood Pennsylvania, and was united in marriage to John C. Bohannan on April 4, 1955. He preceded her in death in 2012. Survivors include: three sons, John C. Bohannan III and wife Terri of California, Kenneth Bohannan and wife Sharon...
Renee Gay Wilson
Dec 19, 2014
Renee Gay Wilson, age 60, of Nixa, passed away after an 8 year battle with cancer. She was born January 8, 1954, in Savanah, GA, to David and Mariana (Mitchell) Meredith. Renee worked very hard through the years and took care of her family very well. She had many hobbies, some of which were collecting Dolphin and Mermaid figurines. Renee...
Max B. Holt
Dec 17, 2014
After 95 years of fascination with life, Max Holt concluded his story on December 17th, 2014, at Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Max Holt was born Jan 25, 1919 in a house overlooking Reeds Spring, Missouri. By seven years old Max was riding a horse by himself to Coon Ridge School. During the Depression years, at Abesville High School, he...
Royce (Roy) Melvin Ingram
Dec 16, 2014
Royce (Roy) Melvin Ingram passed away at his home in Crane, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 4:10 AM. He was 85 years old and the victim of pancreatic cancer. Roy was the second of three sons born to Irene (Denton) and Lansing Ingram while living in Chesterville, TX. He married Sandra Schoell September 8, 1957. At the time of death,...
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