OBITUARIES
Wayne Bell
Apr 7, 2014
Wayne Bell, age 69, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2014. He was born in Chicago Heights Illinois to Napoleon Bell and Fannie (Tolliver) Bell on March 14, 1945. He graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois with the class of 1964. Wayne was a devoted family man, and a hard working provider for his...
Phyllis Jean Wilcox
Apr 6, 2014
Phyllis Jean Wilcox, age 81 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born September 3, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest L. and Edna Cleo (Gardner) Queen. Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church in Springfield. On July 11, 1951 Phyllis was united in marriage to Elbert F. "Bus" Wilcox. Phyllis worked as a probation...
Donna Faye Pratt
Apr 5, 2014
Donna Faye Pratt, age 67, of Nixa, passed away April 5, 2014 in her home. She was born March 17, 1947 in Reeds Spring, to Lonny and Lucy Friend. Donna loved life and enjoyed antiquing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was survived by a daughter, Michelle Savage and husband Scott, of Nixa; three grandchildren, Sophia, Gage...
Valda G Woody
Apr 4, 2014
Valda Woody, age 87, of Nixa passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ernest, of 66 years; their sons Gary, Allen, and Darin, their families, and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Monday, from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M, April 7, 2014, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will...
Mabel Edwards Meyer
Apr 4, 2014
Mabel Edwards Meyer, age 94, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Mabel Margaret Edwards was born on August 31, 1919 in Chisholm, Minnesota, the daughter of Edgar and Sarah Edna (Chatman) Edwards.. She was most recently a resident of Maranatha Village in Springfield. Survivors include: Two daughters, Margaret Thompson and husband George of Chicago, Illinois, and Mary VanHouweling...
John Gerald Sahuque
Apr 3, 2014
John Gerald Sahuque, Jr., of Galena, went to paradise to be with his Lord and Savior April 3, 2014. John was born February 7, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John G., Sr. and Merilyn Sahuque. John loved God and all of God's children. He proudly served his country in The United States Navy during the Vietnam War and then...
Romayne Thompson #NAME?
Apr 1, 2014
Wilma Aileene Reese, 96, born on April 7, 1916, to Alvia A. Reese and Jennie Folscroft Reese, died on November 18, 2012, at Christian Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Nixa, Missouri. Aileene worked for many years at Standard Oil in Kansas City, Missouri. Romayne "Tommie" Thompson, 94, born on September 27, 1919, to Clarence A. Thompson and Mary Marie Oswald Thompson,...
Sharon Kay Goodwin
Mar 27, 2014
Sharon Kay Goodwin, age 68, of Sparta, passed away Thursday March 27, 2014. She was born Feb. 20, 1946, the daughter of Leo and Bertie (Pruett) Nelson. Sharon married Paul Goodwin June 25, 1971. She enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, fishing with her husband, tending to her flowers and the visits with her family and friends. Sharon dedicated her life to The...
Earl Dean Presley
Mar 22, 2014
Earl Dean Presley, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2014. He was born September 20, 1932 in Bolivar, Missouri, the son of Tony and Velma (Killingsworth) Presley. He served his country in the U.S. Army. During his working career Earl drove an ice cream truck, worked for Dayco for many years, and owned Fall Creek Convenience Store....
Mina Ruth Handy
Mar 21, 2014
Mina Ruth Handy, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 13, 1930 in Ozark, one of ten children of Horace and Blanche (Harp) Deffenderfer. She was a 1947 graduate of Ozark High School. On September 5, 1948 she and Joe Handy were united in marriage. He passed away in...
Donna Lou Steele
Mar 20, 2014
Donna Lou Steele, 83, of Nixa, began her life in Heaven on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Nora Ball, her husband of 48 years James Royce Steele, and three brothers Robert, Norman and Dale Ball. Donna is survived by a brother, Dorlyn &...
Wayne Fields
Mar 20, 2014
Wayne Fields, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born August 27, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Obie Diah and Opal (Maples) Fields. Wayne was employed by Paul Mueller as a stainless steel grinder and then worked for Precision Stainless. He enjoyed rebuilding old cars. Survivors include: His wife, Judy; two children, Kelly Frangella...
Elvie Frances Blevins
Mar 20, 2014
Elvie Frances Blevins, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was born July 14, 1921, in Galena, the daughter of Frances "Mert" Little and Edith (Eutsler) Little. She was united in marriage to Lowell Blevins who preceded her in death in 1986. Elvie worked in several positions and before retirement was a beautician. She was saved...
Ralph Milton Shockley
Mar 18, 2014
Ralph Milton Shockley, age 93, of Springfield, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born August 12, 1920, in Springfield to Howard & Gladys Shockley. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. On May 21, 1960 Ralph was married to Lois Holden. Ralph worked for many years even after retirement as a printing pressman. Ralph was...
Thomas Rousset
Mar 18, 2014
Captain Thomas L. Rousset, age 49, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully of a heart condition, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born February 24, 1965, in Washington, Missouri, the son of Marvin and Jewel ( Henson) Rousset; He received a degree in Crimnal Justice from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Thomas started his law enforcement career with the Cole...
Terry Lee Vigneaux
Mar 15, 2014
Terry Lee Vigneaux, age 64, of Nixa, went to rest in the arms of the Lord March 15, 2014. He was born December 7, 1949 to Eugene and Betty Vigneaux in Monett, Missouri. On December 17, 1988 he was married to Diane Roberts. Terry was adventurous and enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, racing cars, and boating with family and friends . He...
Wilma Irene Johns
Mar 15, 2014
Wilma Irene Johns, age 89, of Sparta passed away March 15, 2014 in her home. She was born January 27, 1925 to Lloyd and Alma Swearengin. On September 25, 1942 she married Leroy "Roy" Johns. Wilma lived in Christian County throughout her life. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and enjoyed working with her husband on...
Royal Watts Banta
Mar 13, 2014
Royal (Roy) W. Banta Jr., age 90, of Nixa passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. Roy was born in Cheyenne, WY June 23, 1923, to Royal Watts Banta Sr. and Margaret Bell (Stifler) Banta. Roy enlisted in the Navy the day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Roy served on the USS Mulberry as a boatswain's mate 2nd class in...
John Junior Ewing
Mar 12, 2014
John Junior Ewing age 88, of Springfield, passed away March 12, 2014. He was born in May 13, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to Raymond and Naomi Ewing. John served his country in the United States Navy. On September 27, 1946 he was married to Katy Ordway. John worked in education many years teaching and serving in school administration. He was...
Elizabeth Emma Spalding
Mar 11, 2014
Elizabeth Emma Spalding, age 94 of Sparta passed away March 11, 2014. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Advance Planning Events
Come enjoy a meal with us and learn about the benefits of planning ahead for funeral wishes. You'll also receive your own FREE information packet just for attending. RSVP today to reserve your spot as there is limited seating!
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
ABOUT US
OBITUARIES
SERVICES
PLANNING AHEAD
GRIEF RESOURCES
RESOURCES
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.