OBITUARIES
Joseph Michael Phillips-Clay
Aug 7, 2014
Joseph Michael Phillips-Clay, age 15 of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born December 28, 1998 in Springfield, the son of Don and Ronda (Phillips) Clay. Joseph was always surrounded by his friends. He was a selfless, loving child with a huge heart. Joseph was a mama's baby and brought joy wherever he went. He was looking...
Charles Frederick Behrens
Aug 7, 2014
Charles Behrens, age 76, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born in St. Louis, MO October 29, 1937, to Fred and Cora (Hill) Behrens. Charles served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was united in marriage to Carol Fels, June 13, 1959. Charles had his own remodeling company, and considered himself a handy man....
Adrian Venable
Aug 5, 2014
Adrian Venable, age 89 of Nixa, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014. He was born October 10, 1924 in Arkansas, the son of Hulen and Magnolia (Christian) Venable. On July 26, 1942 he married Bertha Jane Barks. Adrian served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He worked as a truck driver for petroleum and lumber...
Daniel M. Erbert
Aug 1, 2014
Daniel Max Erbert, 74, of Nixa, MO, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home in Fremont Hills, MO. Dan was born December 13, 1939 to Frank and Edythe (Matteson) Erbert, in Ellis, KS. Dan was a math teacher, Jr. High and HS Principal during his educational career. He was in the teaching field for thirty-two years, and taught...
Patricia Trantham
Jul 30, 2014
Patricia Trantham, age 82, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2014. She was born in Boone County, AR, May 5, 1932 to Bluford and Tenna (Collins) Thomason. She was united in marriage to Edwin Trantham, June 5, 1951. Pat was a homemaker most of her life. Pat loved taking care of her home and family. She loved to...
John Manning Donegian
Jul 28, 2014
John Manning Donegian, age 85 of Nixa, went home to rest with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014. He was born December 4, 1928 in Detroit, the son of Manoug and Mildred Donegian. John served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp. On August 17, 1949, he married the love of his life, Lucille Nicholson in Louisiana. Together,...
Gerald Teddie McHaffie
Jul 25, 2014
Gerald Teddie McHaffie passed away at Cox South Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 25, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born near Bruner, MO, on December 2, 1934 to Teddie Roosevelt and Georgia Ellen (Walker) McHaffie. Gerald was a graduate of Rogersville High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...
Christopher David Bowen
Jul 25, 2014
Christopher David Bowen, age 51 of Ozark, died Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born September 26, 1962 in Van Nuys, California, the son of John and Patricia (Rhoden) Bowen. On April 11, 1992 Chris married Ann Robertson. Together they made a loving home where family and serving the Lord were priorities. Chris was co-owner of Four State Industrial Supply....
Vanda Ree Owen
Jul 21, 2014
A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery, on Union Chapel Road, Nixa.
Rosemary Marie Spence
Jul 20, 2014
A memorial service will be held 6:30 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2014 in High Street Baptist Church, 900 North Eastgate Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802.
W.E. "Bill" Kissee
Jul 18, 2014
W. E. "Bill" Kissee, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born January 21, 1929, in Ozark, where he continued to live throughout his life. He was the son of Willard and Nina (Stratton) Kissee. On April 17, 1949, he and Mary Elizabeth Bingham were united in marriage. Bill was a...
Orphie Belle Hursh
Jul 16, 2014
Orphie Hursh, age 88, of Chadwick, Missouri, was born Orphie Belle Walker on March 6, 1926, to the union of Ed and Nima Walker in the Pine Ridge Community south of Chadwick, one of eight children. She passed from this life on July 16, 2014. At a young age Orphie married Rex Hursh of Chadwick, and to this union a...
Irene F. Scharitz
Jul 14, 2014
Irene F. Scharitz, 91, of Ozark, formerly of Shell Knob and Aurora, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Irene was born September 23, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Jessee and Vera (Jones) Scism. Irene was a devout Catholic and an outgoing and passionate person. She was an avid bridge player and hostess. Irene was a devoted...
Ervin Lee "Grandpa" Keesling
Jul 13, 2014
Ervin Lee "Grandpa" Keesling, age 84 of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. Ervin was born March 26, 1930 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Edna (Judy) Keesling. Ervin enjoyed woodworking, cruising on his drives out in the county and spending time with his kids, grandkids and their families. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church...
Dorothy Loraine Plank
Jul 13, 2014
Dorothy (Dottie) Lorraine Plank entered the loving arms of Jesus on July 13, 2014. Dottie grew up near Highlandville, MO and cherished the serenity and family values that growing up on a farm influenced. This way of life yielded Dottie to have such a sweet spirit and desire to love those around her. On October 8, 1983, Dottie was united...
Norman Eugene Orr
Jul 13, 2014
Norman Eugene Orr, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born in Norwalk California, May 14, 1944, the son of Wendell and Thelma (Thompson) Orr. Norman served in the U. S, Army during the Vietnam era. He was united in marriage to Ginny Anderson, December 17, 1967, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Norman worked as a truck...
Marcella Marie Hickman
Jul 11, 2014
Marcella Marie Hickman, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, in Christian Health Care of Republic. She was born September 8, 1919, in Aztec, New Mexico, the daughter of Clarence Yates Douglas and Effie Mae (Sewell) Douglas. Marcella worked as a secretary for the detective division of the Modesto, California, Police Department before retirement. She was preceded...
Marion John Halbersma
Jul 10, 2014
Marion John Halbersma, age 59, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born June 15, 1955 in Slayton, Minnesota, the son of Howard Bernard Halbersma, and Johanna (Peters) Halbersma. On November 11, 1989 he and Teresa (Brewen) Martin were united in marriage. He was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Marion was...
Jack Lee Aleshire
Jul 9, 2014
Jack L. Aleshire, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Tucson Arizona. He was born June 12, 1935 in Ozark, Missouri, the son of Alva and Harriet (Dix) Aleshire. Jack married Wanda Heidler. They moved to Arizona not long after being married. Jack worked on a cattle ranch for many years and retired from a feed yard. He...
Bettie Jean Kester
Jul 3, 2014
Bettie Jean Kester, age 87, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born July 1, 1927, in Dalton, Nebraska, the daughter of Allen and Hazel (Reinmuth) Overman. On July 9, 1945, she and Walter William Herboldsheimer were united in marriage. Bettie was a caring and dedicated L.P.N. She worked for the Emmaus House in St. Charles,...
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