OBITUARIES
Charlotte Alice Beckner
Feb 8, 2014
Charlotte Alice Beckner, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014. She was born August 18, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Otis and Alice Kelley (Hisel) Campbell. On January 1, 1966 she and Gerald Lee Beckner were united in marriage. Charlotte and Gerald moved to this area in 1985. Charlotte loved her family and enjoyed...
Donnie Jean Leming
Feb 3, 2014
Surrounded by loved ones, Donnie Jean (Mitchell) Leming, age 82, of Ozark, finished her life-long walk of faith with Jesus and entered into her eternal place of peace on Monday, February 3, 2014. Donnie was born November 25, 1931 in Garrison, Missouri to Thomas Calvin and Martha Matilda "Tillie" Mitchell. She was joined in marriage to William Andrew "Bill" Leming...
Leslie Renee (Tribble) Kight
Jan 26, 2014
Leslie Renee (Tribble) Kight, age 51 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born March 26, 1962 in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of Roy and Alice (Davis) Tribble. On February 28, 1980, Leslie married Robbie Kight. Survivors include: Leslie's husband, Robbie Kight, Ozark; her two children, Lindsey Carmical and husband Wes, White Hall, Arkansas and J.T. Kight,...
Ruth Ann Hanks
Jan 25, 2014
Ruth Ann Hanks, age 86 of Ozark, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was born October 15, 1927 in Kimball, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack Landes and Florence (Pulse) Landes. On March 4, 1945 Ruth Ann was united in marriage to Billy Joe Hanks. In 1958 she and Bill opened the...
Dorothy Dean Braden
Jan 25, 2014
Dorothy Braden, age 77 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was born January 26, 1936 in Ozark, the daughter of Lenvil and Ida Harriet (Meadows) Melton. On November 13, 1954, Dorothy was united in marriage to John William Braden, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2004. Dorothy was a dairy farmer with her husband, and...
Joyce Marie Lowther
Jan 24, 2014
Joyce Marie Lowther, age 69 of Ozark, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. She was born February 12, 1944 in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd and Grace (Morton) Lowther. Joyce had her own construction cleaning business. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce enjoyed playing Farmville and crocheting. She was known as "Grandma-Gramms" to many...
Arlene Mae Lamb
Jan 23, 2014
Arlene Mae Lamb, age 77 of Ozark, passed away January 23, 2014. She was born October 10, 1936 in Lusk, Wyoming, the daughter of Edward and Fanny (Cole) Mauk. In 1951, Arlene married J.H. Davis, who preceded her in death in 1989. Arlene worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator with her brother, who owned C.E. Mauk Excavating....
Gayl Dean Hedgpeth
Jan 22, 2014
Gayl Dean Hedgpeth, age 74, of Nixa, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2014, in St. Louis. He was born to Archie and Imogene (Horn) Hedgpeth, February 4, 1936, in Nixa. He was united in marriage to Louise Periman-McDaniel, a life of 35 years together. Gayl always loved the outdoors. He liked to farm, raising dairy and beef cattle. In his...
Bessie Mae Rice
Jan 19, 2014
Bessie Mae (Rideoute) Rice, age 83 of Nixa, passed away January 19, 2014 in Christian HealthCare, Nixa. She was born May 11, 1930 in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. After marrying James Emmett Rice, Bessie became a homemaker and mother. Survivors include: her son, James Stephen Rice, Nixa, Anita Krayer, Memphis, Tennessee, Michael Rice, Springfield, and Gerald Rice, Louisiana. Bessie was preceded...
Lloyd Cal Shipman
Jan 18, 2014
Lloyd C. Shipman, age 79 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born April 2, 1934 in Chadwick, the son of Raymond and Myrtle (Jones) Shipman. Lloyd enjoyed being with his family and taking care of his goats. Survivors include: his daughter, Judy Hall and husband Randy, Sparta, his granddaughter, Jan Hayes and husband David, Sparta, his...
Letha C. Gibson
Jan 17, 2014
Letha C. Gibson, age 103, of Ozark, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. she was born February 25, 1910, in Chariton, Iowa, to James and Inez (Byerly) Colgon. After graduating high school, she attended business school, and became an executive secretary for the District Attorney. She was united in marriage to James Henry Gibson, in the 1930's. Letha was a...
Carol Sue Martin
Jan 14, 2014
Carol Sue Martin, age 70 of Ozark, passed away January 14, 2014. She was born March 1, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. On July 18, 1962, Carol was united in marriage to Michael Leroy Martin, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2013. Carol loved spending time with family camping, fishing, and shopping. She enjoyed reading. She is survived by...
Teena Christine Johnson
Jan 14, 2014
Teena Christine Johnson, age 46 of Ava, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was born October 3, 1967 in Springfield, the daughter of Jasper Clifton (J.C.) Nelson and Mildred "Pat" (Shortt) Nelson. On June 7, 1986 she was united in marriage to Cliff Johnson. Teena worked as an assistant occupational therapist at The Baptist Home in Ozark. Survivors include:...
Janice Mildred Pierce
Jan 11, 2014
Janice M. Pierce, passed away from natural causes on 1/11/14, she is survived by her son Richard, her daughter Jennifer, her father calvin, brother jack, sisters linda and carole, 4 grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. she was a wonderful woman. and will forever be with us. Dear mom, Ill catch your smile on someone's face your whisper in...
Marty Lee Cummings
Jan 11, 2014
Marty Lee Cummings, age 53, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M. January 16, 2014, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside service will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Opal Cameron
Jan 11, 2014
Opal Cameron, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was born December 3, 1923, in Ava, to John and Nelly (Wheeler) Thompson. Opal worked hard all of her life. She hauled hay, and was a migrant farm worker. At times, she would work three jobs to provide for her family. Opal worked for St. Johns Hospital,...
Dortha A. Lee
Jan 10, 2014
Dortha Ailean Lee, age 84 of Highlandville, passed away January 10, 2014. She was born April 28, 1929 in Ava, the daughter of John Raymond Vaughn and Dora Dell Matney. Dortha was the eldest of seven children - four sons and three daughters. On May 5, 1948, Dortha was united in marriage to Harry Downing. Harry preceded Dortha in death....
Daniel Jacob Langel
Jan 9, 2014
Daniel J. Langel, age 33, passed away January 9, 2014, in Springfield, after a short illness. He was born September 16, 1980, in Kansas City, to Michael and Beverly (Spence) Langel. Daniel was raised in Miller. Daniel was united in marriage to Quintana Woods, February 14, 2005. Daniel is described by his family as a strong and independent person, very...
Fredia Mae Hartley
Jan 8, 2014
Fredia Mae Hartley, age 82 of Ozark, passed away January 8, 2014. She was born October 7, 1931 in Ozark, the daughter of Chester Harold and Opha Mae (Baird) Wolfe. Fredia was saved at an early age and was a member of Galloway Methodist Church. On March 31, 1949, Fredia was united in marriage to Bill Hartley. They continued attending...
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