OBITUARIES
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.
David Christensen
Mar 8, 2014
Dave Irvin Christensen, born on July 17, 1941, died at the age of 72 on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Dave was a resident of Nixa, Missouri. He will be missed greatly as he and his dog "Sammy" were loved by many including the wonderful businesses of Nixa! No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of...
Betty Louise Gilbert
Mar 8, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Gilbert, age 77, of Oldfield, passed away in her home, Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born in Oldfield, to Francis and Lela (McCoy) Hall, October 8, 1936. Betty was married to Russell Gilbert, until his passing in 1995. Betty was an excellent homemaker, enjoyed spending time with friends in the quilting club and garden club. Betty...
Elma Mae Walker
Mar 7, 2014
Elma Mae Walker, age 87, of Reeds Spring passed away March 7, 2014. She was born January 23, 1927 to Jim and Mamie Owens. She was a caring and loving mother. Elma will always be remembered for her kindness and will be missed by all who knew her. Elma was preceded in death by husbands, Oren Brown and Sherman Walker;...
Leta Jean Martin
Mar 6, 2014
Leta Jean Martin, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born July 23, 1931 in Wright County. On November 26, 1974 she and Frank Martin were married. Mrs. Martin worked for Home Parental Services from 1987 until her retirement in 2006. She was valued and much love by both co-workers and those she served. At...
Donna Faye Pratt
Mar 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...
Edith Marie Hedgpeth
Mar 4, 2014
Edith Marie Hedgpeth, age 99, of Nixa, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 in Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born January 17, 1915 in Nixa, the daughter of William and Nora (Aven) McCafferty. On November 29, 1933 she and Howard D. Hedgpeth were united in marriage. Edith was saved and became a member of First Baptist Church in Nixa in...
Dorothy Lou Clark
Mar 2, 2014
Dorothy Lou Clark, age 86, of Clever, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was born January 12, 1928 in Hayti, Missouri, the daughter of Alvin and Mildred (Norton) Reeves. On August 26, 1950 she and Benjamin Clark were united in marriage. Dorothy graduated from the Missouri Baptist Nursing School in 1951. She worked as a registered nurse for...
Ray Gene Hopkins
Feb 27, 2014
Ray Gene Hopkins, age 73, of Galena, formerly of Highlandville, departed life February 28, 2014 in his home. He was born February 2, 1941, to John Wilford & Ella Hopkins in Taney County. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. On October 29, 1965 he was united in marriage to Jane Austin....
Florene Louise Snyder
Feb 23, 2014
Florene Louise Snyder, age 95, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was born October 27, 1918, in Lebanon, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie and Maggie (Jeffries) Fisher. She was married to Ross Snyder. Louise was employed by Webb City for many years as a tax collector. She was a member of the Business Professional Women's Club...
Dennis Logan Finley
Feb 21, 2014
Dennis Logan Finley, age 72, passed away in his home after a long illness, at 8:30 A.M, Friday, February 21, 2014. He was born December 1, 1941, in Springfield, to George and Opal (Kyle) Finley. Dennis graduated from Parkview High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Irene E. Millward, from Mt. Pleasant, PA on November 12, 1961....
Dorothy Lea Pope
Feb 21, 2014
Dorothy Lea Pope, age 85 of Nixa, passed away February 21, 2014. She was born August 12, 1928 in Nixa, the daughter of Herbert and Flossie (Barnett) Martin. On August 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Leo Pope. Leo preceded Dorothy in death in 2009. Dorothy loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was...
James H. Shaddy
Feb 20, 2014
Dr. James H. Shaddy, age 75, a resident of The Baptist Home, Ozark Mo, after losing his battle with cancer, was promoted from this earth February 20, 2014, to join his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Jim was raised on a farm near Grovespring, MO. Following graduation from U.S. Grant High School, Oklahoma City, OK, he began college at Oklahoma...
Roalma Mae Bohnnan
Feb 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...
Connie Kay Huff
Feb 18, 2014
Connie Kay (Getman) Huff, age 55, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born October 8, 1958 to Fred and Betty (Foster) Getman, in Branson. Connie married Rick Huff September 22, 1979. Connie was saved and baptized at a young age. Connie worked at a rest home, in Ozark, and FASCO, in Ozark. She worked at Diversified...
Roy Carnahan
Feb 17, 2014
No services are planned. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
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