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Martin Leon Gramm

Martin Leon Gramm

Sep 5, 2013

Martin Leon Gramm, age 41 of Springfield, passed away September 5, 2013. He was born March 12, 1972 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James Martin Gramm, Sr. and Katherine Ann Humphrey Gramm. Martin owned his own business doing finish carpentry and painting. He took pride in his work and enjoyed spending time with his brother Darrell and friends. Martin is survived...

Heidi Tramel

Heidi Tramel

Sep 2, 2013

Heidi Louise Tramel, 38, of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. Heidi was born July 28th, 1975 in Springfield, to Yvonne and Carl Cordell. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church of Springfield. Heidi attended Pleasant Hope schools and graduated in 1993. On April 26th, 1995 she gave birth to Erin Nicole Tramel. Shortly after, she and...

Ernest Pitt

Ernest Pitt

Sep 2, 2013

On September 2, 2013 Ernest Maynard Pitt, age 73, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up on a farm in Crescent, IA, and attended a one room schoolhouse as a boy. Ernie lived in Iowa until he joined the military. He served in the National Guard, Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran with the Navy....

Peggy Carrol "O'Neil" Montiel

Peggy Carrol "O'Neil" Montiel

Sep 2, 2013

Peggy Carrol "O"�Neil"� Montiel, age 74 of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. She was born February 1, 1939 in Nixa, the daughter of John and Lucille (Fox) O"�Neil. On September 11, 1960, she married Larry Montiel. Survivors include: her husband, Larry; two sons, Juan Montiel and wife Tonia, and Michael Montiel and wife Ronda; two grandchildren, Juan Miguel...

Dorothy Francis Burns

Dorothy Francis Burns

Aug 31, 2013

Dorothy Francis Burns, age 81, of Nixa, passed away in Ozark Riverview Manor on August 31, 2013. She was born December 26, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank Leslie and Estella Mae (Glenn) Wadkins. On February 19, 1947, she and Robert "Bob"� Burns were united in marriage. Dorothy was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church. She loved her...

James Samuel Marrs

James Samuel Marrs

Aug 30, 2013

James Samuel Marrs, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Jim was a loving, devoted husband and father, a cherished grandfather, and a special friend to all who knew him. He was born December 25, 1927, in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the son of Rev. Samuel and Marilla (Caster)...

Michael Leroy Martin

Michael Leroy Martin

Aug 28, 2013

Michael Leroy Martin, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born June 1, 1943, in Oklahoma City, the son of Melvin Leroy and Mary Ruth (Jones) Martin. He proudly served his country in the Post Korean War Era. On July 18, 1962, he and Carol Sue Valentine were united in marriage. Before retirement, Michael was...

Delton L Cotton

Delton L Cotton

Aug 27, 2013

Delton L. Cotton (Del) died August 27, 2013 at the age of 80. Del was born at home in the Gentry Community, north of Diggins, MO. He was the son of Elmer Ted and Ona (Brumback) Cotton. Del enjoyed playing with his family, hunting, fishing and just being outside. He was talented in repairing things. After retiring from electrical work,...

Charles Franklin Maples

Charles Franklin Maples

Aug 25, 2013

Charles Franklin Maples, age 25, of Highlandville, was born February 20, 1988, the son of Roger and Bobby (Baker) Maples. He passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was a graduate of Spokane High School. Charles worked as a shipping and receiving clerk for Bass Pro. Everyone enjoyed being around Charles, and wherever he was he made it a...

Nina Arlene Sigman

Nina Arlene Sigman

Aug 23, 2013

Nina Arlene (Hoglen) Sigman, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. She was born January 21, 1925, in the Moody community near West Plains, the daughter of Forrest and Jessie (Hardin) Hoglen. On February 23, 1961, she and Robert N. Sigman were united in marriage. They lived in California until 1986. Before retirement, Arlene worked in...

Evelyn Bernice Shelton

Evelyn Bernice Shelton

Aug 19, 2013

Evelyn Bernice Shelton, age 96, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at The Waterford in Springfield. She was born February 25, 1917, the daughter of H.O. Wisner and Nona (McCafferty) Wisner Rhodes of Nixa. She was united in marriage to W.L. "Connie"� Shelton in 1936. Evelyn was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. During...

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick

Aug 17, 2013

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick passed away at home and went to be with her Lord on August 17, 2013. She had resided in Nixa for 84 years. Betty was born on March 18, 1929, to Joe and Ora Payne. She was united in marriage to Marshall Fitzpatrick. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, a son David, a son...

Thomas Stephen DiTillio

Thomas Stephen DiTillio

Aug 16, 2013

No local services are planned for Mr. DiTillio. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Pauline Craker

Pauline Craker

Aug 15, 2013

Pauline Craker, age 92, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born October 22, 1920, in Glasco, Kansas, the daughter of Herman Abraham and Grace Wilma (Meade) Studt. The family moved to Sparta, Missouri, where Pauline attended school. She lived in the Sparta area and Ozark throughout her life. Pauline worked as a...

Daniel Joseph Snook,

Daniel Joseph Snook,

Aug 14, 2013

Daniel Joseph Snook Jr., age 4, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born to Daniel and Melissa (Shadwell) Snook, September 15, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri. Little Daniel was a fighter, and was an inspiration with his positive, and Joyful personality. He...

William Harp

William Harp

Aug 13, 2013

William Harp, age 87, of Nixa, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born February 10, 1926, in Chestnutridge, the son of Tommy and Fanny (Bryan) Harp. From 1944-1946 he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Sea Bee. William worked hard as a young man, riding horseback...

Barbara (Bobbye) Jean Glossip

Barbara (Bobbye) Jean Glossip

Aug 12, 2013

Barbara Jean (Bobbye) Myers Glossip was born December 26, 1932, to Archie S. Myers and Lucy M. (Williams) Myers in Seminole, Oklahoma. She went to her heavenly home August 12, 2013, after a long illness. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jerry, a sister Mary Jo Wilson and a granddaughter...

Ralph Davis

Ralph Davis

Aug 8, 2013

Ralph Davis, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, in his home, after a long illness. He was born to Homer and Virginia (Davis) Davis, in Walnut Ridge, AR, June 10, 1923. He was raised in Poplar Bluff, MO, until age 19, when he joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. Ralph was united in marriage to...

Bob Diekhoff

Bob Diekhoff

Aug 6, 2013

Robert "Bob"� Diekhoff, age 82 of Nixa, passed away August 6, 2013. He was born June 7, 1931 in Fontana, California, the son of Follie and Eunice (Phelps) Diekhoff. On July 26, 1947 Bob was baptized. Bob served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He moved to Chicago in 1953 and married Harriet E. Ladage...

Raymond Curtis Judd

Raymond Curtis Judd

Aug 1, 2013

Raymond Curtis Judd, age 71, of Spokane, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He was born August 20, 1941, in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, the son of George Lane Judd and Margaret Lucille (Lanning) Judd. On October 11, 1964, he and Shirley Ann Tibbetts were united in marriage. Ray proudly...