OBITUARIES
Erin Elizabeth Mantia
Jun 19, 2023
Erin Mantia, a vibrant soul whose warm heart touched the lives of many, passed away on June 19, 2023. Born on November 12, 1982, in Independence, Missouri. Erin's journey was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Growing up in Independence, MO, Erin attended Truman High School, where she graduated in 2001. She pursued higher education at...
Leslie James Carpenter
Jun 19, 2023
Leslie James Carpenter, known to most Porkchop, passed away Monday June 19 after having a stroke June 12. He was born December 28th 1979 in Springfield Missouri to Keith Carpenter and Carol Ripley(Vest).
Most of his life was spent in or around the Springfield area but at times he lived in Salina Kansas Kansas City, Bolivar, and in recent...
Florence Jean Lawson
Jun 16, 2023
Florence Jean Lawson, 86, left for her heavenly home on June 16, 2023, with her family by her bedside at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born on September 29, 1936, at Firmin Desloge Hospital, currently St. Louis University Medical Center, to Henry and Adele Parker. Florence grew up in Ferguson, Missouri where...
Brandon Michael Schlitz
Jun 12, 2023
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A funeral service will be held immediately after visitation. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Nixa.
Rex E. Wallace
Jun 11, 2023
Rex E. Wallace, age 85, passed away peacefully June 11, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1937 to Fair Wallace and Stella (Ridenour) Wallace in Ozark, Missouri.
Rex worked most of his life in the concrete business, taking great pride in being a concrete finisher. Rex proudly served his country in the United...
Darlene Shafer
Jun 11, 2023
Darlene Shafer, age 77 of Ozark, died June 11, 2023 surrounded by several loved ones. She was born September 29, 1945 in Picher, Oklahoma, to Oscar Loyd and Elsie (Simpson) Shafer.
Darlene worked as an accounting clerk for Arkansas Western Gas in Fayetteville Ar. for over 25 years.
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Paul Abt Yambert
Jun 10, 2023
Paul Abt Yambert, 95, passed away recently in Nixa. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Dale William (“Dale”) Yambert Sr. and Pauline (Abt) Yambert. His older brother was Dale William (“Bill”) Yambert Jr.
Paul attended Central High School in Fountain City, near Knoxville, Tennessee, and then went to nearby Maryville College. Growing up in east Tennessee, Pop developed a strong attachment to the Great Smoky Mountains, where he became an avid...
Phillip Edward Schroeder
Jun 10, 2023
Phillip Edward Schroeder, age 65 of Ozark, passed away doing what he loved June 10, 2023. He was born July 9, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Harvey and Wandora (Stewart) Schroeder.
Phillip served his country in the U.S. Marines.
Phill was a man of many loves. He loved his family, his friends, motorcycles, cars and a good...
Sidney G. Smith
Jun 9, 2023
Sydney G. Smith, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to his heavenly father on June 9th, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1947, to Clarence Smith and Marybel (Swallow) Smith, in Beallsville, Ohio.
Sid met Mary Ann in California in February 1981 and married in Las Vegas in September 1981. He loved...
Shannon Nicole Marler
Jun 6, 2023
Shannon Nicole Stigall Marler, age 50 of Springfield, died June 4, 2023. She was born January 18, 1973 in Branson, the daughter of Slim Lord and Sharion Kay (Stigall).
Survivors include: her mother, Sharion Riggs of Fordland; her children, Clayton Squire Marler of Springfield and Brendan Marler of Springfield; her sister, Tanya Bell of Springfield and husband Chris; her...
Cynthia Thompson
Jun 2, 2023
Cynthia Jean Thompson, age 70 of Nixa, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. She was born October 27, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (King) Buttner.
Cynthia will be remembered for her kindness. She loved to spoil all those around her. Cynthia shared her love of food...
Karen Sue Barnes
Jun 1, 2023
Karen “Susie” Barnes (Bilyeu) age 71, of Springfield passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023. She was born October 9th, 1951 the daughter Everett and Marianne Bilyeu.
Karen was a devoted Christian. She was a member of Cherry Street Baptist Church. She took part in mission trips to Africa, Argentina, Australia, and Japan. She helped out in the puppet and Awana...
Emmett Eugene Parsel
Jun 1, 2023
Emmett Eugene Parsel, age 69, of Sparta, died June 1, 2023. He was born September 17, 1953, in St. Louis, to Louis Edward and Earlean (Johnson) Parsel.
Emmett was a true patriot, an avid outdoorsman, and a skilled mason who took great pride in his work. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring on his four-wheeler, and spending...
Jack Lyle Ibach
May 28, 2023
Jack Lyle Ibach, age 83, passed away on May 28, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Norris and Irene (Rollings) Ibach on September 14, 1939, in Eddyville, Nebraska. Jack was united in marriage to his wife Gloria on September 3, 1989, and spent 33 wonderful years together.
Jack is survived by his wife Gloria; step-children Chris Rhine...
Gary Gene Richards
May 27, 2023
Gary Gene Richards, 71, of Clever Missouri, passed away in Springfield on May 27, 2023. Gary was born in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 14th, 1951, to Mildred and Lester Richards. He was a graduate of Parkview High School and attended Graff Vocational School.
Gary married Sherry, and together they had two children, Ty and Tia. He was a...
Tom G. Crain
May 25, 2023
Tom G. Crain, drowned May 25, 2023, in Table Rock Lake. He was enjoying his favorite activity, fishing! He was with his son, Tyler. Tom was quite a fine spirit. He laughed easily and often.
Tom retired as manager of Christian County Gas Company. Fishing with his parents and buddies were his best times. He...
Maria Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek
May 22, 2023
María Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek falleció el 22 de Mayo del 2023 a los 80 años.
Maria Gregoria nació el 9 de Mayo de 1943 en Buctzotz, Yucatán, México. Creció en el rancho de sus abuelos Daniel Ek & Juanita Pool con su mamá, Agustina Ek, papá, Faustino Canul y cuatro hermanos y hermanas, Juan, Placido,...
Tony Wayne McGowan
May 22, 2023
Anthony Wayne McGowan “Tony”, age 56, passed away suddenly in Springfield, Missouri on May 22, 2023. Tony was born on January 25, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Fred and Dee McGowan.
Tony was a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and friend to all. The love Tony had for his family was unending...
Edwin James Brown
May 22, 2023
Edwin James Brown, age 79 of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born June 26, 1943 in Downey, California, the son of Harold and Patricia (Kosinski) Brown.
On June 27, 1964 he was united in marriage to Mary (Shaw). Mary preceded him in death on February 15, 2018. He...
Patsy Mae Davis
May 22, 2023
Patsy Mae Davis, age 79 of Nixa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 22, 2023. She was born December 7, 1943 in Oakdale, California, the daughter of Kirkton B and Ruby Mae (Harris) Rhynes.
Patsy was raised in Abilene, Texas. On August 10, 1963 Patsy was united in...
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