OBITUARIES

Maxine House

Maxine House

Apr 21, 2011

Maxine House, age 83, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011. She was born September 13, 1927, in Chadwick, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Weter and Minnie Caroline (Hicks) Weter. On June 9, 1944 she and George N. House, Jr. were united in marriage. Maxine worked as a cook for the Chadwick School, and also was a inspector for...

Lester W. Kraft

Lester W. Kraft

Apr 20, 2011

Lester W. Kraft, age 90 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born March 25, 1921 in Billings, the son of Henry W. and Rosa (Pryor) Kraft. On March 30, 1946 he married Claradine Johns who preceded him in death in 2004. Lester was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Shirley Lee Brannan

Shirley Lee Brannan

Apr 20, 2011

Shirl', Shirley Lee Brannan, died late on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in her home. Her husband of 61 years, Curt Brannan, was holding her hand and by her side, along with her oldest daughter. She died after a 3 years illness, which she face with dignity, humor and love each day till the end. Born November 25, 1931 in Kansas...

Donna Mae Jahn

Donna Mae Jahn

Apr 20, 2011

Donna Mae Jahn, age 61, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born February 9, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Madeline (Coontz) Ehlers. Mrs. Jahn was employed by Hiland Dairy for 24 years in the accounts payable department. She loved her family, and will be dearly missed by them. She enjoyed shopping...

Marvin "Lee" Akers

Marvin "Lee" Akers

Apr 17, 2011

Marvin "Lee"� Akers, age 76 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. He was born August 20, 1934 in Indiana, the son of Loren C. and Irene (Drabenstradt) Akers. Lee served his country in the U.S. Navy and National Guard. He worked as Deputy Sheriff in California for 22 years. On March 1, 1990 he married Patricia (Lones). Survivors...

Maxine Walker

Maxine Walker

Apr 16, 2011

Maxine Walker, age 85 of Nixa, passed away April 16, 2011. She was born September 8, 1925 in Cave Creek, Arkansas, the daughter of Claude E. and Sarah Jane (Shelton) Wade. On November 3, 1951 she was united in marriage to Don E. Walker. He was the love of her life. Maxine was an incredible homemaker, centering her life around...

Vicki Hood-Campbell

Vicki Hood-Campbell

Apr 16, 2011

Vicki Hood-Campbell, age 62, of Crane, Mo, passed away Sat., Apr. 16 in St. John's Hospital, following a battle with cancer. She was born Mar. 4, 1949 to Faye and Buster Hood, of Nixa. Vicki was employed by St. John's and retired with 33 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed working as a home health aid for Oxford Health....

Donald Hugh Roller

Donald Hugh Roller

Apr 11, 2011

Donald Hugh Roller, age 79, of Sparta, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born May 15, 1931, in Sparta, the son of Jamie and Chloe (Shipman) Roller. On December 27, 1947 he and Barbara June Harrison were united in marriage. Don was a mechanical contractor and plumber for over 50 years. He retired in 2003. He was also...

Ruby Louise Jackson

Ruby Louise Jackson

Apr 10, 2011

Ruby Louise (Meadows) Jackson, age 89, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. She was born April 19, 1921 in Christian County, the daughter of John and Ida (Cook) Meadows. On September 11, 1937 she and Noel Jackson were united in marriage. Mrs. Jackson operated a day care for children for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and embroidery...

Doris Marie Roberts

Doris Marie Roberts

Apr 8, 2011

Mrs. Doris M. Roberts, age 72, Ozark, formerly of St. Louis, died April 8, 2011. She was born May 22, 1938 in Alfalfa Center, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Jewel (Oliver) Metcalf. Survivors include: her husband, Richard A. Roberts, Ozark; two children, Natalie Colli and husband Harold, Springfield and Christopher Roberts, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kaitlin Colli and Rachel...

Patricia Ann Bowman

Patricia Ann Bowman

Apr 8, 2011

Patricia Ann Bowman, age 76, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. She was born December 16, 1934, in Denver, CO, the daughter of William Earl and Ruth Elizabeth (Seastrand) Pratt. Patricia lived in Loveland, Estes Park, and Greeley, CO, and Phoenix, AZ, before moving to Highlandville. She retired after many years from AT&T. Patricia was loved by her...

J.D. Fitzpatrick

J.D. Fitzpatrick

Apr 2, 2011

Joe "J.D."� Fitzpatrick, age 76, of Marionville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born June 21, 1934 in Nixa, the son of Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick. J.D. was a farmer, had owned and operated area restaurants, and served as a maintenance engineer for Elfindale Retirement Community. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Marionville, and...

Vickie Lynn Wilson

Vickie Lynn Wilson

Mar 26, 2011

Vickie Lynn Wilson, age 57, Dover, Tennessee, passed away March 26, 2011. She was born October 5, 1953 in Leadwood, Missouri, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Butler) Alcorn. On October 19, 1991 she was united in marriage to Keith Allen Wilson. Survivors include: her son, Joseph Michael Chappius; a grandson, Nathan Michael Chappius; and two brothers, Harold Alcorn III...

Cary Stephen Haworth

Cary Stephen Haworth

Mar 26, 2011

Cary Haworth Cary Stephen Haworth, age 46, of Nixa, died Saturday March 26, 2011, at 4:46 AM with double pneumonia. He was born June 30, 1964 in Nixa, the son of Bill and Marcia (Painter) Haworth. Cary worked as a machinist, and enjoyed deer hunting and floating. Survivors include: Two children, Kesha Haworth and her fianc�, Brandon Abbott, and Cary...

Eula Irene Shortt

Eula Irene Shortt

Mar 25, 2011

Eula Irene Shortt, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. She was born November 2, 1919 at Ongo, one of nine children of Cleveland and Stella (Nelson) Maggard. Eula was a graduate of Ava High School. She was united in marriage to Arlie Olath Shortt. Mrs. Shortt was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at...

Nora Ann Hart

Nora Ann Hart

Mar 24, 2011

Nora Ann Hart Nora Ann Hart, age 97, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011, in her home. She was born July 26, 1913, in Nixa, the daughter of Cornelius Maynard and Eula (Aven) Maynard. She was united in marriage to James Otis Hart on July 28, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of...

Evelyn E. Knudson

Evelyn E. Knudson

Mar 18, 2011

Evelyn Eleanor Knudson, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011, in her home. She was born December 28, 1932, in Pettus, West Virginia, the daughter of Theodore and Macy (Miller) Cook. She served her country as a U.S. Marine in 1953 and 1954. On May 8, 1954, she and Daniel Knudson were united in marriage. Mrs. Knudson...

Mary Lou Jackson

Mary Lou Jackson

Mar 18, 2011

Mary Lou Jackson, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2001 in Benchmark Health Care, Monett. A graveside funeral will be 1:00 PM Wednesday in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Viewing will be from 1:00 PM "� 7:00 PM Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Juanita Ruth Cage

Juanita Ruth Cage

Mar 18, 2011

Juanita Ruth Cage, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011. She was born August 7, 1931, in Ness City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Lorene (Clark) Walton. On March 19, 1950, she and Harlin Cage were united in marriage. She lived for many years in Branson, and was a faithful member of Branson Church of Christ....

Gail E. (Campbell) Young

Gail E. (Campbell) Young

Mar 17, 2011

Gale E. (Campbell) Young, age 68, of Nixa, passed away peacefully March 17, 2011 in her home. She was born November 21, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of Walter and Gladys (Wright) Campbell. She was a 1960 graduate of Parkview High School, and had served as Chairperson for the reunion committee. On November 11, 1962, she and Jerry Young were...