OBITUARIES
James August Kohler
May 20, 2023
James August Kohler, age 66 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born August 6, 1956 in St. Louis, the son of Melvin and Ann (Berry) Kohler. Jim attended St. Simon Elementary school and graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1974. He attended College at Missouri State University earning a Horticulture Degree. On September 22, 1978,...
Lawrence Francis Long
May 20, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) F Long passed away after a brief illness on May 20th in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 6th, 1943. He was the son of Clifford and Isabelle Long of Kansas City.
Larry married his true love, Martha Herron of Courtland, Mississippi and they were married for fifty-two years. Larry attended Lillis...
Nancy Martralli
May 18, 2023
Nancy Jolene Martralli, age 64 of Bolivar, died May 18, 2023. She was born July 24, 1958 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Albert Lee and Mary Lou (Metcalf) Graves.
On January 26, 1980 Nancy was united in marriage to Rick Martralli.
Survivors include: her husband Rick Martralli of Bolivar; her...
John Robinson
May 18, 2023
John Robinson died May 18, 2023. He was born in Kentucky, the son of John and June Robinson.
John served his country in the U. S. Marines. He was a master gem cutter, he and his wife own Infinity Fine Jewelry in Nixa. John was an artist, and he loved to paint old...
Bobby Coffelt
May 17, 2023
Bobby Lynn Coffelt, age 41 of Chestnutridge, died May 17, 2023. He was born July 5, 1981 in Springfield, the son of Etchel and Shirley (Dye) Coffelt.
Bobby enjoyed motorcycling, kayaking, watching the boys race motorcycles and drift cars, building trucks, fishing and mushroom hunting.
Survivors include: ...
Charles Reed
May 17, 2023
Charles Hartford Reed, II, age 67 of Nixa, died May 17, 2023. He was born September 1, 1955 in Walters, Oklahoma, the son of Charles Hartford and Mary Jo (O’Guinn) Reed.
On April 27, 1994 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Harris) Reed.
Charles worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 40 years.
Survivors include: his wife...
James Richard Hulse
May 16, 2023
J. Richard Hulse, age 90, from Nixa, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Richard was born on May 31, 1932, to James Hulse and Bertha (Owen) Hulse in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard attended college studying to be a music educator, until he was drafted into the Army in 1952. He served two years...
John Dale Bilyeu
May 16, 2023
John Dale Bilyeu passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after a long illness. He was born July 24, 1948 in Chadwick, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Pearl (House) Bilyeu.
John was saved at a young age and baptized in Swan Creek. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He graduated from Chadwick High School where...
Patricia Jean Barker
May 15, 2023
Patricia Jean (Degginger) Barker, age 71 of Billings, died May 15, 2023. She was born February 5, 1952 in Joplin, the daughter of William and Nancy (Salsman) Degginger.
On December 24, 1970, Pat was united in marriage to Paul Arthur Barker. Paul preceded Pat in death.
Pat was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. ...
Levi Chester Pyle
May 14, 2023
Levi Chester Pyle, 69, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Willard, Missouri. Levi was born on September 20, 1953 in New London, Connecticut; the son of Francis W. and Edith (Crouch) Pyle.
Levi worked in residential and commercial construction.
Levi is survived by six brothers, Timothy Pyle, Sam Pyle, Enoch Pyle, Dan Pyle, and James...
Judith Arlene O'Daniel
May 11, 2023
Judith Arlene O’Daniel, 85, of Forsyth passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home.
Judith was born on May 5, 1938 in Greenfield, MA; the daughter of Lewis G. and Margaret (Demarais) Bailey. On July 20, 1957, she married Mr. Isaac Franklin “Ike” O’Daniel in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2023.
Judith worked...
Terry L Kolstad
May 10, 2023
Surrounded by those that meant the most to him, his family, Terrance (Terry) Lamar Kolstad passed away on May 10, 2023, at the age of 79. Terry was born to Alfred and Eleanor Kolstad in Opheim, Montana. As a child, he showed extraordinary talent for both art and music. In high school he received several recognitions for his artistry. As...
Frank Billy Blankenship
May 9, 2023
Frank Billy Blankenship, age 73 of Ozark, died May 9, 2023. He was born April 26, 1950 in Protem, the son of Jeff Davis and Ruby (Newnam) Blankenship.
Frank was a carpenter and enjoyed singing and playing music. He was a craftsman and made birdhouses and grapevine wreaths.
Survivors include: his...
Michael Allen Newberg
May 9, 2023
Michael Allen Newberg, age 51 of Ozark, died May 9, 2023. He was born April 24, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Robert Aaron and Barbara Jean (Proffit) Newberg.
Survivors include: his sons, Jacob and Todd (fiancee Amy); granddaughter, Briar; his mother, Barbara; his brother, Douglas; his sister, Kelly (husband Steve); his nieces, Brianna (husband Luke) and Ashlynn;...
Nadine Jones
May 6, 2023
DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS, NADINE'S VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TUES. 5/9/2023.
THE GRAVESIDE WILL STILL OCCUR AS SCHEDULED.
Alta “Nadine” Jones, age 91 of Nixa, died May 6, 2023. She was born February 2, 1932 in Protem, the daughter of Lewis and Dory (Dunn) Smith.
On July 5, 1952, Nadine was united in marriage to Lester Lee...
Dane Zinn
May 5, 2023
Dane Zinn, age 82 of Ozark, died May 5, 2023. He was born September 20, 1940 in Gum Run, West Virginia, the son of Lionel "Tom" Zinn and Mary Maxine (Duty).
Survivors include: his longtime parner, Sue Eppler; his children, Cynthia Brown and husband Doug and Kimberly Trotten and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Ian Brown, Connor Brown, Walter Totten and...
Margrett "Susie" Hughes
May 5, 2023
Margrett Jane Hughes (Susie), age 90, of Ozark, peacefully passed to her eternal home Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born March 19, 1933 in Bruner, Missouri, the daughter of Jessie Braden. On August 1, 1950, she and Russell Hughes were united in marriage.
Susie was a homemaker and talented seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tending to her...
Mellie Elizabeth Stewart
May 4, 2023
Mellie Elizabeth Stewart of Spokane Missouri went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 4th 2023 at the age of 83.
Mellie was born on January 22, 1940 in Spokane, Missouri to Roy and Merle (Bass) Stewart. She graduated from Spokane High School in 1959.
Mellie was a lifelong resident in the area and looked after her parents...
Larry Shaw
May 3, 2023
Larry Wayne Shaw of Kimberling City, MO passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2023 surrounded by family and faith. Born in Springfield, MO on December 19th, 1950, to parents Homer Quentin Shaw and Mosolene Shaw. Larry lived most of his life in the beautiful Ozarks.
Larry is preceded in death by his loving parents Homer Quentin and Mosolene Shaw
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Jared Christian Klatte
May 1, 2023
Jared Christian Klatte, 34, of Clever, MO passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jared was born on April 9, 1989 in Edina, MN; the son of Mark and Leesa (Terpenning) Klatte. On December 12, 2012, Jared was united in marriage to Ashlee Fergen in Springfield, MO. Together, the couple shared over a...
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