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Danielle  Elizabeth  Dillman

Danielle Elizabeth Dillman

Nov 24, 2022

Danielle Elizabeth Dillman, age 36, suddenly passed away on November 24, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on April 18, 1986, in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Deborah A. (Brunold) Nestor and grew up in Ozark Missouri.

Danielle had a passion for animals, but always a soft spot for dogs. She loved her family, especially her two daughters Olivia and...

Madeline Irene Bonnell

Madeline Irene Bonnell

Nov 23, 2022

Madeline Irene Bonnell went home to be with her heavenly father on November 23 2022 at Strafford Care Center. Madeline's death was caused by a stroke after a long battle with dementia.   She is survived by her six children Kristine, Robert, Cindy, Douglas, Monta and Monique; her grandchildren: Belinda, Nichole, Bobby, Phillip, Jasmine, Joshua, Miranda, Alexander, Eric, Evan, Lauren,...

Randall Eugene  Miles

Randall Eugene Miles

Nov 23, 2022

Randall Eugene Miles, age 64, entered peacefully into his enteral Heavenly home on November 23, 2022. 

Randy was born on September 7, 1958, to Robert Miles and Helen (Gaddy) Miles, in Springfield, Missouri. 

Randy was first and foremost, a faithful and loved child of God. He was a beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Grandfather. If there was a task to...

Belynda Dawn Helton

Belynda Dawn Helton

Nov 22, 2022

Belynda Dawn Helton, age 57, of Nixa, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. 

Belynda was born on December 23, 1964, in Orange, California, the daughter of Harold and Alice Irene (Guss) Webster. By nature, Belynda was a giver. She put others before herself in every way. She was dedicated to her family. She was a caretaker...

Darrell Dean  Parker

Darrell Dean Parker

Nov 21, 2022

Darrell Dean Parker, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri continued his trend of impeccable timing passing from this life of natural causes on November 21, 2022 after spending a heartfelt week with family and ensuring the family will gather and give thanks for years to come while fondly remembering his love of mashed potatoes, pineapple salad, and ketchup as the important...

Nancy  Jo McCroskey

Nancy Jo McCroskey

Nov 20, 2022

Mrs. McCroskey passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20th at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Mo. She had been a resident there for six years.

Nancy was born June 30, 1931, in Springfield, Mo., to Norman Ralph and Marguerite Rebecca Van Winkle. She graduated from Senior (Central) High School in 1950 and was married on July 7th the same year to...

Amy Jo Davis

Amy Jo Davis

Nov 17, 2022

Amy Jo Davis, age 56, of Highlandville, Missouri entered into rest on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Amy was born on June 29, 1966, in Springfield to Harold Andrews and Belinda (Butler) Norman. She attended Southwest Baptist University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked for Cox Health...

Melinda Sue  Alcorn

Melinda Sue Alcorn

Nov 12, 2022

Melinda Sue Alcorn passed away to heaven but will forever be by our side and in our hearts.    Melinda(born to Peggy & Leo) survived by sisters - Glenda & Brenda, Three loving children- Shannon, Haley & Steven, Her 2 Grandsons -Jaxon and Kanon (she was such a proud Mema!) Her very special nieces and nephews, and   many other loving friends and family members. ...

Sandra Kay  Smith

Sandra Kay Smith

Nov 12, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Kay Smith, age 82, departed this life on November 12, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Springfield, MO to Ray and Jewell Fields. She was united in marriage to Dave Smith on June 9, 1962, and had three children: David Ray Smith, Julie Ann Bryant, and Jeffrey Alan Smith.

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Dolores Wiesmann

Dolores Wiesmann

Nov 11, 2022

Dolores Madge Wiesmann, age 86, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.  She was born October 2, 1936 in Montrose, Missouri, the daughter of James Harold and Beatrice I. (Vansant) McMenemy.

 

She grew up on the family farm in Coal, Missouri, and was a graduate of Clinton High School.  After graduation, Dolores moved to Kansas City and...

Linda  Bell Burks

Linda Bell Burks

Nov 10, 2022

Linda Bell Burks, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Linda was born on September 18, 1950 to Walter and Eva (Kirby) Cawthra in Greene Co. Missouri. Linda was a graduate of the Ozark High School class of 1968. Linda was married to Jimmy L. Burks on October 12, 1968. Jimmy and Linda had two beautiful children,...

Don Dean Price

Don Dean Price

Nov 9, 2022

Donal Dean Price, age 92, of Nixa, Missouri, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri.

Don was born on October 24, 1930, in Bakersfield, Missouri to the late Charles and Anna (Mitchell) Price. In 1957, Don married Helen Louise Cooksey. Don took his first coaching job at Bakersfield. Don was a physical education teacher, coach, and...

Sylvia Bolin

Sylvia Bolin

Nov 9, 2022

Sylvia Sharron (Sturdefant) Bolin, age 90, of Highlandville passed away in her home early Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She born in Springfield, MO to Everett and Otha Sturdefant on October 22, 1932. On June 4, 1955 she married the love of her life, Harold “Shorty” Bolin, they celebrated 60 earthly years together in June of 2015 before he was called...

Howard "Bub" Mease

Howard "Bub" Mease

Nov 8, 2022

Howard Lee “Bub” Mease, age 79 of Cape Fair, died in his home November 8, 2022, He was born May 14, 1943, in Reeds Spring, the son of Vernon Kyle “V.K” and Delma Eliza (Jones) Mease.  Bub was a 1961 graduate of Galena High School.  He was married to Ruth Ann Holt and together they had two children. 

 

Bub...

Lola Blake Long

Lola Blake Long

Nov 8, 2022

Lola Blake Long, age 1, of Springfield, Missouri, entered safely into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Lola was born on October 24, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri to Taylor and Courtney (Moran) Long. Lola was perfect. She was a figure of love, joy and all things beautiful. She was so deeply cherished by her family. She loved...

Randy Griffin

Randy Griffin

Nov 7, 2022

Randolph “Randy” Thomas Griffin, age 63, of Nixa, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2022.

Randy was born on November 21, 1958, in Rome, New York. His parents are Michael and Keitha (Jacobson) Griffin. Randy was united in marriage on September 1, 1979, to Angela Fallon. Together they had one son. Randy loved his family. Together, he and...

Palma Jean Conway

Palma Jean Conway

Nov 7, 2022

Palma Jean Conway, age 89, of Nixa, Missouri passed into eternal rest on November 7, 2022 at her home.

 

Palma was born on April 30, 1933, in Oakland, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Amanda (Reliford) Wilbanks. At age 17, Palma was united in marriage to Darrell Dean Conway. He had been drafted for the Korean War and was...

Wade Allen Terrell

Wade Allen Terrell

Nov 3, 2022

Wade Allen Terrell, 61, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 3, 2022, in his home. Wade was born April 26, 1961, in Wichita KS., to Rodney L. Terrell and Jacqueline "Jackie" K. Terrell. 

He is survived by his two daughters; Keli Jo Allen and husband Stephen Allen (Clever, MO) and Kristen Terrell and Matt Frost (Republic, MO); three grandchildren Shelbi...

Ann Calhoun

Ann Calhoun

Nov 2, 2022

Ann Calhoun. age 85, of Nixa passed away on Wednesday, November 2.  She was born June 27, 1937, in Galena, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer “Dutch” and Nanalea Barnhart.

 

Ann grew up in Galena, Missouri, where she graduated from Galena High School.  She married the love of her life, Woody Calhoun on December 15, 1956.  To this union three...

Mark Wayne  Brumley

Mark Wayne Brumley

Oct 30, 2022

Mark Wayne Brumley, age 60, of Nixa, Missouri entered into eternal rest

 on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

 

Mark was born on February 2, 1962, in Waynesville, Missouri to Emmitt and Patsy (Walters) Brumley. From a young age, Mark loved the water. He enjoyed boating at the lake. This continued into his adult life with weekends at...