OBITUARIES
L. Ray Cunningham
Jan 3, 2022
L. Ray Cunningham, age 78 of Springfield, formerly of Ava, passed away January 3, 2022.
Cremation rites for Mr. Cunningham have been accorded by Adams Crematory, Ozark, Missouri. Services will be planned for a later date.
Daniel Coffman
Dec 31, 2021
Daniel (Dan) Jeffrey Coffman, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31st, 2021. Dan was born in Indio, California on March 19, 1991 to Daniel William Coffman and Mary Modereger. Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He had a unique enthusiasm for experiencing life that has left an impact in many...
Ruby Howell Jones
Dec 29, 2021
Ruby Josephine (Howell) Jones passed away in her home on December 29, 2021 following a long illness. She was born August 16, 1938 St. Paul, Kansas, the daughter of Francis Abner Goodsell Sr. & Susan Ann (Johnson).
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Adrian Howell; a son, Eugene Thomas Hodgden; five brothers (Francis Jr., Ira, James,...
George Polivka
Dec 29, 2021
Jiri “George” Polivka, age 78, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021.
George was born on April 8, 1943 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to the late Josef and Libuse (Bonova) Polivka. George was a scientist. He earned his PhD at Czech Technical University of Prague in the Czech Republic. On August 8, 1970, George was united in marriage to Helena Glaserova...
Charles Vernon Weaver
Dec 28, 2021
Charles Vernon Weaver, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born March 13, 1950 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of Vernon and Viola (Blaney) Weaver. The family moved to California where Charles spent most of his childhood. Charles lived many years in Cassville, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army including 18...
Cheryl A Henderson
Dec 28, 2021
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Annette Henderson passed into the arms of Jesus on December 28, 2021.
Cheryl A. Pigg was born on June 14, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Thomas and Shirley (Burchim) Pigg.
To know Cheryl was to love her. She had a giving heart. She loved people and wanted to do anything and everything to help them....
Kathryn Parson
Dec 28, 2021
Kathryn (Wills) Parson, age 105 of Ozark, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born September 9, 1916 in Rogersville, Missouri, the daughter of Baxter and Mary (Finkbiner) Wills.
On April 21, 1938 Kathryn was united in marriage to Ward Parson. Ward preceded Kathryn in death on December 11, 1991. Kathryn and Ward farmed as well as owned and operated...
Elizabeth Dawn Hunter
Dec 26, 2021
Elizabeth Dawn Hunter known as “Dawn” passed away peacefully on December 26th 2021.
She was able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas day with her daughter Alaina and son-in-law Randy McCauley, her grandkids, great grandkids and close friends. Dawn was born January 21st. 1949 in Philadelphia Pa.
She is survived by her daughter, Alaina McCauley & son-in-law Randy McCauley, daughter-in-law Crystal Hunter, 5...
Terri Lynn Hambelton
Dec 25, 2021
Terri Lynn Hambelton was born in Santa Monica, California on October 2, 1956. She attended Nixa public schools. Terri was married for 30 years and had four children. April Young from Strafford, MO, Jeremiah Hambelton Springfield, MO, Autumn Hambelton and Charles Cottingham from Nixa, MO and Angela Kaiser and Brian Kaiser from Nixa, MO.
Terri was a stay at home...
Rosa Lee Nelson
Dec 24, 2021
Rosa Lee Nelson, age 97 of Ozark, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her daughter’s home on December 24, 2021. She was born August 2, 1924 in Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Martin Luther and Lovie (Schlotterback) Hertzler.
On January 29, 1948, Rosa Lee was united in marriage to Ward T. Nelson. Survivors include: two daughters, Donna Nelson of...
Juanita Blevins
Dec 24, 2021
Juanita Rae Blevins, age 78 of Nixa, passed away December 24, 2021. She was born June 11, 1943 in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Nita (Ludwig) Bristol.
On March 24, 1967 Juanita was united in marriage to Roger Blevins.
Juanita was a hairdresser for many years. She also worked concessions at The Baldknobbers show for 27 years. Juanita enjoyed...
Wayne Radford
Dec 22, 2021
Wayne was born the only son of Bernard and Gracie Radford on March 11, 1934 in Drasco, Arkansas and departed this life on December 22, 2021 at the age of 87 years. While living in Arkansas they farmed cotton before moving west to California for work. Bernard’s job there was frozen until WW II ended. In February of 1948, they...
Allie Marie Skaggs
Dec 22, 2021
Allie Marie Skaggs, age 77 of Clever, Missouri passed away on December 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Allie Marie Solomon was born on March, 7, 1944 in Clever to the late Duke and Ruby (Hill) Solomon. She was united in marriage to Joe Skaggs.
Allie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe...
Jason "Jake" Jay Hull
Dec 22, 2021
Jason Jay “Jake” Hull, age 29 of Chadwick, passed away December 22, 2021. He was born October 7, 1992 in Springfield, the son of Keith and Penny (Walker) Hull.
Jake greatly enjoyed spending time with his hunting buddy, six year old daughter, Emma Rae. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jake also liked to work on race cars.
Survivors...
Robert Stanley "Stan" Parham
Dec 22, 2021
Robert Stanley Parham, age 84 of Ozark, passed away December 22, 2021. He was born February 12, 1937 in Perry, Missouri, the son of Gilbert and Celma (Moore) Parham.
On January 24, 1959, Stan was united in marriage to Shirley Robbins. They moved to the Ozark area in 1966.
In 1954 Stan joined the U.S. Navy and served until his...
Eva Belle Noble
Dec 22, 2021
Eva Belle Noble, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. December 5, 1943 to December 22, 2021.
On a beautiful December Day sparkling with sunshine our beloved mother and wife Eva Belle Noble closed her eyes and passed into eternity. As we held her hands, tears streaming down our faces whispering how much she was loved she suddenly slipped from our...
Maree Mease
Dec 20, 2021
Memorial service for Maree Mease has been scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be given to St. Jude.
Maree will be laid to rest at Missouri Veterans Cemetery with a private family service.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Adams Crematory.
Services are under the direction of Adams...
Lynn Barnes
Dec 18, 2021
Robert “Lynn” Barnes, age 85 of Ozark, passed away December 18, 2021. He was born May 2, 1936 in Aurora, the son of Robert Lee and Kate (Williams) Barnes.
On April 24, 1960 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Werle.)
Lynn served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a contractor and home builder. Lynn enjoyed spending time with his...
Wilma R Cozort
Dec 18, 2021
Wilma Rose (Mullins) Cozort passed peacefully, surrounded by her eight children, on December 18, 2021, at the age of 86. Wilma was born April 30, 1935, in Bakersfield, Missouri, to Wade and Dorothy Faye (Garrett) Mullins. She was a 1952 graduate of Bakersfield High School and attended Burge School of Nursing in Springfield. Wilma married Herbert Wandell Cozort on February...
Cora Bell Jackson
Dec 17, 2021
Cora Jackson, age 81, passed away on December 17, 2021. Cora was born in Rensselaer, IN, to Lawrence Hittle and Cora Hittle. She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Hittle, mother Cora Hittle, husband James Jackson, and two sons; Anthony Jackson, and Raymond Cavinder.
Cora was never one to show a lot of affection, but always got a hug...
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