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Homer "Hoot" Gibson

Homer "Hoot" Gibson

Apr 7, 2022

Homer Dean “Hoot” Gibson, 84, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Hoot was born on December 7, 1937 in Denver, CO; the son of Homer Dain and Helen Marie (Hannah) Gibson. Hoot worked as a truck driver over the decades, first as a milkman and finally retiring from Roadway after 27 years....

Tony Parrish

Tony Parrish

Apr 7, 2022

William Anthony “Tony” Parrish, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on April 7, 2022, surrounded by family. Tony was born February 25, 1958 in Comanche, Texas to William B Parrish, and Barbara Parrish Haun. Tony was raised in Springfield where he attended Kickapoo High School and then attended Missouri State for several years.

Tony began working at City...

Nicholas Corsentino

Nicholas Corsentino

Apr 7, 2022

Nick Corsentino, age 79, of Ozark passed away April 7, 2022.  He was born January 30, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Nick and Zelma Corsentino.  In 1959 the family moved to Lake of the Ozarks where they ran a resort in Sunrise Beach, MO.  Nick graduated from Camdenton High School in 1961.

 

Nick entered the U.S. Air Force...

Ival Green

Ival Green

Apr 6, 2022

Ival Lloyd Green passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022 with his family by his side.

 

He was born October 26, 1931 in Kansas City, MO. He later moved to California, and then the Pedelo community.  Ival attended school at Sparta and graduated there.

 

He served in the Air Force from 1951-1954 in the Philippines.

 

Ival was...

Channing (Casey) D.  Snively

Channing (Casey) D. Snively

Apr 3, 2022

On April 3, 2022, Jesus took Channing (Casey) Snively home, at the age of 62.

 

Channing was born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to John Snively and Janice Hanson. Channing married Jeanie Snively on April 30, 1992.

 

Channing served with the United States Marine Corps for two years as a Logistics Man. Following his service in the Marine Corps,...

June Barnhart

June Barnhart

Apr 3, 2022

Clarcia June Barnhart, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022, at her home.

June was born on April 26, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri to the late Charles Spires and Shirley (Nelson) Burton.

June was a city girl from Springfield. She attended college at SMS and that is where she met Phil. He introduced himself to her and said...

Gary Wayne Urtado

Gary Wayne Urtado

Apr 1, 2022

Gary Wayne Urtado (Garbear) April 22, 1973-Apri 1, 2022 Nixa, Mo. Gary Urtado 48 of Nixa Mo passed away on April 1, at 11:04 AM. Gary lived his life loving his family and enjoying the outdoors. He never met a stranger and was always the hub and life of any gathering. Gary loved his family to the fullest and was...

Verle "Bink" Brown

Verle "Bink" Brown

Mar 31, 2022

Verle “Bink” H. Brown was born on June 14, 1937 in Melrose Park, Illinois (on a park bench). He passed peacefully on March 31, 2022, in the presence of his family. He earned his nickname, Bink, from his sister Verlita, “Lita,” after Binky the Bear. He attended grade school there and moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska, with his parents and sister...

Vicky Lynn Girth

Vicky Lynn Girth

Mar 28, 2022

Vicky “Grammy” Lynn Girth was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and

friend. She left this world on March 28th, 2022, at age 71, surrounded by

her family.

 

She was born to the late Gene and Lorene Boatright on November 5th,

1950. She is remembered by her husband of 52 years Dave, a son Scott

and his wife Amy; a...

Lori Hermosillo

Lori Hermosillo

Mar 27, 2022

Lori Lynn Hermosillo, age 58, passed away on March 27, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

Lori was born on March 9, 1963, at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri to Gary Scheel and Judy Nichols.

Lori was preceded by her son JD Kreider, mother Judy Nichols, and stepmom Karen Scheel. She is survived by her daughter Kristie Kreider, granddaughter...

Willard Rantz

Willard Rantz

Mar 26, 2022

James Willard Rantz, age 94, of Nixa, Missouri Passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in his son’s home surrounded by his loving family.

Willard was born on May 1, 1927, in Reeds Spring, Missouri to the late James “Jim” and Gertie (Logan) Rantz.

Willard was united in marriage to Wilma Bush on September 12th, 1949. To this union two...

Jean O' Brien

Jean O' Brien

Mar 22, 2022

Jean O’Brien

Formally of Kansas City Missouri passed on March 22 in her residence in South Springfield with her children by her side. Jean succumbed to Alzheimer’s that she has been fighting for 10+ years. Jean’s in home care giver Angie Smuda took wonderful care of her the last year, without Angie this time would have been even more difficult....

Bryan Lee Amburn

Bryan Lee Amburn

Mar 21, 2022

Bryan Lee Amburn, age 30, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

 

Bryan was born on July 27, 1991, in Des Peres, Missouri to Lloyd David Amburn and Jackie Lynn (Wallace) Amburn. Bryan graduated from Spokane High School. He then attended Nashville Auto Diesel College and earned a degree in Auto and Diesel Technology. Bryan currently...

Aldo Noah Maldonado

Aldo Noah Maldonado

Mar 19, 2022

Aldo “Al” Noah Maldonado, 52, of Ozark passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO.

Al was born on October 22, 1969 in St. Paul, MN; the son of Quirino and Martha Maldonado. Al was their only child, and a late-in-life surprise. Al married Margaret “Margie” Helen Farel on September 2, 1994 at...

Howard D. Ball

Howard D. Ball

Mar 15, 2022

Howard D. Ball, age 79 of Clever, Missouri passed away on March 15, 2022, at his home.

 

Howard was born on August 15, 1942, in Humansville, Missouri to the late Howard H. and Sybil (Bernice) Ball.

 

Howard is survived by his wife of 60 years Charlene K. Ball, son Todd D. Ball, two grandchildren Trenton W. Ball, Olivia...

Ruby Marie Gregory

Ruby Marie Gregory

Mar 8, 2022

Ruby Marie Gregory age 97 years 3 months 7 days old of Reeds Spring, Missouri passed away March 7, 2022. She was born November 25, 1924, in Galena, Missouri to Joe Stults and Myrtle Dailey Stultz. She was married 55 years to the love of her life, William Franklin Gregory until his passing in June 1997.

She was preceded in...

Annette Wasson

Annette Wasson

Mar 7, 2022

Annette Beverly Wasson, age 64, of Nixa, Missouri passed way on March 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital.

Annette was born on June 22, 1957, in Los Angeles, California to Paul and Norma (Hobbisiefken) Wasson. Annette grew up along the coast in California and was fond of Huntington Beach.

Annette was very artistic. She has an eye for flowers and loved...

Kristie Boehne

Kristie Boehne

Mar 7, 2022

 

Kristie Lea Boehne, 45, of Marionville, MO entered the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 7th 2022. She was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1976 in Fort Sill, OK to Voletta (Williams) and Johnny Anderson. 

Kristie married Heath Alan Boehne on September 29th, 2001 and to this union four children were born. Kristie worked as...

Orval Ray Ford

Orval Ray Ford

Mar 6, 2022

Orval Ray Ford, 80, passed away on March 6, 2022, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri from complications due to Congestive heart failure. 

Orval Ray Ford was born on January 17, 1942 in Sikeston, MO, to Orval and Ethel (Hazel) Ford. He was married to Phyllis Marie St. Clair. Orval was originally from Puxico but settled in Aurora,...

Glenn Ray Schwemley

Glenn Ray Schwemley

Mar 6, 2022

Glenn Ray Schwemley, 80 passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022. Glenn was born in Lincoln County, Sparks, Oklahoma.

 

Glenn loved his wife Janet of forty-five years along with his children. He owned Schwemley Stone Masonry for thirty years. Spent his last few years with his wife and family in Reeds Spring and Nixa.

 

Glenn is proceeded in...