OBITUARIES

Sep 23, 2021

In loving memory of Patricia Jo Ann Merrick, Patricia Merrick, age 77, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born March 15, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas to Lee and Louise Hoseney. Pat dedicated her professional career to education in the public school system. She also was a committed member of her local churches through the years, teaching Sunday school...

Sep 23, 2021

Thomas Leon Uzzell, age 88 of Ozark, passed away September 23, 2021. He was born August 3, 1933 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, the son of Emery William and Shirley Marie (Dotson) Uzzell. On August 3, 1952, Tom was united in marriage to Sybil (Freelove.) Tom was a master craftsman, electrician, carpenter and plumber. He also pastored Apostolic Pentecostal churches in...

Sep 22, 2021

Dean George Martin of Springfield, Missouri lost his battle with lung cancer last Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Dean was born on October 31st, 1955 and adopted by his dedicated parents Calvin and Margie Martin. Dean was raised in the Denver area and was a diehard Broncos fan his entire life. Dean embraced living out west and spent a large part...

Sep 22, 2021

Roy Junior Hicks, age 80 of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born March 22, 1941, the son of Roy Woodrow and Lorell (Skaggs) Hicks. Roy was a 1959 graduate of Bell High School in Los Angeles. On August 22, 1964 he was united in marriage to Frances (Spivey.) Roy served his country in the U.S. Army....

Sep 22, 2021

Sep 20, 2021

Lella Ann Womack, age 69 of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born May 29, 1952 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the daughter of Robert R. Fowler and Peggy Ann (Pierson.) Lella worked as a music teacher before retirement. She was an educator at Alder Middle School in California. In addition to music, Lella enjoyed crafting and painting....

Sep 19, 2021

Robert Harris, age 68 of Springfield, passed away September 19, 2021. He was born August 12, 1953 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Harry and Nancy (Phillips) Harris. Survivors include: two sisters, Nancy Reed and husband Charles of Nixa and Pattie Smith and husband Troy Hebert of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a brother, Harry Harris and wife Patty of Fayetteville, Arkansas;...

Sep 19, 2021

Arnold Evans “Papa” Fletcher, age 81 of Nixa, passed away September 19, 2021. He was born February 6, 1940 in Manes, Missouri, the son of Normace and Agnes (Evans) Fletcher. Arnold was saved at a young age at Manes Baptist Church. Arnold served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 14, 1966, he was united in marriage to Jewell...

Sep 19, 2021

Sep 18, 2021

Arrangements for Gregor Lee Merrell , age 41 of Republic, passed away September 18, 2021. He was born July 24, 1980 in Lebanon, the son of Arthur and Mary (Harmon) Merrell. Survivors include: his wife, Judith Merrell of Republic; four children, Dakota, Dalton Ariel and Alyxandria; siblings, Arthur Merrell II of Republic, Gary Merrell of Alabama, Sandra Mack of Milton,...

Sep 18, 2021

James “Jim” H. Williams (83), a faithful husband and loving father passed away on Saturday, September 18th, at 7:07 p.m. at his home. James was born on October 28th, 1937, in Richland Missouri to Eva “Blanche” (Yadon) Williams and John Harold Williams. James was one of 8 children born to this unity and spent most of his childhood in the...

Sep 18, 2021

Daniel Chester Sowards, 63, of Battlefield passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Cremation Rites have been accorded with arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.

Sep 17, 2021

Ronnie “Bill” Gilkerson, age 79 of Ozark, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born February 21, 1942 in Falls City, Nebraska, the son of Paul and Mary (King) Gilkerson. After graduating from high school, Bill went to cosmetology school and became a hairdresser. On July 2, 1961, Bill was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kay...

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Cora Lynne Richey, age 62, passed away Friday September 17, 2021 in Springfield, MO at Cox South after a battle with Covid. Cora is survived by her spouse, Larry Richey, and her daughter, Jeanie Russell. She had three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves behind seven brothers and six sisters. Cora is predeceased by her son, Jessie Richey,...

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 12, 2021

Corwin Jack Goddard Sr. age 82, of Lansing, Michigan, recently of Chestnutridge, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born September 3, 1939 in Wolverine Michigan, the son of Richard and Martha (McCall) Goddard. “C.J.” as many friends called him, worked in automobile manufacturing in Michigan. In 1997 he and his wife, Elizabeth, were married. He retired with...