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Darlene Wyrick

Darlene Wyrick

Nov 18, 2021

Darlene Lucille Wyrick, age 79 of Ozark, passed away November 18, 2021. She was born March 14, 1942. On November 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Wyrick.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert Wyrick of Ozark; children, Kimberly Pinkerton and husband Dennis of Andover, Kansas and Jeff Wyrick and wife Laura of Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Braeden Pinkerton, Blaine...

Teresa Jill Nolte

Teresa Jill Nolte

Nov 16, 2021

Teresa “Jill” Nolte, age 64 of Highlandville, passed away November 16, 2021. She was born April 28, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Philip M. and Ruby (Routon) Frazier. On October 14, 1978, Jill was united in marriage to Steve Nolte.

Jill was a nurse by trade and an educator by heart. She founded Ozark Vascular Access in 2017,...

Peggy Joyce Hardin

Peggy Joyce Hardin

Nov 15, 2021

Peggy Joyce (Sturgeon) Hardin, age 91 of Nixa, passed away November 15, 2021. She was born November 2, 1930 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Albert Andrew and Vi Lettie (Jackson) Sturgeon. On September 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles L. Hardin. Peggy was a member of First Assembly of God in Caruthersville, Missouri. Later when she...

James Elden Rogers

James Elden Rogers

Nov 14, 2021

James Elden Rogers was born December 24, 1942 and entered the kingdom of heaven on November 14, 2021.

He was the son of Elden and Violet Rogers and grew up in the Springfield area. He graduated from Central High school and soon after met the love of his life, Karen Mimi Rogers. They got married on February 12,1962 and together...

Robbie Kreider

Robbie Kreider

Nov 13, 2021

Robert Phillip Kreider “Robbie” was called home on November 13, 2021. He was born in Springfield, Missouri; son of James David and Gunda Kreider. The family lived and farmed in Nixa, Missouri. He attended Nixa schools from kindergarten though his senior year, graduating in 1980.

Robbie was an active member and officer of the Nixa FFA chapter. He was also...

Donald "Jack" Glidewell, Sr.

Donald "Jack" Glidewell, Sr.

Nov 13, 2021

Donald “Jack” Glidewell, Sr., age 86 of Ozark, passed away in his home on November 13, 2021. He was born February 17, 1935 in Reno Holler, the son of Ray Melton and Elizabeth (Daniel) Glidewell. Jack attended elementary school in Galena and high school in Spokane. After meeting Shirley Carlynn Fausett in Reeds Spring, they were married August 1, 1953....

John  Darrell "Jack"  Haines

John Darrell "Jack" Haines

Nov 12, 2021

United States Army Veteran John Darrell “Jack” Haines, 77, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 in Springfield, MO. Formerly of Lexington, Nebraska and Rogers, Arkansas, he called Nixa, Missouri, home for the past three years.

The fourth of seven children, Jack was born on August 26, 1944 in Hastings, Nebraska to Brigid Maloney Haines and Elmer “Lefty” Haines. On...

Ashley Danielle Cook

Ashley Danielle Cook

Nov 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Ashley on November 12, 2021.

Ashley Danielle Cook was born on March 8, 1980, in Denver Colorado to Patrick and Barbara (Stephens) Cook.

Ashley took great pride in her years of service in the United States Navy, where her primary specialties were E-6 Aviation Mechanical and Electrical...

Robert L. Long

Robert L. Long

Nov 11, 2021

Robert Lee Long, 79, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Lebanon Missouri. Robert is survived by two sisters, three children, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. There are no services at this time.

Dorothy Jane Hluzek

Dorothy Jane Hluzek

Nov 10, 2021

Dorothy Jane Hluzek, age 88 of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born March 29, 1933 in Venice, Illinois, the daughter of the late Frank and Nora (Gowins) Seyle. Dorothy Seyle was united in marriage to Albert Hluzek on December 28, 1950. Together they had seven children. She was a homemaker and being a mother was her...

Mary Hale

Mary Hale

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Allene (Eddings) Hale, age 98, of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born July 4, 1923 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the daughter of Henry and Cordia (McDaniel) Eddings. The family moved to Missouri when Allene was 11 years old. She attended a country school and Rogersville High School. She later worked at Obermans Garment Factory where...

William Berl Floyd

William Berl Floyd

Nov 10, 2021

William Berl Floyd, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in his home, surrounded by family & friends, following a long bout with Dementia; Born on September 12, 1940, near Buffalo, MO, to William Thurman and Myrtle (Bolin) Floyd, he was involved in farming with his family. His early involvement with his family in church brought him to accept Jesus...

Bruce Lee Nelson

Bruce Lee Nelson

Nov 8, 2021

Bruce Lee Nelson, age 58 of Ozark, passed away November 8, 2021. He was born June 30, 1963 in Springfield, the son of Ward Thomas and Rosa Lee (Hertzler) Nelson. On July 4, 1993, Bruce was united in marriage to Diana Dickerson who preceded Bruce in death in 2018. Bruce had a dairy and hay business for many years. He...

Jeffrey Richard Purvis

Jeffrey Richard Purvis

Nov 8, 2021

Jeffrey (Jeff) Purvis passed away suddenly on Monday, November 8, 2021. Jeff was born on October 25, 1969 in Burlington, Iowa to Richard and Janice (Weaver) Purvis. He was a graduate of Blue Springs High School, class of 1988. He attended Southeast Missouri State and Missouri State University graduating with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. Jeff had numerous hobbies...

Delores Marie Cummings

Delores Marie Cummings

Nov 7, 2021

Delores Marie (Grover) Cummings, 81, was born June 27th, 1940 near Protection, Comanche County, Kansas to Everett Mitchell and Ida (Harmon) Grover. The youngest of four daughters, she deeply loved her older sisters Alice, Lois, and Mary. As a child her parents moved to Baca County Colorado where her father was a farmer. Growing up, Delores loved to play with...

Betty Fink

Betty Fink

Nov 6, 2021

Betty Marie Fink, age 77, of Bruner, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born August 9, 1944 in Bruner, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Perkins) Owens. During her working career Betty worked for Hagale Garment Factory, Third Street Sportswear, and Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Betty loved her family and time spent with them. She enjoyed camping...

Philip Russell Turner

Philip Russell Turner

Nov 5, 2021

Philip Russell Turner I, husband, father, papa, brother passed on from this earth to be with the LORD, November 5, 2021. He was born September 25, 1937 in Dallas, TX, the son of Truman Paul and EdithTurner (Reeves). Philip served in the US Army laying the foundation for love of flag, country and lifelong conservativism. He was stationed in Colorado...

Connie Jean Harp

Connie Jean Harp

Nov 5, 2021

Connie (Moore) Harp, age 59, of Nixa passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born January 23, 1962, to Bob and Nancy (Owens) Moore. Connie was a 1980 graduate of Nixa High School and attended SMS (MSU) in Springfield, Missouri. She worked in the library while attending college. She also worked at Seubers Wholesale Jewelry, in Ozark, Missouri....

Cathy Waldrep

Cathy Waldrep

Nov 4, 2021

Catherine Jayne Waldrep, age 80, of Cabool, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born near St. Helena, California, the daughter of Edwin Darst Webster and Aili Asta (Aho) Webster. She grew up in the Napa Valley of California and was friends with many of the wine and grape growers in the valley. She was married to Lewis Waldrep,...

Kris Trollman

Kris Trollman

Nov 3, 2021

Kristopher Brandon Trollman, age 15, of Nixa, passed away in his home Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Kris was currently a Sophomore at Nixa High School. He was born July 19, 2006 in Germany. He lived in Texas before coming with his family to Nixa. Kris was a fantastic kid and was respectful and kind. He was always polite and was...