OBITUARIES
Sylvia Lavon Brooks
Jul 16, 2024
Sylvia Lavon Brooks of Nixa passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Augusta, Kansas to Benjamin and Doris (Ruggles) Schlegal.
Sylvia will be remembered for her unwavering kindness that she extended to all those around her. Her deep faith in God was evident in the compassion she showed to others. Known for her passionate and adventurous spirit,...
Thomas Duane Dennis
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas Dennis, the youngest of two boys, was born November 14, 1928 to Vernon R. Dennis and Carrie Emma (Oxford) and was reared by both parents in the farming community of New Market, IA. His older brother Ivan predeceased him as did both parents, his wife Ann Dennis and two grandchildren, Andrew Stephen Dennis and Timothy James Solinger. He is...
Dennis Alvin Meyer
Jul 13, 2024
Dennis Alvin Meyer, age 90, passed from this life to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1934, to Albert Frazee and Grace Beatrice Meyer in a dugout cabin southwest of Webb, Oklahoma. Dennis grew up farming in Northwest Oklahoma, starting at age 6 driving a team of work horses alongside his...
Larry David Osborn
Jul 13, 2024
Larry David Osborn, age 56 of Ozark, formerly of Chadwick, died July 13, 2024. He was born February 13, 1968 in Springfield, the son of Richard and Patsy (House) Osborn.
Larry worked as a welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, watching movies, and visiting with his friends and others. Larry was a caring man, always showing interest in others. Larry...
Curtis Edward Major
Jul 12, 2024
Curtis Edward Major, age 22, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born September 13, 2001 in Springfield, Missouri to Toby and Cynthia “Cindy” (Hulsey) Major. Curtis was united in marriage to Alyssa Marie (Sparnicht) Major on July 31, 2021.
Curtis graduated Nixa High School in 2020 where he enjoyed playing...
Dennis Charles LeValley
Jul 10, 2024
Dennis Charles LeValley, age 78, of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday, July 10,2024. He was born on July 13, 1945, in Columbiaville, Michigan to Donald and Hazel LeValley. Dennis was united in marriage to his beloved wife Donna on January 27, 1967, in Rockfield, Maryland. Their union was blessed with 57 wonderful years together.
Dennis was a proud graduate of Columbiaville...
Eva Blevins Behrens
Jul 8, 2024
Eva Blevins Behrens, age 87, of Beaumont, TX passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born July 24, 1936, in Randolph, TX to Loyd and Mable (Robinson) Blevins.
Eva was a civil service worker at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She often worked additional jobs to her Dyess AFB responsibilities to help...
Ann Farrar Kerby
Jul 7, 2024
Ann Farrar Kerby, at the age of 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Marianna, Arkansas to Jack and Zella Farrar.
Ann began a beautiful journey of love with William Kerby as they eloped and exchanged vows on December 03, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Ann's...
Patricia Akers
Jul 6, 2024
Patricia June Akers, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born June 4, 1940, in Bradley County, Tennessee. The daughter of Jesse Junior Lones and Opal Margaret (Streng) Lones.
Patricia was a loving wife and mother. She spent her life serving the Lord and others. On March 1, 1990, she married Marvin Lee Akers.
Survivors include three...
Edward Charles Ecklund
Jul 4, 2024
Edward Charles Ecklund, age 84, of Ozark passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born August 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Merlin and Ellen Ecklund. Edward “Ed” is survived by is wife Janice of 58 years; his daughter Andrea and her husband, Loyd Rawlings; his grandson Landon Rawlings and his fiancée, Brandi Drudge; his grandsons Cole Rawlings, and...
Janet C. Edie
Jul 3, 2024
Janet C. Edie, born on April 7, 1944 to Eugene and Thelma Hilton in Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. She married Wendell Edie in 1964 and they enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Janet and Wendell loved to travel, often taking their children to places where they could stop and put their feet in the water, creating...
Stephen Scott Sparkman
Jul 2, 2024
On July 2nd, 2024 Stephen Scott Sparkman, “Sparky”, went home to be with Jesus after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and covered in prayer. Scott is now pain free and rejoicing with the Lord.
Scott was born on September 9th, 1963 to Billy and Carolyn Sparkman of Texarkana, TX. They raised him alongside his younger...
Margaret Ellen Burns
Jul 1, 2024
Margaret Ellen Burns was born on September 10, 1948 in Chicago, Illinios to Carl and Ethel Walter. Margaret passed away on July 1, 2024.
On February 20, 1971, Margaret married Robert Burns, the love of her life. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they built a life full of warmth, joy, and unwavering support for each...
Robert Taylor
Jun 30, 2024
Robert E. Taylor passed on, after a strong year of fighting lung cancer, on June 30th of 2024.
Robert is survived by his children; Bobbi Ehbrecht and Cameron Taylor; a son in law Ryan Ehbrecht; his sisters Betty Street and Barbara Hall; nine grandchildren and multiple other family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother Guy Taylor, and his parents...
Lawrence Martin Clark
Jun 29, 2024
Lawrence Martin Clark, age 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Ozark. He was born on April 9, 1939, in Glen Gardner, New Jersey to Franklin and Francis (Warr) Clark. Lawrence entered into marriage with his beloved wife Margaret on April 8, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas.
A dedicated family man and a devout Christian, Lawrence was cherished...
Claire Albert Biggs
Jun 29, 2024
Mr. Claire Albert Biggs was born on January 4, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas, to Virgil and Gertrude Biggs. He passed away on June 29, 2024.
Claire's roots were planted in the small town of Goodland, where he grew up helping in his father's mechanic shop. He graduated from St. Francis High School.
In 1970, Claire married Norma Lee Severance, the love of...
Eric Isaac Boram
Jun 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, a bright light was dimmed too soon as Eric Issac Boram, at the tender age of 25, tragically bid farewell to this world due to injuries of a car accident, leaving this side of eternity.
Eric was born on February 23, 1999 in Arlington, Texas to Timothy and Michele Boram. Although Eric remained a proud Texan all...
Bette Ruth Leslie
Jun 28, 2024
Bette Ruth Leslie, born on February 28, 1943, to Freddie and Tennie Williams in Galva, Kansas, passed from this life on June 28, 2024. Bette was the epitome of charm, grace, and Southern hospitality, effortlessly embodying the role of a true Southern belle throughout her life.
Bette's story is one of love and laughter. She spent 56 wonderful years married to...
Robert Wayne Perry
Jun 27, 2024
Robert W. Perry, age 79 of Nixa, passed away on June 27, 2024. He was born October 7, 1944 in Taft, California to Charles and Juanita Perry.
Robert moved to Springfield at an early age. He was a graduate of Parkview High School then went on to attend to Mohler Barber College in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a barber for...
Chance Dakota Whitelaw
Jun 21, 2024
Chance Dakota Whitelaw was born on October 21, 1990, and tragically taken from us on June 21, 2024, at the young age of 33. He is survived by his mother Rachel Cole and his wife Tabbitha (Tabby) Whitelaw and their five young sons ages 6-17 years old, Aiden, Rylan, Ashton, Rowan, and Teagan. He is also survived by his grandmother...
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