OBITUARIES

Sep 28, 2021

Charles E. Anderson, age 85, of Nixa, passed away peacefully September 28, 2021. He was the eldest of Marle and Dorothy Anderson’s four children. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the University of Iowa and enjoyed a long career as a pharmacist. He enjoyed playing and listening to Hammond organ music, working in the yard,...

Sep 27, 2021

“It is a sweet and blessed event which will occur to all believers in God’s own time – the going home to be with Jesus…..let your care and wish be to glorify God by your life here as long as he pleases, even though it be in the midst of toil, and conflict, and suffering, and leave him to say...

Sep 25, 2021

Volite Dillard, 60, of Branson went to her Seaside Paradise on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Volite was born on September 11, 1961 in Utulei, American Samoa. On April 13, 1986, she married William "Bill" Dillard, and together they shared 36 years of matrimony. Volite had 3 sons. She liked art, music, and sewing....

Sep 24, 2021

Paxton James Muenzer, age 1, of Nixa, passed away September 24, 2021. He was born October 24, 2019 in Sullivan, Missouri, the son of Cody Muenzer and Kaitlin Evans. Services will be announced soon. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Sep 23, 2021

Norman “Doug” Burch was born on July 8, 1962 in Houston, Missouri to Jerald D. Burch and Carol Burch (Marquardt). He departed this earth on September 23, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. After moving several times throughout his childhood and adolescence, Doug enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served for 6 years as a fire controlman with multiple...

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