OBITUARIES
Nona Faye Sellers
Jun 24, 2021
Nona F Sellers, 89, of Nixa Missouri passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Sellers, both parents, brother Bill Sexton, brother Claude Jr. and brother-in-law Elliott “Red” Johnson. She is survived by her sister Mona Johnson of Shelby North Carolina, sister in law Avadell Sexton of Lawton, OK, Children Deb Broadway,...
Wanda Pauline Thompson
Jun 23, 2021
Wanda Pauline Thompson, 78, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Wanda was born on March 29, 1943 in Cabool; the daughter of Leo and Pauline (Strain) Canterbury. She married Robert Thompson on June 19, 1964 at her home in Cabool MO. He survives. She is also survived by a sister Linda Morgan...
Lois Ann McComb
Jun 21, 2021
Lois Ann McComb, age 82 of Bunker, Missouri, passed away June 21, 2021. She was born November 29, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of James William and Mary Louise (Yager) Warden. Lois enjoyed bowling and bingo. She was homemaker throughout her life. Survivors include: her children, Monica Gavney and husband Randy of Delaware, Ohio and Michael Suffridge of Bunker,...
Elden Rogers
Jun 19, 2021
Elden Ray Rogers, age 57, of Nixa, passed away in his home Saturday June 19, 2021. He was born August 14, 1963 in Springfield, the son of James Elden and Karen Mimi (Manis) Rogers. Elden served his country in both the Army and Army Reserves. Elden was an LPN, working in hospitals and nursing homes. He lived in Illinois, Arizona,...
Dorothy Jean Long
Jun 17, 2021
Dorothy Jean Long, 80, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home. Dorothy was born on June 27, 1940 in Galena, MO; the daughter of Bill Sikes and Erma (Crabb) Gillihan. Dorothy was known by those in her life as strong-willed sweetheart who enjoyed cooking, baking, painting, and reading her Bible. On April 24, 2017 she...
Sandra Kaye Lyons
Jun 16, 2021
Sandra (Smith) Lyons, of Ozark, Missouri, formerly Yorkville, Illinois, went Home to be with her Lord on June 16, 2021. Sandra was born on May 12, 1942 in Bristol, Virginia to Charles and Eula (Bellamy) Smith. Sandra was married to James Lyons on October 28, 1961. She and James had two children, Mark (Terry) Lyons of Aurora, Illinois and Tracy...
David Duane Boyd
Jun 13, 2021
David Duane Boyd, age 86 of Battlefield, passed away June 13, 2021. He was born March 19, 1935 in Agency, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Osa Luella (Creamer) Boyd. On October 9, 1960, David was united in marriage to DeEtta “Darlene” Doran. David worked as a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and wood crafts, building furniture and collecting antiques. He...
Carlos Berton Rees
Jun 12, 2021
Carlos Berton Rees was born to Paul and Naomi Harrington Rees on May 20, 1949 in Shelbyville, Illinois. Along with three siblings, Carlos and his family moved back to their ancestral home in Nixa, Missouri in 1963, where he remained throughout his life. Carlos graduated from Nixa High School in 1967. Soon after, he enlisted in the Navy where he...
Richard Charles Irvine
Jun 12, 2021
Richard Charles Irvine, 91, passed away on Saturday afternoon at his home in Nixa – exactly where he wanted to be. Richard arrived as the youngest of five children to Charles Edward and Mary Sarah (Nicholas) Irvine on September 3, 1929 in Lomita, CA. From that point on, he was always a “busy man,” whether it be with his family,...
Emma Fratti
Jun 12, 2021
Emma Martala Fratti, age 54, of Ozark, passed away in her home where she and her mother, Maria Szendrey lived. She was the daughter of Maria Emma Orellna Fratti Szendrey and Ramiro Fratti, born March 20, 1967 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. A family conducted Zoom Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 19. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral...
Kayla Lynn (Wilcox) O'Neal
Jun 12, 2021
Kayla Lynn (Wilcox) O’Neal, age 52, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 12, 2021 in Springfield. She was born February 23, 1969, in Springfield, and graduated from Parkview High School. Kayla attended Baylor University and graduated from Drury University with degrees in business and Spanish. During her working career Kayla worked in Minneapolis as Ford Division Manager for Manheim...
Dr. Raymond Paul Drake
Jun 11, 2021
Raymond “Ray” Paul Drake passed away on June 11, 2021, at his home in Ozark, at the age of 96, surrounded by his family. Ray was able to stay home due to the devoted care of his wife, Gisela, and daughter, Yvonne Marsh and with the compassionate assistance of Seasons Hospice. Ray was devoted to serving God, had a deep...
Arlene Ann Van Gyzen
Jun 9, 2021
Arlene Ann “Cookie” Van Gyzen, age 79 of Clever, passed away June 9, 2021. She was born March 10, 1942 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Mariano and Alice (Phillips) Masarocco. On August 29, 1959, Arlene was united in marriage to Robert Van Gyzen. Survivors include: her husband, Robert Van Gyzen of Clever; children, Joyce Van Gyzen (and Roc)...
Sean Asher Brooks
Jun 9, 2021
Sean Asher Brooks, age 39 of Nixa, passed away June 9, 2021. He was born September 28, 1981 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Sean graduated from Gainsville High School, Class of 2000. He was in construction for years and was excellent at dry wall. Sean loved the outdoors and playing with his kids. Survivors include: his father Tim D. Brooks and...
Debbie Lynn Crowell
Jun 8, 2021
Debbie Lynn Crowell, age 67 of Marionville, passed away June 8, 2021. Survivors include her son, Joel Fletcher and wife Angie of Aurora. Private family services will be held. Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Carol Olive Ables
Jun 8, 2021
Carol Olive (Holgate) Ables, age 88 of Monett, Missouri, formerly of Ceres, California, passed away June 8, 2021. She was born January 9, 1933 in Turlock, California, the daughter of Howard and Vera (Bianchini) Holgate. Survivors include: her sons, Donald (Gary) Sexton and wife Sandra of Monett and Thomas Sexton of Modesto, California; stepchildren, Jim and Elizabeth Ables; grandchildren, Chris...
Ronnie Smith
Jun 8, 2021
Ronnie Ray Smith, age 78, of Ozark, passed away in his home Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born October 23, 1942 in Lincoln, Kansas, one of seven children of Robert Calvary Smith and Goldie Cletus (Clark) Smith. He grew up in Lincoln, and at the age of 17, joined the U.S. Army. During his 13 year Army Career, Ronnie...
Roy Frederick Rounds Jr.
Jun 6, 2021
A graveside funeral for Roy Rounds, Jr. will be 1:00 PM Friday, June 11, 2021, Hopedale Cemetery, Hwy J and Hwy NN, Ozark, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Alice Nadine Marrs
May 31, 2021
Alice “Nadine” (Tucker) Marrs, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab. Nadine was born January 17, 1933, on a farm outside of Lead Mine, Missouri, the daughter of Ivan and Lola (Conrad) Tucker. On October 23, 1955, Nadine and James Samuel Marrs were united in marriage for 58 years until James’ passing...
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