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Penny Lynn Loveland
Feb 26, 2021
Penny Lynn Loveland, age 60, passed away February 26, 2021. She was born May 27, 1960 in Springfield, the daughter of Don and Mildred (Smith) Sisco. Penny loved visiting with friends, singing, watching the grandkids play sports, gardening and family game nights. She enjoyed riding horses – especially in her younger years. Penny was known for taking photos of family...
Penny Macheall Pinkley
Feb 26, 2021
Penny Pinkley, age 58, of Springfield passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born May 12, 1962 in Springfield to John and Phyllis (Carsten) Cobb. She grew up in Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School. Penny worked various jobs most of which were in sales. She could do anything from growing the best flower garden to working on...
Robert Huddleston
Feb 23, 2021
Robert “Bob” Huddleston, age 73 of Ozark, passed away February 23, 2021. He was born July 30, 1947 in Roanoke, Alabama, the son of Robert and Bennie Sue (Knight) Huddleston. Bob was a construction worker by trade throughout his life. He was an avid sports fan. Bob loved rooting for the Atlanta Falcons, playing golf with his kids, fishing, playing...
Joe Donald Shipman
Feb 22, 2021
Joe Shipman, age 77 of Ozark, passed away February 22, 2021. He was born December 26, 1943 in Oldfield, the son of Ray and Frances (Moore) Shipman. On December 19, 1964 Joe was united in marriage to Delilah Lea Grider. Joe and Delilah celebrated 56 years of marriage last year. Joe was a truck driver throughout his life. In his...
Lee Manjeot
Feb 20, 2021
Lee Manjeot, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born June 25, 1932 in Spivey, Kansas, the son of Roy and Mary Elizabeth (Thornburg) Manjeot. He graduated from high school in Creighton, Missouri. Lee served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 16, 1956 he and Mary Belle Shulse were united in marriage. Lee...
Madeline Sue Forgey
Feb 20, 2021
Madeline Sue Forgey (Young), age 84, died February 21, 2021 at her home in Linn Creek, Missouri, surrounded by her family. She was born October 14, 1936, in Ozark, Missouri the oldest daughter of A. O. “Bud” and Evelyn Young. Sue was united in marriage to Ray Eugene Forgey on January 7, 1955. They celebrated 60 years of marriage prior...
Joan Elaine Gray
Feb 20, 2021
Joan Elaine Gray, age 91 of Chestnutridge, passed away February 20, 2021. She was born February 7, 1930 in Spokane, the daughter of Stella and Ernest Shirkey. In 1948 Joan was united in marriage to Herschel Leon Gray. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2008. Herschel preceded Joan in death on March 8, 2008. Joan lived and raised her...
Joe Isaac Cross Sr
Feb 19, 2021
Joe Isaac Cross Sr, age 76, of Lebanon, died February 19, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident at his home. He was born July 15, 1944 In Eldridge, Missouri the son of Jessie and Effie (Slavens) Cross. He served his country during the Korean War. Before retirement Joe was a Police Officer for the Federal Government. The family will...
Mary Janisch
Feb 19, 2021
No services are planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Major David White
Feb 19, 2021
Major David Arnold White, age 62, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at home. He was born March 10, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Judith Ann (Turner) White and David Eulin White. As his father traveled for the military, David experienced living in several places. Returning to Springfield, he graduated from Kickapoo High School. He was...
Jerry Allen Wright
Feb 17, 2021
Jerry Allen Wright, age 74, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born July 22, 1946 in Nevada, Missouri to Elmer and Mildred (Tucker) Wright. Jerry married Linda Plott March 19, 1971. Jerry’s family moved to Springfield when he was a small child. He played varsity football all through high school and graduated in 1964. Jerry went...
Anne Winterle
Feb 16, 2021
Beverly Anne Winterle, Age 84, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born March 21, 1936 in Olney, IL to Cyril and Margarite Wilson. Anne married Donald Winterle June 14, 1958 celebrating 62 years of marriage. Anne attended Arkansas State Teachers College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in teaching. She taught one year in North Little...
Connie Sue Hagerman
Feb 16, 2021
Connie Sue Hagerman, age 75 of Ozark passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born May 24, 1945 in Springfield, the daughter of Myrtle and Woodrow Estes. She married Don Rex Hagerman on August 19, 1977. Connie cherished her family. She was a skillful chef, and she used her gift to bring her family together to create memories around...
Virginia "Jinnie" Lee Willey
Feb 16, 2021
Virginia (Jinnie) Lee Willey, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born February 19, 1943 in Long Beach, CA to Hans and Mary Behrmann. Jinnie grew up in Long Beach and worked many years at the Bank of America as a vault manager. She was married to Tom Pettigrew until his passing in 2002 after...
Marianne McBride
Feb 15, 2021
Marianne McBride, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2021. She was born August 23, 1938 in Cleveland Ohio, the daughter of Roy and Elsie Lee (Anderson) Pabst. At the age of 12 Marianne moved with her parents to Oregon to be near family there, and to help with her father’s illness. After Roy passed away, her mother...
Eldorene Montgomery
Feb 15, 2021
R. Eldorene Montgomery, age 91, of Ozark, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. She was born August 20, 1929 in Ozark, the daughter of Ward Arthur and Edna Ellen (Hannah) Shelton. She was a 1947graduate of Ozark High School. Following graduation Eldorene attended music school in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. On December 23, 1949 she and Val Montgomery were united in...
Otto Batty
Feb 14, 2021
This Obituary is in honor of Otto Batty, a shining light for many in his family, and a beam of compassion for those who knew him. Otto passed away on February 14th, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born March 18, 1938, in Spokane, WA, to his parents, William George Batty and Tekla Clara Alvina Batty. Even from...
Gordon Sellers
Feb 13, 2021
To view the live stream of Gordon's Funeral, please follow the link below. It will begin 5 minutes before the service: https://joinobit.com/obituaries/642-gordon-sellers-1944_08_15-2021_02_13 Gordon Sellers, age 76 of Nixa, passed away February 13, 2021. Gordon was preceded in death by his grandparents, and parents Warren and Celesta Sellers, Brother Steve Sellers, and sister “Sis” Edgy. Gordon is survived by his wife...
Shirley Massengale
Feb 13, 2021
Shirley Massengale,73, of Nixa passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Shirley was born on May 7, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Jess and Lola (Wright) Graham. Shirley loved two things most in life: her family and the beach. Throughout her life she never worked less than 3 jobs at a time...
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