OBITUARIES
Lyle Potts
Mar 20, 2020
Lyle L. Potts was welcomed into heaven on March 20, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born on December 17, 1940, to Orvis and Venona Potts of LaCygne, Kansas. He grew up on a dairy farm and helped his family build a home which taught him a strong work ethic and many skills that he used throughout his...
Mary Louise Edwards
Mar 19, 2020
After a full and adventurous life, Mary Louise (Hood) Edwards was sung to heaven March 19, 2020 surrounded by family. Born June 27, 1924 in Fullerton, California, to Carl and Marbye (Curtis) Hood, she was raised in Chino, California. As a child of the Depression, she learned early to cook and can, sew, garden, and improvise. She had many happy...
Don Eugene Walker
Mar 18, 2020
Donald Eugene Walker, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 18. He was born March 13, 1929 in West Dogwood, MO to David Earl and Emma Armada Walker, and was united in marriage on November 3, 1951 to the love of his life, Lois "Maxine" Wade. Don grew up on the family homestead in Dogwood with his 4...
Amy Alene Phippen
Mar 11, 2020
Amy Alene Phippen, age 44, of Ozark passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was born November 3, 1975 in Des Moines, IA to Gerald and Carolyn (Bell) Vesely. She grew up in Des Moines, IA and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1993. She attended DMACC College in Des Moines. She moved to Springfield and attended OTC and earned...
Gary "Cook" McIntosh
Mar 10, 2020
Gary Wayne "Cook" McIntosh of Springfield, MO passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 69. Growing up in Southern Missouri, Gary enjoyed many outdoor sports including: baseball, football, and golf. Following his 1968 graduation from Parkview High School, Gary was drafted by the Army to serve in the Vietnam War. Most of Gary's professional career was spent...
Robert Traficanti
Mar 9, 2020
Robert Traficanti, age 65 of Springfield, died March 9, 2020. He was born November 5, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank and Mary Ruth (Lilly) Traficanti. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Chadwick High School. He attended College of the Ozarks. Robert worked many years for Zenith Electronics. He enjoyed music, reading, drinking coffee and good conversations with...
Pheba Eliza Dixon
Mar 9, 2020
Pheba Eliza Dixon, age 79 of Bruner, passed away March 9, 2020. She was born July 5, 1940 in LaRose, Christian County, Missouri, the daughter of Virgil and Lottie (Marlin) Todd. Pheba graduated in 1958 from Sparta High School. On September 5, 1965 she was united in marriage to Stanley Dixon. Pheba and Stanley worked their farm in Bruner. Pheba...
Wayne Kelter
Mar 7, 2020
Wayne Emery Keltner, age 94, of Strafford passed away in Springfield villa March 7, 2020. According to his wishes, no services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Brent Gordon
Mar 6, 2020
No services are planned at this time. The family is planning a memorial service in April, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Dale Harris
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. Dale Harris was born in Highlandville, Missouri in 1943. In his younger years, Mr. Harris enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, riding horses, and spending time with his family. He was also a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and writing. His parents, Bert and Nona Belle (Deboie) Harris preceded him in death as well as his siblings, Norma Dean Harris,...
Coralee Patrick
Mar 6, 2020
Born October 15, 1943 to Wayne and Eunice (Wilcox) Mynatt of Springfield, Missouri, they were proud to welcome their first child into the world, Coralee Frances Mynatt. At age 16, Coralee, her parents, and the addition of two brothers, relocated to Nixa, Missouri. While attending Nixa High School, she met the love of her life, Eddie Lee Patrick. Their love...
Gary Gann
Mar 5, 2020
Gary Gann, age 58, of Nixa passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born November 2, 1961 in Springfield to Allen Gann and Janice (Cox) Estes. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1979. He attended college at MSU in Springfield graduating with a bachelor's degree in agricultural business. Gary worked in sales...
Dawn Renee Tooth
Mar 5, 2020
Dawn Tooth, age 46, passed away on March 5th 2020 at her home in Ozark. She lived with her husband, Nick Tooth, and dearly loved pets. Dawn was born on July 13th, 1974 in Springfield Missouri to Donna and Harland Schroeder. She especially loved working with animals and kids and was a member of the 4-H horse program helping to...
Brent Parnell
Mar 4, 2020
Brent Parnell, age 54, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born April 12, 1965 in Terre Haute, IN to Tom and Sidney (Greene) Parnell. Brent was raised in Carlsbad, CA. After high school, Brent went to work for Federal Signs. He was sent to Florida to do an apprenticeship in neon glass blowing. Brent was an...
Richard R. Henne
Mar 3, 2020
Richard R. Henne, age 91 of Nixa, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born February 23, 1929 in Taylor, Nebraska, the son of Raymond and Hazel (Thompson) Henne. On May 6, 1954 he was united in marriage to Velma M. Rogers. Richard served his country for 25 years in the U.S. Army before working for Zenith Electronics in Springfield....
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