OBITUARIES
Barbara Joyce Michaels
Jul 7, 2020
Barbara Joyce Michaels, age 74 of Springfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 7, 2020. She was born August 26, 1945 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Dwain and Julie (Eberle) Koester. Barbara had a gypsy spirit that liked to travel. It was hard for her to stay in one place for too long. Along her journey, she touched...
Terry Lynn Harwell
Jul 4, 2020
Terry Lynn Harwell, age 65 of Hollister, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born March 7, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Muna (Weaver) Harwell. Terry enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved animals and was a gentle soul. Terry lived large and loved to joke. He was a jack of all trades. Survivors include:...
Linda Lee Carter
Jun 30, 2020
Linda Lee Carter, daughter of Nutie and Maxine Harmon, was born on January 22, 1944, in Dixon, Missouri, and departed this life June 30, 2020, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76 years. Linda was on the Hazelgreen Fire Department for 20 + years, retiring as the Chief. In her free time she enjoyed quilting and owned a quilt...
David "Buddy"� K. Riley
Jun 29, 2020
David "Buddy" K. Riley, age 84, passed away June 29, 2020 in Canon City, Colorado. He was a resident of Canon City for the past 14 years. Dave was born October 15,1935 in Ozark, Missouri to John and Ernestine Riley. He was able to marry his sweetheart, Rose Witherspoon, on May 30, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. He served his country...
Pearl Thompson
Jun 28, 2020
Pearl Thompson, age 84 of Nixa, Missouri, died June 28, 2020. She was born September 25, 1935 in Indianola, Illinois, the daughter of Elie and Maude (Walden) Ramsey. On February 4, 1955, Pearl was united in marriage to Herbert "Herb" W. Thompson who preceded Pearl in death on May 1, 2017. Pearl was committed to her family. Survivors include: her...
Carl Overby
Jun 28, 2020
Carl Overby, age 63, of Nixa went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 28, 2020, He was born in 1956 in Eden, North Carolina to George and Laura (Smith) Overby. He moved to Springfield and attended college at Baptist Bible College. While in college he attended Seminole Baptist Temple. Carl met his wife Dawn Gardner in the college...
Sandra Gail Coon
Jun 26, 2020
Sandra Gail Coon (Weter) was born January 31, 1952 to FG and Mary Weter. She was raised in Sparta Missouri. She graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology in May of 2009, but her chief occupation was that of homemaker. Sandra was a loving wife and mother and spread kindness and thoughtfulness in all her relationships. In spite of many trials...
David Blair Chambers
Jun 22, 2020
Dave was many things. He was Dad. He was Grandpa Dave, Grandpa Moose, Happy Pappy. He was a brother, son, father, uncle. He was a friend. Dave was born in Cotter, Arkansas in 1934 to Ted and Dixie Chambers. He held his parents in the highest regard and often said that he could not recall a time when he had...
Sarah Vanzant
Jun 20, 2020
Sarah Martha Vanzant, age 57 of Springfield, died June 20, 2020. She was born September 13, 1962 in Springfield, the daughter of Ray and Violet (Riggs) Tindle. Survivors include: her daughters, Deana Woods, Amber Rudd and Salisa Davis; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Deborah Newman of California, Connie Cox Mills and husband Doc of Springfield, Shawana Green and husband Billy of...
Nancy Hedgpeth
Jun 19, 2020
Nancy Jo Ann Hedgpeth, age 91, of Nixa, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born July 26, 1928 in Lamar, Colorado, the daughter of Clarence H. and Edna Golden (Mapes) Sherer. She became a Christian at a young age. Nancy was a graduate of Ozark High School. On June 22, 1957 she and J.D. Hedgpeth were married. Nancy...
Joshua (Josh) Lee Woods
Jun 17, 2020
Joshua (Josh) Lee Woods, age 25, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born November 2, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy and Dorothy (Henderson) Woods. Josh liked the Kansas City Chiefs, playing baseball for the Springfield Metro Baseball League, playing the drums and skateboarding. Josh was the life of the party and always had a...
Wayne Williams
Jun 16, 2020
Wayne Isom Williams, age 88 of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was born June 17, 1931, the son of Tilden and Ruby (Pruett) Williams. Wayne was a member of Ozark General Baptist Church. On September 6, 1952 he and Reba Fern Hartley were united in marriage, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. Wayne spent his...
Bobbie Roberts
Jun 14, 2020
Roberta "Bobbie" Roberts, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born January 12, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Workman) Dye. Bobbie was baptized at the age of 12 and became a member of Sparta Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to Second Baptist Church in Springfield. On October 3, 1948 she and Ivan...
Steven Paul Wilson
Jun 14, 2020
Steven Paul Wilson, 74 year old husband, father, grandfather, carpenter, and millwright, passed away on Saturday, June 14 at his home in Ozark, Missouri with his family in attendance. Steve was born on January 31, 1946 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Paul and Ruth (Foote) Wilson. On October 17, 1964 he was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen McCleery,...
Zachary Cole Piland
Jun 13, 2020
Zachary C. Piland, age 29, of Bolivar passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born January 20, 1991 in Springfield to Donald Fred Piland II and Deborah Kaye (Williams) Piland. Zachary was born three months early and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Zachary always had a positive outlook on everything. He was always able to find the humor in...
Carolyn Jane Bell
Jun 13, 2020
Carolyn Jane Bell, 79, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1941 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the daughter of Adrian and Mary (Bauermann) Ague. She was united in marriage to Gary J. Bell on September 24, 1965 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Along with Gary, Carolyn...
Claude Wayne "Corky"� Meadows
Jun 13, 2020
Claude Wayne "Corky" Meadows, 71 of Nixa, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois passed away Saturday (June 13, 2020) at his home in Nixa, Missouri. He was born July 17, 1948, in Ripley, WV, to Claude and Lillie Meadows. Corky is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Michele; his 2 sons, John (Stephanie) Meadows, Kirkwood, Missouri and Christopher (Andrea) Meadows,...
Betty Lou Holstein
Jun 12, 2020
Betty Lou Holstein, age 87 of Nixa, went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born April 25, 1933 in Highlandville, the daughter of Jacob and Ola (Wolf) Davis. Betty was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Betty was a proud and faithful member of Finley River Cowboy Church. She enjoyed going out to breakfast on...
Arthur (Art) Elbert Scott
Jun 11, 2020
Arthur Elbert Scott Jr. age 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born November 13, 1947 in Butler, Missouri, the son of Arthur Elbert Scott and Gladys Irene (Wheatley) Scott. He was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Springfield. Art worked as a sales and service manager throughout his career for companies such as...
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