OBITUARIES
Michael Lee Lawson
Mar 30, 2020
Michael Lee Lawson, age 60 of Sparta, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born August 19, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Lenny and Fern (Hursh) Lawson. Michael was a graduate of Sparta High School. On July 12, 1991 he was united in marriage to his wife Teresa. Michael was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He...
Patricia Ann Caird
Mar 28, 2020
Patricia Ann Caird, 63, of Willard, passed away on March 28, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Patty was born to Allen Lantz and Yoko Yishimoto on December 23, 1956 in Fort Carson, CO. She spent her life working in the service industry, and raising her 3 boys. Patty was a devoted mom and sister, who will always be remembered for her...
Richard Lee
Mar 27, 2020
Richard D. Lee (Dick), age 85 of Nixa, Missouri passed away March 27, 2020. Richard was born on March 5, 1935 in Early, Iowa to parents Robert and Jessie (Hinde) Lee. He graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1953 where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and speech, as well as singing in choirs. He earned his bachelor's degree at...
Mary Martha Moore
Mar 24, 2020
Mary Martha Moore, age 72 of Nixa, died March 24, 2020. She was born July 30, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Carl William and Fernita Frances (Davis) Donica. Mary was married to Thomas Moore for 51 years before his death in 2018. She was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. Before that Mary taught Sunday...
Wayne Young
Mar 21, 2020
Wayne Young, age 54 of Nixa, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was born January 3, 1966 in Cabool, the son of Donald and Josephine (Bryan) Young. Wayne was a farmer, and he loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and shooting. Wayne was often seen buzzing around on his four wheeler or tractor. Wayne loved his momma who met him...
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,...
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