OBITUARIES
Emily Ellen Ballmann
Feb 11, 2020
Emily Ellen Ballmann, age 83 of Nixa, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born October 21, 1936 in Englewood, Colorado, the daughter of Luther and Alice (Marshall) Heathers. On May 4, 1957 Emily was united in marriage to Jerome Ballmann. Emily was of the Catholic faith. She worked many years as a cook for Fort Zumwalt Schools in O'Fallon,...
John W. Doss
Feb 11, 2020
John W. Doss, 93, of Ozark died Feb. 11, 2020. He was born Aug. 15, 1926. John served his country in the U.S. Army in both World War II and in the Korean War. He worked as a teamster truck driver and a hobby farmer. He picked up one hobby after another throughout his retirement. John loved flea markets and...
David E. Lutz
Feb 9, 2020
David E. Lutz, age 72 of Nixa, died Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born March 31, 1947 in Springfield, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Mary Ruth (Cox) Lutz. On April 5, 1968 David was united in marriage to Donna Sikes. David owned a trucking company in Springfield, enjoyed going on vacations with his family; and having Sunday brunch...
Marcia Gale Clines
Feb 8, 2020
Marcia Gale Clines, age 64 of Nixa, died Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born August 21, 1955. Marcia was preceded in death by both her parents Margaret and James Layne, her sister Diane and A multitude of extended family and loved ones. Marcia is survived by two sisters , Debbie Hardwick and Sandra Hines . Three daughters Jackie Perkins,...
Kathleen Johnson
Feb 6, 2020
Vivian "Kathleen" Johnson, born January 1, 1930, the daughter of Tink and Irene (Wilkerson) McHaffie, passed away peacefully February 6, 2020 at age 90. On December 31, 1953 Kathleen was united in marriage to John Johnson. Kathleen and John owned Industrial Supplies in Springfield and Arkansas. They gave scholarships at Sparta and other schools because of their devotion to children....
Larry Baird
Feb 5, 2020
Larry Glenn Baird, age 78 of Ozark, passed away in his home Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born March 5, 1941 in Bolivar, the son of Margaret Eloise (Hanks) Baird and Glenn Baird. In 1962 Larry and Linda Lee (Farthing) Baird were united in marriage. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Larry loved his family and enjoyed...
Boshawn Keith Thomas
Feb 4, 2020
Boshawn Keith Thomas, age 44 of Seymour, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born April 9, 1975 in Springfield, the son of Dwight Thomas and Shelly (Gibson.) Survivors include: his mother, Shelly Nichols and husband Mark of Seymour; his children, Kyle Thomas and Keely Ireland and husband Austin, all of Seymour; former wife, Sue Cantrell; grandchildren, Kylee Rose, Zade,...
Patricia Sylvia Gibbons
Feb 4, 2020
Patricia Sylvia Gibbons, age 82 of Ozark, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born April 21, 1937 in Columbus, Nebraska, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Dischner) Henggeler. On August 25, 1956 Patricia was united in marriage to Clarence V. Gibbons. Patricia was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. She was retired from the...
Kathleen Goodman
Feb 4, 2020
The family is hosting a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Willard Community Christian Church, 300 Proctor Road Willard, Missouri 65781. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mattie Lue Witt
Feb 3, 2020
Mattie Lue Witt, age 86 of Highlandville, died February 3, 2020. She was born December 23, 1933 in Highalndville, the daughter of Robert and Reba (Brown) Stutesmun. On January 19, 1951 she was united in marriage to Harold "Wayne" Witt, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2005. Mattie was retired from FASCO. She was a devoted homemaker and...
Danny Joe Bussard
Feb 3, 2020
Danny Joe Bussard, father and poppy, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born August 21, 1948 in Springfield, the son of Everrett L. Bussard Sr. and Josephine Perryman. He is survived by his spouse, Rashel Ward-Bussard; five children, Tiffany Taylor, Danny Bussard Jr., Stephany Stafford, Ronisha Bussard and Katie Bussard; seven grandchildren, Kierra...
Chris Michael Pedersen
Feb 1, 2020
Chris Michael Pedersen, age 68, of Nixa passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 of natural causes. He was born October 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Marcella and William Quail. Chris was a lifelong resident of Chicago and retired in the year 2000. Chris and his family moved to the Ozarks. He couldn't sit still so he went to work...
Levi Garren Marcum
Jan 29, 2020
Levi Garren Marcum, "Sheriff Levi," age 23 of Clever, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born February 17, 1996 in Springfield, the son of Loren Marcum and Monica Mathews. Levi was a 2014 graduate of Clever High School. He worked at Developmental Center of the Ozarks in Springfield throughout his life. He attended Living Life Ministries in Nixa. Levi...
Annie Marie Maples
Jan 26, 2020
Annie Marie Maples, age 89 of Highlandville, died Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born October 26, 1930 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Roscoe Lee and Nettie (Scott) Hays. On July 22, 1948 Annie was united in marriage to Omer Glen Maples who preceded her in death on August 10, 2007. Survivors include: five sons, Larry and Alma Jo Maples...
Paul Matthew Holmgren
Jan 25, 2020
Paul Matthew Holmgren completed his life at the age of 20 years on the morning of January 25th, 2020. He passed away on campus at the University of Kentucky-Lexington. The beloved son of Tom and Renee (Werchan) Holmgren was born in Springfield, MO on December 15th, 1999, joining his sister, Hanna, and brother, Daniel. Graduate of Nixa High School (2018),...
Paul Bedwell
Jan 20, 2020
Paul Eugene Bedwell III, age 48, of Springfield MO, passed away after a very long illness with cancer on January 17, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by all of his family and loved ones. He was born August 26, 1971 in Des Moines, IA to Paul and Peggy (Purcell) Bedwell Jr. Paul was an interstate freight hauler...
Jerry Davis
Jan 16, 2020
A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Jay Arnold Black
Jan 10, 2020
Jay Arnold Black, 60, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away January 10, 2020 to go home and be with the Lord. He was born on April 23, 1959 to parents Robert Black, Sr., and Jacqueline Hunt in Leachville, Arkansas. He enjoyed being in nature, exploring, meditating, rock hunting, studying the paranormal, making people smile, laugh, helping people in any way he...
Bennie Jensen
Jan 10, 2020
Bennie Jensen, age 71 of Springfield, died January 10, 2020. Bennie was born October 28, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bernard and Christine Cross. She had been a resident at The Gardens and Sonshine Manner in Republic and made her transition at Wilson's Creek Springfield after a long illness. Bennie was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard...
D. Nelson Mackey
Jan 9, 2020
D. Nelson Mackey, age 79, of Ozark, MO, passed away on January 9, 2020, at 1:44 pm in his home with family by his side. Nelson was born on March 14, 1940, in Rome, MO and spent a majority of his childhood fishing and swimming Big Beaver Creek. He was the son of John Durward and Ruby (Sturman) Mackey. Nelson...
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