OBITUARIES

James Kissee

James Kissee

Oct 19, 2019

Jim loved and he lived. He was a kind and caring person who valued faith and family above all else. He believed in forgiveness, had immense biblical knowledge, and wanted people to know hope and love through Jesus Christ. James Everett Kissee was born on June 29, 1943 to Sherman Everett and Goldie Katherine Kissee. He grew up on a...

Timothy Ryan Truex

Timothy Ryan Truex

Oct 18, 2019

Tim Ryan Truex, 62 passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 from a courageous fight with Multiple Myeloma. Tim retired from City Utilities and spent his days outside on his hill and at Table Rock Lake with his wife Ann; and daughter Liza. Tim was proceeded in death by his father Louie Truex. Tim leaves behind his wife Ann of...

John Blesi

John Blesi

Oct 13, 2019

John Ray Blesi, age 74, of Reeds Spring, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born July 1, 1945 in Spring Bluff, Missouri, the son of John Henry and Helen Malinda (Busch) Blesi. John served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. On December 14, 1974, he and Linda Mae Brown were married....

Ronald Spargo

Ronald Spargo

Oct 12, 2019

Ronald Clark Spargo, 80 years old, passed away on Oct. 12, 2019, after a brief illness.� Ron was born on February 12, 1939 in Springfield, Illinois to Melvin and Gwendolyn (Clark) Spargo. He grew up with an older brother, Robert, and a younger brother, Roger. In 1957, his family moved to Birch Tree, Missouri. Ron graduated from BirthTree High School...

Annalue Johnson

Annalue Johnson

Oct 12, 2019

Annalue Johnson, age 83 of Springfield, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born January 21, 1936 in Middletown, Indiana, the son of Harold and Hessell (Luellen) Garner. Annalue was a member of New Horizons Methodist Church in Anderson, Indiana and Fortville Methodist Church before that. She worked several years as secretary for Anderson Public...

Sherrill Pojar

Sherrill Pojar

Oct 11, 2019

Sherrill Annette Pojar, age 60, passed away peacefully Oct 11, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born December 30, 1958 to Billy and Mildred Parks in Ft. Bragg North Carolina joining her sister Terry Todd. Sherrill met and married Rob Pojar in Anniston, AL September 24, 1976. Sherrill and Rob's family include Tori and...

Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Oct 10, 2019

Michael Miller 46, passed away on October 10, 2019. Michael was born January 9, 1973 in Jefferson City to Marc and Sylvia (Shirley) Miller and was the younger brother of Scott Miller. Michael married Pamela (Skeen) in1997 and together they had two children, Taylor and Grant. Michael will be remembered for his love of the Lord, his family, friends, football,...

Loren Hanafin

Loren Hanafin

Oct 9, 2019

Loren Donald Hanafin, age 84, of Clever, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon. He was born March 30, 1935 in Clever, the son of Cloyd and Tishie (Jones) Hanafin. Loren proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. In 1961 he and Ruby Buckmaster were married. Loren worked hard throughout his life as...

Dorothy Richardson

Dorothy Richardson

Oct 8, 2019

Dorothy Irene Richardson, of Sparta, was blessed to live to the age of 101. She passed away October 8, 2019 at Ozark Nursing and Care where she had made her residence for several years. She was born September 13, 1918 in Christian County, the daughter of Perl and Lois (Hiles) Gilley. On September 17, 1938 she and Lee David Richardson...

Rodney Kirk

Rodney Kirk

Oct 8, 2019

Rodney J. Kirk, age 78, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born May 9, 1941 in Deshler, Nebraska. He was married to Nadine Roberson on June 6, 1984. Rod served his country in the U.S. Army, was wounded in Vietnam, and became one of our honored disabled veterans. He was an active advocate for veterans rights....

Marilyn Allen

Marilyn Allen

Oct 8, 2019

Marilyn Allen, age 78, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born November 4, 1940 in Springfield to Edward and Lula (Hicks) Buttram. She was united in marriage to Thomas Allen June 3, 1960. Marilyn was a wonderful wife and mother and homemaker. She could cook and make everything delicious. She was a wonderful example to her...

Lisa Dawn Porter

Lisa Dawn Porter

Oct 6, 2019

Lisa Porter, 58 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday October 6, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1961 in Springfield, Missouri to Max and Barbara (Creek) Porter. Lisa was a very talented lady with many impressive accomplishments. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1979 where she played basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. During her high school years, she...

Thomas Gilbert

Thomas Gilbert

Oct 5, 2019

Thomas Donald Gilbert, age 81, of Lampe, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was born August 22,1938 in Oakland, California, the son of Leonard and Frances Lillian (Hare) Gilbert. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. In 1977 he married the love of his life, Estia Mae Bramhill. They have had 42 years together, with Thomas always looking...

Ivan Fail

Ivan Fail

Oct 5, 2019

Ivan Lee Fail was born October 25, 1936, to Ivan Junior and Helen Bernice Fail, in Neodesha, Kansas and passed away October 5, 2019, surrounded by family, friends, and loving caregivers. Services are being handled by Adams Funeral home in Nixa, Missouri. The oldest of four children, he worked with his father on the large family farm and attended Green...

Shirley Woolsey

Shirley Woolsey

Oct 3, 2019

Shirley Ann (James) Woolsey, aged 81, died October 3, 2019 in Springfield, MO. Shirley was born December 13, 1937 to Lonnie Eugene James and Nellie Kean James of St James, Missouri. Shirley loved her family, home-making, gardening and combing the beaches for seashells. She was a good wife to Richard Woolsey, loving him her entire life, and was a wonderful...

Malory Wilder

Malory Wilder

Oct 2, 2019

Malory Ann Wilder, age 62 years, of Rockaway Beach, MO, passed away October 2, 2019, in her home. She was born on June 27, 1957 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Charlie and Bobbie (Lewis) Driver. A lifelong resident of the Nixa and Springfield area. Malory attended grade school at Nixa Elementary and later graduated from Nixa High School. She...

Frances Carlene Harvey

Frances Carlene Harvey

Oct 1, 2019

Frances Carlene Harvey, age 77, of Ozark, passed away in her home Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Carlene was born March 5, 1942, in Highlandville, the daughter of Carl James and Hazel Eileen (Roberts) Essick. In 1965 she and Lester C. Harvey were united in marriage. She had worked at Hagale Garment Factory, but her family was most important in her...

James Ray Jordan

James Ray Jordan

Sep 28, 2019

James Ray Jordan, age 39 of Springfield, passed away September 28, 2019, surrounded by Misty Prince and his family. He was born June 21, 1980. James is survived by his mother, Donna Rea Coffee. Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Teresa Ann Blondo

Teresa Ann Blondo

Sep 28, 2019

Teresa Ann Blondo, age 51 of Nixa, met her Lord Jesus face to face on September 28, 2019. Teresa was born June 1, 1968 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Robert and Donna (Sandquist) Blondo. She graduated from Aberdeen Central High School and Northern State University, both in Aberdeen. Teresa moved to the Springfield, Missouri area in 1995, following her parents...

Leroy Floyd Morisset

Leroy Floyd Morisset

Sep 23, 2019

Leroy Floyd Morisset, 87, of Ozark, MO, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, in his home with family by his side after a short illness due to cancer. Leroy was born on July 16, 1932 in Ozark, MO, to Ruby Truman and Gladys (Shipman) Morisset. He was a 1953 graduate of Ozark High School. Upon graduation, Leroy served his country...