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Ramona Christie

Ramona Christie

Dec 10, 2018

Ramona W. Christie, age 88, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born December 6, 1930 in Pea Ridge, AR and graduated from Pea Ridge High School. She was a member of University Heights Baptist Church where her family worshiped. Ramona enjoyed cooking for her family, especially baking bread and cinnamon rolls. She loved reading her...

Rebecca Owens

Rebecca Owens

Dec 4, 2018

Rebecca Sue (Jones) Owens, 71, of Springfield, MO, went to be with her Lord on December 4th, 2018 after battling with Leukemia. She graduated from Oak Grove High School and spent most of her life in Arkansas. After retiring from Parts Warehouse Inc., she moved to Springfield, MO. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, shopping, watching TV and...

Mary Jean Noblett

Mary Jean Noblett

Dec 3, 2018

Nixa, Missouri wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend Mary Jean Noblett's laughter and love did not end as she entered into paradise and into the arms of Jesus on December 3, 2018. We imagine a triumphant welcome as this was the home going of a precious angel whose life was marked by selflessness and love for all who knew...

Oren Goble

Oren Goble

Dec 3, 2018

Oren Lee Goble, 80, died peacefully at his home in Nixa, Missouri, on December 3, 2018, after a brief illness. Oren was humorously known to his close friends as "Oren Lee Goble from Crane Missouri" and "BIG O" because he was always BIGGER THAN LIFE. He was born on December 30, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, to parents Oren Claude Goble...

Louise Hunn

Louise Hunn

Dec 2, 2018

Louise Hunn, age 78, of Ava, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born January 20, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of John and Nancy (Smith) Lumley. On June 1, 1957 she and Norbert Ray Hunn were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 2012. Louise was a loving and hardworking wife, mother and grandmother....

Nancy Mix Yeomans

Nancy Mix Yeomans

Dec 2, 2018

Nancy Mix Yeomans of Fair Grove, MO died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at home. She is survived by her mother, Stine Mix, and her husband of thirty-nine years Mike Yeomans, her son Jack and his wife Dania, her siblings Bart Mix and Holly Kennerly and their spouses, four nieces, four grandnieces and three grandnephews. She is also survived by her...

Mary Florence Hooten Black

Mary Florence Hooten Black

Nov 29, 2018

Mary F. (Hooten) Black, age 94, formerly of Purdy and Monett, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2018. She was a resident of Ozark Riverview Manor. Mary was born October 20, 1924 in Exeter, Missouri and attended school there. She married William E. (Gene) Black who preceded her in death in 1995. Mary worked as a postal...

Stephen John Dauw

Stephen John Dauw

Nov 28, 2018

Stephen John Dauw, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018. He was born February 03, 1948 in Moline IL the son of Frank and Dorothy (Stromberg) Dauw. Steve was a graduate of Alleman High School in Rock Island. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Marquette University in 1970 and a Master of Arts...

David "Bruce" Adams

David "Bruce" Adams

Nov 28, 2018

David Bruce Adams, age 61 of Nixa, died November 28, 2018. He was born March 11, 1957, the son of Leonard and Genevieve (McCauley) Adams. Bruce enjoyed all sports, especially fishing, growing to love deep sea fishing. He took his canoe on the Finley River. Bruce was a huge NASCAR fan and was interested in all things with a motor....

Shirley Marie Waddle

Shirley Marie Waddle

Nov 28, 2018

Shirley Marie Waddle, age 65, of Clever, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born May 18, 1953 in Sikeston, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Schoen) Seiler. She graduated from Sikeston High School. On April 16, 1982, she and Boyce Waddle were married. Shirley loved and took care of not only her own family, but cared for many...

Phil Abernathy

Phil Abernathy

Nov 26, 2018

Phil Abernathy, age 70, passed away in his home surrounded by his family Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born June 17, 1948 in Joplin to Marion and Thelma (Rice) Abernathy. He was united in marriage to Kathy Dent April 12, 1975. Phil worked most of his adult life for food brokerage companies. He was known for his excellence in...

Ronald Snow

Ronald Snow

Nov 25, 2018

Ronald K Snow, age 78, Ozark, MO. passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. He was born October 9, 1940 in Springfield, Mo., the son of the late Kenneth L. Snow & the late Clair Alcorn Snow. On August 5, 1961, he & the late Mary Jane (Crall) Snow were united in marriage. His last...

Geraldine "Gerry" Freise

Geraldine "Gerry" Freise

Nov 20, 2018

Geraldine "Gerry" Freise, age 96, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born April 19, 1922 in Desloge, Missouri to Marion and Rose (Boatwright) Bell. She was raised in Desloge and graduated high school there. She married Ted Freise on December 25, 1939 at age 17. Gerry and Ted opened Buttermilk Springs Resort on Table Rock Lake...

Mary Alice Wade

Mary Alice Wade

Nov 18, 2018

Mary Alice Wade, age 71, of Highlandville, passed away in her home Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born January 30, 1947 in New York, New York, the daughter of Edward and Alleen (Dangerfield) Derham. The daughter of a career Air Force Officer, she grew up in Germany, Maine and New York. Mary Alice graduated from Rome Free Academy High...

Mike Martin

Mike Martin

Nov 17, 2018

Michael Doyle Martin, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. He died from a heart attack, doing what he loved, competing in shooting. He was born November 21, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Clarence and Bette (Davis) Martin. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Willard High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from...

Jeffery Allan Buchholz

Jeffery Allan Buchholz

Nov 15, 2018

Jeffery A. Buchholz, age 72, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. �He was born on May 27, 1946 in International Falls, Minnesota to Bernhard and Martha (Zdeb) Buchholz.� Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Rita Walls, on August 26, 1967. �He served his community as a dentist until his retirement. �Jeff was a...

Lynette Jennings

Lynette Jennings

Nov 14, 2018

Lynette Elaine Jennings (Mom and Nana), 71, of Nixa, MO, passed away in her home on November 14th, 2018. She was born July 12, 1947 in Gassville, Arkansas to Edgar and Irene (Webber) Bolding. A memorial service to celebrate Lynette's life will be held at 1 pm, November 24th, 2018 at James River Chapel Church of Christ. Joe Mooney will...

Brenda Gahagan

Brenda Gahagan

Nov 11, 2018

Brenda Carol Gahagan, age 64, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born January 18, 1954 in Ozark, the daughter of Ward and Vivian Tessie (Hampton) Loucks. She was a graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield, received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and Master's Degree from Pittsburg State University. In December, 1976, she and...

Sophia Claire Tahiri

Sophia Claire Tahiri

Nov 10, 2018

Sophia Claire Tahiri, age 1 month and 14 days, of Nixa passed away after a valiant fight for her life. This small little girl had the fight of a warrior. She overcame many life threatening conditions. Sophia had perseverance, was long suffering and beamed of love. She taught her mother and father more about love than they thought was possible....

William "Bill"� Wesley Lilley

William "Bill"� Wesley Lilley

Nov 8, 2018

William (Bill) Wesley Lilley, age 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born September 6, 1930 in Okeene, Oklahoma the son of Herman Jefferson and Martha (Oliver) Lilley. On May 15, 1948 he was united in marriage with Twyla Joan Fuller. Bill graduated from Central State College Edmond, Oklahoma with a degree in Music...

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