OBITUARIES

Clara Belle Keithley

Clara Belle Keithley

Apr 4, 2024

Clara Belle (Fox) Keithley age 103, of Galena, Missouri was born April 2, 1921 at home in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, to George Elmer Fox and Myrtle (Wells) Fox. She departed this life on April 4, 2024 at her home.



Clara lived in the Galena area most of her life. She and her husband, James Neal Keithley ran a general store...

Curtis Von Goodwin

Curtis Von Goodwin

Apr 2, 2024

Curtis was born August 25, 1981 and passed away in 2019.  He was the son of Paul Goodwin and Sharon Kay (Nelson) Goodwin.Curtis is survived by his father, Paul Goodwin of Sparta; his son, Braxton Williams of Mustany, Oklahoma; his daughter, Natalie Goodwin of Springfield; his brother, Chris Goodwin and wife Maris of Springfield, his uncles, Lloyd Goodwin of Elkhead,...

Ruth Ann Bryan

Ruth Ann Bryan

Apr 1, 2024

Ruth Ann Bryan, age 81 of Nixa, Missouri walked into the arms of her loving savior, Jesus Christ on April 1st, 2024. 

Ruth was born at home in Rolla, Missouri on April 28, 1942. She was the daughter to Nona and Joseph Merrell. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother Joseph Merrell and stepsons Mike and Mitchell Bryan. 

She is survived...

Brian Scott Phillips

Brian Scott Phillips

Apr 1, 2024

     Brian Scott Phillips, age 53 of Ozark, passed away April 1, 2024.  He was born September 4, 1970 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Thomas Thurman and Zola (Faye) Porter Phillips.

     Brian had worked for the past seven years for Kraft Foods.  He enjoyed fishing, the beach, and listening to 80's music. Most of all, he loved...

Fred T. Farthing

Fred T. Farthing

Mar 26, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Fred Trimble Farthing departed his Earthly life surrounded by family following a short illness. Born May 17, 1943, to Fred R. Farthing and Elizabeth Trimble Farthing, Fred grew up alongside his sister, Cynthia, in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School graduating in 1961, and went on to Drury College where he received his degree...

Marcia June Knight

Marcia June Knight

Mar 25, 2024

     Marcia June Knight, age 90 of Nixa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and caregivers March 25, 2024. She was born March 16, 1934 in Grandville, Michigan, the daughter of Arnold and Florence (Schmidt) Reister.  

    Marcia graduated from high school in 1951 from Grandville High School.  In 1955 she graduated from Blogett...

Garen Dale McGinnis

Garen Dale McGinnis

Mar 25, 2024

Garen Dale McGinnis, age 81 of Nixa, passed away March 25, 2024. He was born June 29, 1942 in Selmore, Missouri, the son of Earl and Estel (Pollard) McGinnis.

On April 20, 1963, Garen was united in marriage to Saundra Jean Barber.

Garen was a building contractor and worked in construction. He had been a volunteer firefighter for Nixa Fire Protection District...

Norma Jean Gorlock

Norma Jean Gorlock

Mar 24, 2024

    Norma Jean Gorlock, age 86 of Nixa, passed away March 24, 2024.  She was born October 29, 1937 in Avella, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Patsy Lena (Dragone) Gorlock.

     Norma was a make up artist for many years in New York City.  She enjoyed cooking and singing.  Norma was talented in writing songs for the Lord...

Maurice (Babe) Budd

Maurice (Babe) Budd

Mar 23, 2024

Maurice (Babe) Hubert Budd, age 73, of Highlandville passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born May 7, 1950 in Sacramento, CA to Hugh and Jewell (Anderson) Budd. Maurice was united in marriage to Diana Whistance March 12, 1982, recently celebrating 42 years of marriage.



In 1959, at the age of nine his family moved to Highlandville. Maurice helped his...

Betty Lou Medler

Betty Lou Medler

Mar 21, 2024

Betty Lou Medler, 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by Dayton “Bud” Newcomb and James “Tobey” Medler; parents French and Pauline Costello; children David Craig Medler, Anna Coker, Christine Sanders, and Michael Newcomb; granddaughter, Davida Colonna; sisters, Sylvia Jean Costello, Joyce Ware, and Wanda Finley; and brothers,...

Joe Robert Pearce

Joe Robert Pearce

Mar 20, 2024

My father, Joe Robert Pearce walked home with the Lord on March 20, 2024 at 4:51 a.m. in his home after a long battle with Myelofibrosis that finally ended with him in my arms and by his side.

He is now joined with his mother and father, Alice (Archer) and Merrell Pearce; and siblings, Anita Jane, Leland, Clyde, Jerry, and Sue...

Elaine Allen

Elaine Allen

Mar 20, 2024

     Helen “Elaine” Allen, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024.  She was born April 17, 1939.

     Elaine enjoyed puzzles, taking care of everybody at the Senior Citizens Center in Nixa, and walking the sidewalks greeting everybody.  

     Survivors include:  her daughter in law, Faye Allen of Nixa; brother in law, Floyd Johnson and wife...

Frances Smith

Frances Smith

Mar 20, 2024

Frances Kolb Smith, age 89 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born March 4, 1935 in Woodville, Texas, the daughter of Bryant and Lillie (Young) Kolb. 



Survivors include: her children, Bobetta Douglas and husband Tom of Nixa; her grandchildren, Andrew Douglas and wife Ingrid of Nixa, Matthew Douglas of Nixa, and Erin Copeland and husband Josh of Ozark; her...

Eric Frederick Lorscheider

Eric Frederick Lorscheider

Mar 19, 2024

Eric Frederick Lorscheider, 53, of Ozark Missouri, left us too soon on March 19, 2024.Eric was born in New Jersey in 1971 to Frederick and Barbara Lorscheider and grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. Eric graduated Assumption High School in 1989 before graduating from St. Ambrose University in 1994 with a degree in Theatre Design and Technology. That led him to...

Darrell Eugene Hall

Darrell Eugene Hall

Mar 18, 2024

Darrell Eugene Hall, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 in his home.  He was born September 13, 1944 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of Ira Alberta Hall and Sylvia Mae (South) Hall.  In 1965 He and Sue Ann Harvey were united in marriage.



Most of Darrell's working career was spent in the Overland Park, Kansas area.  He...

John Starnes

John Starnes

Mar 17, 2024

John William Starnes, 90, died 17th, March 2024 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab in Nixa MO.



John was born 30th, March 1933 to LeRoy and Lucy Logan Starnes. John was one of 12 children. He lived the first few years in Purdy MO. Later on his family moved to Ozark, MO. John left home at the age of 13; he went...

Evelyn Lowe

Evelyn Lowe

Mar 16, 2024

Evelyn Lowe, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, in Ozark, MO. She was a pillar of strength and kindness to her family and friends throughout her life.Evelyn was born in Erick, OK on October 14, 1940, to Samuel F. and Callie C. Brawley. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Her...

Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Mar 16, 2024

     Nicole Smith, age 44 of Calhoun, Missouri, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born July 25, 1979 in Springfield, the daughter of Joe Ogletree and Melody (Trowbridge).     Nicole was very involved in the community and school. She served as Calhoun School PTO president and president of Calhoun Colt Show. Nicole enjoyed crafting and sewing.    ...

Darold Gene Rainey

Darold Gene Rainey

Mar 15, 2024

     Darold Gene Rainey, age 62 of Springfield, passed away March 15, 2024.  He was born June 27, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Harold and Betty (Bolin) Rainey.

     Darold was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed riding anything with wheels – motorcycles, four wheelers, and tractors.  Darold loved jumping into a cold creek and kayaking down the river....

David Franklin Bogner

David Franklin Bogner

Mar 15, 2024

David Bogner, 74, of Nixa, Missouri passed away March 15, 2024. He was born October 9, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri., to George Franklin and Hazel Spencer Bogner.He was a family practice doctor and flight surgeon serving in the Air Force from 1975 until 1990 at Scott Air Force Base Illinois., Lajes Field Azores, Portugal and Grand Forks, North Dakota; from...

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