OBITUARIES
Joshua Lewis Gray
Jun 16, 2018
Joshua Lewis Gray died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the age of 39. Joshua is survived by his wife, Elissa Gray; his parents, Donald and Marsha Gray; his sisters Julie Hayes and Molly Gray; and his brother, Tim Gray; his nephews, London Hayes and Connor Hayes. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Farley and Mary...
Michael Bellassai
Jun 13, 2018
Michael F. Bellassai, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Michael was born on February 2, 1953 to John G. and Antoinette (Locicero) Bellassai in Casa Blanca, Morroco. He later married Sharon Aldridge. She survives. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Merrill Joseph Staudt
Jun 12, 2018
Merrill Joseph Staudt, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in his home. He was born October 26, 1925 in Marble Rock, Iowa, the son of Joseph Mark and Vera (Katcher) Staudt. In 1943 he graduated from high school in Marble Rock. He served his country as a Merchant Marine from 1943 until 1946 during World War...
Travis Bradshaw
Jun 12, 2018
Travis Maloyd Bradshaw, age 45, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away from an apparent heart attack while on a fishing trip with his family. He was born September 24, 1972 in Houston, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Marjorie (Pierce) Bradshaw. He grew up in the Licking area, and on May 30, 1998 he and Jennifer Lea Hull were married. Travis...
Lura Olive Daugherty
Jun 8, 2018
Lura Olive Daugherty, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Spring Ridge Assisted Living in Springfield. Lura was born on October 15, 1926 in Rogersville, the daughter of John J. and Trease T. (Beal) Burkey. She then married Roy Daugherty, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2011. She was also preceded in death by...
Rowena Hull
Jun 3, 2018
Rowena Evon Hull, age 70, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was born September 4, 1947 in Chadwick, the daughter of Roscoe and Trellis (Cox) Hawkins. Before retirement Rowena worked for Fasco, St. John's Hospital, and Cox Medical Center. She was a member of Bruner Baptist Church. She loved going to the beach, fishing and camping. Most...
Kenneth Gene Shaw
Jun 2, 2018
Kenneth Gene Shaw was born March 19, 1971 in Wright Co. Mo. and departed this life on June 2, 2018 at Mercy hospital in Springfield Mo. Kenny had much pain and suffering in his last few years of life but was always glad to see a visitor or get a call. He was a very big hearted man who did...
Rondle Lee
Jun 1, 2018
Rondle "Ronnie" Dail Lee, age 81 of Sparta Missouri, passed into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in his sleep. He was born the son of Bryant and Hattie Lee in Sparta, Missouri on March 24, 1935. Ronnie was born, went to school and lived in Sparta, Missouri his entire life other than his...
Jerry E. Woods
May 31, 2018
Jerry E. Woods, age 82 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born February 3, 1936 in Erie, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Arlene (Buckles) Woods. Jerry proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John S. McCain. Jerry grew up in Southern Illinois riding and racing motorcycles with his...
Phyllis Hodges
May 31, 2018
Phyllis Joan Hodges, age 74, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Columbia, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Adams Funeral Home, 504 West Walnut Street, Ozark, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 9, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Phyllis...
Michael Klotz
May 31, 2018
Mike Klotz, born Feb 27, 1946. Passed to be with the Lord on May 31, 2018. Survived by wife, Yvonne, step-daughter, Connie Schwabauer, and grand-daughter, Christina Jefferies. Also niece, Debbie Blaisdell and two children, and nephew Daryl Klotz, wife, Lynn, and one son. Mike served in the U.S. Navy from December 1965 through June 1972. He served as a Navy...
Jacqueline I. Ramage
May 30, 2018
Jacqueline I. Ramage, age 84, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born April 14, 1934 in Avoca, IA to Elmer and Dorothy (Bramman) Holtz. Jacqueline graduated from Avoca High School in 1951. She attended a business college in Omaha, NE for two years and earned a business education certificate. Jacqueline was a secretary for most of...
Opal Fern Maples
May 30, 2018
Opal F. Maples, age 93, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born February 1, 1925 to Fred and Manerva (Maples) Rogers. Opal married James Maples in 1948 and was married for 38 years. Opal graduated from Nixa High School in 1943. She worked at various retail stores through the years starting at Ben Franklin on the...
Jane Rexine Whiting
May 28, 2018
Jane Rexine Whiting, age 74 of Ponce de Leon, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born July 22, 1943 in Washburn, Missouri, the daughter of Ira and Wilma (Varner) Grimes. On July 22, 1963 she and Van Ray Whiting were united in marriage. They lived in Dallas, Texas until February of 1965. Survivors include: her children, Vanita McGaughey...
Jackie Locke
May 27, 2018
Jackie Mae (Roussell) Locke, of Pine Ridge, MO, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the age of 82, surrounded by the loving care of her daughters and grandchildren. Jackie attended high school in Forsyth and graduated in the class of 1952. In her early 20s, Jackie went to work for Southwestern Bell and retired after 32 years. Throughout...
Inez A. Sims
May 19, 2018
Inez Sims, age 97, of Springfield passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Birch Pointe Rehabilitation Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Huey; her parents Jesse and Famy White; and two sisters Jewel Holland, her husband Alan and Norene Mason, and her husband Glen. Inez loved life and was a joy and inspiration to all. As a...
Daniel Lord
May 18, 2018
On December 1, 2002, in Wigan, England, the world became a brighter place. Daniel David Allan Lord was born, a loving intelligent child who grew to be a smart, caring, and humble young man. Daniel was always at the ready to help a friend and cared deeply for his family. Daniel loved cars and computers, and never expected a thing...
Rodney Henry
May 17, 2018
Rodney Sherman Henry, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born August 1, 1944 in Burbank, California, the son of Grant Sherman Henry and Gwendoline Frances Maude (Gardiner) Henry. Rodney served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 - 1966. On March 15, 1968 he and Amber Sue Hill were united in marriage....
Joni Rose
May 16, 2018
Joni Jean Rose February 22, 1963 - May 16, 2018 Joni Jean (Brecht) Rose, age 55, of Miller passed away at Mercy Hospital Springfield the evening of May 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1963 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri to the late Earl and June Brecht. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in...
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