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Ivan Clay Allen

Ivan Clay Allen

Mar 28, 2018

There are numerous things to say of Ivan Clay Allen, age 66, whom passed away comfortably and peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was formerly a Sparta resident for 35 years where he served on the Christian County Ambulance District Board and Fire Department for 3 years. While providing financially for his family driving truck for...

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Megan Elizabeth Flower

Megan Elizabeth Flower

Mar 28, 2018

Megan ElizabethAnn Flower, age 31, of Springfield passed away in her home Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born February 3, 1987 in Alton, IL. Megan was a good mother and always put her children first. She was a "soccer mom" and coached the soccer team her children played for and also coached cheer leading. Megan enjoyed doing crafts. She...

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Alice Marie Baker

Alice Marie Baker

Mar 27, 2018

Alice Marie Foresman Baker went to her final rest March 27, 2018. She was born June 7, 1940 in Pueblo, Colorado to Henry Oakes Foresman and Clara Ora Riley Foresman. She attended Willard High School and Grace United Methodist Church. She was married to Loy Lester Baker, a World War II veteran who passed away in 2004. After their parents...

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Mattie Payne

Mattie Payne

Mar 26, 2018

Mattie Payne, age 89 of Springfield, went to be with the love of her life, her late husband Lynn, on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born April 13, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Fair and Stella (Ridenour) Wallace. On October 14, 1944 Mattie was united in marriage to Lynn Payne. Mattie was a member of Selmore Christian...

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William (Bill) Young

William (Bill) Young

Mar 26, 2018

William (Bill) Young, age 66, of Nixa passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born January 31, 1952 in Springfield to Charley and Wanda (Chastain) Young. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1970. He met the love of his life, Kathy Tennis, and they were married March 1, 1976. Bill was a master at machinery. He could fix...

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Jerry Garner

Jerry Garner

Mar 24, 2018

Jerry Edward Garner, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of Noel and Bernice (King) Garner. No services are planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

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Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Mar 24, 2018

Thomas Joseph Moore, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born October 26, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri. He graduated from Parkview High School, in 1965 where he was a proud member�of the State Championship�Jolly Green Giants. �He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.� Tom was married to the love of his...

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Leonard Metz

Leonard Metz

Mar 24, 2018

Leonard Metz, 84, of Springfield, passed away on March 24, 2018. He was born April 1, 1933 in Neeleyville, MO. The family moved to Fulton MO and later to Springfield. Leonard graduated from Senior High School and joined the U.S. Navy afterwards. He served during the Korean War. After his service, Leonard became a plumber-pipefitter and member of Local 178....

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George Andrew Lewis

George Andrew Lewis

Mar 23, 2018

George A. Lewis passed away on Friday, March 23 2018 at his home in Nixa, MO. George was born on April 30, 1933 in Buhler, KS, the son of Vinos Lewis and Mollie Lewis. He graduated from Wagoner High School in Wagoner, OK in 1951. George was employed at Electra Manufacturing in Independence, KS and later King Radio Corporation in...

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Ronald Ellingsworth

Ronald Ellingsworth

Mar 21, 2018

Ronald Lee Ellingsworth, age 69, of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born August 3, 1948, in Ozark, the son of Clifford "Shorty" Ellingsworth, and Imogene Stewart Ellingsworth. Ron was a 1966 graduated of Spokane High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following discharge he worked for Kraft. Later he became a truck driver,...

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Charlotte Anne Mayberry

Charlotte Anne Mayberry

Mar 21, 2018

Charlotte Anne Bennett Mayberry of Springfield passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was born January 26, 1940 to Lyman Lawrence Bennett and Nancy Fanetta (Roberts) Bennett. Charlotte grew up in Springfield and lived very close to the corner of Oak Grove Lane and Sunshine Street. Her Grandparents Bessie (Calkins) and Edgar A Bennett lived in the house right next...

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Richard Lee Poore

Richard Lee Poore

Mar 21, 2018

Cremation only. Family is planning a celebration of life. date and time is pending

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Dorothy Faye Adams

Dorothy Faye Adams

Mar 20, 2018

Dorothy Faye Adams, age 90 of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was born November 3, 1927 in Sparta, the daughter of Emory and Ortha (Nelson) Shortt. On October 12, 1946 Dorothy was united in marriage to Gordon Adams. Dorothy attended college, receiving her teaching certificate and starting her career teaching twelve grades at Breaden School. Dorothy and...

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Catherine Wampler

Catherine Wampler

Mar 19, 2018

Catherine Wampler, age 83 of Nixa, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born May 23, 1934 in South Dakota, the daughter of John and Alta (King) Bryant. On February 1, 1956 Catherine was united in marriage to Jerry Wampler. She worked as a registered nurse for hospitals and hospices. Catherine and Jerry enjoyed traveling. Catherine was a member...

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Robbie Gottschalk

Robbie Gottschalk

Mar 18, 2018

Robert Scott Gottschalk, age 45, of Springfield, passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Springfield, MO. He died at home among family members after an extended bout with ALS. Robert was born July 25, 1972 in La Mesa, CA, while his dad served in the Navy. He graduated from Kingman High School,...

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Jim Hollander

Jim Hollander

Mar 15, 2018

Jim Christian Hollander, age 80, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born on November 10, 1937, in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John Allen and Nora Bowers Hollander, and his brother, John Rogers Hollander. Jim graduated from Harrisburg Arkansas High School in 1954. During high school, he worked in...

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Lalia Mae (Fitzpatrick) Thomas

Lalia Mae (Fitzpatrick) Thomas

Mar 14, 2018

Lalia Mae (Fitzpatrick) Thomas, age 88 of Ozark, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born October 29, 1929 in Nixa, the daughter of Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick. Lalia was a 1947 graduate of Nixa High School. She attended business college and worked throughout her life as a secretary and bookkeeper until retirement. On May 16, 1948 she and...

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Mabel Louise Grimme

Mabel Louise Grimme

Mar 11, 2018

Mabel Louise Grimme, age 81 of Ozark, passed away March 11, 2018. She was born February 21, 1937 near Corydon, Iowa, the daughter of Sears S. and Gladys (Bettis) Jones. She was born and raised on a farm. Louise attended school in a one room rural school until the 5th grade. Louise graduated from Corydon High School in Iowa in...

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Kathy Ebersole

Kathy Ebersole

Mar 9, 2018

Kathy Lynn Ebersole, age 70, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. She was born September 27, 1947, the daughter of Joe and Betty Mayberry. She grew up in Mt. Vernon, attended Sparta High School from 1960 - 1963 and was a 1965 graduate of Ozark High School. Kathy attended Draughons Business School. On March 15, 1966 she and...

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Orben L. Clark

Orben L. Clark

Mar 8, 2018

Orben Lowell Clark, age 84, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018. He was born February 2, 1934 in Vanzant, MO, the son of Harry Virgil and Mary Alice (Ford) Clark. The family is planning a celebration of Orben's life at a date to be announced later. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

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