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Charlie Don Fears
Nov 6, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Fears, 82, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 8, 1941, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Pete and Lois Fears, Charlie grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school before embarking on a life marked by love, service, and deep devotion to family, faith,...
Gloria Jean Phanton
Nov 5, 2024
Gloria Jean (Outlaw) Phanton, of Springfield, MO, wife of the late MSgt Felix John Phanton, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, of natural causes. Gloria was born March 17, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri and was the daughter of Air Force CMSgt Earl and Mary (Jaqua) Outlaw. Gloria was a proud Air Force wife that was stationed in Washington State, Alaska, Louisiana,...
Nancy James
Nov 3, 2024
Nancy Ann James, age 77 of Springfield, passed away November 3, 2024. She was born April 29, 1947 in Salem, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred and Martha (Dixon) Halbrook.
Throughout her life Nancy enjoyed bowling, riding horses, yard work, and walking. She walked 14 miles each week. Nancy was a retired funeral director and hair dresser. She still loved clerical work...
Sheila C. Wilson
Nov 2, 2024
Sheila Corene Wilson, age 75 of Ozark, passed away November 2, 2024. She was born April 20, 1949 in Spokane, the daughter of Almos “Quake” and Mary Ann (Blakey) Carsten.
Sheila worked for Hagale Apparel in Ozark for 21 years before owning and operating her beauty shop in Ozark. She enjoyed fishing, softball, and running 5Ks.
Survivors include: her husband of 53...
Mary Lois Rayfield
Oct 30, 2024
Mary Lois Rayfield, 87, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Born December 17, 1936, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Howard and Susie Howell, Mary’s life was a testament to faith, family, and love. She was married to her devoted husband, John Rayfield, for 69 years, building a lifetime of joy, strength, and togetherness.
A dedicated member of Hilltop...
Norman Franklin Hicks
Oct 27, 2024
Norman Franklin Hicks, 89, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2024. Born on January 19, 1935, to Clarence and Viola (Byerley) Hicks, he spent his early years in Ava, Missouri, where he attended high school and played football, helped run the family business “The Y Store” and raised cattle on the family farm.
On September 26, 1955, Norman...
Kevin Pickett
Oct 26, 2024
Kevin Brett Pickett age 61 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away October 26, 2024. Born November 27, 1962 in Norfolk NE to Norma Jean (Eslinger) and George William Darrell Pickett.
Kevin married Linda Quigley May 11, 1996. He worked for Northrop Grumman contracting with the Department of Defense until 2001 when he medically retired due to Multiple Sclerosis.
Kevin had a passion...
Rebecca F. Ramsey
Oct 26, 2024
Rebecca F. Ramsey, age 83 of Ozark, passed away October 26, 2024. She was born December 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Zennie Edward and Mary Ellen (McDaniel) Eaton.
Becky was a devoted wife and mother, sister and aunt. She grew up in Chicago and began working as a telephone operator with Illinois Bell right out of high school....
Clifford Leroy Friend
Oct 25, 2024
Clifford Leroy Friend, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, surrounded by those he cherished. Born on April 2, 1959, in Springfield, Missouri, to William and Wilma Friend, Clifford spent a lifetime dedicated to the people and passions that brought him joy.
An auto mechanic by trade, Clifford was happiest with his hands at work, whether...
Shirley Joan Stephen
Oct 23, 2024
Shirley Joan Stephen, born on March 27, 1936, in Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. Shirley was the beloved daughter of RW and Myrtle Kilpatric and grew up in Cabool, Missouri. A spirited and talented young woman, Shirley shone as a majorette in high school, bringing her love of performance and dedication to each event.
After high...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lois Cash
Oct 23, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lois Cash, age 88, of Ozark, passed away on October 23, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Olaf and Vera (Darrough) Huff. On May 31, 1958, Jackie was united in marriage to Bob Cash, and together they raised two sons, Bob Cash II and Phillip Cash.
Jackie enjoyed a long and fulfilling...
Elizabeth Kay Ward
Oct 19, 2024
Elizabeth Kay Ward, affectionately known as “Kay” or “Kay Kay”, passed away at her home in Coweta, OK, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, her 71st birthday. She was born on October 19, 1953, in Springfield, MO to JB and Mary Louise (Nichols) Kirby. Kay's life was marked by her vibrant spirit, her dedication to her family, and her love for...
Richard "Dick" McKee
Oct 19, 2024
Richard Ray “Dick” McKee was born the third child of Lawrence “Bud” and Elizabeth “Blanche” McKee on November 3, 1939, in Everest, Brown County, Kansas. Richard passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 surrounded by his wife and family in Ozark, Missouri.
Dick married his beautiful bride, Sharlene June Harris at Stony Point Christian Church, on December 3, 1966. Dick briefly...
Bob Walden
Oct 19, 2024
Bob Walden, 74, passed away on October 19, 2024. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a Papa, as well as a beloved family member and dear friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bob was born on July 19, 1950 in Polk County, Missouri, where he spent his formative years. Bob attended primary and...
Melanie Anne Shannon
Oct 18, 2024
Melanie Anne Shannon, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 12, 1949, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter and first born of David and Elizabeth “Peddycord” Molyneaux. She is survived by her sister and best friend, Leslie Bialasik, and was preceded in death by...
Eddie Lee Patrick
Oct 18, 2024
Eddie Lee Patrick, born October 26, 1942, to Calvin and Nola (Rogers) Patrick of Nixa, Missouri, entered this world as the pride and joy of his parents. He was their only child, and his early years were spent close to home, attending grade school in Abesville, Missouri. At the tender age of 13, Eddie tragically lost his mother to cancer....
Thomas T. Coay
Oct 18, 2024
After a long, fulfilling life and brief battle with cancer, our precious Thomas Theodore Coay, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. All who were blessed to know Tom know he loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind. He never had a thought that wasn’t worth pondering and his presence and impact upon our lives will forever...
Kendra Kay "Crickett" Giles
Oct 17, 2024
Kendra “Crickett” Giles, 64, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on October 17th. She was born on March 9, 1960, in Plattsburgh, New York as the only child to Delmar and Esther Whitney.
Crickett graduated from Nixa High School in 1978 and married Chuck Giles shortly thereafter, where they settled and raised their family. Their home was a hub for the kids’...
Donnie Charles Elliott
Oct 16, 2024
Donnie Charles Elliott, born to Floyd and Dorothy Elliott on September 19, 1943, in Inglewood, California, passed away October 16, 2024, surrounded by love in Ozark, Missouri. A man of deep faith, Donnie found a special joy in the thought of being a Christian in Christian County, where he made his home.
On November 4, 2018, Donnie married his loving wife,...
Ronald Gene Tindle
Oct 16, 2024
Ronald Gene Tindle died on October 16, 2024, at his home in Sparta, Missouri. He was 87 and had been ill for some time after undergoing spinal surgery and a stroke.
Tindle, also known as Uncle Buddy to his family and close friends, graduated from Ozark High School in1955 and then moved to Chicago, Illinois.
There he became a pillar of his...
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