OBITUARIES
Esther Rosalie Watts
Jul 6, 2025
A graveside service for Esther Watts will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Missouri under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Ken Davis officiating.
Stephen E. Hardison
Jul 6, 2025
Stephen Eugene Hardison was born on September 10th, 1948 in Riverside, California to Gene and Diana Hardison.
At 17 years old, he voluntarily enlisted in the Marine Corp and became a Electronic Countermeasures Operator. He served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. He received an honorable discharge and returned to Riverside where he married and had two sons, Cory...
Ayden Markum
Jul 4, 2025
It is with great sorrow we share the passing of our beloved child Ayden Markum. Ayden George-Benton Markum was born January 31st, 2013 at Cox South hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Complications of pregnancy forced Ayden into the world much too early at 26 weeks gestation weighing only 2lbs 10oz. He was given the name Ayden, meaning "little fire", as a...
Larry Ray Tennis
Jul 3, 2025
Larry Ray Tennis, age 81 of Ozark, passed away July 3, 2025 with wife Mae and son Jode by his side.
He was born December 7, 1943 in Highlandville, the son of Paulie and Oneita (Carter) Tennis. Larry was baptized at an early age in Tory, Missouri.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mae Scott Tennis and son, Jode Tennis of the...
C.J. "Joe" Barnhart
Jul 3, 2025
C.J. "Joe" Barnhart of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on April 24, 1933, to Elmer and Nanalee (Barnes) Barnhart.
C.J. graduated from Galena High School and developed a strong work ethic early in life, working alongside his grandfather Charley Barnes building boats and selling newspapers. He proudly served in the...
David Allen Hedgpeth
Jul 3, 2025
David Allen Hedgpeth, 47, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on July 3, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1977, to Elaine Blevins and Joe Hedgpeth. David was blessed to be raised and taught to love sports and competition by his stepfather, Jerry Blevins, while also sharing a fondness for the outdoors from his father, Joe.
David was married to the...
Brenda Jo Pyle
Jul 3, 2025
Brenda Jo (Myers) Pyle, 66, walked into the arms of her Savior July 3, 2025. Brenda's life modeled quiet humility deeply rooted in faith. Born on December 9, 1958, to Fred and Margaret Myers, her early years were spent in Ohio followed by a move to Ozark, MO before marrying Sam and building a family home in Sparta, MO. This...
Sara Lee Thornton
Jul 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, Sara Lee Thornton went home to be with Jesus. Born on April 4th, 1943 to W.B. and Neva Payne in Springfield, Missouri, Sara was a cherished sister to Virginia, Wallace, Mary, Ronnie, Garland, Dorothy, and Buddy–and a loving sister-in-law to many through marriage, all of whom she held close to her heart as true family.
On...
Doris Jean Luehrs
Jun 28, 2025
Doris Jean Luehrs, age 85, of Springfield, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. Doris passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Doris was born on June 21, 1940, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Doris was the daughter of Dale and Mildred (Loveland) Halbert. She spent her early years exploring the beauty of her...
Diane Dennice Heermann
Jun 27, 2025
Diane Dennice Heermann, 79, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Springfield, MO. Born on August 15, 1945, in Red Granite, Wisconsin, she was the beloved spouse of Keith Heermann who survives her. The couple shared a profound bond since their wedding on August 15, 1964. Throughout their life together, they served in pastoral and Christian education roles across Minnesota...
James Wesley Martin
Jun 27, 2025
James Wesley Martin (Jim), aged 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 27, 2025. He left behind a legacy of kindness, warmth and a life well lived. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sylvia (Tibby), his children, Michael Martin (Karin), Shelly...
Brad Leroy Drake
Jun 24, 2025
Brad Leroy Drake, of Highlandville, Missouri, passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on December 16, 1957, to Nelson and Nadine Drake.
Brad was united in marriage to the love of his life, Pam, on May 22, 1995, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.
From an...
Sampson Alexander Gregg
Jun 21, 2025
Sampson Alexander Gregg, age 49 of Springfield, died June 21, 2025 at University of Missouri - Columbia Hospital.
Sampson was born September 26, 1975 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of James Dale and Helen Ruth (Blevins) Gregg.
Survivors include: three children - Austin Gregg, Alexander Gregg and Rylee Gregg; his brother, James Dale Gregg, Jr.; and his sister, Ruth Ann Wright.
Cremation...
Cindy Lou Coble
Jun 21, 2025
Cindy Lou Coble Age 70 passed away peacefully Saturday on June 21, 2025. Cindy was born in Ozark, Missouri to Earl & Anna Cathleen (Bilyeu) Rogers. She married the love of her life on February 24, 1978. Together they built a life filled with lots of love.
Cindy devoted many years as a manager at Lee Apparel. She was known for...
David Leon Little
Jun 19, 2025
David Leon Little went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025, at age 65. David was the son of Dean and Katie Little and was born April 3, 1960. David was married to the love of his life, Cindy, on October 16, 1998.
David loved to hunt, fish, camp, woodwork, spend time with his family, and tell stories...
Andra Lynne Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
Andra Lynne (Gamble) Johnson, 78, passed away at home on June 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of those who were blessed to know her. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mentor and friend.
Lynne married her devoted husband, William Johnson, on April 23, 1971, and together they built a loving family and life. They had many adventures...
Mark Wayne Frerking
Jun 16, 2025
Mark Wayne Frerking, age 63 of Highlandville died June 16, 2025. He was born July 28, 1961 in Kansas City, the son of Lelan Wayne and Evelyn Frerking.
Survivors include his wife, Temple Frerking of Highlandville, Missouri and his sister, Stephanie Bittiker of South Carolina.
Cremation rites were accorded by Adams Crematory and arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gregory Wayne Langston
Jun 16, 2025
Gregory Wayne Langston
Gregory Wayne Langston, age 68, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois, to Joseph Miles and Mary Elizabeth Langston. Though he traveled throughout Missouri during his lifetime, his heart always called him to the Springfield, Missouri area.
Greg was happiest playing with his beloved grandchildren, whom he adored. He was...
Ann Elizabeth Conley
Jun 15, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Conley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born to Clo Ella Jane (Cory) Leverenz and Robert Allen Leverenz, Ann devoted her life to caring for those she loved. On May 27, 1977, she married the love of her life, Keith Edward Conley, in Springfield, Missouri. Together, they...
Junior Claud Combs
Jun 15, 2025
Junior Claud Combs of Spokane, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Oliver Combs and Dorothy Dean (Thurman). He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Gale (Glossip), his son Terry Gene Combs and daughter-in-law Tina (Adams) of Ozark, Missouri, his granddaughter Sophia Claire...
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