OBITUARIES
Lloyd Ray Hurst
Jul 14, 2025
Lloyd Ray Hurst, 84, of Nixa, MO passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, July 10, 2025, with his devoted wife of more than 62 years, Geneva, by his side.
Lloyd could be described in many ways: Christian, entrepreneur, and provider is only the beginning. He was a follower of Jesus and a dedicated family man, serving his wife, two daughters,...
Roberta Sue Potter
Jul 13, 2025
Roberta Sue Potter (née Arnold), age 72, of Galena, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Galena.
Roberta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Steve Potter; daughter LaShawn Howard and her husband Chris; son...
Joseph Robert Gawel
Jul 11, 2025
Joseph Robert Gawel, age 89 of Ozark, passed away July 11, 2025. He was born April 18, 1936 in Chicago the son of Frank and Victoria (Pindora) Gawel.
Survivors include his children, Laura Gawel, Linda Gawel, Joelann Sundae and husband Steve, Joe Gawel and wife Chris; Denise Gawel-Andersen and spouse Annette; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Joe worked for General Mills...
Judith Louise Ryan
Jul 10, 2025
Judith Louise (Duckworth) Ryan, age 84 of Springfield, passed away July 10, 2025. she was born December 1, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Isabelle (Illige) Duckworth.
Survivors include her children, Robert Debbaut and wife Alina and Linda Smith and husband Kent; grandchildren, Joseph Hughes, Amanda Williams, Zachary Smith and Sofia Debbaut; great...
Jennifer Ann Lawson Newby
Jul 8, 2025
Jennifer Ann Lawson Newby passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born March 29, 1972.
She is survived by her four boys, Cooper Joseph Newby, Donald Logan Newby, Robert Allen Newby and Wyatt Lawson Newby; her mother Elizabeth Lawson; brothers and sisters in law, Scott and Sheila Lawson, and Roger and Twila Newby.
Jennifer was preceded...
Roscoe "Cotton" Linebaugh
Jul 7, 2025
Roscoe "Cotton" Linebaugh of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on July 19, 1932, to Samuel and Ella (Mason) Linebaugh.
Roscoe attended Nixa Schools. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 and proudly served during the Korean War.
In the 1960's he worked at Wisner Feed Mill before starting...
James Ray Mathews
Jul 7, 2025
Jim Mathews of Sparta passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born in 1948 in Lawrence County, the son of Curtis and Eula Mae (Mahurin) Mathews.
Jim worked in HVAC as well as in the dairy industry before retirement. Jim enjoyed fishing, motorsports, and tinkering on a little bit of everything. He loved spending time with family and was an...
Esther Rosalie Watts
Jul 6, 2025
Esther R. Watts, age 89 of Springfield, passed away July 6, 2025. She was born December 22, 1935 in Reeds Spring, the daughter of Miles Scelbert and Ellen Cordelia (Jones) Rantz.
On May 10, 1955 Esther married the love of her life, Bobby J. Watts. Bobby preceded Esther in death on June 9, 2016.
Esther worked 36 years for the Division of...
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...
Allan Lynn Batchelor
Jul 4, 2025
Allan Lynn Batchelor, age 84 of Ozark peacefully passed away in his home on Friday morning July 4, 2025.
Allan was born on October 13, 1940 in Clifton, Colorado to Alfred and Bonnie (Burk) Batchelor. He grew up in and around Grand Junction, Colorado.
Allan moved to Missouri with the business he developed, Magi-Kleen Inc. and Mystic Maid Inc, doing the design...
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...
Jason Robert Madura
Jun 29, 2025
Jason Robert Madura, 43, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1981, to Kathy Adams and graduated from Nixa High School.
From a young age, Jason demonstrated an unwavering work ethic—landing his first job delivering newspapers at just 10 years old. He had the heart of an entrepreneur, always dreaming big and turning...
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...
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