OBITUARIES
Sara Lee Thornton
Jul 2, 2025
A full obituary is pending.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., July 7, 2025, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri with Pastor K. DeWayne Butler officiating. A graveside service will follow the funeral service at Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, Missouri. A visitation will precede the funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
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...
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...
Marilyn Ann Hopkins
Jun 11, 2025
Marilyn Ann Hopkins, age 79, passed away on June 11, 2025, in her home with her daughter by her side.Marilyn was born on February 27, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan to Ivan and Esther Frazier.
Marilyn was united in marriage to Billy Dean Hopkins on March 11, 1966. Both Marilyn and Bill served in the United States Army Honorably. Marilyn retired from...
Nellie Ellen Smith
Jun 10, 2025
Nellie Ellen Smith, age 87, of Bruner, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born May 7, 1938, in Willow Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard and Erma (Haxten) Rader.
Nellie graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1957. On May 29, 1958, she married the love of her life, Roy Bennet Smith. From this union three children were...
Norma Jean Parks
Jun 10, 2025
Norma Jean Parks, 74, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at 12:40 a.m.
Born on May 24, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Norma was the beloved daughter of Lois and Charles Crawford. She grew up in Pittsburgh, where she met and married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Parks. Together, they built a life rooted in faith,...
Charlene Aleshire
Jun 10, 2025
Charlene Aleshire, age 91, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on December 28, 1933, in Ozark, Missouri, to Ward and Edna (Ellen) Shelton.
Charlene grew up in Ozark, where she attended Ozark High School. A spirited cheerleader, she graduated in May of 1951. Shortly after, in October 1951, she married the...
Chris Gerhard
Jun 9, 2025
Chris Gerhard passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born in Washington D.C., Chris was a lifelong enthusiast of golf. Whether he was playing a round himself or dedicated to teaching the local kids through First Tee, the golf course was a place he truly loved. He had an impressive and astounding knowledge of classic movies...
Bobby Gene Barber
Jun 9, 2025
Bobby Gene Barber, 93, of Nixa MO passed into the arms of the Lord on June 9, 2025. Bob’s children and family will miss him greatly. Bob was born on a farm in Nixa and lived in Nixa his entire life, except for 2 years, during his Korean War military service. During his service he received a National Defense Service...
Kittie Storm Govreau
Jun 9, 2025
Kittie Storm Govreau, age 75, passed away June 9, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. Kittie is survived by her loving, brown-eyed husband, Bill; independent, handsome, strong, and intelligent son, James; beautiful, blue-eyed, terrific wife and mother, compassionate and caring daughter, Rachel. She is also survived by her four perfect grandchildren; Samantha Govreau, Brett Eno, Kaleb Eno, Alex Eno. And by her...
Tim McCafferty
Jun 7, 2025
Tim McCafferty of Nixa, Missouri, passed away surrounded by those who loved him. He was born to Jerry and Hazel (Stinman) McCafferty and was a 1987 graduate of Nixa High School.
Tim grew up working on the family farm and loved riding the tractor with his dad. He was always willing to help with the combine, bulldozer, or whatever was needed....
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