OBITUARIES
Carla Ann Adams
May 23, 2025
Carla Ann Adams passed away May 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on May 29, 1944, in Ozark, she was the daughter of Carl and Edna (Glenn) Blevins.
Carla grew up in Ozark, and was a member of Selmore Christian Church. She was a 1962 graduate of Ozark High School. On January 3, 1963 she was united in marriage...
Jewell Ann Fletcher
May 21, 2025
Jewell Ann “Gigi” Fletcher of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on November 12, 1947, to Merlin and Pauline (Wintjen) Stanifer.
Jewell graduated from Mansfield High School in 1966 on a Friday and married the love of her life, Arnold Evans Fletcher, the very next day on Saturday, May 14, 1966....
Pauline Coffer
May 21, 2025
Pauline Coffer, age 87 of Ozark, passed away on May 21, 2025 surrounded by Family. She was born in Keltner, Missouri on July 5, 1937, to Lillie (Hall) Gann and Elmer Gann. Where she was the 6th of seven children.
On September 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Earl Amos Coffer celebrating 68 ½ years of marriage. To this...
Inge K. Tuttle
May 18, 2025
Inge Katharine Tuttle passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was two days shy of her 91st birthday.
Inge was born in Herrnlauersitz, Germany and immigrated to the United States with her children in the 1960s. Settling in Missouri, Inge worked as a single mother to support her three young children. She met...
Donald Kissee
May 13, 2025
Donald Kissee
Raymond Donald Kissee (Don) of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on May 13, 2025, at...
Frances Bunch
May 13, 2025
Frances Dean Bunch, née Anderson, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on May 13, 2025. She was 83 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 19th at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri, with a private graveside service to follow.
Frances was born on June 6, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri to Fred and Ada Anderson....
Kimberly Jean Dick
May 10, 2025
Kimberly Jean Dick (Patterson) was born on February 14, 1960, and departed this world on May 10, 2025. She was married to Gene Dick, the love of her life, for 26 years.
Kimmy had such a capacity for love. Any person who met her immediately felt seen and embraced by her warmth. She was a welcoming and caring soul to everyone...
Michael Keith McGowan
May 10, 2025
Michael Keith McGowan, age 72, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1952, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Kenneth and Beatrice (Ashton) McGowan.
Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force, a commitment that underscored his dedication to service. In his younger years, he pursued a passion for photography, capturing moments of military...
Clay Dane Branum
May 10, 2025
Clay Dane Branum, age 63, of Bruner, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1962, in Ontario, California, to Robert Lewis and Grace Hazel (Corbett) Branum.
Clay proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and dedicated part of his life as a firefighter. Following his military service, he made significant contributions to the construction...
Ralph Alfred Williams, Jr.
May 6, 2025
Ralph Alfred Williams, Jr., age 86, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams and Sally "Barker" Williams.
Ralph dedicated many years of his life to serving his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer E7. Following his distinguished...
James E. Davis
May 3, 2025
James Edward Davis of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on May 3, 2025. He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on June 01, 1935, to John and Geneva Davis.
Jim spent time growing up in Pawnee, Westchester, and later Downers Grove, Illinois. He enlisted in the US NAVY in 1952. His dream was to be a Navy salvage diver, and he eventually qualified....
Rita Janet Helton
May 1, 2025
Rita Janet Helton, 73, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1951, to Richard and Ann Dion.
Rita shared over twenty loving years with her husband, Doug Helton. Together, they enjoyed traveling to Disney World and spending time with their motorcycle family in Daytona Beach, Florida. Rita had a special love for Disney,...
Jennifer "Robin" McCroskey
Apr 26, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Robin McCroskey, age 67, of Ava, Missouri. Robin departed this world peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2025, following a brief illness.
Robin was united in marriage to Tim McCroskey. Their bond was a testament to the strength and beauty of companionship.
As a devoted wife and mother, Robin exemplified...
Robert William Harris Shank
Apr 22, 2025
Robert W. Shank, 47, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 22, 2025. He was born to Lloyd Shank and Joanna Harris in San Bernardino, California.
He had few hobbies, but those he did have he was very passionate about. He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, bass fishing, and spending time with his loved ones.
He is remembered for his generosity and...
Dawayne Ray Hornback
Apr 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dawayne Ray Hornback, who departed this life on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 51 in his home in Nixa, MO.
Dawayne was born on April 2, 1974 in Springfield, MO to Thomas (Tom) and Rhonda Hornback. He had one younger sister, Tara. A beloved son, brother, and friend,...
LeRoy Taylor
Apr 20, 2025
David LeRoy Taylor, age 83 of Ozark, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
LeRoy was a devout Christian, Gideon, Dad, PaPa, Outdoorsman, teacher, best friend to many and…those that really knew him - A Story Teller.
In his younger years as a teacher and known...
Ellen Marie Weed
Apr 18, 2025
Ellen Marie Weed, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Ellen was born on October 7, 1946, in the family home at 1313 Lincoln Avenue in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, to the Eleanor and Earl Winscot, who passed away when she was 13 years of age. She was later lovingly raised...
Benjamin Thomas Caffee
Apr 15, 2025
Benjamin Thomas Caffee was born in Fairfield, California on August 1, 1964, to Kathleen Doyle Caffee and Shelby Walker Caffee. Ben had two younger siblings, Franklin and Rose Caffee and the three of them had a close relationship.
Ben was a vivacious person, in spite of being born with one kidney, (discovered years later) and having diabetes...and was in and out...
Nicole "Niki" Wessel
Apr 15, 2025
Nicole "Niki" Eunice Wessel of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Branson, Missouri, at the age of 65. Niki was born on December 27, 1959, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, the daughter of the late Ralph Andrew and Mirrium Lois (Hoag) Wessel.
Niki possessed a genuine love for people, and that affection was wholeheartedly returned. Her faith...
Charles Eugene Gray
Apr 12, 2025
Charles Eugene Gray, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 90 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Charles lived a full and generous life, devoted to his family, his work, and his community.
Born on December 18, 1934, Charles grew up with a deep sense of responsibility, helping his family make ends meet...
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