OBITUARIES

Daniel Lord

Daniel Lord

May 18, 2018

On December 1, 2002, in Wigan, England, the world became a brighter place. Daniel David Allan Lord was born, a loving intelligent child who grew to be a smart, caring, and humble young man. Daniel was always at the ready to help a friend and cared deeply for his family. Daniel loved cars and computers, and never expected a thing...

Rodney Henry

Rodney Henry

May 17, 2018

Rodney Sherman Henry, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born August 1, 1944 in Burbank, California, the son of Grant Sherman Henry and Gwendoline Frances Maude (Gardiner) Henry. Rodney served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 - 1966. On March 15, 1968 he and Amber Sue Hill were united in marriage....

Joni Rose

Joni Rose

May 16, 2018

Joni Jean Rose February 22, 1963 - May 16, 2018 Joni Jean (Brecht) Rose, age 55, of Miller passed away at Mercy Hospital Springfield the evening of May 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1963 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri to the late Earl and June Brecht. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in...

Kristina Wesche

Kristina Wesche

May 16, 2018

Kristina Lynn Wesche, Age 32, died on 16 May, 2018 in Nixa, Missouri. She succumbed to illness. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ava Jacqueline Wesche and survived by her two sons Channing Nicolae Grabis and Lukas Andres Grabis, father Michael Allen Wesche, mother Sylvia Orduna Wesche, brother Anthony David Wesche, sister Premeflor Wesche Porter. Kristina was a...

Helen Werner

Helen Werner

May 14, 2018

Helen Werner, long-time Decatur resident, passed away May 14, 2018 at her daughter's home in Springfield, MO. She was born January 17, 1924 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Walter and Jennie Albright Gibson. She grew up and lived in Hannibal until moving to Decatur in 1952. She retired after many years working as a cashier for Tolly's Market. She...

Mary Ellen Donham

Mary Ellen Donham

May 14, 2018

Mary Ellen (Bolin) Donham, age 94, of Nixa, Mo. passed away May 14, 2018 at Nixa Nursing & Rehab. Mary was born on August 21, 1923 to Verna Bolin and Dorssie (McGinnis) Bolin. Mary was united in marriage to Robert S. (Bob) Donham on May 6th, 1944. They were blessed with 71 years together. Mary loved taking care of Bob,...

Herbert Cozort

Herbert Cozort

May 11, 2018

Herbert Wandell Cozort of Nixa, MO, passed peacefully on May 11, 2018 at the age of 88 at Hopedale Cottage surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1930 in Wiseman, Arkansas, to Walter Curtis and Margaret Gwendolyn (Southard) Cozort. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Conrad Cozort and grandson Justin Eidson. He is survived...

Delilah May Brown

Delilah May Brown

May 10, 2018

Delilah May Brown, age 81 of Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was born June 30, 1936, the daughter of Conley and Ruby Buchholz. Delilah was owner of H & R Block in Bolivar, and co-owner in Nixa and Ozark for more than 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in...

Linda Anne Williams

Linda Anne Williams

May 10, 2018

Linda Anne Williams (n�e Pierce), 69, was received home and into her Savior's arms Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was born October 20, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Glendale High School. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Southwest Missouri State University in 1970. She was awarded a Master of Business Administration Healthcare...

Joan Fraser

Joan Fraser

May 9, 2018

Joan Fraser, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, while at home. She was born July 25, 1929 in Ashland, MO the daughter of Clarence Lee Taylor and Lola Gladys (Christian) Taylor. Joan grew up in Kansas City. She met Robert Fraser, a medical school student in Kansas City, and they were married September 4, 1948. They...

Jack Duane Ades

Jack Duane Ades

May 9, 2018

On May 9, 2018, Jack D. Ades, 86, of Nixa, went to be with our Lord. Jack moved from California to the beautiful Ozark area and soon called both Kimberling City and Nixa "home." His passion was music and he played the trombone, banjo, guitar, and tuba in many performances. His "tenor" voice was featured in singing groups, from Barbershop...

Dr. Joseph Bruce

Dr. Joseph Bruce

May 2, 2018

Dr. Joseph Virgil Bruce, age 80, passed away in his home May 2, 2018. He was born February 22, 1938 in Kansas City, the son of Leland and Audrey Bruce. Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Friday, May 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM.

Mary Griffith

Mary Griffith

May 2, 2018

Mary K Griffith (89) of Ozark Mo, passed away on May 2nd, 2018 after a short illness. She was born November 30th 1928 in Hannibal, Missouri. She retired from Ford Motor Credit in 1990 and danced with the Kicking Country Line Dancers for many years. They performed at numerous nursing homes and various events in the Springfield area. She was...

Erika Cornog

Erika Cornog

May 2, 2018

Erika Martha Cornog, age 81, of Chadwick, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in her home. She was born May 8, 1936 in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of August and Theresa Scholz. In 1955 she met and married her GI husband serving in Germany, Dave Judson Cornog. He passed away in 2010. Erika retired from Fasco Industries. She enjoyed her flowers....

Joseph Fegley

Joseph Fegley

May 1, 2018

Joseph Lyle Fegley, 52, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. Joe was born on September 3, 1965 in Bloomington, Illinois to Karen Brooks Fegley and Tom Fegley. He married the love of his life, Lori Cave Fegley, on May 20, 1989. He is survived by his wife Lori and his children...

Carolyn Marie Bond

Carolyn Marie Bond

May 1, 2018

Carolyn Bond, age 64 of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018. She was born November 4, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of allison and Grace (Voigt) Bond. Carolyn worked as an insurance underwriter. Survivors include: her brother Dale Bond of Nixa; and her niece and nephew. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 4,...

Douglas Rees

Douglas Rees

Apr 30, 2018

Douglas Edward Rees of Rose, Oklahoma passed from this earthly life on April 30, 2018 after a long illness. Doug was born in Shelbyville, Illinois on May 9, 1951 to Paul Edward and Naomi Harrington Rees. He moved with his family to their ancestral home of Nixa, MO in 1963 and spent his early life there. Doug graduated from Nixa...

Dolan Lee Severn

Dolan Lee Severn

Apr 29, 2018

Dolan "G-Pa" Lee Severn, age 61, of Nixa, MO left this life early Sunday morning April 29 2018. Dolan was a wonderful man, son, brother, husband, father and an amazing grandfather. Dolan brought happiness to so many and the lives he has touched are endless. From being a personal mechanic and handyman to his kids and grand-kids, to making daily...

Alyce Ann Dennis

Alyce Ann Dennis

Apr 27, 2018

Alyce Ann Dennis, the youngest of five children born to Barton and Marie Florea was born December 28, 1928 and reared in a devout Christian home. When Alyce was about 12 years old she was baptized into Christ. She married Thomas Dennis on Sunday, April 11, 1948 in her parents' home. To this union three children were born: Suzanne was...

Rebecca Lynn Mills

Rebecca Lynn Mills

Apr 27, 2018

Rebecca Lynn Mills came into this world March 1st, 1957 and was called into her Lord's presence, Friday, April 27, 2018. ‘Becky' was the youngest of three daughters and is preceded in death by her parents Margaret ‘Kenney' Kaiser and Alan Kaiser. Surviving are her husband of 40 years Michael Mills; her two children; Luke Mills of Springfield, and her...