OBITUARIES

Ralph L. Pellegrino

Ralph L. Pellegrino

Jul 27, 2018

Ralph L. Pellegrino, 66, of Rogersville passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled. Arrangements are in the care of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Joyce Branstetter

Joyce Branstetter

Jul 25, 2018

Joyce Elyse Branstetter, age 63, of Ozark, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 succumbing to a long time battle with mental illness. She was born June 11, 1955 in Independence, MO, the daughter of Alfred and Lucille (Bybee) Breshears. As a child she enjoyed attending the church her grandfather pastored. The family moved to Preston, MO in 1970, and later to...

Wayne Hall

Wayne Hall

Jul 23, 2018

Virgil Wayne Hall, age 66, of Highlandville, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born September 20, 1951 in Ozark, one of six children of Virgil Rex and Ora Mae (Johnson) Hall. He was a 1969 graduate of Ozark High School. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Wayne was an electrician, most recently working for Montgomery...

Hershel Johns

Hershel Johns

Jul 23, 2018

Harry Hershel Johns, 88, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home July 23, 2018. He was born August 25, 1929 in Sparta, Missouri to Ralph and Agnes Johns. He resided in Ozark for the past 59 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ozark. Hershel began his home building career in the Springfield area in...

Phillip Scott

Phillip Scott

Jul 19, 2018

Phillip McKinley Scott, age 76, of Ozark, passed away in his home Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born June 9, 1942 in Baldwin, Mississippi, one of nine children of Leonard and Lillian (Mabry) Scott. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 6, 1968 he and Karan Dee Copenhaver were married. Phillip established Lily Industrial Chemicals in...

Allie Edith Wheeler

Allie Edith Wheeler

Jul 18, 2018

Allie Edith (Brown) Wheeler, age 92 of Nixa, passed away July 18, 2018. She was born October 17, 1925 in Cabool, the daughter of Allison and Ida (Skyles) Brown. Allie enjoyed embroidery, puzzle books, cooking and watching "Wheel of Fortune." Survivors include: her children, Della Wheeler, Nixa, Louise French and husband Jerry, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Connie Reed, West Plains, Barbara...

Cory Smith

Cory Smith

Jul 18, 2018

Our Beloved son, Cory Adam Smith, age 34, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away in his home Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born June 28, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa. Cory moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, at the age of ten, where he graduated from Warren Central High School. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Cory recently moved...

Lupe Steffen

Lupe Steffen

Jul 17, 2018

No services planned at this time. Cremation under the direction Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Paul Kiefer

Paul Kiefer

Jul 16, 2018

No services planned at this time. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Cynthia Gough

Cynthia Gough

Jul 13, 2018

No services planned at this time. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Dorothy Jean Parker

Dorothy Jean Parker

Jul 13, 2018

Dorothy Jean Parker, age 99, of Ozark, Missouri, long time resident of Independence, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born February 28, 1919 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Grace (Walker) Murrow. Dorothy grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and graduated from High School there. She attended Wayne University in Detroit,...

Michael Wallar

Michael Wallar

Jul 11, 2018

No services are planned at this time.

Stacy Ecker

Stacy Ecker

Jul 11, 2018

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi, Nixa.

Donna Paugh

Donna Paugh

Jul 10, 2018

No services are planned at this time.

Joleah Cleveland

Joleah Cleveland

Jul 9, 2018

No services planned at this time. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Vivian Clinton

Vivian Clinton

Jul 7, 2018

Vivian Clellene Clinton, 87, of Ozark, passed on to her heavenly home July 7, 2018. Vivian was born Dec. 2, 1930 in the small community of Abadyl, Missouri to Clell and Glessa Pauline (Gann) Farwell. She attended grade school at LaRose and later attended school in Sparta where she graduated in 1948. After graduation, Vivian moved to Springfield where she...

Helen Ewing

Helen Ewing

Jul 7, 2018

Helen Ewing of Ozark was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2018, at the age of 101. She was born May 20, 1917 in Douglas County, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Hall) Grimmet. She was united in marriage to Oliver Ewing on April 9, 1935. She was a cosmetologist, a secretary for...

Justin Disher

Justin Disher

Jul 5, 2018

Justin Dwayne Disher, born April 17th, 1992, passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of July 5th, 2018. Born in Miami, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Debra Hill and stepson of Michael Hill. He worked in construction and in the mechanical field most of his life. He enjoyed motorcycles, working on cars, and making music. He will be remembered for...

Barbara Ann Lofton

Barbara Ann Lofton

Jul 4, 2018

Barbara Ann Lofton, age 80, daughter of the late Thelma Mae (Harris) Herd and the late Sterling Porter Herd was born June 8, 1938 in Memphis, TN and passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Springfield, MO. She was united in marriage to Joel Lofton on October 28, 1957 in Hernando, MS. Barbara was a homemaker most of her adult...

Josephine Jones

Josephine Jones

Jul 3, 2018

Josephine Jones, age 86, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was born January 30, 1932 in Protem to Ora and Myrtle (Young) Jennings. She was raised in Protem and graduated from Forsyth in 1951. One year later, Josephine married Preston Jones December 31, 1952. Josephine worked for Lily Tulip from 1962 to 1994 retiring after 32 years....