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Glenn Richard Ramage
Jun 27, 2023
Glenn Richard Ramage, age 92, entered his eternal heavenly home on June 27, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska to Lester E. Ramage and Serilla W. (Peters) Ramage.
Glenn graduated from Omaha Technical high school in Omaha, Nebraska in 1948. After high school he enlisted and served in the Navy for four years serving...
Gary McDaniel
Jun 26, 2023
Gary Lee McDaniel “Coach Mac” left this earth on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Cox South Hospital at the age of 81. Gary was born on September 14, 1941, the first-born son of Leslie L. McDaniel and Phyllis M. (Shamel) McDaniel in Lebanon, Missouri. As a young boy he lived in Elkland and Mack’s Creek and enjoyed playing with his cousins. When in the 4th grade he moved...
Ronald Wayne Mawhiney
Jun 23, 2023
Ronald Wayne Mawhiney of Nixa, Missouri passed away June 23, 2023, in his home with his faithful wife by his side. Ronald was born November 20, 1936, in Preston, Missouri to Bertha Faye, and Everett Lee Mawhiney.
Ronald attended all 12 years of schooling in the same building where he graduated in May of 1954.
On January 28,...
Leanna Switzer
Jun 19, 2023
Leanna Switzer, age 76, passed away in her home on June 19, 2023. She was born to Claude L. Teter and Mildred (Richardson) Switzer on May 11, 1947, in Moberly, MO.
Leanne and Kenneth met when they were 10 years old where his dad was working on her parent’s house. Kenneth and Leanna got married in 1966 and spent 57...
Erin Elizabeth Mantia
Jun 19, 2023
Erin Mantia, a vibrant soul whose warm heart touched the lives of many, passed away on June 19, 2023. Born on November 12, 1982, in Independence, Missouri. Erin's journey was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Growing up in Independence, MO, Erin attended Truman High School, where she graduated in 2001. She pursued higher education at...
Leslie James Carpenter
Jun 19, 2023
Leslie James Carpenter, known to most Porkchop, passed away Monday June 19 after having a stroke June 12. He was born December 28th 1979 in Springfield Missouri to Keith Carpenter and Carol Ripley(Vest).
Most of his life was spent in or around the Springfield area but at times he lived in Salina Kansas Kansas City, Bolivar, and in recent...
Florence Jean Lawson
Jun 16, 2023
Florence Jean Lawson, 86, left for her heavenly home on June 16, 2023, with her family by her bedside at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born on September 29, 1936, at Firmin Desloge Hospital, currently St. Louis University Medical Center, to Henry and Adele Parker. Florence grew up in Ferguson, Missouri where...
Brandon Michael Schlitz
Jun 12, 2023
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A funeral service will be held immediately after visitation. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Nixa.
Rex E. Wallace
Jun 11, 2023
Rex E. Wallace, age 85, passed away peacefully June 11, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1937 to Fair Wallace and Stella (Ridenour) Wallace in Ozark, Missouri.
Rex worked most of his life in the concrete business, taking great pride in being a concrete finisher. Rex proudly served his country in the United...
Darlene Shafer
Jun 11, 2023
Darlene Shafer, age 77 of Ozark, died June 11, 2023 surrounded by several loved ones. She was born September 29, 1945 in Picher, Oklahoma, to Oscar Loyd and Elsie (Simpson) Shafer.
Darlene worked as an accounting clerk for Arkansas Western Gas in Fayetteville Ar. for over 25 years.
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Paul Abt Yambert
Jun 10, 2023
Paul Abt Yambert, 95, passed away recently in Nixa. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Dale William (“Dale”) Yambert Sr. and Pauline (Abt) Yambert. His older brother was Dale William (“Bill”) Yambert Jr.
Paul attended Central High School in Fountain City, near Knoxville, Tennessee, and then went to nearby Maryville College. Growing up in east Tennessee, Pop developed a strong attachment to the Great Smoky Mountains, where he became an avid...
Phillip Edward Schroeder
Jun 10, 2023
Phillip Edward Schroeder, age 65 of Ozark, passed away doing what he loved June 10, 2023. He was born July 9, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Harvey and Wandora (Stewart) Schroeder.
Phillip served his country in the U.S. Marines.
Phill was a man of many loves. He loved his family, his friends, motorcycles, cars and a good...
Sidney G. Smith
Jun 9, 2023
Sydney G. Smith, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to his heavenly father on June 9th, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1947, to Clarence Smith and Marybel (Swallow) Smith, in Beallsville, Ohio.
Sid met Mary Ann in California in February 1981 and married in Las Vegas in September 1981. He loved...
Shannon Nicole Marler
Jun 6, 2023
Shannon Nicole Stigall Marler, age 50 of Springfield, died June 4, 2023. She was born January 18, 1973 in Branson, the daughter of Slim Lord and Sharion Kay (Stigall).
Survivors include: her mother, Sharion Riggs of Fordland; her children, Clayton Squire Marler of Springfield and Brendan Marler of Springfield; her sister, Tanya Bell of Springfield and husband Chris; her...
Cynthia Thompson
Jun 2, 2023
Cynthia Jean Thompson, age 70 of Nixa, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. She was born October 27, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (King) Buttner.
Cynthia will be remembered for her kindness. She loved to spoil all those around her. Cynthia shared her love of food...
Karen Sue Barnes
Jun 1, 2023
Karen “Susie” Barnes (Bilyeu) age 71, of Springfield passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023. She was born October 9th, 1951 the daughter Everett and Marianne Bilyeu.
Karen was a devoted Christian. She was a member of Cherry Street Baptist Church. She took part in mission trips to Africa, Argentina, Australia, and Japan. She helped out in the puppet and Awana...
Emmett Eugene Parsel
Jun 1, 2023
Emmett Eugene Parsel, age 69, of Sparta, died June 1, 2023. He was born September 17, 1953, in St. Louis, to Louis Edward and Earlean (Johnson) Parsel.
Emmett was a true patriot, an avid outdoorsman, and a skilled mason who took great pride in his work. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring on his four-wheeler, and spending...
Jack Lyle Ibach
May 28, 2023
Jack Lyle Ibach, age 83, passed away on May 28, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Norris and Irene (Rollings) Ibach on September 14, 1939, in Eddyville, Nebraska. Jack was united in marriage to his wife Gloria on September 3, 1989, and spent 33 wonderful years together.
Jack is survived by his wife Gloria; step-children Chris Rhine...
Gary Gene Richards
May 27, 2023
Gary Gene Richards, 71, of Clever Missouri, passed away in Springfield on May 27, 2023. Gary was born in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 14th, 1951, to Mildred and Lester Richards. He was a graduate of Parkview High School and attended Graff Vocational School.
Gary married Sherry, and together they had two children, Ty and Tia. He was a...
Tom G. Crain
May 25, 2023
Tom G. Crain, drowned May 25, 2023, in Table Rock Lake. He was enjoying his favorite activity, fishing! He was with his son, Tyler. Tom was quite a fine spirit. He laughed easily and often.
Tom retired as manager of Christian County Gas Company. Fishing with his parents and buddies were his best times. He...
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