OBITUARIES
Sandra JoAnne Bussard
Jan 25, 2017
The family will be holding a graveside service for Sandra JoAnne Bussard on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 3:00PM at Patterson Cemetery in Springfield, MO. Friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to support your local Hospice organization by making a donation in her name. Sandra was the youngest of three daughters born to...
Nathan Fisher
Jan 24, 2017
Nathan B. Fisher, 37, born September 26, 1979, went to be with his beloved Lord on January 24, 2017. He left behind four beautiful children: Riley, Tristan, Hailey, and Lucais; three brothers, parents, nieces and nephews, grandparents, extended family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of his Life will be at...
Claudette Mae Carey
Jan 22, 2017
Claudette Mae Carey, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, in her daughter's home. She was born November 14, 1946 in Kansas City, the daughter of Fred Crutcher and Doris Jean (Allen) Crutcher. She was united in marriage to Wendell Jan Carey on May 7, 1966. Claudette was a member of Nixa Church of Christ. Her church...
Ginney Lee Orr
Jan 21, 2017
Ginny Lee Orr, referred to be by her granddaughters as "Nanny Ginny", age 73 of Nixa passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Ginny was born in North Platte, Nebraska on November 5, 1944 to Nicholas and Virginia Anderson. On December 17, 1968, Ginny and Norman Orr were married in Germany. They were together for 45 years and had many wonderful...
Carl Preston Carpenter
Jan 18, 2017
Carl Preston Carpenter, 85, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home following physical health complications. Carl was born August 31, 1931 in Bates City, Missouri to Floyd and Eula Carpenter. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Marie Carpenter; his sons Carl "Bud" and his wife Roxanne Carpenter, Gerald and his wife Linda Carpenter...
Roger James Shields
Jan 17, 2017
Roger James Shields passed away January 17, 2017, in Springfield MO at the temporary home of his caregiver. Born April 7, 1931, in Newton MA, to William and Helen Shields, he was raised in Lexington and graduated from Lexington HS. Roger entered Boston College in the pre-med program and while there joined ROTC. After two years, he quit and joined...

Garry Lee Killion
Jan 16, 2017
Garry Lee Killion, age 77, of Nixa, passed away in his home Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born July 8, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana. No services have been planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Chyrl Hankins
Jan 15, 2017
Chyrl Jane Hankins, age 59, of Nixa, passed away in her home, Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born August 20, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Ted and Mandy (Kyger) Maggard. Chyrl was employed as a Nurse Aid. Survivors include: Her husband, Robert; brothers and sisters, Pat Gardner, Beverly Williams, Sylvia Smalley; Ruth Banlaningham, Linda Carter and Marilyn Merrill;...
Rick Holt
Jan 12, 2017
Rick Holt, age 64, of Taneyville, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, in Florida, from heart complications while visiting friends. He was born December 11, 1952. On November 3, 1982 he and Susan were married. Rick was a home builder before retirement. He was a professional fisherman, and enjoyed golf. Rick was a musician and loved playing the guitar. Survivors...
Virginia Etta Abel
Jan 12, 2017
No local services are planned for Virginia Etta Abel. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Janie Carroll
Jan 10, 2017
Janie Malinda Carroll, age 58 of Decatur, Arkansas was born October 17, 1958 in Denton, Texas. She passed away January 10, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri. Janie was a registered tax return preparer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Janie loved life and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Janie also loved to do crafts and take care of her family....
Beulah Garrison Hawkins
Jan 9, 2017
Beulah I. Garrison Hawkins, 94, of Springfield, died on January 9, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on October 5, 1922 in Green Forest, Arkansas, the daughter of Golman and Pearl Norris. Beulah was a life-long resident of Ozark and Springfield, Missouri after moving to Ozark with her family in 1929. Beulah and Ralph Garrison were married from...
Lesley Gene Pryor
Jan 7, 2017
Lesley Gene Pryor, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born February 25, 1932 in Carthage to John and Sarah Pryor. He, along with his twin, were the youngest of 13 children. He graduated from high school at School of the Ozarks. Lesley served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. On September...
Danny James Wilson
Jan 7, 2017
Danny James Wilson passed on to his heavenly home Saturday, January 7th, 2017. Born March 19th, 1961 to Dan and Sharon Wilson, he was the oldest of five children. Himself blessed with two sons, Dustin and Jimmy Wilson. His hobbies in life always included music and he carried his guitar with him wherever he went. He found peace and serenity...
Joseph Hickey
Jan 6, 2017
Joseph Leon Hickey, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born January 21, 1956 in Indiana. Joseph served his country in the U.S. Navy for fourteen years as an electrician. He later worked for NASCO as an electrician in California Shipyards. On August 21, 1978 he and Debra Annette Cardwell were married. She preceded him...
Stevie Glen Jimerson
Jan 6, 2017
"Whom the Lord sets Free is Free indeed." Stevie Glen Jimerson was born November 16, 1957. He passed away January 6, 2017 after a long illness and special time spent with his family. He is survived by many friends and family who loved him dearly. "Amazing Grace, His Chains are Gone." He is now walking in freedom with his Lord...
Edna Sue Hill
Jan 6, 2017
Edna Sue Hill, age 79, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2017. She was born July 25, 1937 in Nixa, the third child born to Harol E. and Jewel D. (Pearce) Avery. The family moved to Chico, CA, where Edna graduated from high school. She lived and worked in San Francisco where she married Patric Reilly. Together they had...
David Francis Kurek
Jan 4, 2017
David Francis Kurek, 75, passed away from this life Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Born on October 22, 1941 in Lackawanna, NY, the son of Anthony V. and Frances V. (Tocha) Kurek, he was raised in Takoma Park, MD. On January 23, 1959, he married his dear wife, Ruth, in Bethesda, MD. He leaves...
Maria Carmen Moncada
Jan 4, 2017
Maria Carmen Moncada was born December 27, 1927 in Bogota, Columbia, South America, the daughter of Daniel Salas and Cosepcion Baptista. She passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Nixa Nursing and Rehab. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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