OBITUARIES

Maria Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek

Maria Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek

May 22, 2023

     María Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek falleció el 22 de Mayo del 2023 a los 80 años. 

     Maria Gregoria nació el 9 de Mayo de 1943 en Buctzotz, Yucatán, México. Creció en el rancho de sus abuelos Daniel Ek & Juanita Pool con su mamá, Agustina Ek, papá, Faustino Canul y cuatro hermanos y hermanas, Juan, Placido,...

Tony Wayne McGowan

Tony Wayne McGowan

May 22, 2023

Anthony Wayne McGowan “Tony”, age 56, passed away suddenly in Springfield, Missouri on May 22, 2023. Tony was born on January 25, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Fred and Dee McGowan. 

Tony was a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and friend to all. The love Tony had for his family was unending...

Edwin James Brown

Edwin James Brown

May 22, 2023

         Edwin James Brown, age 79 of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born June 26, 1943 in Downey, California, the son of Harold and Patricia (Kosinski) Brown.  

       On June 27, 1964 he was united in marriage to Mary (Shaw). Mary preceded him in death on February 15, 2018. He...

Patsy Mae Davis

Patsy Mae Davis

May 22, 2023

            Patsy Mae Davis, age 79 of Nixa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 22, 2023.  She was born December 7, 1943 in Oakdale, California, the daughter of Kirkton B and Ruby Mae (Harris) Rhynes. 

 

           Patsy was raised in Abilene, Texas. On August 10, 1963 Patsy was united in...

James August Kohler

James August Kohler

May 20, 2023

 

James August Kohler, age 66 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023.  He was born August 6, 1956 in St. Louis, the son of Melvin and Ann (Berry) Kohler. Jim attended St. Simon Elementary school and graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1974.  He attended College at Missouri State University earning a Horticulture Degree. On September 22, 1978,...

Lawrence Francis Long

Lawrence Francis Long

May 20, 2023

 

Lawrence (Larry) F Long passed away after a brief illness on May 20th in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 6th, 1943. He was the son of Clifford and Isabelle Long of Kansas City. 

Larry married his true love, Martha Herron of Courtland, Mississippi and they were married for fifty-two years. Larry attended Lillis...

Nancy Martralli

Nancy Martralli

May 18, 2023

 

            Nancy Jolene Martralli, age 64 of Bolivar, died May 18, 2023. She was born July 24, 1958 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Albert Lee and Mary Lou (Metcalf) Graves. 

            On January 26, 1980 Nancy was united in marriage to Rick Martralli. 

            Survivors include:  her husband Rick Martralli of Bolivar; her...

John Robinson

John Robinson

May 18, 2023

            John Robinson died May 18, 2023.  He was born in Kentucky, the son of John and June Robinson.

            John served his country in the U. S. Marines.  He was a master gem cutter, he and his wife own Infinity Fine Jewelry in Nixa.  John was an artist, and he loved to paint old...

Bobby Coffelt

Bobby Coffelt

May 17, 2023

            Bobby Lynn Coffelt, age 41 of Chestnutridge, died May 17, 2023.  He was born July 5, 1981 in Springfield, the son of Etchel and Shirley (Dye) Coffelt. 

            Bobby enjoyed motorcycling, kayaking, watching the boys race motorcycles and drift cars, building trucks, fishing and mushroom hunting.

             Survivors include: ...

Charles Reed

Charles Reed

May 17, 2023

Charles Hartford Reed, II, age 67 of Nixa, died May 17, 2023.  He was born September 1, 1955 in Walters, Oklahoma, the son of Charles Hartford and Mary Jo (O’Guinn) Reed.

On April 27, 1994 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Harris) Reed.

Charles worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 40 years.

Survivors include:  his wife...

James Richard Hulse

James Richard Hulse

May 16, 2023

J. Richard Hulse, age 90, from Nixa, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Richard was born on May 31, 1932, to James Hulse and Bertha (Owen) Hulse in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Richard attended college studying to be a music educator, until he was drafted into the Army in 1952.  He served two years...

John Dale Bilyeu

John Dale Bilyeu

May 16, 2023

 

 

John Dale Bilyeu passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after a long illness.  He was born July 24, 1948 in Chadwick, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Pearl (House) Bilyeu.

 

John was saved at a young age and baptized in Swan Creek.  He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church.  He graduated from Chadwick High School where...

Patricia Jean Barker

Patricia Jean Barker

May 15, 2023

 

Patricia Jean (Degginger) Barker, age 71 of Billings, died May 15, 2023.  She was born February 5, 1952 in Joplin, the daughter of William and Nancy (Salsman) Degginger.

On December 24, 1970, Pat was united in marriage to Paul Arthur Barker.  Paul preceded Pat in death.

Pat was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. ...

Levi Chester Pyle

Levi Chester Pyle

May 14, 2023

 

Levi Chester Pyle, 69, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Willard, Missouri.  Levi was born on September 20, 1953 in New London, Connecticut; the son of Francis W. and Edith (Crouch) Pyle.

Levi worked in residential and commercial construction. 

Levi is survived by six brothers, Timothy Pyle, Sam Pyle, Enoch Pyle, Dan Pyle, and James...

Judith Arlene O'Daniel

Judith Arlene O'Daniel

May 11, 2023

Judith Arlene O’Daniel, 85, of Forsyth passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home.

Judith was born on May 5, 1938 in Greenfield, MA; the daughter of Lewis G. and Margaret (Demarais) Bailey. On July 20, 1957, she married Mr. Isaac Franklin “Ike” O’Daniel in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2023.

Judith worked...

Terry L Kolstad

Terry L Kolstad

May 10, 2023

Surrounded by those that meant the most to him, his family, Terrance (Terry) Lamar Kolstad passed away on May 10, 2023, at the age of 79. Terry was born to Alfred and Eleanor Kolstad in Opheim, Montana. As a child, he showed extraordinary talent for both art and music. In high school he received several recognitions for his artistry. As...

Frank Billy Blankenship

Frank Billy Blankenship

May 9, 2023

 

            Frank Billy Blankenship, age 73 of Ozark, died May 9, 2023.  He was born April 26, 1950 in Protem, the son of Jeff Davis and Ruby (Newnam) Blankenship. 

            Frank was a carpenter and enjoyed singing and playing music.  He was a craftsman and made birdhouses and grapevine wreaths. 

            Survivors include:  his...

Michael Allen Newberg

Michael Allen Newberg

May 9, 2023

Michael Allen Newberg, age 51 of Ozark, died May 9, 2023.  He was born April 24, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Robert Aaron and Barbara Jean (Proffit) Newberg.

Survivors include: his sons, Jacob and Todd (fiancee  Amy); granddaughter, Briar; his mother, Barbara; his brother, Douglas; his sister, Kelly (husband Steve); his nieces, Brianna (husband Luke) and Ashlynn;...

Nadine Jones

Nadine Jones

May 6, 2023

DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS, NADINE'S VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TUES. 5/9/2023.

THE GRAVESIDE WILL STILL OCCUR AS SCHEDULED.

 

Alta “Nadine” Jones, age 91 of Nixa, died May 6, 2023.  She was born February 2, 1932 in Protem, the daughter of Lewis and Dory (Dunn) Smith.

On July 5, 1952, Nadine was united in marriage to Lester Lee...

Dane Zinn

Dane Zinn

May 5, 2023

Dane Zinn, age 82 of Ozark, died May 5, 2023.  He was born September 20, 1940 in Gum Run, West Virginia, the son of Lionel "Tom" Zinn and Mary Maxine (Duty).

Survivors include:  his longtime parner, Sue Eppler; his children, Cynthia Brown and husband Doug and Kimberly Trotten and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Ian Brown, Connor Brown, Walter Totten and...

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