OBITUARIES
Dorothy Doering
Apr 30, 2016
Dorothy Delores Doering was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 3rd, 1912, and her life ended April 30th, 2016. Dorothy was a reference librarian for forty years at Drury College. She provided carefully selected stacks of books for generations of researchers. Dorothy was a search engine long before the internet. During her retirement Dorothy enjoyed participating in the Ozark...
Barbara Jean Looney
Apr 30, 2016
The Daughter of Charlie and Lena Plott, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her life partner, Dean Fite, sister Linda Wright and husband Jerry, her brother Jerry Plott, and her niece Becky Wright. Barbara spent her entire life in this area and was a graduate of Spokane High School. Barb was a gentle soul, never raising her...
Al Batson
Apr 27, 2016
Alfred Dean Batson, known by friends as Al, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 after a twelve-year battle with cancer. He was attended to by the familiar staff members of Magnolia Square Assisted Living in Springfield, Mo. Alfred was 71 years old. Al was born in Christian County Missouri to Olen Alfred and Blanche Genevieve (Atchley) Batson on...
Kevin Anthony Levesque
Apr 26, 2016
Kevin Anthony Levesque, age 58, of Nixa passed away in his home Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born December 18, 1957 in Limestone, Maine to Earl and Sherry (Giggey) Levesque. He was united in marriage to Debbie Bence June 22, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV. Kevin owned a vending business in St. Louis and later in Springfield. Kevin had...
Louis Sims
Apr 24, 2016
Louis "Buzz" Sims, Jr. of Clever, Missouri passed away April 24, 2016 at the age of 66. He was born to the late Louis and Mary (Jay) Sims on December 7, 1949 in Jenkins, Mo. On August 29, 1988 he married the love of his life, Brenda (Housley) Sims. He leaves behind his wife Brenda Sims, his daughter Ashley (Sims)...
Gene Edwin Asher
Apr 21, 2016
Gene Edwin Asher, age 72, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, in his home. He was born May 2, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Rodger and Keithley Etta (Whittington) Asher. At the age of 10 Gene was baptized into the First Baptist Church of Nixa. He was a 1961 graduate of Nixa High School. Gene served his...
Helen Maxine Wallen
Apr 20, 2016
Helen Maxine Wallen, age 84, of Nixa, went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20, 2016. She was born October 15, 1931 in Ethel, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Vada (Kiser) Clardy. Her parents preceded her in death as well as her sister, Shirley Woodburn. Survivors include her four children, daughter Linda Burns and husband Frank;...
Donald C. Burns
Apr 20, 2016
Donald C. Burns, age 80 of Ozark, died April 20, 2016. He was born July 8, 1935 in Duncan, Missouri, the son of Omer and Eunice (Bass) Burns. Survivors include: his wife, Frances Burns of Ozark; children, Kathleen Lancaster and husband Philip, Oklahoma, Mark Burns and wife Carrie, Republic, David Burns and wife Misty, Texas and Matthew Burns, Ozark; grandchildren,...
Jerry L. Richardson
Apr 19, 2016
Jerry L. Richardson, age 75 of Oldfield, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. He was born June 13, 1940 in Rogersville, the son of Conley and Lelia (Roller) Richardson. On February 16, 1962 Jerry was united in marriage to Goldie Applegate. Survivors include: his wife, Goldie Richardson, Oldfield; children, Rhonda Adams and husband Red of Garrison and Roger Richardson of...
Judith A. Eiffert
Apr 18, 2016
Judith A. Eiffert, of Fremont Hills, passed away April 18, 2016 after losing her battle with cancer. Judy was born February 25, 1948 to Willis and Ethel Repp in Columbus, Indiana. She graduated from Columbus East High School in 1966 and Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri in 1970. Judy was a proud member of Fremont Hills Country Club since 1971, a...
Mary Louise Crandell
Apr 18, 2016
Mary Louise Crandell, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born March 16, 1935 in Harlington, Texas, the daughter of Carroll and Lois (Lawton) Sissell. Mary was a member of Nixa First Assembly. Embroidery was her past time. Before retirement Mary worked as a restaurant cook. Survivors include: A son, Carroll Vester Crandell and wife...
Mary Frances Kell
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Frances Kell, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Nixa Health and Rehab. She was born January 7, 1930 in Union County, Indiana the daughter of Louis and Sarah May (Jump) Kuhn. Mary was a homemaker and raised 12 children. Nine children survive her. According to her wishes Mary will be cremated under the direction...
Charlotte Diane Lancaster
Apr 15, 2016
Charlotte Lancaster, age 56, of Hartville passed away in her home, after a long illness, Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born November 7, 1960 in Longbeach, CA to John and Virginia (Armstrong) Lancaster. She lived in Downey, CA until her family moved to Nixa in 1992. Her family describes her as fun loving, strong willed and had a sarcastic...
Gail Dabbs
Apr 13, 2016
Gail Dabbs, age 73, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1942 in Fisk to Lawrence and Christeen (Stucker) Dabbs. He met Joan Bogle in Aurora, IL through a mutual friend, and married Joan August 10, 1962. Gail owned several service stations through the years. He was...
Ronald James Andrews
Apr 11, 2016
Ronald James Andrews, age 55, of Buffalo, passed away in is home Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born September 20, 1960 in Waverly, New York, the son of John and Julia Andrews. He and Rosemary Ann Oakes were married June 15, 1979. Mr. Andrews was a carpenter and house framer. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,...
Mabel Ellingsworth
Apr 9, 2016
Mabel Ellingsworth, age 104 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born September 24, 1911 in Crocker, Missouri, the daughter of Alpha A. Deardeuff and Gertie (Poulson) Deardeuff. Mabel attended Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include: her children, Madelene Ramsey, Ozark; stepsons, Lester Workman, Jr., Columbia and James Workman, West Virginia; her grandchildren, Morgen Forrest...
Janice Jaeger
Apr 9, 2016
Life includes both birth and death as the year includes both spring and winter. Spring comes gradually, sprout by sprout, and bud by bud. A swelling along the maple twigs and spikes of daffodil or crocus in the early mornings. It's an unfolding, an evolutionary event. And as the winter dies, the spring rejoices in the resurrection of life that...
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard
Apr 8, 2016
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard, born to Jesse and Annalee Maggard on December 12 1957, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2016. Gary was well knowledged and crafted in masonry. He was creative and artistic; writing and publishing several songs. Gary loved music and shared it with everyone that knew him. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Jesse...
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