OBITUARIES
Richard Norman Sellars
Sep 27, 2015
Richard Norman "Dick" Sellars, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1929 in Houston, Texas the son of Jewel George Sellars and Elizabeth Adeline (Terry). He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kansas City, Missouri where he graduated from Paseo High School. Dick received his Business Degree from Kansas University in...
Adda Ruth "Pinky" Marx
Sep 27, 2015
Pinky Marx gave so much of herself to so many all her life through her kindness and her artwork, but sadly she has left her place on this earth to go be with her God, The Father. Those that knew Pinky knew a truly extraordinary person. Far more than an artist; she was a gardener and photographer. She also drew...
Kenneth Emery
Sep 26, 2015
Lt. Colonel Kenneth G. Emery Sr., age 102, entered his heavenly home on September 26, 2015 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, MO. He was born August 29, 1913 in Racine, WI, to Charles R. and Elizabeth Emery. Kenneth was united in marriage to Doris M. Kershaw June 21, 1941 and they had two children. He was in the...
Joseph A. Markus
Sep 25, 2015
Joseph A Markus, was born to Cindy Friend and Mark Markus, May 27, 1978, and departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2015. Joe was the only son of Cindy and Mark and he loved his best friend Red, a Red Healer. He and Red loved to travel and passed the time by driving and seeing new things in this...
Gwendolyn Rhea Swearingin
Sep 25, 2015
Gwendolyn Rhea Yates Swearingin was born November 4, 1941 and received her eternal inheritance on September 25, 2015. Raised in Kansas City, MO, she moved to the Ozarks in 1959. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Education and taught elementary school for 3 years at Ozark Elementary. Gwen had a natural talent for business and ran a successful fabric store...
Harold "Shorty" Bolin
Sep 25, 2015
Harold Dean "Shorty" Bolin, age 84, of Highlandville, passed away in his home early Friday, September 25, 2015. He was born in Highlandville, the son of Plesant and Wonda Ruth (Ellingsworth) Bolin on June 3, 1931. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Korean War. On June 4, 1955 he and Sylvia Sharron Sturdefant were...
Charles Adolph Kumpf
Sep 24, 2015
No funeral services are planned. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri
Bonnie Bilyeu
Sep 23, 2015
Aunt Bonnie Bilyeu, age 97, of Ozark, left her body behind Wednesday night, September 23, 2015 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 12, 1918 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Verna (Grimm) Gimlin. She had eight brothers and sisters, Amos, Arthur, Alton, Kermit, Geraldine, Stanley, John and Alta. She is survived only by her...
Janet Sue Combs-Reed
Sep 23, 2015
Janet Sue Combs Reed was born November 14, 1950. She passed away September 23rd 2015. Survivors include her children Tammy Combs, Carol McCoy, Ronnie Combs, and Nicole Price, her siblings Patty Brown, Richard Reed, Tammy Martin, and Debbie Clark and grandchildren, Madi McCoy, Chloe Bailey, Micah Combs, Jerimiah Price, Colten Price, and Ashton Price. Janet was a sweet person with...
Glenn Frazier
Sep 22, 2015
Glenn Frazier, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this life on September 22, 2015 in Conway, AR. Glenn, the daughter of Seymore and Loucretia McConnell, was born on April 30, 1919 in Nixa, Missouri. It was there that she married Earl Frazier on May 2, 1942. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband of 64 years,...
Kelley Jean Watson
Sep 22, 2015
Kelly Jean Watson, age 49, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born April 16, 1966 in Eugene, OR, to Edward and Gayle (Martin) Wiggins. Kelley was united in marriage to Michael Watson August 5, 2005. Kelley's family describes her as a tough girl, loud, fun and always laughing. She had...
Blossom Swor
Sep 21, 2015
Blossom Swor, age 97, of Nixa passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, at Nixa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nixa. She was born March 21, 1918 in Green Forest, AR to Benjamin and Viva (Grim) Jones. She grew up in Coin, Ar. where there was a small store, and a church where she also attended school. Blossom obtained her Licensed Practical...
Tony Eugene Scobee
Sep 20, 2015
Tony Eugene Scobee, 44, Marshfield, died suddenly September 20, 2015. He was born in Springfield in 1971. He enjoyed spending time with his children, and being in the great outdoors. He is survived by his two sons, Brandon and Benjamin Scobee of Alvarado, Texas; one daughter, Julia Scobee of Fair Grove; his parents Wanda and Jack McHaffie, of Marshfield, Mitchell...
Peggy J. Bradshaw
Sep 19, 2015
Peggy J. Bradshaw, age 68 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. She was born August 15, 1947 in Oregon, the daughter of David Wakefield and Helen V. (White) Bell. Survivors include her fianc� Phillip Arndt; her children, Marty Embree and husband Vernon, Tony Smith, her stepchildren, Rhonda Kauffman, Becky Turner and Tracy Bradshaw; her grandchildren, Ashton, Andy, CJ,...
Mark Aaron Houk
Sep 15, 2015
Mark Aaron Houk, age 48, was born on September 26, 1966 to Lawrence and Betty Moon. In 1971 he was adopted by his father, Fred Houk. Mark was a driven man and had many accomplishments, including: being a champion power lifter, chess master, and black belt in Judo. He was an avid reader, writer, and a scholar. Mark served his...
Santiago Sambrano "Jim" Apodaca
Sep 14, 2015
Santiago Sambrano "Jim" Apodaca died peacefully in his home on September 14, 2015 in Ozark, MO at the age of 82 after a long battle with kidney disease. He was blessed to have spent his final days in his home, cared for by his loving family and the staff of Mercy Hospice. Jim is survived by his daughters & son-in-law,...
Ralph E. Smalley
Sep 13, 2015
Ralph E. Smalley, age 66 of Kirbyville, died September 13, 2015. He was born March 27, 2015 in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Fred and Alma Smalley. Ralph served his country in the U.S. Army. Ralph later worked in construction. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Smalley, a brother, Ace Carpenter, sister-in-law, Linda Carter; a niece, Shelley Myers; one great niece,...
Amanda Brooke Metzker
Sep 12, 2015
Amanda "Peaches" Brooke Metzker, age 31, of Nixa passed away in her home Saturday, September 12, 2015. She was born November 17, 1983 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield to Rick and Kristy (Curtman) Reynolds. Mandy attended Nixa Schools from pre-school until she graduated from Nixa High School in 2002, with honors. Mandy was an avid dancer and danced in competitions...
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