OBITUARIES

Bonnie Hannah

Bonnie Hannah

Feb 3, 2016

Bonnie Hannah, age 93, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2016. She was born January 26, 1923 in Cherryvale, KS, to Henry and Verna (McBroom) Hamilton. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1938. Bonnie was going to Junior College until she met Lawrence Hannah at a local dry cleaner. Bonnie married Lawrence December 21, 1941 and they both...

Andy Thomas Adams

Andy Thomas Adams

Jan 30, 2016

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Adams, 45, Ozark, Missouri, passed away January 30, 2016. He was born on May 10, 1970. Andy loved his life and everyone and everything in it. He was always happy and laughing, and making everyone around him laugh, too. He loved fishing more than anything in the world and was always ready for a new adventure. Andy...

Andrew Thomas Adams

Andrew Thomas Adams

Jan 30, 2016

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Adams, 45, Ozark, Missouri, passed away January 30, 2016. He was born on May 10, 1970. Andy loved his life and everyone and everything in it. He was always happy and laughing, and making everyone around him laugh, too. He loved fishing more than anything in the world and was always ready for a new adventure. Andy...

Patricia Coleman

Patricia Coleman

Jan 30, 2016

Patricia Coleman, age 75, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Ozark at home. She was born August 04, 1940 in Casar, North Carolina, the daughter of James E. and Jessie (Roper) Haring. On November 25, 1988, Patricia was united in marriage to Craig Coleman. Survivors include: her husband Craig Coleman: one son, George Hosier and wife Jackie:...

Lois Bauer

Lois Bauer

Jan 29, 2016

Lois Bauer, age 88, of Ozark went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ Friday, January 29, 2016. Lois is survived by her children Allen (South Carolina), Norma (Ozark) & Donna (Pennsylvania); grandchildren: Drew, Steve & Christie; and great Grandchildren: Nicholas, Colby, Cadyn, Christian & Anna. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; her mother...

Lois Helfrecht

Lois Helfrecht

Jan 29, 2016

Mrs. Lois Helfrecht, age 91, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 6, 1924 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of John T. and Leona (McCroskey) Wilson. No services are planned at this time inurnment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri at a later date. Arrangements are under the...

Deborah Glenn Essick

Deborah Glenn Essick

Jan 29, 2016

Deborah Essick. Age 73, of Highlandville passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born in Springfield, IL November 8, 1942 to Bruce and Vivian (Burdette) Gray. She was united in marriage to Bill Essick October 3, 1958. Deborah earned an Associate of Arts degree at Phillips College in Springfield, MO. She was the Post Master at the Ponce De...

Paul Randall Longley

Paul Randall Longley

Jan 26, 2016

Paul R. Longley, age 51 of Springfield, died January 26, 2016. He was born May 20, 1964 in Marshfield, the son of Robert and Doris (Husbands) Longley. Paul was a 1982 Marshfield High School graduate. He served his country in the U.S. Army for eight years. Paul worked at SRC for 17 years. He enjoyed reading, sports and most of...

Edna Ruth Griffin

Edna Ruth Griffin

Jan 23, 2016

Edna Ruth Griffin, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, January 23, 2016. She was born in Hickman, Kentucky, to Alvie and Geneva Mansfield who preceded her in death. Edna was a Homemaker and Mother. Survivors include husband, Carlos Griffin; children Tonja Evans, Bradley and Cynthia Griffin; and grandchildren Walker Evans and Crystal Griffin. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri...

William Hart Stokes

William Hart Stokes

Jan 22, 2016

William (Bill) Hart Stokes, 72, of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully in his own home on January 22, 2016 in the hands and care of his loving wife, son and daughter in law. Bill was born in Wichita, KS to Jack L. and Virginia Jean on January 25, 1943. He was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Navy and...

Sally A. Richter

Sally A. Richter

Jan 21, 2016

Sally Ann (Toncre) Richter, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on January 21, 2016. Sally was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 21, 1940 the daughter of Otto John and Regina Toncre. Sally married Ronald E. Richter on December 10, 1964. Sally, Ron and their family traveled and lived in multiple states including Hawaii, Maryland, Alabama, California and Texas...

Rebecca Ann Stutesmun

Rebecca Ann Stutesmun

Jan 21, 2016

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Stutesmun, age 64, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. Becky was born August 16, 1951 in Ozark, the daughter of James Harley and Norma Faye (Anderson) Reed. On September 14, 1968 she and James Everett "Jamo" Stutesmun were united in marriage. Three children were born to this marriage, Anthony, Jason and Angela. Angela preceded Becky...

Rosario Moneda-Hernandez

Rosario Moneda-Hernandez

Jan 16, 2016

Rosario Moneda-Hernandez, age 74, of Republic passed away Saturday, January 15, 2016. She was born January 15, 1942 in Jalisco, Mexico, to Manual and Amanda (Verdugo) Moneda. Rosario's father was a Federale officer and her mother was a Mexican poet. Rosario's family describes her as loving, adventurous, and religious. She was an Evangelist and traveled many places, serving her Lord....

Jeremy John Sowards

Jeremy John Sowards

Jan 14, 2016

Jeremy J. Sowards, age 38, died January 14, 2016 in Ozark, MO. Jeremy was born January 31, 1977. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 21 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, MO with Military Honors.

Larry L. Lynch

Larry L. Lynch

Jan 14, 2016

Cremation, No Services

Iona O. Maggard

Iona O. Maggard

Jan 13, 2016

Iona Ottolene (Hampton) Maggard, age 94 years, 4 months, and 30 days, passed to her heavenly Home January 13, 2016. Iona was born August 14, 1921 near Goodhope, MO to Aaron and Rosa (Nelson) Hampton. She was a servant of God and member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. On February 26, 1939 she was united in marriage...

Neva Norene Vaughan

Neva Norene Vaughan

Jan 12, 2016

Neva Norene Vaughan, age 92, of Nixa, formerly a long time resident of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born March 31, 1923 in Dykes, MO, the daughter of Elmer Franklin and Ona Cordelia (Collins) Campbell. After high school Neva attended Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield. On December 11, 1943 she and Clyde Cecil Vaughan were...

Christine Poe

Christine Poe

Jan 9, 2016

Cremation, No services

Frances Pritchard

Frances Pritchard

Jan 8, 2016

Frances Pritchard, age 65, of Rogersville, MO, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born February 13, 1950 in Rogersville, the daughter of Beryl and Bertha (McHaffie) Todd. She was united in marriage to Carl Lee Pritchard on September 3, 1973. She graduated from Rogersville High School in 1968 and retired from Willowbrook Foods after...

Shirley Mae Howard

Shirley Mae Howard

Jan 6, 2016

Shirley Mae Howard, age 77, of Nixa passed away in Springfield, MO on January 6, 2016. She was born March 24, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Roy Lee Long Sr. and Eva Beatrice Gregg. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her friends and family and most of all God. She attended One Accord Freewill Baptist...