OBITUARIES
Renee Gay Wilson
Dec 19, 2014
Renee Gay Wilson, age 60, of Nixa, passed away after an 8 year battle with cancer. She was born January 8, 1954, in Savanah, GA, to David and Mariana (Mitchell) Meredith. Renee worked very hard through the years and took care of her family very well. She had many hobbies, some of which were collecting Dolphin and Mermaid figurines. Renee...
Max B. Holt
Dec 17, 2014
After 95 years of fascination with life, Max Holt concluded his story on December 17th, 2014, at Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Max Holt was born Jan 25, 1919 in a house overlooking Reeds Spring, Missouri. By seven years old Max was riding a horse by himself to Coon Ridge School. During the Depression years, at Abesville High School, he...
Royce (Roy) Melvin Ingram
Dec 16, 2014
Royce (Roy) Melvin Ingram passed away at his home in Crane, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 4:10 AM. He was 85 years old and the victim of pancreatic cancer. Roy was the second of three sons born to Irene (Denton) and Lansing Ingram while living in Chesterville, TX. He married Sandra Schoell September 8, 1957. At the time of death,...
Jacqueline Phyllis Smith
Dec 16, 2014
Jacqueline Phyllis Smith, age 53, died on December 16, 2014, while fighting cancer in her home in Springfield. She was born February 13th in Los Angeles, California, to Ruth Anne Almada and Joseph Gerald Lopez. Jacki has two older brothers; Thomas Lopez and Joseph Gerald Lopez Jr; as well as a fianc� Laurence David Hollingsworth. She is survived by her...
Neal Tullis
Dec 16, 2014
Neal Tullis Jr., age 64, of Salem, Missouri, passed away in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Galena, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was born August 7, 1950 in Fresno, California, the son of Neal Tullis Sr., and Mary E. (Long) Tullis. Neal served his country in the U.S. Army. His service included Vietnam, Desert Storm and...
Beulah Marie McCoy
Dec 11, 2014
Beulah Marie McCoy, age 91 of Ozark, died Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was born July 14, 1923 in Springfield, the daughter of Fred and Florence (Viles) Jackson. On February 24, 1945 Beulah married Ward McCoy. Beulah was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Ozark, where she was a member of WMU. She enjoyed attending TOPS meetings and Red Hat...
Leola M. Freeman
Dec 10, 2014
Leola (Lee) Mae Freeman, age 85, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. She was born to Fred and Goldie (Clapp) Palmer in Ames, Iowa on February 9, 1929. She married Oliver Freeman in 1948 and they spent the next 58 years together. They moved to Nixa in 1990 to enjoy their retirement years, which they did. Oliver preceded...
Herle E. Gardner
Dec 10, 2014
Herle E. Gardner, age 94 of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born November 20, 1920 in Oldfield, the son of William and Margaret (Richardson) Gardner. On March 2, 1941 Herle and Edna Belle Brown were united in marriage, and were happily married for 65 years. Three years later, Herle married Henrietta Isbell, who preceded him in death...
Marie Cawthra
Dec 6, 2014
Marie Cawthra Verda Marie Cawthra, age 92, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born October 13, 1922 at Elkhead, the daughter of William and Dora (Walker) Iorg. After graduating from Sparta High School, Marie taught at the Elkhead one room school. In 1942 she and Ray Bud Johns were married. He was killed in action during...
Adam Rodriguez
Dec 5, 2014
Adam Rodriguez Jr, age 28 of Springfield, died Friday, December 5, 2014. Adam was born in Modesto, California, the son of Adam Rodriguez Sr., and Monalynn (Garcia) Rodriguez. Adam's true heart, his true personality was unique. He was truly loved and will be deeply missed. Adam is survived by his one precious son, Julius Izaiah Rodriguez; the love of his...
Stephen Neal Faseler
Dec 4, 2014
Stephen Neal Faseler, age 56 of Nixa, died Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born March 12, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Richard and Frances (Neal) Faseler. On July 31, 1982 he married Susan Russell. Steve was a builder of communities. He moved to Missouri from Texas in 1978. He set his roots in the Nixa community,...
Bobby Wayne Kappler
Dec 3, 2014
Bobby Wayne Kappler, age 42, of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born January 11, 1972 in Springfield, the son of Bobby Lee and Jana (Bolin) Kappler. Bobby was a graduate of Nixa High School. He played on the football, basketball, and golf teams. Bobby was an avid Dallas Cowboys Football fan. Bobby's friends and family describe...
Thomas Richard Hedges
Dec 3, 2014
Mr. Hedgers family is hosting a memorial service at 11: 00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, Missouri. The Family will be accepting floral deliveries at the church.
Mary Kissee
Nov 30, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Kissee, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 23, 1931 in Ozark, where she continued to live throughout her life. On April 17, 1949 she and W. E. "Bill" Kissee were united in marriage. Mary along with her husband owned and operated Kissee Department Store on the...
Sue Ellen Folks
Nov 28, 2014
Sue Ellen Folks, age 71, of Branson, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born February 4, 1943, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence James "Jim" Stalkfleet and May (Fisher) Stalkfleet. Survivors include: Her husband, David Folks; two children, Gregory David Folks and Timothy Corwin Folks; and four grandchildren. Cremation was...
Lance Dale Porterfield
Nov 27, 2014
On Wednesday night, November 26, 2014, Lance Dale Porterfield, age 19, went to meet his Lord in the roping pen in the sky. He, along with three of his friends, were taken in a pickup truck wreck south of Highlandville. Lance was born August 15, 1995 in Springfield, the son of Chip and Phyllis (Fulton) Porterfield. Survivors include: his mother,...
Cody Roy Uber
Nov 27, 2014
Cody Roy Uber, age 19, of Nixa, passed away early Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born August 11, 1995, the son of Matt Uber and Robin Lee (Ray). Cody graduated from Nixa High School where he enjoyed playing football, and was attending Missouri State University. He was outgoing and had a smile for everyone. He was a protective big...
John Lee Curtis
Nov 27, 2014
John Lee Curtis, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born October 22, 1930 in Gloversville, New York, the son of John William and Catherine (Leach) Curtis. On December 23, 1949 he was united in marriage to his beloved wife Joan Marie (Passero) Curtis, who preceded him in death on March 9, 1997. He served...
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