OBITUARIES
Joe Robert Pearce
Mar 20, 2024
My father, Joe Robert Pearce walked home with the Lord on March 20, 2024 at 4:51 a.m. in his home after a long battle with Myelofibrosis that finally ended with him in my arms and by his side.
He is now joined with his mother and father, Alice (Archer) and Merrell Pearce; and siblings, Anita Jane, Leland, Clyde, Jerry, and Sue...
Elaine Allen
Mar 20, 2024
Helen “Elaine” Allen, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born April 17, 1939.
Elaine enjoyed puzzles, taking care of everybody at the Senior Citizens Center in Nixa, and walking the sidewalks greeting everybody.
Survivors include: her daughter in law, Faye Allen of Nixa; brother in law, Floyd Johnson and wife...
Frances Smith
Mar 20, 2024
Frances Kolb Smith, age 89 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born March 4, 1935 in Woodville, Texas, the daughter of Bryant and Lillie (Young) Kolb.
Survivors include: her children, Bobetta Douglas and husband Tom of Nixa; her grandchildren, Andrew Douglas and wife Ingrid of Nixa, Matthew Douglas of Nixa, and Erin Copeland and husband Josh of Ozark; her...
Eric Frederick Lorscheider
Mar 19, 2024
Eric Frederick Lorscheider, 53, of Ozark Missouri, left us too soon on March 19, 2024.Eric was born in New Jersey in 1971 to Frederick and Barbara Lorscheider and grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. Eric graduated Assumption High School in 1989 before graduating from St. Ambrose University in 1994 with a degree in Theatre Design and Technology. That led him to...
Darrell Eugene Hall
Mar 18, 2024
Darrell Eugene Hall, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 in his home. He was born September 13, 1944 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of Ira Alberta Hall and Sylvia Mae (South) Hall. In 1965 He and Sue Ann Harvey were united in marriage.
Most of Darrell's working career was spent in the Overland Park, Kansas area. He...
John Starnes
Mar 17, 2024
John William Starnes, 90, died 17th, March 2024 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab in Nixa MO.
John was born 30th, March 1933 to LeRoy and Lucy Logan Starnes. John was one of 12 children. He lived the first few years in Purdy MO. Later on his family moved to Ozark, MO. John left home at the age of 13; he went...
Evelyn Lowe
Mar 16, 2024
Evelyn Lowe, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, in Ozark, MO. She was a pillar of strength and kindness to her family and friends throughout her life.Evelyn was born in Erick, OK on October 14, 1940, to Samuel F. and Callie C. Brawley. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Her...
Nicole Smith
Mar 16, 2024
Nicole Smith, age 44 of Calhoun, Missouri, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born July 25, 1979 in Springfield, the daughter of Joe Ogletree and Melody (Trowbridge). Nicole was very involved in the community and school. She served as Calhoun School PTO president and president of Calhoun Colt Show. Nicole enjoyed crafting and sewing. ...
Darold Gene Rainey
Mar 15, 2024
Darold Gene Rainey, age 62 of Springfield, passed away March 15, 2024. He was born June 27, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Harold and Betty (Bolin) Rainey.
Darold was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed riding anything with wheels – motorcycles, four wheelers, and tractors. Darold loved jumping into a cold creek and kayaking down the river....
David Franklin Bogner
Mar 15, 2024
David Bogner, 74, of Nixa, Missouri passed away March 15, 2024. He was born October 9, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri., to George Franklin and Hazel Spencer Bogner.He was a family practice doctor and flight surgeon serving in the Air Force from 1975 until 1990 at Scott Air Force Base Illinois., Lajes Field Azores, Portugal and Grand Forks, North Dakota; from...
Micheal James Lefler
Mar 15, 2024
Micheal James “Mike” Lefler, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 15, 2024. He was born August 10, 1939 in St. Louis, the son of Lester and Dorothy (George) Lefler.
Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On August 13, 1960 Mike was united in marriage to Frances Jane Monroe in Crescent, Missouri.
Mike was a member and deacon of...
Tonya Rene Baker-Willoughby
Mar 14, 2024
Tonya Rene Baker Willoughby, age 56 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1967 in Sikeston, Missouri to Samuel Albert and Michiko Kasuya Baker.She was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1985. She continued her education at Southwest Missouri State University, where she earned a...
Ted Nehrbass
Mar 14, 2024
Theodore Joseph Nehrbass, age 85, passed away on March 14, 2024.
He was born in Lawrence, KS on June 7, 1938, the son of Ira Carlyle Nehrbass and Opal Ruth (Penn) Nehrbass.
Ted taught physics and mathematics in both Gooding, Idaho and Ozark, Missouri. He taught at Ozark Schools from 1969 until his retirement as department head in...
John Jay Chapman
Mar 11, 2024
John Jay Chapman, age 78, of Nixa, died in his home Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born September 10, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Jay and Ethel (Marsh) Chapman.
John joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as a helicopter mechanic. He was later employed 32 years for Burlington-Northern Railroad.
Survivors include: His wife, Janice; children, Lynn Wolf and Donald,...
Sybil Louise Uzzell
Mar 9, 2024
Sybil Louise Uzzell, age 90 of Ozark, passed away March 9, 2024. She was born November 26, 1933 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Ruby (Ratcliff) Freelove.
On August 3, 1952, Sybil was united in marriage to Thomas Uzzell. Tom preceded Sybil in death on September 23, 2021.
Sybil was a homemaker. She...
Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty
Mar 7, 2024
On March 7th, 2024 The “Larger Than Life Legend” Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty burst through the gates of Heaven with her wit and sense of humor. She was known for constantly cracking jokes and throwing out her famous one-liners. The very thought of her brings a smile to your face. Everywhere she went, you could rely on her to bring a...
Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty
Mar 7, 2024
A memorial service will be held for Lillian McCafferty at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. The date and time will be announced soon.A full obituary will be posted.
Rahl Cantu
Mar 4, 2024
Rahl Cantu, a beloved member of the Branson and Nixa community, passed away in his home surrounded by family at the age of 57 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee in 1966. Rahl was a devoted husband to his wife Angela Rochon Cantu.
Rahl's greatest love was his family. For his daughters he had special names for...
Thomas Cecil LeJeune
Feb 29, 2024
Thomas Cecil LeJeune, age 82 of Nixa, passed away February 29, 2024. He was born June 9, 1941 in Ankeny, Iowa, the son of Clarence Cecil and Ruth (Bullard) LeJeune.On May 24, 1975, Thomas was united in marriage to Teresa Pfaff.Thomas served his country in the U.S. Airforce Reserves. He worked as director of marketing in the newspaper industry for...
Sheila Renea Pennington
Feb 28, 2024
Sheila Renea Pennington, age 35, gracefully departed from this on February 28, 2024. Born on January 31, 1989, in Springfield, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Roger and Olethea Pennington.In her memory, Sheila leaves behind a legacy of love and family bond. She is survived by her dear brothers, Ryan and Travis Pennington; her sister Jerris Cobel of Rogersville;...
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