OBITUARIES

Carol Sue Martin

Carol Sue Martin

Jan 14, 2014

Carol Sue Martin, age 70 of Ozark, passed away January 14, 2014. She was born March 1, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. On July 18, 1962, Carol was united in marriage to Michael Leroy Martin, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2013. Carol loved spending time with family camping, fishing, and shopping. She enjoyed reading. She is survived by...

Teena Christine Johnson

Teena Christine Johnson

Jan 14, 2014

Teena Christine Johnson, age 46 of Ava, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was born October 3, 1967 in Springfield, the daughter of Jasper Clifton (J.C.) Nelson and Mildred "Pat" (Shortt) Nelson. On June 7, 1986 she was united in marriage to Cliff Johnson. Teena worked as an assistant occupational therapist at The Baptist Home in Ozark. Survivors include:...

Stanley W. Teske

Stanley W. Teske

Jan 12, 2014

Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa

Janice Mildred Pierce

Janice Mildred Pierce

Jan 11, 2014

Janice M. Pierce, passed away from natural causes on 1/11/14, she is survived by her son Richard, her daughter Jennifer, her father calvin, brother jack, sisters linda and carole, 4 grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. she was a wonderful woman. and will forever be with us. Dear mom, Ill catch your smile on someone's face your whisper in...

Marty Lee Cummings

Marty Lee Cummings

Jan 11, 2014

Marty Lee Cummings, age 53, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M. January 16, 2014, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside service will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Opal Cameron

Opal Cameron

Jan 11, 2014

Opal Cameron, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was born December 3, 1923, in Ava, to John and Nelly (Wheeler) Thompson. Opal worked hard all of her life. She hauled hay, and was a migrant farm worker. At times, she would work three jobs to provide for her family. Opal worked for St. Johns Hospital,...

Dortha A. Lee

Dortha A. Lee

Jan 10, 2014

Dortha Ailean Lee, age 84 of Highlandville, passed away January 10, 2014. She was born April 28, 1929 in Ava, the daughter of John Raymond Vaughn and Dora Dell Matney. Dortha was the eldest of seven children - four sons and three daughters. On May 5, 1948, Dortha was united in marriage to Harry Downing. Harry preceded Dortha in death....

Daniel Jacob Langel

Daniel Jacob Langel

Jan 9, 2014

Daniel J. Langel, age 33, passed away January 9, 2014, in Springfield, after a short illness. He was born September 16, 1980, in Kansas City, to Michael and Beverly (Spence) Langel. Daniel was raised in Miller. Daniel was united in marriage to Quintana Woods, February 14, 2005. Daniel is described by his family as a strong and independent person, very...

Fredia Mae Hartley

Fredia Mae Hartley

Jan 8, 2014

Fredia Mae Hartley, age 82 of Ozark, passed away January 8, 2014. She was born October 7, 1931 in Ozark, the daughter of Chester Harold and Opha Mae (Baird) Wolfe. Fredia was saved at an early age and was a member of Galloway Methodist Church. On March 31, 1949, Fredia was united in marriage to Bill Hartley. They continued attending...

Winnie Sue Nelson

Winnie Sue Nelson

Jan 8, 2014

Winnie Sue Nelson, age 75 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born May 26, 1938 in Dogwood, Missouri, the daughter of Paris and Fern (Bowers) Harville. On July 30, 1958 Winnie was united in marriage to Bill Nelson. Winnie was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening...

Betty Lee Brown

Betty Lee Brown

Jan 5, 2014

Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark

Betty Lou Stannert

Betty Lou Stannert

Jan 5, 2014

Funeral services for Betty Lou Helms Stannert, 88, of Rosenberg, TX, are set for 11 AM Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Cinco Ranch Church of Christ, 6655 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450, with Aaron Walling officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at...

Velda Markland

Velda Markland

Jan 4, 2014

Velda Hatch Stalker Markland was born February 9, 1934 in Yates Center, Kansas. She passed away January 4, 2014 at the age of 79, in Nixa, Missouri. Velda was proceeded in death by her first husband Jack Ray Stalker, her parents Helen Doyle Hatch and FM Hatch. She is survived by her sister Elaine King of Kingwood, Tx. Her three...

Marion Logan Gray

Marion Logan Gray

Jan 3, 2014

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Dana Albert Thomas

Dana Albert Thomas

Jan 3, 2014

Mr. Dana Albert Thomas, age 88 of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 in Mt. Vernon Veterans Home. He was born March 6, 1925 in Pickens, West Virginia, the son of Cecil Albert and Rosa (Rothenbutcher) Thomas. On September 13, 1944, he married Ottobelle Horne. Dana served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the...

James F. Wilson

James F. Wilson

Jan 3, 2014

James Wilson III, age 77, of Highlandville, passed away January 3, 2014, in St. Louis. He was born to James II and Helen (Jones) Wilson, December 18, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Patricia O'Conner, November 13, 1976. James served in the U.S. Army for six years, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. James and...

Charles Herbert Lee

Charles Herbert Lee

Dec 30, 2013

Charles Herbert Lee, age 76, of Chadwick, passed away in his home Monday, December 30, 2013. He was born August 17, 1937, in Pierce City, the son of Charles Hubert and Irene Caroline (Shipman) Lee. He graduated from School of the Ozarks in 1955, and in 1960 was united in marriage to Jewel Nadine Jones. Charles served his country in...

Daniel William Dedmon

Daniel William Dedmon

Dec 27, 2013

Daniel William Dedmon, age 54, of Highlandville, passed away Friday in his home, December 27, 2013. He was born December 7, 1959, in Kansas City, the son of John Asbury Dedmon and Betty Jean (Kiekel) Dedmon. The family moved to Springfield when Daniel was young, and he continued to live in the Ozarks for the rest of his life. His...

Beverly Ann Taylor

Beverly Ann Taylor

Dec 25, 2013

Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa

Lester Deon White

Lester Deon White

Dec 25, 2013

Lester Deon White Jr. age 40, of Nixa, passed away, in his home, of natural causes, Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was born to Deon and Linda (Pruitt) White, November 3, 1973, in Springfield. Les was a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Springfield. He was a charter member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, in Nixa. Les was a...