OBITUARIES

Charles Ellis Carter

Charles Ellis Carter

Dec 23, 2013

Charles Ellis Carter, age 91, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born April 10, 1922, in Nixa, the son of Frank and Bertha (Nokes) Carter. On July 6, 1962, he and Bertha Deane Ellerman were united in marriage. Before retirement, Mr. Carter worked for French's (now Reckitt Benckiser) in Springfield. He enjoyed farming and working with...

Judith Bright Deans

Judith Bright Deans

Dec 23, 2013

Judith Ann Bright-Deans, age 72, of Highlandville, Missouri, went on to be with our Lord on the 23rd of December, 2013. She joins her precious parents, Melvin and Lucille Bright and her loving aunt, Barbara (Bobbye) Glossip who made this journey just recently. Judy, as she liked to be known, was a member of the First Assembly of God Church...

Lauren (Buzz) Bowers

Lauren (Buzz) Bowers

Dec 23, 2013

Lauren (Buzz) Bowers, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born April 23, 1925 in Colo, IA, the son of Henry A. and Etta (Dewey) Bowers. He was educated in the Colo public schools and graduated from Colo High School in 1942. He entered the U. S. Navy in 1942 and served as a...

John M. Turner

John M. Turner

Dec 20, 2013

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Erma Wagemann

Erma Wagemann

Dec 20, 2013

Erma Wagemann, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. She was born April 13, 1919, in Nixa, the daughter of Joe and Ora (Anderson) Payne. In 1940 she and William "Bill" Henry Wagemann were united in marriage. Erma was a homemaker and she along with her husband enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Her husband, Bill, preceded her...

James Howard Wilson

James Howard Wilson

Dec 19, 2013

James H. Wilson, age 87, of Ozark passed away December 19, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Monroe and Zella Wilson in Williamsville, Missouri. James served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Wilma and this union lasted 66 � years. James was a hard worker in many occupations but his career...

Evang. Don Edwards

Evang. Don Edwards

Dec 13, 2013

Evangelist Donald L. Edwards, age 82, of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, December 13, 2013. Don was born May 19, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Joseph Key and Vina (Blakely) Edwards. Don has been an Independent Fundamental Baptist Evangelist for over 63 years. He has conducted over 1,700 revival meetings. Don's strongest desire in life...

Eileen Frances Uhrig

Eileen Frances Uhrig

Dec 11, 2013

Eileen Frances Uhrig, aged 75, left this world on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 to reside with her Lord in heaven. She was born to Dolores and David Wright on January 23, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was united in marriage to her cherished husband, John Francis Uhrig, for 54 years. Before retiring in 2007, she worked as the Deputy...

James Boyd

James Boyd

Dec 10, 2013

James Boyd Born May 30, 1938. After a short illness, went to be with the Lord December 10, 2013. He is survived by wife Marie, 7 children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A memorial service to be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, Missouri Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation is under the...

Barbara Ann Blair

Barbara Ann Blair

Dec 9, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Ann Blair No services are planned at this time cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in Marion National Cemetery, Marion Indiana

Franklin Raymond Boehlke

Franklin Raymond Boehlke

Dec 8, 2013

Franklin Raymond Boehlke, age 76, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born August 15, 1937, in Mequon, Wisconsin, the son of Herman and Rose (Schmidt) Boehlke. He served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserves. In his younger years Frank played for a semi-pro baseball team. On September 26, 1959, he and Yvonne Eleanor Buettner were...

Frank Filmore Whitman

Frank Filmore Whitman

Dec 5, 2013

Frank Filmore Whitman, age 91, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born February 2, 1922, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of William Clinton Whitman and Grace Bryan (Wolfinbarger) Whitman. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Army. He served in Europe during World War II, and was wounded in action in September, 1944. On January 8, 1946,...

Ronald Dwain Burk

Ronald Dwain Burk

Dec 5, 2013

Ronald Dwain Burk, 54, passed away on December 5, 2013, in Springfield, MO surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on August 8, 1959 in Springfield, MO. Ron married his wife Leslie Fritz on June 8, 1991, and were later blessed with four daughters. Ron graduated from Galena High School, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial...

Elsie Delores Reynolds

Elsie Delores Reynolds

Dec 4, 2013

Elsie Delores Reynolds, age 93, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She was born November 1, 1920, to John F. and Emma (McWilliams) Young. On November 9, 1935, she and Arley Ward Reynolds were united in marriage. Elsie was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa. Survivors include: Her son, John...

Bryan Wayne Haugen

Bryan Wayne Haugen

Dec 2, 2013

Bryan Haugen, age 52, of Nixa, passed away December 2, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 27, 1961, to Leland and Lolita (Hartke) Haugen, in Monroe, MI. He was united in marriage to Trisha Hancock, October 22, 1983. Bryan and his family attended South Haven Baptist Church, in Springfield. Bryan loved sports and was a...

Daniel David Waters,

Daniel David Waters,

Dec 2, 2013

Daniel David Waters Jr. age 28, of Sparta, passed away December 2, 2013. He was born December 8, 1984, to Rosetta (Childers) and Daniel David Waters Sr. Daniel loved art and enjoyed tattoos. He enjoyed playing Texas Holdem Poker, casinos and slot machines. His pure potential and raw strength is something no one will ever forget. He loved his family...

Larry Elmer Melton

Larry Elmer Melton

Nov 24, 2013

Larry Elmer Melton, age 67, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Highlandville, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was born February 13, 1946, the son of Harvey Elmer and Opal (Magers) Melton. In 1964 he graduated from Spokane High School. Larry served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years, and spent the rest of his working career as...

Nancy Hubbard

Nancy Hubbard

Nov 23, 2013

Nancy M. Hubbard, age 73, of Springfield, passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2013. She was born to Clifton and Nadine (Jairett) Upchurch, on May 15, 1940, in Springfield. Nancy loved to sew, and was a wonderful homemaker. She was very active in her church, Ridgeview Baptist Church, Catoosa, OK. She loved Mexican food, and passed her enthusiasm onto her children....

Charlon Maples

Charlon Maples

Nov 22, 2013

Charlon Yvonne Maples, age 73, of Highlandville, passed away, Friday, November 22, 2013, in Springfield. She was born to Charles and Iva (Melton) Abbey, in Bronson, Kansas, April 13, 1940. On December 22, 1961, she was united in marriage to Orville Maples. Charlon accepted the Lord as her Savior as a young girl in Bible School, in Ponce De Leon....

Eunice Aldean Thompson

Eunice Aldean Thompson

Nov 21, 2013

Eunice Aldean Thompson, 95, of Ozark, passed away peacefully November 21, 2013, at North Park Assisted Living in Ozark. Eunice was born September 5, 1918, in Barry County, Missouri, the eighth of nine children, to Harry and Martha (Shrum) Pritchett, all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Seligman High School in 1936, and was a standout member...