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Shiela Ann Recla

Shiela Ann Recla

May 1, 2014

Shiela Ann Recla, age 49, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, May1, 2014. She was born March 5, 1965 in Springfield, to Shirley Massengale and Benton Stephens. Shiela graduated from Nixa High school in 1983, and attended Missouri College of Cosmetology. She worked as a hair stylist most of her life. Shiela loved the outdoors. Shiela and her significant other, Rickie...

Donald Jon Rasor

Donald Jon Rasor

Apr 28, 2014

Donald Jon Rasor, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Barberton, OH, May 28, 1938. Donald was united in marriage to Janet Barr, September 10, 1960, in Joliet, IL. Donald and Janet lived in Joliet, IL for many years. They decided to move to Nixa, MO,...

Billy Lloyd Garrison

Billy Lloyd Garrison

Apr 27, 2014

Billy Lloyd Garrison of Nixa, Missouri, a kind and gentle soul, was taken home Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was born September 16, 1928 in Shelbina, Missouri, the son of Lloyd Thomas Garrison and Vivian E. White Garrison. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in Japan and also served during the Korean War. On June 1,...

Joe Derrel Herd

Joe Derrel Herd

Apr 22, 2014

Joe Derrel Herd, Sr., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in his home after a long illness. He was born October 19, 1926 in Chadwick, the son of Joseph and Meta (Brown) Herd. He was united in marriage to Lois Leona Schweppe. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Joe was a farmer who loved...

Dorothy Helen Condict

Dorothy Helen Condict

Apr 21, 2014

Dorothy Helen Condict ascended to heaven on Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born October 3, 1921 in Albany, New York, the daughter of Charles and Louise Schaupp. In 1942 she and Hal Wear Condict were united in marriage. Dorothy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, and caring for their needs. She was a registered nurse for...

Evelyn Glee Jones

Evelyn Glee Jones

Apr 19, 2014

Evelyn Glee Jones, age 90, formerly of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Aberdeen Village, Olathe, Kansas. She was born September 7, 1923 in Lost Springs, Kansas, the youngest of five children born to Louis Victor and Mabel (Peterson) Strom. On November 26, 1949 she and Lawrence M. "Larry" Jones were united in marriage. Evelyn loved her family...

Marjorie Gentzke

Marjorie Gentzke

Apr 18, 2014

Marjorie Ann Gentzke, age 83, of Nixa, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born September 20, 1930 in LA Porte, IN, to William F. and Katherine (Peterson) Rutz. Marjorie completed her Master's Degree in Education at the University of Tennessee, at Nashville. Marjorie taught elementary school for 18 years in Tennessee and Missouri. Marjorie was united in marriage...

Marjorie Jane Lambert

Marjorie Jane Lambert

Apr 18, 2014

Marjorie Jane (Le Blanc) Lambert, age 69, of Spokane, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born March 23, 1945, in Tecumseh, Nebraska, to Harold Joseph and Marjorie Ruth (Nealy) Le Blanc. Marjorie was united in marriage to Danny Lambert August 26, 1972, in Reno NV, by Reverend Huckleberry, at Chapel of the Bells. Marjorie owned an upholstery shop,...

Edward Dean Matney

Edward Dean Matney

Apr 17, 2014

Edward Dean Matney, age 65, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born November 11, 1948, in Springfield, to Ivan and Jewell (Medley) Matney. He served his country in the U. S. Army for 11 years, during the Vietnam War. The joys in Edwards's life were his kids and his grandson. Edward loved to fish, and was...

Robert (Bob) Koehn

Robert (Bob) Koehn

Apr 17, 2014

Robert (Bob) Koehn, age 84, of Nixa passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born November 24, 1929, in Cimarron, KS, to Simon and Eva (Ratzlaff) Koehn. He was united in marriage to Delores Tapp, February 6, 1953, in Springfield, TN. Bob went to Kansas State Teachers College, in Emporia Kansas, graduating with Master's degree in Education. Bob became...

Eugene Glen Haworth

Eugene Glen Haworth

Apr 16, 2014

Eugene Glen Haworth, age 93 of Nixa, passed away April 16, 2014. He was born October 7, 1920 to Bert & Mearl Haworth. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 21, 2014 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Al Boatman officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 19, 2014 also...

Clifford Albert Shively

Clifford Albert Shively

Apr 15, 2014

Clifford Albert Shively, Jr (Bud), age 68, passed away April 15, 2014, in St. Petersburg, FL from natural causes. Cliff (Bud) was born in Lincoln, NE on January 08, 1946, to Clifford and Loretta (Gill) Shively. Bud served in the Marine Corps and was a master wood craftsman, self-employed most of his life. Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and all...

Cecilia Rosemary Dower Rudloff

Cecilia Rosemary Dower Rudloff

Apr 12, 2014

Cecilia Rosemary Dower Rudloff, age 96, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. She was born October 7, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of John A. and Julia M. (Eifert) Dower. Cecilia was married to Charles Victor Rudloff, a career Air Force M/Sgt. He preceded her in death in 1996. Survivors include three children and their...

Stephen Douglas Fesperman

Stephen Douglas Fesperman

Apr 9, 2014

Stephen Douglas Fesperman, age 60 of Nixa, passed away April 9, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Donald Fesperman, Sr. and Betty N. (McCroskey) Fesperman. Stephen was an executive in the fertilizer industry. He was well respected for his knowledge and expertise. Stephen loved to spend time with his...

Robert Owen Edwards

Robert Owen Edwards

Apr 8, 2014

Rev. Robert O. Edwards Sr., age 89, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was born January 28, 1925 in Tamms, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Aleatha (Dillow) Edwards. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On December 24, 1946 he and Shirley Bernice Childers were united in marriage. Rev. Edwards was...

Ronald Steven Jones

Ronald Steven Jones

Apr 7, 2014

Ronald Steven Jones, age 44, of Ozark, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. He was born in Barrie, Ontario, Canada on April 15, 1969, the son of Robert and Mary (Balk) Jones. Ron was an auto mechanic. He was the proud father of two daughters, Alicia and Hailey, who will miss him greatly. No services are planned at this...

Wayne Bell

Wayne Bell

Apr 7, 2014

Wayne Bell, age 69, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2014. He was born in Chicago Heights Illinois to Napoleon Bell and Fannie (Tolliver) Bell on March 14, 1945. He graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois with the class of 1964. Wayne was a devoted family man, and a hard working provider for his...

Phyllis Jean Wilcox

Phyllis Jean Wilcox

Apr 6, 2014

Phyllis Jean Wilcox, age 81 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born September 3, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest L. and Edna Cleo (Gardner) Queen. Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church in Springfield. On July 11, 1951 Phyllis was united in marriage to Elbert F. "Bus" Wilcox. Phyllis worked as a probation...

Donna Faye Pratt

Donna Faye Pratt

Apr 5, 2014

Donna Faye Pratt, age 67, of Nixa, passed away April 5, 2014 in her home. She was born March 17, 1947 in Reeds Spring, to Lonny and Lucy Friend. Donna loved life and enjoyed antiquing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was survived by a daughter, Michelle Savage and husband Scott, of Nixa; three grandchildren, Sophia, Gage...

Valda G Woody

Valda G Woody

Apr 4, 2014

Valda Woody, age 87, of Nixa passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ernest, of 66 years; their sons Gary, Allen, and Darin, their families, and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Monday, from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M, April 7, 2014, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will...