OBITUARIES
Mabel Edwards Meyer
Apr 4, 2014
Mabel Edwards Meyer, age 94, of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Mabel Margaret Edwards was born on August 31, 1919 in Chisholm, Minnesota, the daughter of Edgar and Sarah Edna (Chatman) Edwards.. She was most recently a resident of Maranatha Village in Springfield. Survivors include: Two daughters, Margaret Thompson and husband George of Chicago, Illinois, and Mary VanHouweling...
John Gerald Sahuque
Apr 3, 2014
John Gerald Sahuque, Jr., of Galena, went to paradise to be with his Lord and Savior April 3, 2014. John was born February 7, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John G., Sr. and Merilyn Sahuque. John loved God and all of God's children. He proudly served his country in The United States Navy during the Vietnam War and then...
Romayne Thompson #NAME?
Apr 1, 2014
Wilma Aileene Reese, 96, born on April 7, 1916, to Alvia A. Reese and Jennie Folscroft Reese, died on November 18, 2012, at Christian Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Nixa, Missouri. Aileene worked for many years at Standard Oil in Kansas City, Missouri. Romayne "Tommie" Thompson, 94, born on September 27, 1919, to Clarence A. Thompson and Mary Marie Oswald Thompson,...
Sharon Kay Goodwin
Mar 27, 2014
Sharon Kay Goodwin, age 68, of Sparta, passed away Thursday March 27, 2014. She was born Feb. 20, 1946, the daughter of Leo and Bertie (Pruett) Nelson. Sharon married Paul Goodwin June 25, 1971. She enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, fishing with her husband, tending to her flowers and the visits with her family and friends. Sharon dedicated her life to The...
Earl Dean Presley
Mar 22, 2014
Earl Dean Presley, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2014. He was born September 20, 1932 in Bolivar, Missouri, the son of Tony and Velma (Killingsworth) Presley. He served his country in the U.S. Army. During his working career Earl drove an ice cream truck, worked for Dayco for many years, and owned Fall Creek Convenience Store....
Mina Ruth Handy
Mar 21, 2014
Mina Ruth Handy, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 13, 1930 in Ozark, one of ten children of Horace and Blanche (Harp) Deffenderfer. She was a 1947 graduate of Ozark High School. On September 5, 1948 she and Joe Handy were united in marriage. He passed away in...
Donna Lou Steele
Mar 20, 2014
Donna Lou Steele, 83, of Nixa, began her life in Heaven on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Nora Ball, her husband of 48 years James Royce Steele, and three brothers Robert, Norman and Dale Ball. Donna is survived by a brother, Dorlyn &...
Wayne Fields
Mar 20, 2014
Wayne Fields, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born August 27, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Obie Diah and Opal (Maples) Fields. Wayne was employed by Paul Mueller as a stainless steel grinder and then worked for Precision Stainless. He enjoyed rebuilding old cars. Survivors include: His wife, Judy; two children, Kelly Frangella...
Elvie Frances Blevins
Mar 20, 2014
Elvie Frances Blevins, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was born July 14, 1921, in Galena, the daughter of Frances "Mert" Little and Edith (Eutsler) Little. She was united in marriage to Lowell Blevins who preceded her in death in 1986. Elvie worked in several positions and before retirement was a beautician. She was saved...
Ralph Milton Shockley
Mar 18, 2014
Ralph Milton Shockley, age 93, of Springfield, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born August 12, 1920, in Springfield to Howard & Gladys Shockley. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. On May 21, 1960 Ralph was married to Lois Holden. Ralph worked for many years even after retirement as a printing pressman. Ralph was...
Thomas Rousset
Mar 18, 2014
Captain Thomas L. Rousset, age 49, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully of a heart condition, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born February 24, 1965, in Washington, Missouri, the son of Marvin and Jewel ( Henson) Rousset; He received a degree in Crimnal Justice from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Thomas started his law enforcement career with the Cole...
Terry Lee Vigneaux
Mar 15, 2014
Terry Lee Vigneaux, age 64, of Nixa, went to rest in the arms of the Lord March 15, 2014. He was born December 7, 1949 to Eugene and Betty Vigneaux in Monett, Missouri. On December 17, 1988 he was married to Diane Roberts. Terry was adventurous and enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, racing cars, and boating with family and friends . He...
Wilma Irene Johns
Mar 15, 2014
Wilma Irene Johns, age 89, of Sparta passed away March 15, 2014 in her home. She was born January 27, 1925 to Lloyd and Alma Swearengin. On September 25, 1942 she married Leroy "Roy" Johns. Wilma lived in Christian County throughout her life. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and enjoyed working with her husband on...
Royal Watts Banta
Mar 13, 2014
Royal (Roy) W. Banta Jr., age 90, of Nixa passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. Roy was born in Cheyenne, WY June 23, 1923, to Royal Watts Banta Sr. and Margaret Bell (Stifler) Banta. Roy enlisted in the Navy the day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Roy served on the USS Mulberry as a boatswain's mate 2nd class in...
John Junior Ewing
Mar 12, 2014
John Junior Ewing age 88, of Springfield, passed away March 12, 2014. He was born in May 13, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to Raymond and Naomi Ewing. John served his country in the United States Navy. On September 27, 1946 he was married to Katy Ordway. John worked in education many years teaching and serving in school administration. He was...
Elizabeth Emma Spalding
Mar 11, 2014
Elizabeth Emma Spalding, age 94 of Sparta passed away March 11, 2014. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
David Christensen
Mar 8, 2014
Dave Irvin Christensen, born on July 17, 1941, died at the age of 72 on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Dave was a resident of Nixa, Missouri. He will be missed greatly as he and his dog "Sammy" were loved by many including the wonderful businesses of Nixa! No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of...
Betty Louise Gilbert
Mar 8, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Gilbert, age 77, of Oldfield, passed away in her home, Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born in Oldfield, to Francis and Lela (McCoy) Hall, October 8, 1936. Betty was married to Russell Gilbert, until his passing in 1995. Betty was an excellent homemaker, enjoyed spending time with friends in the quilting club and garden club. Betty...
Elma Mae Walker
Mar 7, 2014
Elma Mae Walker, age 87, of Reeds Spring passed away March 7, 2014. She was born January 23, 1927 to Jim and Mamie Owens. She was a caring and loving mother. Elma will always be remembered for her kindness and will be missed by all who knew her. Elma was preceded in death by husbands, Oren Brown and Sherman Walker;...
Leta Jean Martin
Mar 6, 2014
Leta Jean Martin, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born July 23, 1931 in Wright County. On November 26, 1974 she and Frank Martin were married. Mrs. Martin worked for Home Parental Services from 1987 until her retirement in 2006. She was valued and much love by both co-workers and those she served. At...
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