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Mary Pearl Siler

Mary Pearl Siler

Sep 11, 2013

Mary Siler, age 90 of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She was born July 20, 1923 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Jess and Cordia (Mitchell) Beaty. Mary worked as a real estate agent until her retirement at age 65 and was a member of the Million Dollar Sales Club. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist...

Thomas Angel Porter

Thomas Angel Porter

Sep 10, 2013

Thomas Angel Porter was taken home by the Lord on September 10th 2013. His heart beat for 18 weeks. He is survived by his parents Mike and Tosha Porter, his sister Abbey, and brothers Asher and Kyrie. His grandparents are Tonya and Chris Wainscott, Jimmy and Diane Allen, and Cheryl Purvis. Thomas will be buried at the feet of his...

Virginia Lee Kissee

Virginia Lee Kissee

Sep 10, 2013

Virginia Lee Kissee, age 87 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was born August 5, 1926, in Sparta, the daughter of Harvey and Grace (Lee) Jenkins. On October 14, 1944 she was united in marriage to Knial B. Kissee. They owned and operated their farm in Sparta. Virginia enjoyed gardening. She worked as a bookkeeper at Citizens...

Casey Brenn Hough Johnson

Casey Brenn Hough Johnson

Sep 8, 2013

Casey Brenn Hough Johnson, age 42, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013, at her home in Nixa. She was born in Lebanon, April 9, 1971. Casey graduated from Greenwood High School, in Springfield. She was united in marriage to Derek Johnson on July 20, 2004, on Navarre Beach, Florida. Casey was a loving and compassionate person, and was loved by...

Tracy Michelle Glaubitz

Tracy Michelle Glaubitz

Sep 8, 2013

Tracy Michelle Glaubitz, age 43 of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was born May 10, 1970 in Springfield, the daughter of William and Patricia Glaubitz. Tracy loved to read, work on her computer and listening to music. Survivors include: her father, William Glaubitz; her mother, Patricia Yarberry, two brothers, Chris Cody and Ryan Glaubitz; a sister, Amy...

Debra "Ann" Annette Hickey

Debra "Ann" Annette Hickey

Sep 7, 2013

Debra Annette (Ann) Hickey, age 56, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013, after a long fight with cancer. She was born to James and Frances "Yankee"� Cardwell, December 10, 1956, in San Diego, California. Ann earned a master"�s degree in computer engineering at San Diego State University. Ann was united in marriage to Joseph Hickey August 21, 1978,...

Ethel Chapman

Ethel Chapman

Sep 6, 2013

Ethel L. Chapman, age 93, of Springfield, passed away, Friday, September 06, 2013. She was born to Perry and Eva "Garrett"� Marsh April, 25, 1920, in Springfield. Ethel was united in marriage to Jay Chapman in 1940. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 9, 2013, at Hopedale Cemetery, in Ozark, with Norman Noble officiating. The...

Paula May Mashburn

Paula May Mashburn

Sep 5, 2013

Paula May Mashburn, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. She was born August 18, 1939, in Springfield, the daughter of Paul and Beatrice (Poyner) Inmon. She was a graduate of Central High School. On September 29, 1957, she and Clark D. Mashburn were united in marriage. They lived in Kansas City for 33 years before moving...

Martin Leon Gramm

Martin Leon Gramm

Sep 5, 2013

Martin Leon Gramm, age 41 of Springfield, passed away September 5, 2013. He was born March 12, 1972 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James Martin Gramm, Sr. and Katherine Ann Humphrey Gramm. Martin owned his own business doing finish carpentry and painting. He took pride in his work and enjoyed spending time with his brother Darrell and friends. Martin is survived...

Heidi Tramel

Heidi Tramel

Sep 2, 2013

Heidi Louise Tramel, 38, of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. Heidi was born July 28th, 1975 in Springfield, to Yvonne and Carl Cordell. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church of Springfield. Heidi attended Pleasant Hope schools and graduated in 1993. On April 26th, 1995 she gave birth to Erin Nicole Tramel. Shortly after, she and...

Ernest Pitt

Ernest Pitt

Sep 2, 2013

On September 2, 2013 Ernest Maynard Pitt, age 73, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up on a farm in Crescent, IA, and attended a one room schoolhouse as a boy. Ernie lived in Iowa until he joined the military. He served in the National Guard, Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran with the Navy....

Peggy Carrol "O'Neil" Montiel

Peggy Carrol "O'Neil" Montiel

Sep 2, 2013

Peggy Carrol "O"�Neil"� Montiel, age 74 of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. She was born February 1, 1939 in Nixa, the daughter of John and Lucille (Fox) O"�Neil. On September 11, 1960, she married Larry Montiel. Survivors include: her husband, Larry; two sons, Juan Montiel and wife Tonia, and Michael Montiel and wife Ronda; two grandchildren, Juan Miguel...

Dorothy Francis Burns

Dorothy Francis Burns

Aug 31, 2013

Dorothy Francis Burns, age 81, of Nixa, passed away in Ozark Riverview Manor on August 31, 2013. She was born December 26, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank Leslie and Estella Mae (Glenn) Wadkins. On February 19, 1947, she and Robert "Bob"� Burns were united in marriage. Dorothy was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church. She loved her...

James Samuel Marrs

James Samuel Marrs

Aug 30, 2013

James Samuel Marrs, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Jim was a loving, devoted husband and father, a cherished grandfather, and a special friend to all who knew him. He was born December 25, 1927, in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the son of Rev. Samuel and Marilla (Caster)...

Michael Leroy Martin

Michael Leroy Martin

Aug 28, 2013

Michael Leroy Martin, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born June 1, 1943, in Oklahoma City, the son of Melvin Leroy and Mary Ruth (Jones) Martin. He proudly served his country in the Post Korean War Era. On July 18, 1962, he and Carol Sue Valentine were united in marriage. Before retirement, Michael was...

Delton L Cotton

Delton L Cotton

Aug 27, 2013

Delton L. Cotton (Del) died August 27, 2013 at the age of 80. Del was born at home in the Gentry Community, north of Diggins, MO. He was the son of Elmer Ted and Ona (Brumback) Cotton. Del enjoyed playing with his family, hunting, fishing and just being outside. He was talented in repairing things. After retiring from electrical work,...

Charles Franklin Maples

Charles Franklin Maples

Aug 25, 2013

Charles Franklin Maples, age 25, of Highlandville, was born February 20, 1988, the son of Roger and Bobby (Baker) Maples. He passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He was a graduate of Spokane High School. Charles worked as a shipping and receiving clerk for Bass Pro. Everyone enjoyed being around Charles, and wherever he was he made it a...

Nina Arlene Sigman

Nina Arlene Sigman

Aug 23, 2013

Nina Arlene (Hoglen) Sigman, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. She was born January 21, 1925, in the Moody community near West Plains, the daughter of Forrest and Jessie (Hardin) Hoglen. On February 23, 1961, she and Robert N. Sigman were united in marriage. They lived in California until 1986. Before retirement, Arlene worked in...

Evelyn Bernice Shelton

Evelyn Bernice Shelton

Aug 19, 2013

Evelyn Bernice Shelton, age 96, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at The Waterford in Springfield. She was born February 25, 1917, the daughter of H.O. Wisner and Nona (McCafferty) Wisner Rhodes of Nixa. She was united in marriage to W.L. "Connie"� Shelton in 1936. Evelyn was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. During...

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick

Aug 17, 2013

Betty Jo Fitzpatrick passed away at home and went to be with her Lord on August 17, 2013. She had resided in Nixa for 84 years. Betty was born on March 18, 1929, to Joe and Ora Payne. She was united in marriage to Marshall Fitzpatrick. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, a son David, a son...