OBITUARIES

Dixie Green

Dixie Green

Feb 23, 2013

Dixie Johnson Green, daughter of J.I. & Sylvia Johnson, was born on November 15, 1936, and departed this life after a lengthy illness on February 23, 2013. She married Ival Green on April 10, 1955 and would have celebrated 58 years of wonderful marriage. From this union they were blessed with four children which in turn added to this great...

Mafalda (Maffy) Thomas

Mafalda (Maffy) Thomas

Feb 22, 2013

Mafalda (Maffy) Medda Thomas, age 63, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born to Bartolomeo Medda and Piccoli Antonieta Medda, October 14, 1949, in Sardinia, Italy, the youngest of 7 brothers and sisters. She was fluent in both Italian and the English languages. She met her husband who was serving in the United States Air...

Hugh Denver Brewer,

Hugh Denver Brewer,

Feb 22, 2013

Hugh "Speck"� Denver Brewer, Sr. age 96, passed away February 22, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 27, 1917 in Jayess, Mississippi, to Dr. O.C. and Dolly (Clark) Brewer. He married to his wife of 67 years, Frances Gatewood and to this union 3 children were born. Hugh served his country in the United States Army during WWII...

Ronald Lee Andrews

Ronald Lee Andrews

Feb 18, 2013

Ronald Lee Andrews, age 72, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 in his home. He was born May 21, 1940 in Oklahoma City, the son of Morris and Lucille (Ertel) Andrews. He lived most of his life in Wichita, Kansas, and retired from Andrews Boot and Shoe Repair. On March 6, 1981 he...

Sam Darrel Steinert

Sam Darrel Steinert

Feb 18, 2013

Sam Darrel Steinert, Sr, age 77, of Clever, passed away in Donna, TX, February 18, 2013. He was born to Paul and Ella Mae (Inman) Steinert, February 12, 1936, in Springfield. Sam worked many years for Coca Cola Foods Division and was a manager for C.V. Florsheim Food Brokerage Company. Sam loved outdoor hobbies, including his love for farming. He...

Mary Louise Essary

Mary Louise Essary

Feb 17, 2013

Mary Louise Essary, a resident of Nixa Missouri passed away February 17, 2013, surrounded by family, after a short illness. She was born in Fair Play Missouri, August 7, 1927, the daughter of Ben and Mabel Chism, one of ten children. Mary graduated from walnut Grove High School, in 1946 and rarely missed a reunion, held annually at the school....

Bobby Joe McCarley

Bobby Joe McCarley

Feb 17, 2013

Bobby Joe McCarley, age 72, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 in his home. He was born February 21, 1940 in Baldwyn, Mississippi, the son of Robert and Pauline (Wingo) McCarley. On May 11, 1990 Bob married his wife, Sandra. Bob loved sports "� golf, football and especially basketball. While in high school he made the All-State...

Lucy Mae Aaron

Lucy Mae Aaron

Feb 15, 2013

Lucy Mae Aaron of Ozark, was born in Kansas on February 16th, 1921 to William and Cora (Getman) Achor. She entered heaven"�s gates on February 15th, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri. A consummate caretaker and loving patriarch, Lucy spent the majority of her life ensuring the wellbeing of the people she adored the most. She provided for her family by working...

Vada Wolfe

Vada Wolfe

Feb 14, 2013

Vada Roman Creson Wolfe passed away in the home she shared with her daughter in Ozark, on Thursday, February 14, 2013. On July 18, 1929 she was born in Spokane, Missouri, one of eight children born to George Edward and Mary Creson. Vada attended school in Spokane, and lived in California a short time before moving back to this area....

Vivian Karns

Vivian Karns

Feb 14, 2013

Vivian M. Karns, age 88, passed away in Springfield, MO, on February 14, 2013. She was born to David and Velma (Welch) Nevitt, March 24, 1924, in Missouri. She was united in marriage to Eugene Karns on August 9, 1947, in The Little Brown Church In The Vale, in Nashua, IA. Vivian and her husband loved to spend time in...

Henrietta Isbell Gardner

Henrietta Isbell Gardner

Feb 13, 2013

Henrietta (Bray) Isbell Gardner passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born September 13, 1921 in Sparta, Missouri, the daughter of Mark and Glessie (Lee) Bray. Private services and burial are planned for a later date in Sparta Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Florence Nelson

Florence Nelson

Feb 12, 2013

Florence Rita Nelson, age 90, of Nixa, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on February 12, 2013. She was born to Joseph and Constance (Diviaco) Andrea on March 1, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Nelson, September 28, 1948. Florence worked as a clerk in several grocery stores in the Chicago area. She was known for...

Teresa Ann McDonald

Teresa Ann McDonald

Feb 11, 2013

Teresa Ann McDonald, age 43, passed away at home in Ozark, Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born to her parents, January 2, 1970, in Springfield. Teresa was united in marriage to James McDonald, November 17, 1989, at the Greene County Courthouse, in Springfield, by Judge Burl. Teresa was a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved her family and found...

Andrew Lange

Andrew Lange

Feb 10, 2013

Andrew Allen Lange, age 42 of Nixa passed away at home, Sunday February 10, 2013. He was born to Gary and Sandra Lange December 29, 1970, in Brookfield, Illinois. He loved being with family and collecting memorabilia of the Chicago Bulls. He was content staying home and watching television. Andy was a caring person who wanted to please others. He...

Linda Bowman

Linda Bowman

Feb 9, 2013

Linda Lea Bowman, age 63, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born September 18, 1949, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Murl and Lois Irene (Blattel) Waterman. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Lebanon High School where she was surrounded by many friends and enjoyed numerous activities, including the honor of being elected Homecoming Queen. Linda...

Fred Vandekerkhove

Fred Vandekerkhove

Feb 8, 2013

Fred Vandekerkhove, age 57, of Nixa, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born March 11, 1955, in Christopher, Illinois, the son of Fred and Marcellyn (Larkey) Vandekerkhove. The family moved to this area in 1966. Fred"�s career was in the electrical field. He was employed by the City of Nixa as a lineman for 16 years before becoming...

Judy Kathleen Huff

Judy Kathleen Huff

Feb 6, 2013

Judy Kathleen Jackson Huff, age 65, of Rogersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was in her home surrounded by her family. Judy was born July 12, 1947, the daughter of Carl and Jeanne (LaFollette) Jackson. On May 2, 1964 she and James Wesley Huff were united in marriage. Judy loved...

Howard Lee Trigg

Howard Lee Trigg

Feb 3, 2013

Howard Lee Trigg was born March 6, 1960 in Springfield, the son of John Trigg and Glenda Kay Applegate Trigg. He passed away February 3, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. Howard was a 1978 graduate of Fordland High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 25 years. Upon Retirement in 2003 he was employed by the U.S....

Terry Ellis Campbell

Terry Ellis Campbell

Feb 3, 2013

Terry Ellis Campbell, Sr., age 64, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, in the UAMS Medical Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born April 16, 1948, the son of Blond and Helen (Baird) Campbell. He grew up in Ozark where he attended school. He served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne and 173rd in Vietnam. Terry...

Audra Isabelle Buck Danderson

Audra Isabelle Buck Danderson

Feb 3, 2013

Audra Isabelle Buck Danderson , age 93, of Highlandville, passed away February 3, 2013 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center where she had spent several years. She was born October 2, 1919 in Taneyville, Missouri, the daughter of Aua Buck and Vida (Julia Lovida) Gibson Buck. On March 10, 1938 she and Frank F. Danderson were united in marriage in...