OBITUARIES

Joan Wyrick Bogle Dabbs

Joan Wyrick Bogle Dabbs

Dec 29, 2023

Joan Wyrick Bogle Dabbs, age 81 of Nixa, Missouri, formally of Dexter, Missouri, passed away on December 29, 2023.  She was born in Flora, Illinois on September 29, 1942.  She was the daughter of Merlin and Maxine Bogle.  

She was a strong and brave young woman who following graduation at the age of 17 moved away for work in...

Ruby Yvonne Stone

Ruby Yvonne Stone

Dec 28, 2023

Ruby Yvonne Stone, 89, of Fordland, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 7, 1934, to the late William and Bessie Green of Rogersville, Missouri.

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lyle E. Stone of 56 years; her son Rodney Stone and daughter-in-law...

Addie Lee Ruth Johnson

Addie Lee Ruth Johnson

Dec 27, 2023

Addie Lee Ruth Schisler Johnson passed away on December 27, 2023 at her home in Spokane, Missouri.

Mrs. Johnson was born on March 7, 1934 to George and Ruth Schisler in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Mrs. Johnson accepted Jesus as her savior while a young girl and her life was spent in active Christian service.

Mrs. Johnson graduated from Valley View High...

Jungja Kim

Jungja Kim

Dec 27, 2023

Jungja Kim was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt.  She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 while holding the hand of her beloved son Seunghoon Oh.  She was born June 5, 1940 in Seoul, Korea to Hyung Kim and Ah Ji Yi.

Jungja was kindhearted and gave selflessly to others.  She enjoyed cooking and watching her favorite Korean...

Candi MacGill

Candi MacGill

Dec 27, 2023

Candace “Candi” MacGill, age 76, of Springfield, Missouri passed away with her family by her side on December 27, 2023.  She was born on February 23, 1947 in Bethany, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Verl and Glenna Lykins.  Candi was a graduate of Albany High School.  She married Ed MacGill of Kansas City, Missouri, March 29, 1969.  They spent...

Charlene Parnell

Charlene Parnell

Dec 22, 2023

Charlene Parnell was born to Mary and Charley Stevens on the Bar-K Ranch in Garrison, Missouri on January 28, 1942. She peacefully departed this world to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023, surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospital. 

She became a member of Garrison Baptist Church at age 13. In 1959, she graduated from West High in...

Donna Sue Clark

Donna Sue Clark

Dec 20, 2023

Donna Sue Clark, age 82 of Nixa, died in her home on December 20, 2023.  She was born October 27, 1941 in Cedar County, Missouri, the daughter of John T and Farol (Barry) Campbell.   Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked as a book keeper for several business. After retiring she ran an in-home daycare for...

Mary Sue Hartley

Mary Sue Hartley

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Sue Hartley, age 83 of Ozark, died December 19, 2023. She was born August 23, 1940 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Tindle) Wadley.

In 1977, Mary was united in marriage to Frank E. Hartley, who preceded her in death in 1996.

Mary and Frank were owners of SEK Sheet Metal and members of St....

James Cooper

James Cooper

Dec 19, 2023

James Leon Cooper, age 80, of Rogersville, passed away in his home Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born January 22, 1943 in Fagus, Missouri, the son of Delmar Clyde Cooper and Millie Rosetta (Crawford) Cooper. On February 22, 1963 he and Carolyn Fay (Pratt) were united in marriage. Both his family and Carolyn's had moved to California from Missouri.

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Shirley Ann Bolin

Shirley Ann Bolin

Dec 18, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Bolin, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born December 6, 1934 in Nixa where she continued to live throughout her life. Shirley was the daughter of J.O. Granger and Hazel Cave. She graduated from Nixa High School in 1953, and on January 24, 1953 she and Silas Eugene "Gene" Bolin were...

Harold Cummins

Harold Cummins

Dec 17, 2023

Harold Thomas Cummins of Ozark, passed away at age 91, on December 17, 2023. He was born November 11, 1932 in the small sawmill town of Calion, Arkansas. After earning a BA from USC, and a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Theological Seminary, he married Betty Noe Cummins of Missouri. 

Devoted lifelong Christians, Harold and Betty answered God’s call...

Robert William Burns

Robert William Burns

Dec 17, 2023

Robert William Burns was born on July 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Mildred (Rielly) Burns. Robert passed away on December 17, 2023. Robert was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen Walter on February 2, 1971.

Robert valued protecting and loving his family. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He...

Lona Mae Clemons

Lona Mae Clemons

Dec 16, 2023

Lona Mae (Ellingsworth) Clemons, age 91 of Marshfield, died December 16, 2023. She was born July 7, 1932 in Highlandville, Missouri, the the daughter of Elmer and Bertha (Davis) Ellingsworth.

In 1952 Lona was united in marriage to Dewey Short “Bill” Clemons, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2005.

Survivors include: two daughters, Brenda Maples of Springfield and...

David Alan Fleming

David Alan Fleming

Dec 16, 2023

 

David Alan Fleming, age 63, of Nixa, died in his home Saturday, December 16, 2023.  He was born May 29, 1960 in Mountain Grove, the son of John Losen “Jack” Fleming and Erma Norene (Rawson) Fleming.  As an infant the family moved to Nixa where he attended school and lived throughout his life.

Some knew him as David, some...

Etta Marie Mecke

Etta Marie Mecke

Dec 13, 2023

Etta Marie (Davis) Mecke, age 71 of Springfield, Missouri, was born July 17, 1952 in Squires, Missouri to Marion Ardell Davis Sr. and Lee Ila (Arnold) Davis.  She departed from this world on December 13, 2023.  Etta served many years in the US Army as a heavy equipment operator and cargo specialist, earning the rank of Sergeant.  During her military...

Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb

Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb

Dec 13, 2023

        Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb, age 79 of Clever,  passed away December 13, 2023.  She was born on March 8, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Jim and Roberta Carsten.           Phyllis grew up in Spokane, where her love of the outdoors began on her family's farm.  After her daughter Penny was born, she...

Chester Cox

Chester Cox

Dec 12, 2023

 

Chester Cox, age 88 of Nixa, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  He was born March 30, 1935 in Clever, Missouri, the son of Lester and Dora (Jones) Cox. Chester was united in marriage to June Wimmer on July 2, 1960 celebrating 63 years together.

Chester had an amazing love for his family.  He was a devoted husband....

Karen Kay Beaumont

Karen Kay Beaumont

Dec 12, 2023

 

Karen Kay Beaumont, age 80 of Nixa, passed away on December 12, 2023.  She was born February 19, 1943 in Pharr, Texas, the daughter of Don and Lila Fernan.  She was united in marriage to Ronald Beaumont on December 26, 1962.  Ronald and Karen celebrated 60 fantastic years of marriage together.

Karen was a woman of great strength....

Cory Michael Bailey

Cory Michael Bailey

Dec 11, 2023

Cory Michael Bailey passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born November 26, 1989, in Upland California, the son of Robert and Judy Bailey.

Cory grew up in Ozark, Missouri being mischievous with his brothers Robert and Christopher and his other brothers in friendship. He was our own Huck Finn and loved being in nature. He loved being...

Richard Orrell

Richard Orrell

Dec 9, 2023

Richard Orrell, age 82 of Nixa, passed away on December 9, 2023.  He was born September 8, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Michale Roah on February 17, 1967.

Richard was a very well thought of man that had a great love for his family. Richard's happiest moments were spending...