OBITUARIES
Charlie B Turner
Aug 24, 2023
Charlie B. Turner, born on September 28, 1940, passed away in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 82, on August 24, 2023.
Charlie served in the Army from 1962 to 1964, as a member of the 101st Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and served as Military Police. After he was honorably discharged in 1964, Charlie served the Missouri State...
Joy V. Lloyd Taylor
Aug 20, 2023
Our sweet mother, Joy Vidalene Lloyd Taylor age 95 and long-time resident of Nixa Missouri passed away peacefully on August 20th 2023. Mom was born November 1, 1927 in Parsons Kansas and was the daughter of Amos Colby Munsell and Ida Mati (Streeter) Munsell. She was the youngest of 5 children all of her brothers and sisters proceeded her in...
David Douglas Brown
Aug 16, 2023
David D. Brown, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a car man’s car man with 40 plus years in car business in Southeast Kansas and Aurora, Missouri.
He was born July 25, 1949, in Tampa, Florida to Chester and Margaret Brown. He grew up mostly in the Parsons, Kansas area. He graduated from Labette...
Bill Lowther
Aug 14, 2023
In Loving Memory.
William (Bill) Elvin Lowther, 71, of Ozark, Missouri, took his own life on August 14th, 2023.
Bill was born on July 30, 1952 to Floyd Lowther and Grace Morton-Uber in Sonoma, California.
He was raised by Grace Morton-Uber and Albert Uber, after his father's death when Bill was five years old. After Bill graduated from Sonoma...
Howard Douglas Coomer
Aug 10, 2023
Major Howard D. "Lance" Coomer passed away peacefully and departed this life on Thursday, August 10th.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brack and Zanna Coomer, his wife, Brenda Coomer, his sons, David Coomer and Dennis Coomer, his sister, Edna Hardin, his niece, Francine Dabbs, and brothers Ernie Coomer and Jack Coomer.
He is survived by his sons,...
Danny Sissel
Aug 10, 2023
Danny Lee Sissel, age 69 of Sparta, died Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born July 29, 1954 in Joplin. On December 21, 1985 he and Karen Sue Key were united in marriage.
Danny was a Mason by trade. He loved riding his motorcycle and belonged to the Shadow Riders group. He enjoyed building model cars.
Survivors...
Mildred Rozelle Sharp
Aug 9, 2023
Mildred Rozelle Sharp, age 96, of The Baptist Home in Ozark, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born September 8, 1926, in Wylie, Texas, the daughter of Walter O. and Emma (Borchard) Allen. She was united in marriage to Thomas Louis Sharp.
Mildred is survived by her husband, Thomas, and loving staff and friends at The...
Wendell Maples
Aug 8, 2023
Wendell Lee Maples, age 74 of Highlandville, died August 8, 2023. He was born September 16, 1948 in Ozark, the son of Loren and Velvie (Moore) Maples.
Wendell was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – Tory Creek, Highlandville.
He and Kathy were blessed for many years by a loving church family and numerous generous friends and neighbors who...
Debra Swearengin Essary
Aug 7, 2023
Debbie Swearengin Essary met Jesus face to face on August 7, 2023, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born September 19, 1956. Debbie is survived by her daughters Kellie Storm and husband Shannon Storm of Rogers, AR, and Farrah Harlow and Matt Mills of Rogersville, her parents, Bill and Faye Swearengin of Ozark, and her siblings Cheryll...
Aaron Gammon
Aug 4, 2023
Aaron Christopher Gammon, age 34, of Nixa died August 4, 2023. He was born August 17, 1988 in Drexel, Missouri, the son of Alan and Andrea (Jenkins) Gammon.
Aaron was a teacher and a coach at Nixa Junior High School, but his family was his life. Aaron was smart and funny. His smile and his personality were contagious. He did...
Jean Ann Howard
Aug 3, 2023
Jean (Jeanie) Ann Howard, 70, of Nixa, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023.
She was born to parents James Thacker and Bettie (Thacker) Wood, on November 8, 1952 in Jefferson City, Missouri. She was the oldest of four girls and is survived by her three sisters, Judy Thacker, Pam Wissman, and Sheila Riffel as well as their many children and grandchildren.
She married in 1969 and later divorced but was blessed with two children Stephanie (Howard) Sharick (husband Steve) and...
James Andreas "Jim" Kreider
Aug 1, 2023
James (Jim) Andreas Kreider was born in Nuremberg, Germany on June 24, 1955 to James D. and Kunigunda Kreider. He passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
In 1976, Jim married Debbie (Neil) Kreider and had two daughters, Lacey Lukowski (Jason) and Neeley Kreider (Dillon). His greatest pride and joy were his four grandsons,...
Roy Dean Stewart
Jul 31, 2023
Roy Dean Stewart passed away on July 31st, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his death.
Dean was born on September 24, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to parents Leon Stewart and Walcie (Lewis) Stewart. He grew up and lived his life in Spokane, Missouri. He attended Spokane High School and earned his high school diploma. He married the...
Randy James LeBarron
Jul 29, 2023
Randy James LeBarron, son of Darrell and Ranita Hager, passed Saturday July 29, 2023 after a long struggle with health issues. He is survived by his sister Wendy Hager and Randy's fiancee, Tina Wisely.
Randy served as a U.S. Marine from 1972 to 1980 in active service. He served from 1980 to 1990 in reserves. Randy was called back to...
John Philip Stryczek
Jul 23, 2023
John Philip Stryczek, age 79 was a proud U.S Navy Veteran and beloved husband and father. He went to the heavenly gates to meet his wife of 49 years on July 23, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1944 in Putnam, Connecticut to Ellen Stryczek and Stanley Stryczek.
John served in the U.S. Navy From 1963-1969. He served...
Dennis James Tomlin
Jul 19, 2023
Dennis James Tomlin, age 60 of Nixa, died July 19, 2023. He was born June 27, 1963 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the son of Jerrel and Shirley (Burkhart) Tomlin.
Dennis owned TRS Cycle in Nixa for 26 years. He was a master motorcycle technician and had a positive impact in the motocross community across the midwest.
On October 16, 1981,...
Jefferson Colt Johnson
Jul 17, 2023
Jefferson Colt Johnson, age 65 of Springfield, passed away July 17, 2023. He was born June 11, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Edwin J. and Jewell M. (Mitchem).
Jefferson served his country in the U. S. military.
Survivors include: his siblings, Rick Johnson, Duane Johnson, Debbie Prine, Cheryl Porter, Robin Johnson and Terri Johnson; nieces and nephews; and cousins.
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Rose – Virgine Lillian Stryczek
Jul 15, 2023
Rose – Virgine Lillian Stryczek, age 70 entered her Eternal Heavenly Home and got her wings and went to walk with the angels on July 15, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1952 in Norwich, Connecticut to Donald Perkins and Doris Mailloux. Rose was taken into care and loved unconditionally by her foster parents Paul and Elizabeth Lyon.
It...
Sheila Marie Janeway
Jul 15, 2023
Sheila Marie Janeway, age 64 of Ozark, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her husband, Ron Janeway and her family.
Sheila was born on November 13, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Calvin Lee and Maitha Jean (Sidel) Robbins.
On May 14, 1977 Sheila was united in marriage to...
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