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Larry Scott Kelley

Larry Scott Kelley

Jan 3, 2024

Larry Scott Kelley, age 51, of Battlefield passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Amarillo, TX, on December 4, 1972. His parents were Guy T. Kelley and Paula K. (Robertson) Kelley. Larry was united in marriage to Michelle Adams on June 1, 1996.

Larry graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1991. He worked in the right-of-way...

Cheryl Dene Richards

Cheryl Dene Richards

Jan 1, 2024

Cheryl Dene Richards, age 63 of Springfield, passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born March 5, 1960 in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of Franzell “Smokey” and Jerry Jackson.

Cheryl's greatest love was her family. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, antiquing, gardening and visiting casinos. South Dakota was her favorite place to travel. She...

Tabatha Rose “Finley” Baxter

Tabatha Rose “Finley” Baxter

Dec 31, 2023

Tabatha Rose “Finley” Baxter, age 34 of Nixa, passed away on December 31, 2023.  She was born on October 24, 1989 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of Mitchell and Lisa Baxter.

Tabatha enjoyed art, especially painting.  She had a passion for cooking and her favorite video game was Zelda.

Survivors include: her parents; one brother, Adam Baxter; one sister, Stacy...

Wesley Roller

Wesley Roller

Dec 30, 2023

Wesley Randall Roller, age 88, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, with his wife, daughter and two granddaughters at his side.

Wesley was born October 16, 1935, in Sparta, Missouri to Jamie and Emogene Anderson Roller. He was married for 66 years to Violet McHaffie, which started with a blind date in...

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...