OBITUARIES
Cynthia Thompson
Jun 2, 2023
Cynthia Jean Thompson, age 70 of Nixa, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. She was born October 27, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (King) Buttner.
Cynthia will be remembered for her kindness. She loved to spoil all those around her. Cynthia shared her love of food...
Karen Sue Barnes
Jun 1, 2023
Karen “Susie” Barnes (Bilyeu) age 71, of Springfield passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023. She was born October 9th, 1951 the daughter Everett and Marianne Bilyeu.
Karen was a devoted Christian. She was a member of Cherry Street Baptist Church. She took part in mission trips to Africa, Argentina, Australia, and Japan. She helped out in the puppet and Awana...
Emmett Eugene Parsel
Jun 1, 2023
Emmett Eugene Parsel, age 69, of Sparta, died June 1, 2023. He was born September 17, 1953, in St. Louis, to Louis Edward and Earlean (Johnson) Parsel.
Emmett was a true patriot, an avid outdoorsman, and a skilled mason who took great pride in his work. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring on his four-wheeler, and spending...
Jack Lyle Ibach
May 28, 2023
Jack Lyle Ibach, age 83, passed away on May 28, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Norris and Irene (Rollings) Ibach on September 14, 1939, in Eddyville, Nebraska. Jack was united in marriage to his wife Gloria on September 3, 1989, and spent 33 wonderful years together.
Jack is survived by his wife Gloria; step-children Chris Rhine...
Gary Gene Richards
May 27, 2023
Gary Gene Richards, 71, of Clever Missouri, passed away in Springfield on May 27, 2023. Gary was born in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 14th, 1951, to Mildred and Lester Richards. He was a graduate of Parkview High School and attended Graff Vocational School.
Gary married Sherry, and together they had two children, Ty and Tia. He was a...
Tom G. Crain
May 25, 2023
Tom G. Crain, drowned May 25, 2023, in Table Rock Lake. He was enjoying his favorite activity, fishing! He was with his son, Tyler. Tom was quite a fine spirit. He laughed easily and often.
Tom retired as manager of Christian County Gas Company. Fishing with his parents and buddies were his best times. He...
Maria Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek
May 22, 2023
María Gregoria Nicolasa Canul Ek falleció el 22 de Mayo del 2023 a los 80 años.
Maria Gregoria nació el 9 de Mayo de 1943 en Buctzotz, Yucatán, México. Creció en el rancho de sus abuelos Daniel Ek & Juanita Pool con su mamá, Agustina Ek, papá, Faustino Canul y cuatro hermanos y hermanas, Juan, Placido,...
Tony Wayne McGowan
May 22, 2023
Anthony Wayne McGowan “Tony”, age 56, passed away suddenly in Springfield, Missouri on May 22, 2023. Tony was born on January 25, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Fred and Dee McGowan.
Tony was a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and friend to all. The love Tony had for his family was unending...
Edwin James Brown
May 22, 2023
Edwin James Brown, age 79 of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born June 26, 1943 in Downey, California, the son of Harold and Patricia (Kosinski) Brown.
On June 27, 1964 he was united in marriage to Mary (Shaw). Mary preceded him in death on February 15, 2018. He...
Patsy Mae Davis
May 22, 2023
Patsy Mae Davis, age 79 of Nixa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 22, 2023. She was born December 7, 1943 in Oakdale, California, the daughter of Kirkton B and Ruby Mae (Harris) Rhynes.
Patsy was raised in Abilene, Texas. On August 10, 1963 Patsy was united in...
James August Kohler
May 20, 2023
James August Kohler, age 66 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born August 6, 1956 in St. Louis, the son of Melvin and Ann (Berry) Kohler. Jim attended St. Simon Elementary school and graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1974. He attended College at Missouri State University earning a Horticulture Degree. On September 22, 1978,...
Lawrence Francis Long
May 20, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) F Long passed away after a brief illness on May 20th in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 6th, 1943. He was the son of Clifford and Isabelle Long of Kansas City.
Larry married his true love, Martha Herron of Courtland, Mississippi and they were married for fifty-two years. Larry attended Lillis...
Nancy Martralli
May 18, 2023
Nancy Jolene Martralli, age 64 of Bolivar, died May 18, 2023. She was born July 24, 1958 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Albert Lee and Mary Lou (Metcalf) Graves.
On January 26, 1980 Nancy was united in marriage to Rick Martralli.
Survivors include: her husband Rick Martralli of Bolivar; her...
John Robinson
May 18, 2023
John Robinson died May 18, 2023. He was born in Kentucky, the son of John and June Robinson.
John served his country in the U. S. Marines. He was a master gem cutter, he and his wife own Infinity Fine Jewelry in Nixa. John was an artist, and he loved to paint old...
Bobby Coffelt
May 17, 2023
Bobby Lynn Coffelt, age 41 of Chestnutridge, died May 17, 2023. He was born July 5, 1981 in Springfield, the son of Etchel and Shirley (Dye) Coffelt.
Bobby enjoyed motorcycling, kayaking, watching the boys race motorcycles and drift cars, building trucks, fishing and mushroom hunting.
Survivors include: ...
Charles Reed
May 17, 2023
Charles Hartford Reed, II, age 67 of Nixa, died May 17, 2023. He was born September 1, 1955 in Walters, Oklahoma, the son of Charles Hartford and Mary Jo (O’Guinn) Reed.
On April 27, 1994 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Harris) Reed.
Charles worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 40 years.
Survivors include: his wife...
James Richard Hulse
May 16, 2023
J. Richard Hulse, age 90, from Nixa, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Richard was born on May 31, 1932, to James Hulse and Bertha (Owen) Hulse in Des Moines, Iowa.
Richard attended college studying to be a music educator, until he was drafted into the Army in 1952. He served two years...
John Dale Bilyeu
May 16, 2023
John Dale Bilyeu passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after a long illness. He was born July 24, 1948 in Chadwick, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Pearl (House) Bilyeu.
John was saved at a young age and baptized in Swan Creek. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He graduated from Chadwick High School where...
Patricia Jean Barker
May 15, 2023
Patricia Jean (Degginger) Barker, age 71 of Billings, died May 15, 2023. She was born February 5, 1952 in Joplin, the daughter of William and Nancy (Salsman) Degginger.
On December 24, 1970, Pat was united in marriage to Paul Arthur Barker. Paul preceded Pat in death.
Pat was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. ...
Levi Chester Pyle
May 14, 2023
Levi Chester Pyle, 69, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Willard, Missouri. Levi was born on September 20, 1953 in New London, Connecticut; the son of Francis W. and Edith (Crouch) Pyle.
Levi worked in residential and commercial construction.
Levi is survived by six brothers, Timothy Pyle, Sam Pyle, Enoch Pyle, Dan Pyle, and James...
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