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Micheal James Lefler
Mar 15, 2024
Micheal James “Mike” Lefler, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 15, 2024. He was born August 10, 1939 in St. Louis, the son of Lester and Dorothy (George) Lefler.
Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On August 13, 1960 Mike was united in marriage to Frances Jane Monroe in Crescent, Missouri.
Mike was a member and deacon of...
Tonya Rene Baker-Willoughby
Mar 14, 2024
Tonya Rene Baker Willoughby, age 56 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1967 in Sikeston, Missouri to Samuel Albert and Michiko Kasuya Baker.She was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1985. She continued her education at Southwest Missouri State University, where she earned a...
Ted Nehrbass
Mar 14, 2024
Theodore Joseph Nehrbass, age 85, passed away on March 14, 2024.
He was born in Lawrence, KS on June 7, 1938, the son of Ira Carlyle Nehrbass and Opal Ruth (Penn) Nehrbass.
Ted taught physics and mathematics in both Gooding, Idaho and Ozark, Missouri. He taught at Ozark Schools from 1969 until his retirement as department head in...
John Jay Chapman
Mar 11, 2024
John Jay Chapman, age 78, of Nixa, died in his home Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born September 10, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Jay and Ethel (Marsh) Chapman.
John joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as a helicopter mechanic. He was later employed 32 years for Burlington-Northern Railroad.
Survivors include: His wife, Janice; children, Lynn Wolf and Donald,...
Sybil Louise Uzzell
Mar 9, 2024
Sybil Louise Uzzell, age 90 of Ozark, passed away March 9, 2024. She was born November 26, 1933 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Ruby (Ratcliff) Freelove.
On August 3, 1952, Sybil was united in marriage to Thomas Uzzell. Tom preceded Sybil in death on September 23, 2021.
Sybil was a homemaker. She...
Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty
Mar 7, 2024
On March 7th, 2024 The “Larger Than Life Legend” Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty burst through the gates of Heaven with her wit and sense of humor. She was known for constantly cracking jokes and throwing out her famous one-liners. The very thought of her brings a smile to your face. Everywhere she went, you could rely on her to bring a...
Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty
Mar 7, 2024
A memorial service will be held for Lillian McCafferty at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. The date and time will be announced soon.A full obituary will be posted.
Rahl Cantu
Mar 4, 2024
Rahl Cantu, a beloved member of the Branson and Nixa community, passed away in his home surrounded by family at the age of 57 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee in 1966. Rahl was a devoted husband to his wife Angela Rochon Cantu.
Rahl's greatest love was his family. For his daughters he had special names for...
Thomas Cecil LeJeune
Feb 29, 2024
Thomas Cecil LeJeune, age 82 of Nixa, passed away February 29, 2024. He was born June 9, 1941 in Ankeny, Iowa, the son of Clarence Cecil and Ruth (Bullard) LeJeune.On May 24, 1975, Thomas was united in marriage to Teresa Pfaff.Thomas served his country in the U.S. Airforce Reserves. He worked as director of marketing in the newspaper industry for...
Sheila Renea Pennington
Feb 28, 2024
Sheila Renea Pennington, age 35, gracefully departed from this on February 28, 2024. Born on January 31, 1989, in Springfield, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Roger and Olethea Pennington.In her memory, Sheila leaves behind a legacy of love and family bond. She is survived by her dear brothers, Ryan and Travis Pennington; her sister Jerris Cobel of Rogersville;...
Lena May Carpenter
Feb 26, 2024
Lena May Carpenter passed away February 26, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born May 30, 1940 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Audie Anna (Shaw) Hargus. On June 15, 1958 Lena and John Allen Carpenter were married, and they shared 65 years together.
Lena was one of six sisters (Joan, Eva, Mary, Elizabeth,...
Ursula Imes
Feb 26, 2024
Ursula Imes, age 81, passed away February 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Springfield, Missouri. She was born April 18, 1942 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elisabeth (Vogt) Braun.
Ursula was preceded in death by her husband Gene Imes. Gene passed away May 25, 2023. Gena and Ursula were united in marriage August 27, 1963 celebrating 59 years...
Alvetta Marie Atwell
Feb 25, 2024
Alvetta Marie Atwell, age 92 of Linn Creek, formerly of Sparta and Ozark, passed away February 25, 2024 at her home in Linn Creek. She was born January 16, 1932 in Arkansas, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Vanderveer.
Alvetta was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Rogersville. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, embroidery and painting. Alvetta loved doing...
Estelle Salmon
Feb 24, 2024
Estelle Salmon, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Nixa Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 9, 1934 in Piedmont, Alabama, the daughter of William Washington Forrister and Estella (Loren) Forrister. On December 23, 1951, Estelle and Alvin Salmon were united in marriage in Bowling Green, Florida. They enjoyed over sixty-five years together.
Estelle's first priority was to her...
Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer
Feb 24, 2024
Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer, 68 of Ozark, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1955, in Springfield, to Elsia and James Brewer. Elaine's warm and welcoming nature endeared her to many throughout her life.
Elaine dedicated herself to working alongside her husband Lonnie in their business, LM Electric. Beyond work, she found joy in spending cherished moments...
Linda Kay Conrad
Feb 19, 2024
Linda Kay Conrad, age 73 of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on February 19, 2024. She was born June 12, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Gettys) Smith.
On August 12, 1968, Linda was united in marriage to Howard R. Conrad, who preceded Linda in death on August 2, 2021.
Linda retired...
Gary Eugene Palmer
Feb 18, 2024
Gary Palmer, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family at the age of 71 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1952, the son of Archie Eugene "Knute" of Spring Valley, Arkansas and Mary Rose "Moe" (Jones) Palmer of Grove, Oklahoma.
Gary dedicated his early career to salesmanship, working diligently...
Louis Edwin Bradshaw
Feb 17, 2024
Louis Edwin Bradshaw, age 82 of Ozark, departed this life peacefully on February 17, 2024. He was born June 18, 1941 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Carl and Glenda (Simpson) Bradshaw.
Lou leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Avon C. (Thomas) Bradshaw; along with a son, Chris Bradshaw and wife Tana; two grandsons, Luke...
Gary Moore
Feb 15, 2024
Gary Dewayne Moore age 79, of Galena, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, a resident of Nixa Nursing and Rehab. He was born January 18, 1945, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of Oby Jewell "Jude" Moore and Carrie Mae (Carter) Moore.
Gary met challenges head on throughout his life due to disability, but was a friend to many, who because...
Wayne Bales
Feb 15, 2024
R. Wayne Bales, age 80 of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Wayne was born on February 14, 1944 in Indiana, the son of Roy and Ethel (Jones) Bales. During his childhood he lived in Indiana, Kansas City, New York and New Haven, Connecticut, where he graduated from...
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