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Paul Abt Yambert

Paul Abt Yambert

Jun 10, 2023

Paul Abt Yambert, 95, passed away recently in Nixa. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Dale William (“Dale”) Yambert Sr. and Pauline (Abt) Yambert. His older brother was Dale William (“Bill”) Yambert Jr.

Paul attended Central High School in Fountain City, near Knoxville, Tennessee, and then went to nearby Maryville College. Growing up in east Tennessee, Pop developed a strong attachment to the Great Smoky Mountains, where he became an avid...

Phillip Edward Schroeder

Phillip Edward Schroeder

Jun 10, 2023

Phillip Edward Schroeder, age 65 of Ozark, passed away doing what he loved June 10, 2023.  He was born July 9, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Harvey and Wandora (Stewart) Schroeder.

Phillip served his country in the U.S. Marines.

Phill was a man of many loves. He loved his family, his friends, motorcycles, cars and a good...

Sidney G. Smith

Sidney G. Smith

Jun 9, 2023

 

Sydney G. Smith, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to his heavenly father on June 9th, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1947, to Clarence Smith and Marybel (Swallow) Smith, in Beallsville, Ohio.

Sid met Mary Ann in California in February 1981 and married in Las Vegas in September 1981. He loved...

Shannon Nicole Marler

Shannon Nicole Marler

Jun 6, 2023

Shannon Nicole Stigall Marler, age 50 of Springfield, died June 4, 2023.  She was born January 18, 1973 in Branson, the daughter of Slim Lord and Sharion Kay (Stigall).  

Survivors include:  her mother, Sharion Riggs of Fordland; her children, Clayton Squire Marler of Springfield and Brendan Marler of Springfield; her sister, Tanya Bell of Springfield and husband Chris; her...

Cynthia Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...