OBITUARIES

Beverly "Arlene" Rees

Feb 1, 2023

Beverly “Arlene” Rees, age 85 of Springfield, passed away February 1, 2023.  She was born June 13, 1937 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, the daughter of William Jennings Bryan Lintecum and Ada Katherine Elliott Lintecum.

 

On  June 23, 1957, Arlene was united in marriage to Charles Viet Rees in Nickerson, Kansas, who survives her.

 

Other survivors include:  her children,...

John Allen Fordahl

Jan 31, 2023

John Allen Fordahl, 53, of Nixa passed away on January 31, 2023.

 

John was born on March 19, 1969 in Robinsdale, MN. He is the son of Rueben and Kathryn Fordahl; the husband of Rossy Fordahl; and the father of Benjamin Allen Fordahl. John served his country in the U.S. Army.

 

In the second grade, John gave his...

Gay Duane McKinney

Jan 29, 2023

Gay Duane McKinney, age 74, passed away on January 29, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Missouri. He was born on July 29, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri to Wayne McKinney and Mary (Shipman) McKinney Hull.

Gay was drafted into the US Army when he was young. After he was discharged from the army, he wanted to go back to his...

Cathy Griffin

Jan 27, 2023

Cathy Denise Griffin, age 55, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born June 15, 1967 In Lakewood California, the daughter of Edward Cantor Griffin and Trecia Marilina (Hitchcock) Griffin.  The family moved to Ozark in 1978 and Cathy graduated from Ozark High School in 1985. 

 

Cathy enjoyed working with people and was employed...

Juanita Ernestine "Stine" Mix

Jan 22, 2023

Juanita Ernestine "Stine" Mix, age 98 of Springfield, died January 22, 2023.  She was born September 6, 1924 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Hiram and Helen (Glasscock) Stockman.  

She married her high school sweetheart, George Mix, who preceded her in death in 2005.

Mrs. Mix worked with her husband in the funeral industry in Oklahoma and Missouri before retirement.  She...

William "Bill" Franklin Helt

Jan 22, 2023

William “Bill” Franklin Helt, 57, of Clever passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home.

 

Bill was born on February 9, 1965 in Harrisonville, MO; the son of J.C. (Vern) and Carolyn Helt.

On July 17, 1982, Bill was united in marriage to Teresa Thomas. Bill was a brick mason by trade; a job he enjoyed for...

Linda Mae Holzschuher

Jan 22, 2023

Linda Mae (West) Holzschurer, went to be with the Lord, Sunday January 22, 2023. She was a devoted daughter, an energetic teenager, a loving wife, a comforting mother, a loyal friend, and a fun grandmother. She had a unique personality that always made her the center of attention. With a heart full of love, she easily made friends everywhere she...

Judith Ellen Williams

Jan 20, 2023

Judith Ellen Williams

July 24, 1947 - January 20, 2023

On January 20th Judy passed away at home supported by her partner Wes Mitchell.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Ronnie Ray Kitchens, her son Cristopher Lindsey, and her Brother John Williams - Starzinger and parents John and Marybelle (Bader) Williams.

She was a mother to Ron (Lyn)...

Kathleen Dolen Figolah

Jan 18, 2023

Kathleen Dolen Figolah, 63, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Mercy Hospial in Sprinfield.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Adams Funeral Home of Nixa with no public services currently planned. 

George "Sonny" Howell

Jan 16, 2023

George C. Howell, age 59, of Nixa, Missouri entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2023, at his home.

 Sonny was born on January 8, 1964, in St. Charles, Missouri, to the late George and Brenda Howell. On March 8, 1991, Sonny was united in marriage to Kathy Hall. They had 31, almost 32 wonderful years together. Sonny was a...

Beulah May Curbow

Jan 16, 2023

Beulah May Curbow, age 84, of Nixa, Missouri entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with her family by her side.

Beulah was born on May 16, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri. Beulah Achor was united in marriage to Ronald L. Curbow. They enjoyed 64 years together. Beulah worked for the garment factory for...

Doris Jean "Jeanie" Anderson

Jan 14, 2023

Doris Jean Anderson, age 74, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2023, in her home.

Jeanie was born on September 28, 1948, in Lamar, Missouri, to the Late Denzel and Dottie (Hart) Farmer. Jeanie was a hard worker. She worked in bookkeeping for many years. In 2006, she met her life partner, Rodney. Together they enjoyed traveling in their...

Bill Gene Prater, Sr

Jan 12, 2023

Bill Gene Prater, Sr., age 90, of Nixa, Missouri, passed into eternal rest on January 12, 2023, at his home.

Bill was born on April 14, 1932, in Deer Creek, Oklahoma to the late Luther and Minnie (Anderson) Prater. On December 24, 1974, Bill was united in marriage to Vida von Seeth because she was the love of his life....

Carl Edward Wilham

Jan 7, 2023

Carl E. Wilham was born on November 9, 1932 in Shelby City, KY to Calvin C. Wilham, Sr., and Artie B. (Lear) Wilham.  After graduating from Burgin (Kentucky) High School in 1950, Carl entered the U. S. Air Force.  Not long after successfuly completing Airborne Communucation and Navigation Equipment Repairman school, he was transfered overseas to Yokota Air Base Japan and  assigned...

Carla Marie Carlson

Jan 6, 2023

Carla Marie Carlson

Jan 6, 2023

Carla Marie Carlson, age 59, passed away on January 06, 2023, surrounded by her family in Springfield, MO. She was born on September 2, 1963, to Carl Robert Carlson and Charlotte (Goodsell) Walker in Chanute, Kansas.

Carla enjoyed traveling to locations where she could enjoy all of her favorite past times including spending time outside, riding her motorcycle, going scuba...

William Norman Sutherlin

Jan 6, 2023

William "Bill" Norman Sutherlin, 90, of Ozark went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Missouri Baptist Home. He rejoins his wife, Martha, who preceded him earlier last year.

Bill was born on June 4, 1932 in Van Buren, MO; the son of Eugene Marvin and Ruth Pearl (Reed) Sutherlin. In 1960 he married...

William Norman Sutherlin

Jan 6, 2023

William "Bill" Norman Sutherlin, 90, of Ozark went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Missouri Baptist Home. He rejoins his wife, Martha, who preceded him earlier last year.

Bill was born on June 4, 1932 in Van Buren, MO; the son of Eugene Marvin and Ruth Pearl (Reed) Sutherlin. In 1960 he...

Sandra Kay Herrin

Jan 5, 2023

The following obituary was written by the Herrin Family.

 

Sandra Kay Herrin, 71, of Nixa, Missouri passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Sandy was born on December 8, 1951, in Galesburg, Illinois. She married Pat Herrin on November 28, 1970, and recently celebrated 52 years of happy marriage. Sandy is survived by her husband, Pat of...

Jimmy "Jim" Lynn Eakins

Jan 3, 2023

Jimmy Lynn Eakins, age 79 of Nixa, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 3rd, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born November 6th, 1943, in Ozark, Missouri to his parents Rex and Ila (Gardner) Eakins. Jim was united in marriage to Sherry Ellen (Wrinkle) Eakins on June 29th, 1984.

He was a successful businessman opening A&J Printing on Boonville...