OBITUARIES
Thomas E. Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Thomas Eugene Smith, 79 of Parsons, Kansas, lived a life that could never be summed up in just one chapter. Born to David and Phyllis Smith, Tom was a Parsons High School graduate where he played tennis before earning his Associate of Arts degree from Parsons Junior College. Tom worked in several fields in his career, but his skills and...
Marjorie Ann Welch
Jul 30, 2025
Marjorie Ann Welch of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on January 8, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John and Margaret Habick. Marjorie graduated from East High School in Des Moines and later united in marriage to Kent Welch on September 19, 1982.
Marjorie was a devoted wife, a loving...
Barbara Faye Castleberry
Jul 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Barbara Faye (Edmonson) Castleberry
With deep sorrow, the family of Barbara Castleberry announces her passing on July 30th.
Barbara was born on March 25, 1934, to Oliver Edmonson and Judy Speight. She shared 25 cherished years of marriage with the love of her life, Morris Dale Castleberry.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sandy (Larry), Dale (Debra),...
Faye Swearengin
Jul 29, 2025
Opal “Faye” Swearengin met Jesus face to face on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1939, to Lloyd John and Opal Faye Schnake.
She was a sickly child, always suffering from asthma, which followed her into adulthood. As an adult, she obtained her beautician license and began doing hair. At any given time, our home smelled delightfully...
Patrica Ann Gentry
Jul 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Gentry, age 74 of Nixa, passed away July 28, 2025. She was born February 1, 1951 in Mississippi, the second oldest of four daughters of Thomas Edgar and Clara Mae (Bynum) Dunaway.
Patricia was a homemaker who loved spending time with her great grandkids and cooking for her family. Patricia enjoyed reading old western novels and going to casinos...
Carol Jean Lewis
Jul 26, 2025
Carol Jean Lewis, 83, of Walnut Shade, Missouri, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on May 13, 1942, in Ozark, Missouri, to Homer Eugene and Wilma (Louks) Bilyeu.
Carol spent most of her life in the Ozark and Branson communities. She was a woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including reading, tending to...
Judy Caroline Moore
Jul 26, 2025
Judy Caroline Moore, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1942, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Kenneth and Virginia Bryant. In 1956, she moved to Nixa --- a town she would proudly call home for the rest of her life.
Judy is survived by her beloved husband,...
Arthur Franklin Burkett, Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Arthur Franklin Burkett, Sr., age 83 of Clever (formerly of Nixa,) died July 25, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 7, 1941 in Nellyville, Missouri, the son of Amos Franklin and Allie Carlene (Sanders) Burkett.
On April 29, 1963, Arthur was united in marriage to JoAnn (Sparks), who preceded Arthur in death on August 12, 2014....
Alice Helen Blankenship
Jul 25, 2025
Alice Helen (Williams) Blankenship was born July 13, 1934 in Elmendorf, Texas, to Orville Charles and Mada Clementine (Hayworth) Williams. Alice passed away on July 25, 2025 at Springfield Villa.
Shortly after her birth Alice’s family moved to Webster County and lived on the family farm north of Seymour. Seymour was always home to her and where her heart resided. Alice...
Enoch John Pyle
Jul 23, 2025
Enoch John Pyle passed away July 23, 2025. He was born August 2, 1956.
If a life could be measured in the warmth of a smile, the smell of coffee in the kitchen, or the sound of music drifting through the air, then Enoch Pyle's life was not only full-it overflowed.
Born in New London, Connecticut, to Francis and Edith Pyle, Enoch was...
Charles Dewey Waterworth
Jul 22, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Dewey Waterworth, Jr. was born December 24, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Chuck grew up in Competition, Missouri where his parents owned a farm. He spent his youth working on the farm, trapping, fishing, hunting, and playing in the Gasconade River, local woods, and caves.
A WWII veteran, Chuck Waterworth joined the army in 1945, soon after he turned 18...
Angelina Todd
Jul 19, 2025
Angelina Todd passed away July 19, 2025. She was born June 3, 1942 in Merced, California, the daughter of Albert and Trinidad (Mesa) Castro, and grew up and attended school in Livingston, California. She excelled in home economics in high school. She worked as a doctors assistant after high school until she met the love of her life- Jerry and...
Janet Diane Stafford Appleby
Jul 18, 2025
Janet Diane “Stafford” Appleby, born August 3, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her strength and grace never wavered, even during the hardest of days.
Janet was the cherished daughter of Uel and Yvonne Stafford, whom she lovingly called, “Mother and Daddy.” She graduated from Ozark High School in 1966 and...
Mary and Bruce Cockell
Jul 15, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Hean Cockell (Scott) passed away July 15, 2025 not long after celebrating her 100th birthday, in Ozark, Missouri. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 12, 1925, daughter of Susan (Stark) and Alexander Scott.
Her husband, Winston Bruce Cockell was born in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada March 21, 1918, son of Amy Florence (Wescott) and William Cockell. He predeceased...
Lloyd Ray Hurst
Jul 14, 2025
Lloyd Ray Hurst, 84 of Nixa, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with his devoted wife Geneva at his side. Lloyd was born on October 23, 1940, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to John and Gola (Kester) Hurst around Many Islands. He married the love of his life Geneva Goodson on January 12, 1963, in Thayer, Missouri...
Roberta Sue Potter
Jul 13, 2025
Roberta Sue Potter (née Arnold), age 72, of Galena, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Galena.
Roberta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Steve Potter; daughter LaShawn Howard and her husband Chris; son...
Darlene Blackmore
Jul 11, 2025
Darlene was born on August 4, 1940, in Lamar MO to the late Walter and Lucile (Throckmorton) Blackmore.
Darlene was a believer in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was an active member of Westside Christian Church in Republic.She attended public schools in Lamar, MO as well as in California. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1958.
She attended...
Joseph Robert Gawel
Jul 11, 2025
Joseph Robert Gawel, age 89 of Ozark, passed away July 11, 2025. He was born April 18, 1936 in Chicago the son of Frank and Victoria (Pindora) Gawel.
Survivors include his children, Laura Gawel, Linda Gawel, Joelann Sundae and husband Steve, Joe Gawel and wife Chris; Denise Gawel-Andersen and spouse Annette; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Joe worked for General Mills...
Brett Joseph Eno
Jul 10, 2025
Brett Joseph Eno, age 21 of Chadwick, died July 10, 2025. He was born August 17, 2003 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Derrick and Rachel (Govreau) Eno. Brett was a cherished son, loving father and devoted husband.
Survivors include: his wife, Lily Eno; his daughter, Mary Eno; his parents; his brothers, Kaleb Eno and Alex Eno; his grandfather, Bill Govreau;...
Judith Louise Ryan
Jul 10, 2025
Judith Louise (Duckworth) Ryan, age 84 of Springfield, passed away July 10, 2025. she was born December 1, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Isabelle (Illige) Duckworth.
Survivors include her children, Robert Debbaut and wife Alina and Linda Smith and husband Kent; grandchildren, Joseph Hughes, Amanda Williams, Zachary Smith and Sofia Debbaut; great...
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