OBITUARIES

Martha Anne Sutherlin

Martha Anne Sutherlin

Oct 16, 2022

Martha Anne Sutherlin, 84, of Ozark, MO passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Missouri Baptist Home.

 

Martha was born on October 22, 1937 in Springfield, MO; the daughter of C.W. and Cleta (Burrows) Tarrant. In 1960 she married William “Bill” Norman Sutherlin in Springfield. She is survived by her husband of 62 years and immediate family.

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Lila  Irene  Johnson

Lila Irene Johnson

Oct 15, 2022

Lila Irene Johnson, 87, of Nixa, Missouri passed peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Hospital with her family by her side on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Lila was born June 19, 1935, and was an only child to Charles Bath, and Edith (Peacock) Bath in Coffeyville, Kansas. 

Lila and Theodore were married on October 17, 1953, and became partners on...

Michael  Wayne Clark

Michael Wayne Clark

Oct 14, 2022

Michael Wayne Clark, 63, of Fair Grove, Missouri entered into rest on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home.

 

Michael was born on January 19, 1959, in Springfield, Missouri to Larry Clark and Patricia (Willard) Rowden. He was an avid hunter. He loved to be outdoors, camping, and collecting arrowheads. He used the arrowheads he found to make art...

Billy Gene Fitzpatrick

Billy Gene Fitzpatrick

Oct 14, 2022

Billy Gene Fitzpatrick, age 95 of Nixa, Missouri passed into rest on Friday, October 14, 2022

 

Billy was born on March 31, 1927, in Nixa, to the late Earl and Austa (Whittington) Fitzpatrick.

 

Billy was united in marriage to Joretta Jackson in June of 1950. Bill was a man who enjoyed working with his hands. He restored cars,...

JoAnn James

JoAnn James

Oct 12, 2022

On October 12, 2022, JoAnn James went to the arms of her savior and a cloud of witnesses that had gone before her. JoAnn started playing the piano at Atwater Assembly of God at the age of twelve, a gift that continued to serve her through her 30 year career as Minister of Music at Christian Life Center in Merced,...

David  Lee Rogers

David Lee Rogers

Oct 8, 2022

David Lee Rogers, 76, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  His family was by his side with the Chaplain praying over him.  David was born on April 16, 1946, in Denver, CO.

David grew up in Stockton, KS where he made life-long friends and memories, graduating from Stockton...

Phyllis Marie Jones

Phyllis Marie Jones

Oct 7, 2022

Phyllis Marie Jones, 70, Nixa, Missouri was born on August 28, 1952, to Roland and Helen (Pickel) Jochim in Lincoln, Nebraska. She passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2022.

When Phyllis was two years old, her brother Robert arrived. They moved around a lot before Phyllis graduated high school from North Glenn High School in Colorado. While she lived there,...

Jerry  Lee Arterberry

Jerry Lee Arterberry

Oct 6, 2022

Jerry Lee Arterberry, age 79, of Nixa, Missouri entered into rest on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at home with his family by his side.

 

Jerry was born on September 21, 1943, to the late James and Mary (Essick) Arterberry.

 

Jerry was preceded by his parents, brother Bob Arterberry, sisters; Jody Revis (Bill), Eileen Johnson (Dick), Norma Benford, Aleimdia...

June Johns

June Johns

Oct 4, 2022

Oleta June Johns, 89, of Ozark passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center.  June was born on August 5, 1933 in Cape Fair, Missouri, the daughter of Aaron and Inez (Carney) Starnes. The family moved to California where June graduated from High School.

 

June’s working career included several years at Ozark City Hall....

JoAnn Tiller

JoAnn Tiller

Oct 3, 2022

Jo Ann Tiller, age 86, of Springfield, formerly of Sparta, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022.  She was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, November 4, 1935, the daughter of Murrell Leroy Conner and Anna Hildebrand Conner. 

 

Jo Ann was united in marriage to Harry Allen Tiller who preceded her in death in 2007. 

 

She worked as a...

Michael  David  Gates

Michael David Gates

Oct 2, 2022

Memorial services for Michael David Gates, 67, of Branson, Missouri will be held at Lake D’Arbonne Chapel on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Farmerville, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reagan Colvin. Mr. Gates died Sunday, October 2nd at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Gates was co- owner of Millennium Bowling in Branson West, Missouri and...

Beverly Jean  Stucker

Beverly Jean Stucker

Sep 27, 2022

Beverly Jean (Black) Stucker, age 91, of Nixa, Missouri departed this life surrounded by her four loving children on September 27, 2022. She was born at home on August 9, 1931 in Ellsinore, Missouri to Frank Black and Wretha (Fair) Black.   Beverly met the love of her life David "Pete" Stucker at a donkey ballgame in her Junior year...

Carlyle Larson

Carlyle Larson

Sep 27, 2022

Dr. Carlyle Larson, age 91 of Springfield, died September 27, 2022.  He was born June 21, 1931 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of Clarence and Edna (Werth) Larson. Carl served his country as an optometrist in the U.S. Army. He met the love of his life, Jacqueline (Calahan) in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, through a mutual friend. They were united...

Peggy  Jean Nichols

Peggy Jean Nichols

Sep 26, 2022

Peggy Jean Nichols, age 69, of Aurora, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 29, 1953, in Long Beach, california. She was the daughter of Delbert Austin and Genevieve Fields.

Peggy had retired from the Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville, Mo.

Peggy is survived by...

Marcelle Ruth Reno

Marcelle Ruth Reno

Sep 26, 2022

Marcelle (Marcie) Ruth Reno (Owens), 88 of Nixa, went to her heavenly home on September 26, 2022, as several of her loved ones stood near her.

Marcie was born on July 6th, 1934, to Ellen and Charles Owens in Wheatfield, IN.  Shortly after graduating high school, she moved to England for a few years and made several friends and memories...

Sharon  Lee Morrison

Sharon Lee Morrison

Sep 25, 2022

            Sharon Lee Morrison, age 76 of Springfield, died September 25, 2022.  She was born March 6, 1946 in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of Ross and Florence Louise (Fisher) Snyder. 

            Survivors include:  two daughters, Amy and Sheli; a grandson, Justin; three great grandchildren, Madison, Jackson and Brycen; a sister, Pat; and a brother,...

Louise Kingsolver

Louise Kingsolver

Sep 24, 2022

Virginia Louise Kingsolver, age 92, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.  She was born August 6, 1930 in Rich Hill, Missouri, the daughter of John Dimuth Moore and Nola Fern (Smith) Moore.  At age 13 the family moved to Kansas City, and Louise graduated from Northeast High School.  In 1950 she married John Kingsolver, and together they had...

James  Thomas  Lisenby

James Thomas Lisenby

Sep 23, 2022

            James Thomas "Jim" Lisenby, age 88 of Nixa, died September 23, 2022.  He was born May 24, 1934 in his family’s house in Willard, the son of Bryan and Hattie (Swinney) Lisenby.

            On June 13, 1954, Jim was united in marriage to Nina Jo (Shipman). Nina preceded Jim in death August 13, 2016.

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Robert "Bobby" Sherman Parmley

Robert "Bobby" Sherman Parmley

Sep 23, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Sherman Parmley, age 40, Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Robert Sherman Parmley was born April 15, 1982 in Torrance California to Robert and Janice Parmley. He is survived by his parents and his three sisters, Jennifer Hungerford, Sara Blanchfield, and Bethany Parmley, as well as 11 nieces and nephews, and many friends.   Bobby was passionate about...

Nina Neal

Nina Neal

Sep 19, 2022

Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory and arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.