OBITUARIES
Mary Virginia Blume
Dec 5, 2021
Mary Virginia Blume, age 77 of Ozark, arrived in Heaven December 5, 2021. She was born January 16, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of William “Harold” and Marie (Drewry) Bentley. On June 12, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to James E. “Jim” Blume in San Antonio, Texas.
Survivors include: her husband Jim of Ozark; her children, Timothy Lee...
Marjorie Bandy
Dec 4, 2021
Marjorie (Anderson) Bandy, formerly of Nixa, Missouri, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School in Missouri. Marjorie was born at Laquey, Missouri on June 22, 1918, the daughter of Ora and Laura (Walters) Anderson. Marjorie taught school two years in Pulaski County and was a substitute teacher in Nixa for ten years. She also...
James Elliott Fresquez
Dec 3, 2021
James Elliott Fresquez, age 86 of Nixa, passed away December 3, 2021. He was born June 16, 1935 in Lincoln, New Mexico, the son of Elcedro and Mary (Vigil) Fresquez. James served his country in the U.S. Marines. After his service, he worked as produce manager in the grocery industry. James enjoyed street rods and classic cars. He also enjoyed...
Lavena Flo Murrell
Nov 29, 2021
Lavena Flo Avery Forgey Murrell passed away November 29,2021 at 87 after a long battle with COPD. She never gave up trying to get better because she loved so many people and life. At barely 15 years old she married Burel Forgey. They had two children, Doug and Jennifer. They were the perfect parents. Dad died young and left Mom...
Jackie Lynn Perry
Nov 28, 2021
Jackie Lynn Perry, age 73 of Nixa, passed away November 28, 2021. She was born November 18, 1948 in Kansas City, the daughter of Jack and Aileen (Dean) Rice.
On September 3rd, 1982 she was united in marriage to Robert Perry.
Jackie retired as an engineer from Southwestern Bell telephone. Shortly afterward she joined with her parents and husband running Jackie’s Ceramics...
Judith Ann Harvill
Nov 25, 2021
Judith Ann Harvill gained her angel wings on November 25, 2021 at the age of 83.
Born on November 1, 1938 in Christian County, Judith was the only child of the late Birchel and Evalee Gibson. Judith graduated from Sparta High School in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart, Joe A. Greene in August 1958. To this marriage two...
Patience Gwen Chapman
Nov 24, 2021
Patience (Patti) Gwen Chapman, 66, of Ozark passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home.
Patience was born on August 24, 1955 in Waitsfield, VT; the daughter of Robert and Leona (Barton) Moulton. On December 7th, 1974 she married William Chapman in Burlington, VT. Soon after marriage Patti and husband Bill moved to Colorado where they became avid backcountry...
Nicole "Nikki" Marie Troutt
Nov 24, 2021
Nicole “Nikki” Marie Troutt was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Nikki Marie Titus was born on December 24, 1978 in Flint, Michigan to Mark and Sharon (Marsich) Titus.
On May 26, 2006, Nikki was united in marriage to Jason Troutt. Together they had three beautiful children. Nikki was born to be a mother. She was absolutely devoted...
Jackie Nelson
Nov 22, 2021
Martha Jacqueline “Jackie” Nelson of Ozark went to be with her Lord and savior in her heavenly home November 22, 2021. Jackie was born January 28, 1947 in Blytheville, Arkansas to parents James T and Marjorie Stewart. She grew up in Caruthersville, MO and was married to her high-school sweet heart Danny Nelson on June 25, 1966. Jackie continued to...
Evelyn June Patrick
Nov 22, 2021
Evelyn June Patrick was born June 12, 1931 in Hamilton, Kansas to the late Charles Edward Abbey and Iva Evelyn Melton Abbey. She went to the loving arms of God on Monday November 22, 2021 surrounded by the love and care of her family.
After graduation from Virgil High School in Virgil, Kansas in 1949, Evelyn moved with her parents...
Dana Marie Parrish
Nov 22, 2021
Dana Marie Parrish, age 63, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 9, 1958 to the late Jack Coffman and Myrna Allen. She entered heaven’s gate on November 22, 2021.
A loving mother, grandmother(Nana), and great grandmother, Dana was a dedicated worker; she had a compassion for helping others and going above and beyond her employers expectations. Dana loved her...
Duane Douglas Bales
Nov 19, 2021
Duane Douglas “Doug” Bales, age 53, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.He was born April 3, 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of R. Wayne Bales and Sharon (Gill) Bales Allen.
Doug grew up in Ozark, Missouri and moved to Homestead Florida for his senior year of high school. Upon graduation he joined The United...
James Sanford Zahm
Nov 19, 2021
A full obituary will be posted soon. Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Shirley "Darlene" Hancock
Nov 18, 2021
Darlene Hancock, born September 20, 1936 in Boynton, Oklahoma to William Carlos and Willie Mae (Johnson) Campbell, passed away November 18, 2021 at Cox South in Springfield, Missouri.
Darlene worked for Pacific Bell as facility administrator for 30 years, retiring on November 1, 1988. Darlene was a member of James River Assembly.
Survivors include: her sons, David Wayne Hancock and...
Claudine Farnsworth
Nov 18, 2021
Claudine Farnsworth, age 96 of Ozark, passed away November 18, 2021. She was born February 16, 1925 in Elmira, New York, the daughter of Charles Edward and Adelia (Swarthout) Warner. (Deceased.)
On August 19, 1942 she was united in marriage to Philip Bronson Farnsworth, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2006.
Claudine was a member of First Freewill Baptist...
Darlene Wyrick
Nov 18, 2021
Darlene Lucille Wyrick, age 79 of Ozark, passed away November 18, 2021. She was born March 14, 1942. On November 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Wyrick.
Survivors include: her husband, Robert Wyrick of Ozark; children, Kimberly Pinkerton and husband Dennis of Andover, Kansas and Jeff Wyrick and wife Laura of Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Braeden Pinkerton, Blaine...
Teresa Jill Nolte
Nov 16, 2021
Teresa “Jill” Nolte, age 64 of Highlandville, passed away November 16, 2021. She was born April 28, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Philip M. and Ruby (Routon) Frazier. On October 14, 1978, Jill was united in marriage to Steve Nolte.
Jill was a nurse by trade and an educator by heart. She founded Ozark Vascular Access in 2017,...
Peggy Joyce Hardin
Nov 15, 2021
Peggy Joyce (Sturgeon) Hardin, age 91 of Nixa, passed away November 15, 2021. She was born November 2, 1930 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Albert Andrew and Vi Lettie (Jackson) Sturgeon. On September 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles L. Hardin. Peggy was a member of First Assembly of God in Caruthersville, Missouri. Later when she...
James Elden Rogers
Nov 14, 2021
James Elden Rogers was born December 24, 1942 and entered the kingdom of heaven on November 14, 2021.
He was the son of Elden and Violet Rogers and grew up in the Springfield area. He graduated from Central High school and soon after met the love of his life, Karen Mimi Rogers. They got married on February 12,1962 and together...
Robbie Kreider
Nov 13, 2021
Robert Phillip Kreider “Robbie” was called home on November 13, 2021. He was born in Springfield, Missouri; son of James David and Gunda Kreider. The family lived and farmed in Nixa, Missouri. He attended Nixa schools from kindergarten though his senior year, graduating in 1980.
Robbie was an active member and officer of the Nixa FFA chapter. He was also...
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