OBITUARIES
Bobby Dean Mease
Jan 26, 2022
Bobby Dean Mease age 86, passed away on January 26, 2022, at The Arbors at Lakewood in Springfield, Missouri.
Bobby was born on February 10, 1935, in Reeds Spring, Missouri to the late Carl “Kelly” and June “Jean” Mease.
Bobby was united in marriage to Maree Shumate and to this union two sons were born, Bobby Kevin Mease and Jamie...
Stephen Paul Davenport
Jan 25, 2022
Stephen Paul Davenport, 56, of Nixa passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date.
Stephen Paul Davenport
Jan 25, 2022
Stephen Paul Davenport, 56, of Nixa passed away on January 25, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Stephen was a long-time resident of the Life Enhancement Village in Nixa, where he had many friends and brought many smiles to the nurses and aides.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and a Graveside Memorial will be held for Stephen at...
Gordon Russell Jones
Jan 24, 2022
Gordon Russell Jones, age 88 of Garrison died in his home on January 24, 2022. He was born August 30, 1933 in Garrison, Missouri, the son of Cecil and Merle (Gibson) Jones.
On August 24, 1957, Gordon was united in marriage to Zelda (Stevens.)
Gordon farmed all of his life. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Gordon served as...
Gretchen Lynn Edwards
Jan 23, 2022
Gretchen Lynn Edwards (Martin) was born January 22nd, 1960 and left this earthly world on January 23rd, 2022. She is the daughter of James A and Patricia A Bixman Martin. Gretchen was born in Kansas City and lived there until moving to Forsyth, MO in 1968. Gretchen spent most of her adult life in the KC area. On November 23,...
Michael Lawrence Schlitz
Jan 22, 2022
Michael Lawrence Schlitz, age 75 of Crane, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on January 22, 2022. He was born August 2, 1946 in Southgate, California, the son of Norman and Rosanna (Ross) Schlitz.
Michael served his country in the U.S. Army. After the military he worked in the trucking and warehouse industry. In his spare time,...
Bessie Elizabeth Cornog
Jan 22, 2022
Bessie Elizabeth Cornog, age 91 of Spokane, passed away January 22, 2022. She was born September 3, 1930 in Spokane, the daughter of Eric Jacob and Margaret Jane (Patrick) Cornog.
Bessie had retired from Fasco. She attended Spokane 1st Baptist Church and Riverdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include: a niece, Beth Ann Heier; and two nephews, Roy Cornog and Buddy Dingus.
Bessie was...
Dwayne Michael Kwiatkowski
Jan 19, 2022
Dwayne (Duey) Michael Kwiatkowski was born December 7, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late David Joseph Kwiatkowski and Kathleen Jean (Cullen) Griffith. Dwayne was raised in Chicago,then in 1999 came to Springfield, Mo. to be closer to his Mom and little brother (Ski).
Dwayne’s favorite pastime was to be with family and friends always. He loved to camp, fish,and hit...
Kerry R. Phares
Jan 19, 2022
Kerry Phares, 69 years old, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 19, 2022. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 11, 1952. He grew up in Des Moines, IA, and was graduated from high school in Portage Michigan, then to college in Indianapolis, Indiana. He loved hunting when he was young, but his true passion was...
Jason Leroy Wiles
Jan 18, 2022
Jason Leroy Wiles passed away on January 18, 2022.
Jason was born on October 25, 1966, in Los Angeles to Lynn Myron and Norma Jean Wiles.
Jason was a family man. He loved his kids and being a dad. He was a jokester and loved to laugh. He had many silly faces. Jason had a close bond with...
Don Gregory
Jan 18, 2022
Ulises Donald "Don" Gregory, age 73 of Nixa, passed away January 18, 2022.
He was born December 19, 1948 in New York City, the son of Jose and Bianca (Hansen) Gregory.
Don served his country in the U.S. Army.
Don is survived by two sons, Donald Gregory and wife Jacelyn of Ozark and William Gregory of Springfield; and four grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob,...
Dennis Gary Blackburn
Jan 17, 2022
Dennis G. Blackburn, age 73 of Lebanon, passed away January 17, 2022. He was born June 19, 1948 in Lebanon, the son of Roy and Gwen (Cromer) Blackburn.
Private services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Julian Passarelli
Jan 17, 2022
Julian “Julio” Frank Theodore Passarelli, 90, passed away at home January 11, 2022. Julian was born March 10, 1931 at Mother Cabrini Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Romolo and Josephine (Sorrentino) Passarelli.
After high school, Julian apprenticed for his father as a painter, and later started his own business. In 1950, Julian married Margaret (Marge) Sedlak. They had four children...
George William “Bill” Allen
Jan 16, 2022
George William Allen, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on January 16, 2022, at his home.
Bill was born on May 20, 1932, in San Francisco to the late Leslie and Thelma (Callison) Allen.
In December of 1990, Bill was united in marriage to Sheila Rinaldi in Reno, Nevada. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1953 during...
Brenda Kay White
Jan 16, 2022
Brenda Kay White, age 64 of Nixa, passed away January 16, 2022. She was born October 22, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Preston and Genoba (Barnett) Williams.
On April 12, 1974 she was united in marriage to Hal White.
Brenda owned and operated Julie’s Chewies Gourmet Sweets for 16 years. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Brenda was...
Marlene Joy Peace
Jan 15, 2022
Marlene Joy (Franks) Peace, age 84 years old, a loving mother of 3, and adoring wife to husband Charles, went to be with the Lord in the evening of 1/15/2022 with loved ones by her side, after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Marlene was born in East Rainelle, West Virginia on November 25th 1937, to Henry & Thelma Franks. Her...
Darrell Dean Hodges
Jan 13, 2022
Darrell Hodges, age 85 of Springfield, formerly of Mountain Grove, departed this life at his home in Springfield on January 12, 2022. He was born July 4, 1936 in Houston, Missouri, the son of Sherrell and Pearl (Haggard) Hodges.
Darrell grew up in Mountain Grove, Missouri and graduated from high school there in 1954.
Darrell was preceded in death by...
Sharon Elaine Ashworth
Jan 13, 2022
Sharon Elaine Ashworth, 73, passed away on January 13, 2022 at her home in Nixa, Missouri, of presumed natural causes.
Sharon was born on February 8, 1948 in Orange, TX to John and Velda Mims.
After graduating from Chula Vista High School, Class of 1966, Sharon went on to marry Roy A. Marshall Jr.. With Roy being in the Navy, Sharon was...
Dale J. Miller
Jan 12, 2022
Dale Miller, age 61 of Chestnutridge, passed away January 12, 2022. He was born May 24, 1960 in Springfield, the son of Dale H. and Barbara Madge (James) Miller.
Dale was a 1978 graduate of Spokane High School. He also graduated from Drury University in 2011, receiving his Bachelor of Science in history and secondary education. Dale received his ordination...
Ray Speak
Jan 10, 2022
Raymond Tillman “Ray” Speak Sr., age 86, of Sparta, passed away in his home Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born December 14, 1935 in Mentor, Missouri, the son of Harrison Allison Speak and Tressa May Cathern (Perkins) Speak. He was a graduate of Ozark High School.
Ray served in many capacities in Christian County. He was the Chief of Police...
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