OBITUARIES

Joe Maples

Joe Maples

Dec 6, 2021

Reggie W. (Joe) Maples departed for his heavenly home on December 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital.

Joe was born June 13, 1930 in the Flood Community at home, he was raised from age 2 by his aunt and uncle Grant and Lissie Maples. He went through eighth grade at the Flood School. On December 23, 1950 he was united in...

Larry J Sullivan

Larry J Sullivan

Dec 6, 2021

Larry Joseph Sullivan was born August 10, 1947 and departed this life on Dec 6, 2021.

Joe was one of seven children born to Shirley Mason Sullivan and Vestal Romain Sullivan.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Romain and two brothers, Jim and John. He is survived by his five children: Kelly Johnson (Christian), Jennifer Glenn...

 Louise Moore

Louise Moore

Dec 5, 2021

On Sunday, December 5, 2021, Ardis “Louise” Stewart Moore, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 86.

Louise was born on April 7, 1935 in Galena, MO to Maynard “Firpo” and Ardis Stewart. She graduated from Galena High School in 1953 and married Winfield Moore soon afterward on May 29, 1953 in Harrison, AR. Together they raised three...

Suzan Elaine Hubbard

Suzan Elaine Hubbard

Dec 5, 2021

Suzan Elaine (Dykes) Hubbard of Republic, passed away December 5, 2021. Survivors include her husband, Richard Hubbard of Republic; her sons, Joshua Arcidino and his wife Elena; Tré Hubbard and Quinn Hubbard; her daughters, Sydney Hubbard and Tera Ridgway; her mother Loretta; her brothers and sisters and their spouses; six grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Mary  Virginia Blume

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...