OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2021

Sep 18, 2021

Arrangements for Gregor Lee Merrell , age 41 of Republic, passed away September 18, 2021. He was born July 24, 1980 in Lebanon, the son of Arthur and Mary (Harmon) Merrell. Survivors include: his wife, Judith Merrell of Republic; four children, Dakota, Dalton Ariel and Alyxandria; siblings, Arthur Merrell II of Republic, Gary Merrell of Alabama, Sandra Mack of Milton,...

Sep 18, 2021

James “Jim” H. Williams (83), a faithful husband and loving father passed away on Saturday, September 18th, at 7:07 p.m. at his home. James was born on October 28th, 1937, in Richland Missouri to Eva “Blanche” (Yadon) Williams and John Harold Williams. James was one of 8 children born to this unity and spent most of his childhood in the...

Sep 18, 2021

Daniel Chester Sowards, 63, of Battlefield passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Cremation Rites have been accorded with arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.

Sep 17, 2021

Ronnie “Bill” Gilkerson, age 79 of Ozark, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born February 21, 1942 in Falls City, Nebraska, the son of Paul and Mary (King) Gilkerson. After graduating from high school, Bill went to cosmetology school and became a hairdresser. On July 2, 1961, Bill was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kay...

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Cora Lynne Richey, age 62, passed away Friday September 17, 2021 in Springfield, MO at Cox South after a battle with Covid. Cora is survived by her spouse, Larry Richey, and her daughter, Jeanie Russell. She had three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves behind seven brothers and six sisters. Cora is predeceased by her son, Jessie Richey,...

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 12, 2021

Corwin Jack Goddard Sr. age 82, of Lansing, Michigan, recently of Chestnutridge, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born September 3, 1939 in Wolverine Michigan, the son of Richard and Martha (McCall) Goddard. “C.J.” as many friends called him, worked in automobile manufacturing in Michigan. In 1997 he and his wife, Elizabeth, were married. He retired with...

Sep 10, 2021

Joyce Lee, age 89 of Nixa, passed away September 10, 2021. She was born November 19, 1931 in Evans, Missouri, the daughter of Lee and Opal (Elliott) Evans. On May 12, 1952, Joyce was united in marriage to Willie John “Bill” Lee. They were married 61 years before Bill preceded her in death on May 29, 2013. Joyce owned and...

Sep 10, 2021

Sep 5, 2021

Norma Lee Stewart, age 86 of Galena, died September 5, 2021. She was born October 14, 1934 in Galena, the daughter of Cleo and Evaline (Wilhelm) Short. Survivors include her son, Steven S. Stewart of Spokane. A full obituary will be posted soon. A private burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Sep 4, 2021

Shiela Ann (Griffin) Lowther, age 66, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born December 23, 1954 in Ozark, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Jewell Griffin and Dorothy Lou Dee (Manuel) Griffin. Shiela was a 1972 graduate of Ozark High School. She and Terry Lee Lowther were married June 17, 1972. During her working career Shiela was...

Sep 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Grisham 82, of Springfield, Missouri, went to be with our Lord on September 1, 2021. Barbara was born on January 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Marjorie and Glenn Collins. Barbara was a very talented artist, carpenter and gardener, making her living as a real estate agent for many years. She was a member of First...

Aug 31, 2021

On Saturday, November 15, 1924, Clyde and Margaret (Hopkins) Harp welcomed a third daughter. Imogene and older sisters Ruth and Gladys would call Riverdale home for many years of their lives. In 1928, a brother, Wesley, would make their family unit complete. Imogene, often just “Jean,” attended Nixa Schools and graduated in 1943. She would attend many class reunions, becoming...

Aug 30, 2021

Betty Lou Rainey, age 91, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born May 27, 1930, in Nixa, the daughter of Irving and Grace (Maples) Bolin. On November 29, 1953, she and Harold Gene “Hap” Rainey were united in marriage. Betty worked as a telephone operator for over 30 years. She started in Joplin for Southwestern Bell...

Aug 30, 2021

Randolph (Randy) Steven Keller, 70, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on August 30, 2021. Randy was born January 6, 1951 in Reno, Nevada and was raised by his parents, Walter and Patricia Keller. After graduating from high school, Randy joined the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam. While in the military, Randy earned the Airman’s Medal and a Purple...