OBITUARIES

George Harry Erder Jr.

George Harry Erder Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Airman First Class “A1C” George Harry Erder, Jr., age 88, from St. Louis, MO, passed away on January 13, 2025, with his daughters and son-in-law by his side in his homein Nixa, MO. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 1956 to August 1962 for the country he loved. 

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Daniel Ray Davis

Daniel Ray Davis

Jan 9, 2025

Daniel Ray Davis, age 74 of Mt. Vernon, Missouri went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Danny was born on July 25, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri to his parents Dave and Esther Davis.  

Danny grew up in Nixa, Missouri. He loved to fish (especially gigging for suckers), ride horses, operate heavy equipment, watch old western movies, preach...

Regina Johns

Regina Johns

Jan 9, 2025

 Regina Gail Johns of Nixa was born July 13, 1949, to Earl E. and Juanita (Phipps) Bilyeu in Greeley, Colorado where her father was attending college. She died at her home on January 9, 2025.

She graduated from Greenwood High School and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from SMS and then went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, a...

Jack Duane Lynn, Jr.

Jack Duane Lynn, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

Jack Duane Lynn, age 66 of Mountain Grove, passed away January 7, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1958 in Ohio to Joan (Arentz) Lynn.

Survivors include two sons, Cody Lynn and wife Robyn of Round Rock, Texas and Tony Lynn and wife Bethany and their children of Colorado.

Jack served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years....

James (Jim) Bryant

James (Jim) Bryant

Jan 6, 2025

James “Jim” Bryant, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 85. Born on November 5, 1939, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Jim was the son of Kenneth and Virginia Bryant. During his senior year, his family moved to Nixa, Missouri, where he graduated with the Nixa High School Class of 1957.

 Jim worked four summers along...

Preston Jones

Preston Jones

Jan 5, 2025

Preston Jones, age 95, of Nixa passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born August 23, 1929 in Nixa to Homer and Lorena (Hayes) Jones. He was a life long Nixa resident and attended Nixa Schools. He was united in marriage to Josephine Jennings of Protem, Missouri on December 31, 1952. They were married 65...

Barbara "Bobbye" Sue White

Barbara "Bobbye" Sue White

Jan 5, 2025

Bobbye White, age 82, of Nixa, Missouri passed away on January 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Jena, Louisiana to Edna and Robert Jackson. Bobbye was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth and unwavering love. 

On March 26, 1960, Bobbye married Fairel W. White, and...

Lori Ann Wright

Lori Ann Wright

Dec 30, 2024

Lori Ann Wright, 61, of Harwood, Missouri, passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1963, to Charles and Katherine (Hare) Wright in Pierre, South Dakota.

As a child, Lori loved reading and spending time with her cousins. She graduated from high school in Kansas and married the love her life, Thomas Mullins on September 19, 1980. 

A...

Teddy Keith White

Teddy Keith White

Dec 30, 2024

Teddy Keith White, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1950, to Ted and Juanita (Gideon) White and spent most of his life in Nixa.

 Teddy served a brief term in the United States Army before working in construction for many years, including owning his own business, White Construction. Later, he drove...

Marjorie Lou Schupbach

Marjorie Lou Schupbach

Dec 28, 2024

Marjorie Lou Schupbach, 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children and loved ones. Born on July 22, 1937, to Howard and Helen (Hovey) Holloway, Marjorie led a life filled with love, faith, and service. 

She spent her early days growing up in West Plains, Missouri, where she graduated...

Paulette (Salchow) Phillips

Paulette (Salchow) Phillips

Dec 25, 2024

 Sybil Paulette (Salchow) Phillips was born in Vallejo, California, but raised in Billings, Missouri. After graduating from Billings High School, she moved to Springfield where she worked various jobs. Paulette was instrumental in allowing women to serve as Police Officers in Springfield, MO. And served as one of the first woman Police Officers from 1974 to 1982. After leaving the...

Dick Lee Agee

Dick Lee Agee

Dec 25, 2024

Dick Lee Agee, 88, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 10, 1936, to Shadrack and Katheryn Agee, Dick’s life was a testament to dedication, love, and a passion for helping others. 

From a young age, Dick was immersed in the automobile industry, learning the ropes alongside his father at...

Shirley Ann Mullen

Shirley Ann Mullen

Dec 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Mullen, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born January 9, 1942, to Charles and Lula Belle Patrick and grew up in Abesville. Shirley graduated from Galena High School.

 Shirley owned Mullen and Associates Insurance Company. She enjoyed her work and loved her clients. In retirement she kept busy quilting, sewing, and bowling.

 She was...

John Raabe Lineberry

John Raabe Lineberry

Dec 23, 2024

John Lineberry passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 75. John went peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on March 23, 1949, to John “Jack” and Lorraine Lineberry. He grew up on the family farm in Hale, Missouri. After graduating high school, John joined the United States Navy, where he proudly served...

Richard Gerald See

Richard Gerald See

Dec 22, 2024

 Richard "Dick" Gerald See, age 78, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Gerald See and Wilda (Lormor) See.

 Dick married Roberta “Bobbie” Meyer on December 16, 1967, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and they shared 57 wonderful years together. He worked as an electrical construction estimator at...

Carol Jean Lamb

Carol Jean Lamb

Dec 22, 2024

Carol Jean (Oxley) Lamb, born on July 10, 1944, to Eldred and Doris (Goodwyn) Oxley, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024.

Carol married the love of her life, Del Lamb, on October 5, 1968, and together they shared 56 years of marriage. Their love story began on a chance encounter on an icy road between Nowata and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Carol...

Dale Gann

Dale Gann

Dec 17, 2024

Marvin Dale Gann, age 87, of Ozark, Missouri, most recently of Paris, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 17, at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. He was born April 5, 1937, the son of Charlie Leo and Zelma (Gibson) Gann. At the age of 12, Dale received Christ as his Savior and was baptized into the Fairview Baptist Church, Sparta.  

On June...

David Earl Dickison

David Earl Dickison

Dec 17, 2024

David Earl Dickison, of Ozark, Missouri, born on March 13, 1943, to Artha (Hansen) Crane, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

David was a hardworking and curious young man who loved staying busy. Over the course of his life he held seventy different jobs, showing his strong work ethic and determination. He had a lifelong passion for...

Richard John McVey

Richard John McVey

Dec 17, 2024

Richard John McVey, age 76 of Nixa, died December 17, 2024. He was born April 27, 1948 in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of John and Anne (Michelzoebelein) McVey. 

Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant. Later he worked for C.T.I. 

On April 16, 1971 he was united in marriage to Renate McVey in Thailand.

Survivors include:...

Carole Jean Vandergriff

Carole Jean Vandergriff

Dec 16, 2024

 Carole Jean Vandergriff, age 81 of Ozark, passed away December 16, 2024. She was born September 19, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daugher of Thomas Patrick and Ann Marie (Kausch) Bradley,On September 20, 1969 Carole was united in marriage to Wayne Vandergriff.

Carole enjoyed painting and making crafts. She was a homemaker and mother to their three children.

Survivors include: her...