OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2020

Anne Sayle Mason, 89, of Nixa passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Arrangements for Anne are under the care & direction of Adams Funeral Home of Nixa.

Nov 25, 2020

On Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Steven Glen Sorenson, a loving son and father of three children, passed away at the age of 37 in Springfield, MO. Steven Sorenson was born on October 12th, 1983 in Payson, UT to Ned and Kelly Sorenson. Steven dedicated his life to his recovery from addiction and those fighting the same fight. He took pride...

Nov 24, 2020

Shirley Pauline Powell, 84, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born June 2, 1936 in Coats, KS to Maple Dunning and Cecil (Bobbitt) Chinn. Shirley married Lavern Becker on October 13, 1956 in Pratt. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1993. She later married Fred Powell and he has preceded her in death. Shirley...

Nov 23, 2020

Funeral and graveside services in Missouri Veterans Cemetery for Mrs. Bernice Whitman will be announced soon.

Nov 23, 2020

On the night of November 23, 2020, Virginia Ruth (Hull) Winslow went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born January 7, 1935 in Bruner, Missouri to Alva and Frances (Conner) Hull. On June 30, 1951 she eloped to Harrison, Arkansas and married her lifelong partner, Milbern Winslow. They were blessed with three children, Jeanette Lafferty, Wesley...

Nov 23, 2020

Cleta Allen, 82, of Seneca, MO (formerly of Chadwick, MO), passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Nov. 23, 2020, to rejoice forever in the presence of Jesus Christ, her savior. She was resting beside her son at their residence in Seneca after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma, a painful and aggressive bone cancer which was diagnosed...

Nov 22, 2020

Barney Ray Collins, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born in North Carolina on January 22, 1937. Barney proudly served his country in the U.S. Military. His wife, Carolyn Sue Collins, preceded Barney in death in 2011. He is survived by four step-daughters, Leasha Pulley of Sedalia, Missouri, Teresa Knight of Lebanon, Missouri, Laura...

Nov 21, 2020

Genevieve C. Dodson, 97, passed away on Saturday evening, November 21, 2020 at her home in Nixa surrounded by her two loving daughters. Arrangements for Genevieve are under the care & direction of Adams Funeral Home of Nixa.

Nov 19, 2020

Nov 18, 2020

Arrangements to be announced.

Nov 17, 2020

Wendell Estep, age 79 of Sparta, died suddenly of a heart attack on November 17, 2020. He was born February 2, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Richard and Lucille Estep. On March 9, 1972 Wendell was united in marriage to Connie Weter Johns. Survivors include: his wife Connie Estep of Sparta; his son, Mark Estep and wife Shawna; daughter,...

Nov 17, 2020

Arrangements to be announced.

Nov 17, 2020

Helen's Story Helen Jernigan of Springfield, passed away November 17, 2020 at the age of 101. She was born April 18, 1919, near Ozark, the daughter of Henry and Virgia (Bray) Deffenderfer. Helen was united in marriage to Wayne Jernigan on July 13, 1951 and they lived all of their married years on their farm north of Ozark that had...

Nov 16, 2020

James Eldon "Jim" O'Dell, age 77 of Ozark, passed away November 16, 2020. Jim was united in marriage to Eleanor (Sis) in 1973. They celebrated 41 years of marriage at the time of her passing. Jim was devoted to her. Jim was a faithful member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, and he loved The Lord! Jim...

Nov 16, 2020

Bertrice "Bert" Evelyn (Helvey) Mills passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at the age of 94 in the Baptist Home in Ozark. She was born on December 2, 1925 in St. Louis, MO to Guy Wilvern and Ina Hester (Provance) Helvey. Bert was united in marriage to Truman Mills July 7, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. Bert had a...

Nov 15, 2020

Clifford Darrell Howard, Age 72, of Galena passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born September 26, 1948 to Leonard and Marie (McWilliams) Howard. Clifford was affectionately known to his friends and family as Pete. Pete endured multiple setbacks with his health including both legs being amputated and the loss of his voice...

Nov 14, 2020

Brenda Kay (Robertson) Ford passed away November 14, 2020. She was born February 27, 1942 in Ozark, the daughter of Max and Ruth (Seitz) Robertson. On July 10, 1959, Brenda was united in marriage to Joe Ford. Brenda was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, never missing a family ballgame. She enjoyed playing Scrabble and watching television. Brenda loved...

Nov 13, 2020

On Friday, November 13th 2020, JoAnn Dorothy Burud, loving sister, wife, mother, Nana, great grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 83. JoAnn was born on July 16th, 1937 in Fargo, ND. She enjoyed time with her 3 siblings Laurie, Sheri, & Diane. On June 6th, 1958 she married the love of her life Ordean Burud. They raised...

Nov 11, 2020

Robert George Beck was born in Holyoke, Colorado on December 23, 1951, to George Martin, and Bona Ruth (Anderson) Beck. Robert passed away unexpectedly the morning of November 11, 2020. Bob was the second child having an older sister Teresa Joann. He was raised on the family farm 3 miles Northeast of Lamar, Nebraska. Robert attended elementary school in Lamar...

Nov 9, 2020

Janice Ann Fox, age 77, of Clever, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born July 25, 1943, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the daughter of Casmir and Janice (Pankowski) Czeluscinski. She had worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office during her working career in Oregon. Janice and her husband, Thomas, moved to this area not long...