OBITUARIES
Denise Marie Countryman
Dec 16, 2024
Denise Marie Countryman, 52, of Nixa, Missouri, was born on January 13, 1972, to Donald and Shirley (Vivion) Scott in Jefferson City, Missouri. She passed peacefully from this world on Monday, December 16, 2024, after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma.
Denise graduated from Mountain View/Birch Tree Liberty High School in 1990. Her career in the waste industry began in 1997 when...
Matthew Monty Kohutek
Dec 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my oldest brother Matthew Monty Kohutek. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on 8/9/1973.The Kohutek family moved to Denver Colorado in 1983, and Fountain area, in 1988. Matt attended Sabin Middle School and graduated from Widefield High School in 1991.Throughout his youth, Matt was active in many...
Howard Edward Householder
Dec 15, 2024
Howard Edward Householder, 86, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1938, to Harry and Jennie (Swift) Householder.
Howard married Karen Lynn (Tummons) Householder on April 6, 1990, and together they shared many happy years. Howard proudly served in the United States Navy for four years during peacetime. His work ethic, a value...
Karen Darlene Strong
Dec 15, 2024
Karen Darlene Strong, age 61, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 1, 1963, to Albert and Amanda (Swearengin) Bird, Karen grew up with a joyful heart, a giving spirit, and a deep faith in the Lord that guided her throughout her life.
Karen attended Hillcrest High School,...
William Edgar Tuttle
Dec 14, 2024
William “Bill” Edgar Tuttle, age 89, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, to William Tuttle and Elinor (Tague) Tuttle.
Bill served honorably with both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy, exemplifying his love for his country. After his service, he enjoyed a long career at Hiland...
Noreen Brown
Dec 13, 2024
Noreen Brown, age 77 of Nixa, died December 13, 2024. She was born October 9,1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Vivian (Wentworth) Smith.
On March 25, 1966, Noreen was united in marriage to Glendon Brown.
Noreen had retired from Greene County where she worked as a secretary. She loved all kinds of music and especially enjoyed reading.
Survivors...
Jamie John "JJ" Tindell
Dec 12, 2024
Jamie John "JJ" Tindell, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on July 27, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, JJ was the beloved son of Tony and Shirley Tindell. Though he faced immense challenges throughout his life, having been disabled from meningitis as an infant, JJ's resilient spirit, unique communication, and infectious...
Kenneth Bernard Strickland
Dec 9, 2024
Kenneth Bernard Strickland of Nixa, Missouri, entered his eternal home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 28, 1940, in Hebert, Louisiana, to James and Ivess (Davis) Strickland, Kenneth grew up on his family’s 126-acre homestead. There, he learned the value of hard work, picking cotton, raising livestock, and plowing fields. A “harvest season school...
Frank Lamberton Spicer III
Dec 8, 2024
Frank was in the first graduating class from Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri. Frank served in the United States Army in the 18th Engineer Brigade with most of that time spent in Vietnam. He was always proud of his service even though it is what affected his life the most.
Frank wanted to help bring awareness to the effects of...
Robert Craig
Dec 8, 2024
Robert “Bob” L. Craig, 83, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on June 24, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, to Mary Lucille and Robert Eugene Craig.
Bob grew up in Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated from high school in 1959. Shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Army, serving a tour of duty in Korea....
Jakey Grider
Dec 7, 2024
Jakey Herbert Grider, age 94 of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1929 in Highlandville, Missouri, the son of H. Bill and Nellie (Essick) Grider.
Jakey took pride in his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was a talented woodworker by trade. Jakey enjoyed fishing and...
Kathy Kay Combs
Dec 2, 2024
Kathy Kay Combs, 75, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1949, to William and Annabelle (Simmons) Combs.
Kathy lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
A proud graduate of Wasco High School, Class of 1967, Kathy played the clarinet in the school band. Her nurturing spirit and devotion to...
Wilma Hilton
Nov 26, 2024
Wilma Dean Hilton, age 92 of Springfield passed away November 26, 2024. She was born September 21, 1932 in Ozark, the daughter of Omer and Mabel L. (Wiggins) Hilton.
Wilma was a graduate of Ozark High School, and a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. She was a graduate of Draughon Business College. Wilma worked as an insurance administrator and...
Amelia Bilyeu
Nov 25, 2024
Amelia Sophia Bodnar Bilyeu was born May 22, 1932, to Michael and Domenica Bodnar in a mud plastered log house her father built on his homestead outside the village of Glendon, Alberta, Canada. Michael had immigrated from Austria-Hungary, and Domenica’s family was from Romania. Amelia was the youngest in the family, the fifth child of Michael and the seventh child...
Lisa Michelle Bailey
Nov 25, 2024
Lisa Michelle (Cossin) Bailey was born September 8, 1965 in Sedalia, Missouri and passed this life November 25, 2024 in the hospice cancer center in Cox South Hospital.
Lisa was survived by a son, Bryce McCoy and a daughter, Breanna McCoy and a granddaughter Evelyn McCoy, her parents, Bob and Joyce Cossin, a sister, Kenna (Cossin) Hartwell and Kenna's husband Jake.
Lisa...
Dennis W. Davis
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis W. Davis, age 74, of Saddlebrooke, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1950, in Highlandville, Missouri, to Wilford and Vivian (Whitlock) Davis.
Dennis answered the call to serve his country, joining the U.S. Army in 1967. As a brave and dedicated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, he flew Huey...
Eric Paul Johnston
Nov 24, 2024
Eric Paul Johnston, 50, of Nixa Missouri, passed away on November 24, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 2, 1974, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Fred and Sandy (Martin) Johnston. Eric grew up with a passion for sports and a deep love for family and friends.
Eric graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida,...
Marlene Ferguson
Nov 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Marlene Ferguson, the beloved matriarch of our family, on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 89. Marlene was a woman of unwavering strength and grace, whose life was a testament to her deep faith, selfless love, and enduring courage.
A devoted follower of Christ, Marlene’s...
Catherine Virginia Garrison
Nov 23, 2024
Catherine Virginia Hulett Garrison, age 96 of Springfield, was born June 21, 1928 in Bazaar, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil Willis Hulett and Flora Eunice (Baker) Hulett. Catherine was the fifth child of eleven.
Her siblings include: Lillian Wanetta (Hulett) Storment, Victor Carl Hulett, Ellsworth Lee Hulett, Peggy Jean Hulett, Paul Dewight Hulett, Twilla Yvonne (Hulett) Johnson, Roy Dee Hulett, Vesta...
Karen Braziel
Nov 19, 2024
Karen Annette Braziel, age 60 of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away November 19, 2024. She was born December 10, 1963 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the daughter of Jimmy and Francis (Green) Goss.
On February 14, 2004, Karen was united in marriage to John W. Braziel who survives her.
Other survivors include: a son, Rentz; her son, J.T. Braziel and wife Shelby and...
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