OBITUARIES

Carolyn Jane Bell

Carolyn Jane Bell

Jun 13, 2020

Carolyn Jane Bell, 79, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1941 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the daughter of Adrian and Mary (Bauermann) Ague. She was united in marriage to Gary J. Bell on September 24, 1965 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Along with Gary, Carolyn...

Claude Wayne "Corky"� Meadows

Claude Wayne "Corky"� Meadows

Jun 13, 2020

Claude Wayne "Corky" Meadows, 71 of Nixa, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois passed away Saturday (June 13, 2020) at his home in Nixa, Missouri. He was born July 17, 1948, in Ripley, WV, to Claude and Lillie Meadows. Corky is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Michele; his 2 sons, John (Stephanie) Meadows, Kirkwood, Missouri and Christopher (Andrea) Meadows,...

Betty Lou Holstein

Betty Lou Holstein

Jun 12, 2020

Betty Lou Holstein, age 87 of Nixa, went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born April 25, 1933 in Highlandville, the daughter of Jacob and Ola (Wolf) Davis. Betty was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Betty was a proud and faithful member of Finley River Cowboy Church. She enjoyed going out to breakfast on...

Arthur (Art) Elbert Scott

Arthur (Art) Elbert Scott

Jun 11, 2020

Arthur Elbert Scott Jr. age 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born November 13, 1947 in Butler, Missouri, the son of Arthur Elbert Scott and Gladys Irene (Wheatley) Scott. He was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Springfield. Art worked as a sales and service manager throughout his career for companies such as...

Norma Biggs

Norma Biggs

Jun 11, 2020

Norma Lee Biggs, age 78 of Nixa, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO. Norma Lee Severance was born on January 16, 1942. She was born in Stevens County Hospital, Morris, MN. She was the daughter of Merle and Luella (Voges) Severance. Norma was Baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the...

Anderson (Andy) Wesley Howerton

Anderson (Andy) Wesley Howerton

Jun 10, 2020

Anderson Wesley Howerton, also known as "Andy," "Sonny Boy," "A.W.," and "Grandpa," to his grandkids as "Papa Andy," went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He lived an active, long, and full life but struggling with heart disease and Parkinson's in his later years. Andy was born in a one room log cabin on October...

Clarence Vere Gibbons

Clarence Vere Gibbons

Jun 10, 2020

Clarence Vere Gibbons, age 84 of Ozark, died June 10, 2020. He was born December 4, 1935 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Clarence Vere Gibbons, Sr. and Norma (Delair) Gibbons. On August 25, 1956 Clarence was united in marriage to Patricia Henggeler. Patricia preceded Clarence in death on February 4, 2020. Clarence served his country the U.S. Navy. He...

Ronald Ellery Drennan

Ronald Ellery Drennan

Jun 9, 2020

Ronald Ellery Drennan, age 78 of Conway, Missouri, died June 9, 2020. He was born July 9, 1941 in Sacramento, California, the son of Ellery and Leona (Campbell) Drennan. Survivors include: his daughters, Sandy Harrison and husband Rick of Marshfield, and Rhonda and Ronnie McReynolds of Buffalo; his sons, Jeff and Alphia Brake of Chandler, Oklahoma, Bill Brake of Fordland,...

Gwendolyn Patricia Meeler

Gwendolyn Patricia Meeler

Jun 8, 2020

Gwendolyn Patricia Meeler was born on May 16, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee and left this earthy home on June 8, 2020 surrounded by family. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Phil and Marguerite Gregg. She leaves behind a sister, Shari Gregg of Adrian, Missouri Gwen was a mother to five children, Randy Young (Patti), Robin Beets, Lori Radford...

Beverly Jean Brummell

Beverly Jean Brummell

Jun 6, 2020

Beverly "Jean" Brummell of Camdenton, better known as "Jean" passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born Marth 9, 1933 to Edgar and Anna Marie Philips in Anderson, MO. Jean enjoyed life, loved and served the Lord. She had a passion for gardening and could grow anything. She adored her adopted forever growing number of kitties that...

Toy Shove

Toy Shove

May 31, 2020

Toy Ann Shove, age 52, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born June 24, 1967 in Portland, Oregon. Toy lived in Portland, New York, and Texas before joining her twin brother in Springfield in 2001. Several other family members followed her to the area. Toy enjoyed art and music, especially coloring. Family was most important to...

James David (J.D.) Kreider

James David (J.D.) Kreider

May 30, 2020

James David (J.D.) Kreider, age 32 of Clever, died May 30, 2020. He was born May 3, 1988 in Springfield. J.D. was a 2006 graduate of Clever High School. He enjoyed basketball and golf. J.D. spent a great deal of time outdoors hiking and rock and arrowhead collecting. He loved joking around with everyone - especially his mom. J.D. was...

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore

May 29, 2020

Margaret May Moore, age 77, of Nixa passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born March 13, 1943 in Ozark to Lawrence and Bonnie (Hamilton) Hannah. She spent her early years on the farm with her family. Margaret devoted 35 years working at Mercy Hospital where she made many friends. After retirement, Margaret enjoyed making blankets and eventually found...

Fay L. Worrel

Fay L. Worrel

May 28, 2020

Fay L. Worrel, age 81, of Marionville passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was born March 4, 1939 in Quincy, MO to Seth and Blanche (Walker) Breshears. She married Gary May 8, 1971. Fay went to Bear Creek School, a small country school near Osceola. She and her sister rode a pony to school. Fay graduated high school in...

Steven Kiefer

Steven Kiefer

May 26, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steven T. Kiefer of Nixa, Mo on May 26, 2020 at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife; Judy Kiefer (MO) of 24 years, son; Brian Kiefer (CA) stepson; Mike Budd (MO), brother Dennis Kiefer (CA), several grandchildren; as well as...

Larry Dean Nowack

Larry Dean Nowack

May 25, 2020

Larry Dean Nowack, age 77 of Ozark, died Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born December 14, 1942 in Red Cloud, Nebraska, the son of Clarence and Marjorie (Kent) Nowack. Larry worked throughout his life as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for Kraft, and later for the City of Ozark until retirement in 2016. He and Carole Isham were...

Jerry Workman

Jerry Workman

May 22, 2020

Age 80, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Ozark and Cassville, Missouri, Jerry Workman passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at his home after a long illness. Born in Sparta, MO, the son of the late Gerald and Jewell (Green) Workman, Jerry was baptized at Shady Grove Baptist Church, at the age of 12. He graduated from Sparta High School...

Joe Dean Maples

Joe Dean Maples

May 21, 2020

Joe Dean Maples, age 86, of Clever, passed away in his home Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born February 19, 1934 in Clever, the son of Charley William Maples and Opal Viola (Roy) Maples. He was a 1952 graduate of Clever High School and enjoyed fast pitch softball. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea...

Lawrence Wayne Casey

Lawrence Wayne Casey

May 20, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) Casey, age 66, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born September 16, 1953 in Long Beach, California to Charles and Barbara (Lee) Casey. Larry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in Italy, as a military policeman, earning the National Defense Award. Larry was a member of The American Legion...

James Gideon

James Gideon

May 18, 2020

James "Jim" was born on July 23, 1951 to Ethel (Hale) Gideon and Lester F. Gideon in Sparta, Missouri. After a long illness, he went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2020 at Cox South. Jim attended school in Ozark, Missouri. In July of 1969, he married Shirley Kelley, and together they had three children, Renee Cash, Kim...