OBITUARIES
Marva June Hedgpeth
Sep 23, 2020
Marva June Hedgpeth, the daughter of Lois Wisner and Ted Hedgpeth, was born July 19, 1937, and was welcomed into her heavenly home on September 23, 2020. June was a lifelong resident of the Nixa area, where she lived with her mother and stepfather Warren ("Uncle Barney") Wisner. Early in her adult life she worked in a bank, and in...
Marvin Andrews
Sep 21, 2020
Marvin E. Andrews, 76, of Nixa passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, just one day short of his 77th birthday. Marvin was born on September 22, 1943 in Gary, IN; the son of Perry and Helen (Ginder) Andrews. He served proudly in the US Navy from 1964-1970 and retired from Midwest Steel in Portage, IN in 2001 after 40...
Mary June Bonacker
Sep 21, 2020
Mary June Bonacker, age 89 of Rogersville, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born July 6, 1931 in Crane, the daughter of Pate and Beatrice (Puett) Bassett. Mary was a dedicated home economics teacher for 30 years for Nixa Public Schools. Prior to teaching she was an extension agent for Christian County and a dietician for St. John's hospital....
Loeta Mae Cheek
Sep 21, 2020
Loeta Mae Cheek, age 70 of Ozark, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born November 14, 1949 in Fredericktown, the daughter of Wilbur "Web" and Ulden "Sis" (Hinkle) Miller. Loeta was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church in Ozark. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and traveling. Loeta ran the knit department for Cap America in Fredericktown for 22 years. On...
Ruby Peters
Sep 20, 2020
Ruby Lee (Miller) Peters of Winfield KS crossed over to her Heavenly Father on September 20, 2020 in Ozark MO. She was 84 years, 10 months and 19 days old. Ruby was born October 31, 1935 in rural Smith County, Kansas. She was the second of three daughters for Emmett LeRoy and Mable Marie (Kissell) Miller. She married Herman Earl...
Alene McHaffie Smith
Sep 19, 2020
Alene (McHaffie) Smith, age 89 of Bruner, died September 19, 2020. She was born April 12, 1931, the daughter of Hobson and Evelyn (Braden) McHaffie. On March 4, 1950, she and Loyed Smith were united in marriage. Loyed preceded Alene in death on January 13, 2008. Alene had worked at FASCO Industries before her retirement. Alene had also worked at...
Gloria Ann Lawrence
Sep 17, 2020
Gloria Ann Lawrence, 86, of Ozark, MO, passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2020 following a lengthy illness. She was born March 26, 1934 in Iowa City, IA to Kenneth Roush and Mildred Warner Roush. On January 26, 1951 she was united in marriage to James Dorton Lawrence in Des Moines, IA. Gloria was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and...
Edward Junior Spears
Sep 16, 2020
Mr. Spears passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his home in Thomasville, Alabama. He was born May 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to James Alford Spears and Sudie Mae Spears. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Jean Spears; daughter, Sandra Crow (Larry); son, Richard Spears; six grandchildren, Shelley Spears (T.K.), Kenny Crow (Valerie), Johnny Schmidt, Sherry...
Mary Brady Smith
Sep 16, 2020
Mary (Brady) Smith, age 92 of Ozark, passed away to our Lord on September 16, 2020 at 11:52 P.M. Mary was born on May 30, 1928 in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Charles and Elva (Geary) Brady. Mary attended elementary school in Chillicothe and Sedalia, Missouri. She graduated Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School in 1946. Mary attended Central Methodist...
Arthur W. Johnson
Sep 14, 2020
Arthur William Johnson, 70, of Rogersville passed away on Monday afternoon, September 14, 2020 at his home. Arthur was born just outside Springfield on November 5, 1949, the son of George W. and Easther (Van Horn) Johnson. He worked in Las Vegas, NV for many years as a Drywall Finisher before moving back to Springfield and subsequently settling in Rogersville...
Francine Dabbs
Sep 13, 2020
Francine Dee Dabbs, age 64, of Nixa passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born May 4, 1956 in Port Hueneme, CA to Frank and Edna (Coomer) Hardin. She married Terrence Dabbs in August of 1982. Their family lived in several regions of the country due to Terry's work. Between her strong mind and individual resolve, Francine could do...
Patty Jean Watts
Sep 12, 2020
Patty Jean Watts, age 71 of Ozark, passed away September 12, 2020. She was born September 1, 1949 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Jesse Rubin and Maggie Louise (Benham) Thomas. In 1972, Patty was united in marriage to John Watts. Patty traveled with her husband John, an evangelist in the Apostolic Church throughout their lives. Together they had two...
Daylon Troutt
Sep 9, 2020
Daylon Eugene Troutt of Clever, was born May 16, 1929 in Bird City, Kansas to Howard and Effie (Hoyt) Troutt, oldest of seven children. Daylon went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Daylon accepted the Lord at the tender age of 12 and put God first in all he did. A teacher...
Ida Ann Brown
Aug 31, 2020
Ida Ann Brown, age 81 of Ozark, died August 31, 2020. She was born November 10, 1938 in Evening Shade, Arkansas, the daughter of Leonidas and Elsie (Marlin) Downing. Ida was employed by International Shoe Company in St. Louis early in her career, where she worked in the insurance department. After retirement she worked in housekeeping at The Baptist Home...
James "Jim" Edwin Stockstill
Aug 29, 2020
James "Jim" Edwin Stockstill, Sr., age 72 of Bolivar, formerly of Ozark, passed away August 29, 2020. He was born December 13, 1947 in Ozark, the son of Thomas and Loretta (Healy) Stockstill. On November 15, 1975, Jim was united in marriage to Jeannie Carol Watson. Jim graduated from Ozark High School in 1965. Jim worked as a bookkeeper most...
Kenneth Wayne Moore
Aug 28, 2020
Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Moore, age 67 of Nixa, died August 28, 2020. He was born December 2, 1952 in Springfield, the son of Lloyd Wayne Moore and Mona Yvonne (Haskins) Moore. Kenny served his country in the US Navy from June of 1970 after he graduated from Glendale High School. During his four years he served as a cook on...
Alan Jay Gorham
Aug 22, 2020
Alan Jay Gorham, age 52 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 17, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Jay Robert and Mary Janet (Trimble) Gorham. On November 23, 1991, Alan was united in marriage to Cynthia Sue Donley. Survivors include: his wife, Cindy Gorham of the home;...
Kim Rohde
Aug 21, 2020
Kim Rohde, age 63 of Ozark, died August 21, 2020. She was born October 31, 1956 in Kearney, Nebraska, the daughter of Vernon and Joyann (Robbins) Rohde. Survivors include: her daughter, Evan Rohde (Jacob) of Springfield; her son, Pryce Rohde of Ozark; her brother, Tom Rohde (Laurie) of Springfield; her sister, Holly Rohde of Kansas City, Missouri; and her dogs,...
Juanita "Nita" Ellen Shelton
Aug 20, 2020
Juanita Ellen "Nita" Shelton, age 86 of Nixa, died August 20, 2020 after a long illness. She was born August 2, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Manting Claus and Edith (Biggs) Griggs. Nita worked in accounting and had owned an accounting and tax business before retirement. She was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in...
Leslie Dean Hayes
Aug 17, 2020
Leslie Dean Hayes, age 45, of Nixa, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, after a two year illness. She was born November 23, 1974 in Gadsden, Alabama. She graduated from high school at Donaldson Christian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and received a bachelor's degree from MSU in Springfield. Leslie worked in marketing for a Hotel agency. She enjoyed sports and...
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