OBITUARIES

Leon Stewart Earley

Leon Stewart Earley

Feb 15, 2020

Leon Stewart Earley, age 57 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born June 1, 1962 in Oxnard, California, the son of Leon James and Margaret Dorothy (Shackleford) Earley. Leon had worked at Loren Cook in Springfield for the past 28 years. He enjoyed playing guitar, cars and Rush Band, Neil Peart. Survivors include: his children, Lee...

Sandra Dianne Perry

Sandra Dianne Perry

Feb 14, 2020

Sandra Dianne Perry was born on March 6, 1943 in Hope Mills, North Carolina to Daniel and Edna Brown. She went to Heaven on February 14, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Dianne grew up in a large military family and they lived many places, including France after World War II. She finished her schooling in Waynesville, while her father was stationed...

Thomas Hershel Lindsey

Thomas Hershel Lindsey

Feb 13, 2020

Thomas Hershel "Tom" Lindsey was born October 10, 1928 in Stuart, Oklahoma to Helen and John Lindsey. He went to Heaven on February 13, 2020 in Ozark, Missouri. Tom graduated from Thayer High School in Thayer, Missouri in 1945 and worked with his father at their family service station in Thayer for a short time before moving to Mountain View,...

Emily Ellen Ballmann

Emily Ellen Ballmann

Feb 11, 2020

Emily Ellen Ballmann, age 83 of Nixa, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born October 21, 1936 in Englewood, Colorado, the daughter of Luther and Alice (Marshall) Heathers. On May 4, 1957 Emily was united in marriage to Jerome Ballmann. Emily was of the Catholic faith. She worked many years as a cook for Fort Zumwalt Schools in O'Fallon,...

John W. Doss

John W. Doss

Feb 11, 2020

John W. Doss, 93, of Ozark died Feb. 11, 2020. He was born Aug. 15, 1926. John served his country in the U.S. Army in both World War II and in the Korean War. He worked as a teamster truck driver and a hobby farmer. He picked up one hobby after another throughout his retirement. John loved flea markets and...

David E. Lutz

David E. Lutz

Feb 9, 2020

David E. Lutz, age 72 of Nixa, died Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born March 31, 1947 in Springfield, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Mary Ruth (Cox) Lutz. On April 5, 1968 David was united in marriage to Donna Sikes. David owned a trucking company in Springfield, enjoyed going on vacations with his family; and having Sunday brunch...

Marcia Gale Clines

Marcia Gale Clines

Feb 8, 2020

Marcia Gale Clines, age 64 of Nixa, died Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born August 21, 1955. Marcia was preceded in death by both her parents Margaret and James Layne, her sister Diane and A multitude of extended family and loved ones. Marcia is survived by two sisters , Debbie Hardwick and Sandra Hines . Three daughters Jackie Perkins,...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Feb 6, 2020

Vivian "Kathleen" Johnson, born January 1, 1930, the daughter of Tink and Irene (Wilkerson) McHaffie, passed away peacefully February 6, 2020 at age 90. On December 31, 1953 Kathleen was united in marriage to John Johnson. Kathleen and John owned Industrial Supplies in Springfield and Arkansas. They gave scholarships at Sparta and other schools because of their devotion to children....

Larry Baird

Larry Baird

Feb 5, 2020

Larry Glenn Baird, age 78 of Ozark, passed away in his home Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born March 5, 1941 in Bolivar, the son of Margaret Eloise (Hanks) Baird and Glenn Baird. In 1962 Larry and Linda Lee (Farthing) Baird were united in marriage. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Larry loved his family and enjoyed...

Boshawn Keith Thomas

Boshawn Keith Thomas

Feb 4, 2020

Boshawn Keith Thomas, age 44 of Seymour, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born April 9, 1975 in Springfield, the son of Dwight Thomas and Shelly (Gibson.) Survivors include: his mother, Shelly Nichols and husband Mark of Seymour; his children, Kyle Thomas and Keely Ireland and husband Austin, all of Seymour; former wife, Sue Cantrell; grandchildren, Kylee Rose, Zade,...

Patricia Sylvia Gibbons

Patricia Sylvia Gibbons

Feb 4, 2020

Patricia Sylvia Gibbons, age 82 of Ozark, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born April 21, 1937 in Columbus, Nebraska, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Dischner) Henggeler. On August 25, 1956 Patricia was united in marriage to Clarence V. Gibbons. Patricia was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. She was retired from the...

Kathleen Goodman

Kathleen Goodman

Feb 4, 2020

The family is hosting a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Willard Community Christian Church, 300 Proctor Road Willard, Missouri 65781. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Mattie Lue Witt

Mattie Lue Witt

Feb 3, 2020

Mattie Lue Witt, age 86 of Highlandville, died February 3, 2020. She was born December 23, 1933 in Highalndville, the daughter of Robert and Reba (Brown) Stutesmun. On January 19, 1951 she was united in marriage to Harold "Wayne" Witt, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2005. Mattie was retired from FASCO. She was a devoted homemaker and...

Danny Joe Bussard

Danny Joe Bussard

Feb 3, 2020

Danny Joe Bussard, father and poppy, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born August 21, 1948 in Springfield, the son of Everrett L. Bussard Sr. and Josephine Perryman. He is survived by his spouse, Rashel Ward-Bussard; five children, Tiffany Taylor, Danny Bussard Jr., Stephany Stafford, Ronisha Bussard and Katie Bussard; seven grandchildren, Kierra...

Chris Michael Pedersen

Chris Michael Pedersen

Feb 1, 2020

Chris Michael Pedersen, age 68, of Nixa passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 of natural causes. He was born October 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Marcella and William Quail. Chris was a lifelong resident of Chicago and retired in the year 2000. Chris and his family moved to the Ozarks. He couldn't sit still so he went to work...

Levi Garren Marcum

Levi Garren Marcum

Jan 29, 2020

Levi Garren Marcum, "Sheriff Levi," age 23 of Clever, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born February 17, 1996 in Springfield, the son of Loren Marcum and Monica Mathews. Levi was a 2014 graduate of Clever High School. He worked at Developmental Center of the Ozarks in Springfield throughout his life. He attended Living Life Ministries in Nixa. Levi...

Annie Marie Maples

Annie Marie Maples

Jan 26, 2020

Annie Marie Maples, age 89 of Highlandville, died Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born October 26, 1930 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Roscoe Lee and Nettie (Scott) Hays. On July 22, 1948 Annie was united in marriage to Omer Glen Maples who preceded her in death on August 10, 2007. Survivors include: five sons, Larry and Alma Jo Maples...

Paul Matthew Holmgren

Paul Matthew Holmgren

Jan 25, 2020

Paul Matthew Holmgren completed his life at the age of 20 years on the morning of January 25th, 2020. He passed away on campus at the University of Kentucky-Lexington. The beloved son of Tom and Renee (Werchan) Holmgren was born in Springfield, MO on December 15th, 1999, joining his sister, Hanna, and brother, Daniel. Graduate of Nixa High School (2018),...

Paul Bedwell

Paul Bedwell

Jan 20, 2020

Paul Eugene Bedwell III, age 48, of Springfield MO, passed away after a very long illness with cancer on January 17, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by all of his family and loved ones. He was born August 26, 1971 in Des Moines, IA to Paul and Peggy (Purcell) Bedwell Jr. Paul was an interstate freight hauler...

Jerry Davis

Jerry Davis

Jan 16, 2020

A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.