OBITUARIES
Bobbie Roberts
Jun 14, 2020
Roberta "Bobbie" Roberts, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born January 12, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Workman) Dye. Bobbie was baptized at the age of 12 and became a member of Sparta Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to Second Baptist Church in Springfield. On October 3, 1948 she and Ivan...
Steven Paul Wilson
Jun 14, 2020
Steven Paul Wilson, 74 year old husband, father, grandfather, carpenter, and millwright, passed away on Saturday, June 14 at his home in Ozark, Missouri with his family in attendance. Steve was born on January 31, 1946 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Paul and Ruth (Foote) Wilson. On October 17, 1964 he was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen McCleery,...
Zachary Cole Piland
Jun 13, 2020
Zachary C. Piland, age 29, of Bolivar passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born January 20, 1991 in Springfield to Donald Fred Piland II and Deborah Kaye (Williams) Piland. Zachary was born three months early and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Zachary always had a positive outlook on everything. He was always able to find the humor in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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