OBITUARIES
John Stewart Hill
Oct 9, 2024
John Stewart Hill, age 81, born in Lima, Ohio, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday October 9th, 2024 in Nixa, Missouri at the home he shared with his wife Sally.
John and Sally were married for 56 years.
He is survived by his wife Sally daughters Noelle (Hill) Upton, son in law Brent Upton, and Kristie Hill. He had a...
Glenna Bell Baumgardner
Oct 8, 2024
Glenna Baumgardner, age 88, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1936, in Houston, Missouri, to William Layton and Arlena Wolf.
Glenna grew up in Houston, Missouri, before moving to Independence, where she met the love of her life, Lawrence Baumgardner, who had also grown up in Ava, Missouri. The two...
Sheila Kay McReynolds
Oct 6, 2024
Sheila Kay McReynolds, born on November 8, 1960, in Nevada, Missouri, to Robert and Arlyce Lankford, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024.
Sheila was a loving wife, married to her best friend, Jimmy McReynolds, for 30 wonderful years. Together, they shared a deep love for the outdoors, spending countless cherished moments fishing and hunting side by side. Sheila had...
Harold Gene Melton
Oct 4, 2024
Harold Gene "Snuffy" Melton of Ozark, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born on November 21, 1938 to Lenvil Greenberry and Ida Harriet (Meadows) Melton.
After graduating from Ozark High School, he joined the Marines for two years. Harold married the love of his life, Judy Ann Adams on March 14, 1959 with whom...
Rosie Ward
Oct 3, 2024
Rosetta (Rosie) Mae Ward, age 82, daughter of Noah and Anna Smith was born September 24, 1942, entered into rest on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab.
Rosie was born in Macon, Missouri. She attended Macon School. She married Jerry O'Nan in 1963 and had three children. She resided and worked in Kansas City, Kansas for...
John Werner
Oct 1, 2024
John Garland Werner, age 79, of Ozark, passed away October 1, 2024. He was born August 29, 1945, in the Brown’s Spring area near Clever, Missouri, the son of John Clark Werner and Mabel Indiana (Harmon) Werner.
He was a graduate of Clever High School and attended Drury College. On April 6, 1968, he and the love of his life, Anita...
Joseph Edward Strader, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
Joseph Edward Strader, Jr., died September 29, 2024. He was born March 21st 1943 in Los Angeles, the son of Joseph Edward Strader, Sr. and Virginia Carlene (Boatman) Strader.
Survivors include: two children, Kris Thompson and Doug of Arizona and Glenn Strader and Ashley of Ozark; five grandchildren, Liz, Lauren, Lukas, Allysen and Ayden; three great grandchildren, Ellie, Logan and Myla;...
Robert W. Dyer Jr.
Sep 27, 2024
Robert "Bob" Wallace Dyer Jr., age 77, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Gardner, Maine to Robert Wallace Dyer Sr. and Lillian Whitmore.
Bob was married to Maylee "May" Frances Leonard on September 6, 1968, and they recently celebrated 56 years of marriage. Raised in Richmond, Maine, Bob began pastoring...
Faye Erkmann
Sep 26, 2024
Eula "Faye" Erkmann, born March 24, 1939, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Herman and Velma Huffstutler, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, family, and community. In 1957, Faye married John Robert Erkmann, with whom she shared a joyful and fulfilling marriage until his passing in 2009. Together, they raised two children: Cheryl, born in...
Cynthia Hager
Sep 24, 2024
Cynthia Ann Hager, age 60, of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born January 1, 1964 in Springfield to Allan and Donella (Moore) Hager. Cynthia was raised in Springfield and graduated from Central High School.
Cynthia was united in marriage to Charles Hayes in Springfield. She worked at Lily Tulip cup factory and then became Solo...
Eric Von Banta
Sep 21, 2024
Eric Von Banta of Ozark, Missouri was taken home to be with Jesus on September 21, 2024. He left us peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that reflects a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family. Eric was born on August 23, 1963 to Elaine and Charles Banta in Madison, Wisconsin.
Eric graduated from Clark County High School...
Richard Lee Rollings
Sep 20, 2024
Richard Lee “Rick” Rollings, age 69 of Galena, passed away September 20, 2024. He was born October 28, 1954 in Branson, the son of Leamond Elbert and Shirley Rae (Pinkley) Rollings.
On February 10, 1973, Rick was united in marriage to Sue (Gideon).
Rick was a self employed farmer and worked in trucking.
Survivors include: his wife, Sue Rollings of Galena; his son,...
Kayla Maloney
Sep 19, 2024
Kayla Maloney, age 67, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on September19, 2024 Born on April 16, 1957, in Springfield, she was the beloved daughter of Lycurgus "Tobe" and Ina White.
Kayla is survived by her son, Michael Maloney and his partner, Kate of Nixa; her long-time partner of 20 years, Greg Davis, also of Nixa; her brother, Hal White of Nixa;...
Daniel David Kennedy
Sep 18, 2024
Daniel David Kennedy, 53, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2024. Born on September 27, 1970, in Springfield, Daniel—known fondly by many as Dan or Danny—spent his life in his hometown, surrounded by family and friends.
He was a devoted husband to Caralea Kennedy, a proud father to Ryan Kennedy and his wife Lindsey Kennedy, and Elizabeth Kennedy...
Becky Jo Settles
Sep 13, 2024
Becky Jo Settles, age 62 of Nixa, Missouri passed away September 13, 2024. She was born October 24, 1961 in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Donna Joan (Hart) Storrer.
Becky and Jimmy Settles were married May, 22, 1993 and since then, have done everything together for 31 years. Becky had many hobbies she enjoyed. Camping, bowling, and her Kansas...
Pete Monroe Renfrow Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Pete Monroe Renfrow, Jr., age 98, was called home to the Lord on September 12, 2024. Pete left us peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy that reflects a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family.
Born on August 29, 1926, Pete grew up with a spirit of resilience and determination that would define his...
Andrew Craig Johnson
Sep 11, 2024
Andrew Johnson, 29, of Charlotte, NorthCarolina, formerly of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on September 11, 2024.
Andrew was born October 15, 1994 in Rolla, Missouri, the son of Thomas Eric and Pamela Jeanne (Amsden) Johnson.
Andrew loved baseball from an early age. He went on several baseball trips with his grandparents including attending spring training for the St. Louis Cardinals. It was...
Aurelio "Mark" Marquez
Sep 11, 2024
Aurelio “Mark” Marquez, 95, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
He was born July 27, 1929, in Tolleson, Arizona, the son of the late Espiridion Marquez and Elvira (Herrera) Marquez. He was one of twelve siblings. Two surviving, brother Manuel Marquez, Sacramento, California; and sister Vicki St. Claire, Gonzales, California.
Mark attended and graduated from Gonzales High School, Gonzales, California,...
Betty Charlene Webb
Sep 10, 2024
Betty “Dean” Charlene Whisenhunt-Webb, born January 17, 1937, in Moyers, Oklahoma, to Henry and Minnie Whisenhunt, passed away September 10, 2024. The youngest of six siblings, Betty led a life filled with love, service, and adventure. On November 25, 1972, she married Ellis Truman Webb of Kansas City, Missouri. They shared nearly 30 years together before she was widowed in...
Michael Jon Hobus
Sep 7, 2024
Michael Jon Hobus, beloved child of God, is at eternal peace in the presence of his Lord and
Savior, Jesus. On September 7, 2024, he closed his eyes to this earthly home and opened them to God’s promised comfort and glory.
Michael was born to Pastor Robert A. and Alice O. Hobus on July 28, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was baptized...
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