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Amy Alene Phippen

Amy Alene Phippen

Mar 11, 2020

Amy Alene Phippen, age 44, of Ozark passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was born November 3, 1975 in Des Moines, IA to Gerald and Carolyn (Bell) Vesely. She grew up in Des Moines, IA and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1993. She attended DMACC College in Des Moines. She moved to Springfield and attended OTC and earned...

Gary "Cook" McIntosh

Gary "Cook" McIntosh

Mar 10, 2020

Gary Wayne "Cook" McIntosh of Springfield, MO passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 69. Growing up in Southern Missouri, Gary enjoyed many outdoor sports including: baseball, football, and golf. Following his 1968 graduation from Parkview High School, Gary was drafted by the Army to serve in the Vietnam War. Most of Gary's professional career was spent...

Robert Traficanti

Robert Traficanti

Mar 9, 2020

Robert Traficanti, age 65 of Springfield, died March 9, 2020. He was born November 5, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank and Mary Ruth (Lilly) Traficanti. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Chadwick High School. He attended College of the Ozarks. Robert worked many years for Zenith Electronics. He enjoyed music, reading, drinking coffee and good conversations with...

Pheba Eliza Dixon

Pheba Eliza Dixon

Mar 9, 2020

Pheba Eliza Dixon, age 79 of Bruner, passed away March 9, 2020. She was born July 5, 1940 in LaRose, Christian County, Missouri, the daughter of Virgil and Lottie (Marlin) Todd. Pheba graduated in 1958 from Sparta High School. On September 5, 1965 she was united in marriage to Stanley Dixon. Pheba and Stanley worked their farm in Bruner. Pheba...

Wayne Kelter

Wayne Kelter

Mar 7, 2020

Wayne Emery Keltner, age 94, of Strafford passed away in Springfield villa March 7, 2020. According to his wishes, no services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Brent Gordon

Brent Gordon

Mar 6, 2020

No services are planned at this time. The family is planning a memorial service in April, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Dale Harris

Dale Harris

Mar 6, 2020

Mr. Dale Harris was born in Highlandville, Missouri in 1943. In his younger years, Mr. Harris enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, riding horses, and spending time with his family. He was also a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and writing. His parents, Bert and Nona Belle (Deboie) Harris preceded him in death as well as his siblings, Norma Dean Harris,...

Coralee Patrick

Coralee Patrick

Mar 6, 2020

Born October 15, 1943 to Wayne and Eunice (Wilcox) Mynatt of Springfield, Missouri, they were proud to welcome their first child into the world, Coralee Frances Mynatt. At age 16, Coralee, her parents, and the addition of two brothers, relocated to Nixa, Missouri. While attending Nixa High School, she met the love of her life, Eddie Lee Patrick. Their love...

Gary Gann

Gary Gann

Mar 5, 2020

Gary Gann, age 58, of Nixa passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born November 2, 1961 in Springfield to Allen Gann and Janice (Cox) Estes. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1979. He attended college at MSU in Springfield graduating with a bachelor's degree in agricultural business. Gary worked in sales...

Dawn Renee Tooth

Dawn Renee Tooth

Mar 5, 2020

Dawn Tooth, age 46, passed away on March 5th 2020 at her home in Ozark. She lived with her husband, Nick Tooth, and dearly loved pets. Dawn was born on July 13th, 1974 in Springfield Missouri to Donna and Harland Schroeder. She especially loved working with animals and kids and was a member of the 4-H horse program helping to...

Brent Parnell

Brent Parnell

Mar 4, 2020

Brent Parnell, age 54, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born April 12, 1965 in Terre Haute, IN to Tom and Sidney (Greene) Parnell. Brent was raised in Carlsbad, CA. After high school, Brent went to work for Federal Signs. He was sent to Florida to do an apprenticeship in neon glass blowing. Brent was an...

Richard R. Henne

Richard R. Henne

Mar 3, 2020

Richard R. Henne, age 91 of Nixa, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born February 23, 1929 in Taylor, Nebraska, the son of Raymond and Hazel (Thompson) Henne. On May 6, 1954 he was united in marriage to Velma M. Rogers. Richard served his country for 25 years in the U.S. Army before working for Zenith Electronics in Springfield....

Linda Ellis

Linda Ellis

Mar 3, 2020

Linda Susan Ellis, 68, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020 at her home in Springfield. She was born June 27, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Southwest High School. Following high school, she attended the University of Tulsa and subsequently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Linda was an active member of the Springfield Plateau Master...

Becky Ann Kinnison

Becky Ann Kinnison

Mar 2, 2020

Becky A. Kinnison, affectionately called Gabby, age 69 of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born July 9, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Harold R. and Phyliss Enid (Grigsby) McGrew. Survivors include: her sister, Kathy Ingwerson and husband Paul; her nephew Brett; and her niece, Enid Schwenke and husband Tim. A memorial service will be...

Marie Applegate

Marie Applegate

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Marie Applegate, age 96, of Chadwick, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, a resident of Nixa Nursing and Rehab. She was born January 22, 1924 in Chadwick, where she continued to live throughout her life. Marie was the daughter of William and Lillie (Lemler) House. She was united in marriage to Delmar Applegate. Marie had worked for Fasco Industries....

Jerry Kopas

Jerry Kopas

Feb 29, 2020

Gerald Donald Kopas, age 87 of Hollister, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born August 30, 1932, the son of John and Dorothy (Ulicny) Kopas. Gerald was born and raised in Wisconsin on a farm. He graduated from Boyceville High School where he met his wife Marjorie. In high school he played football. On September 6, 1953 Gerald...

Wendol Barnett

Wendol Barnett

Feb 29, 2020

Wendol Lee Barnett, age 71, of Ozark passed away from kidney failure on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Wendol was born on October 14, 1948 in Norwood, Missouri, the son of Willie Floyd and Maye Stella (Warren) Barnett. He is survived by one (1) of this three (3) brothers, Dale Barnett, and one (1) sister, Wanda Barnett. He married Catherine Rogers...

Kenneth Stults

Kenneth Stults

Feb 28, 2020

Kenneth Stults, age 80 of Reeds Spring, entered into Glory Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born February 13, 1940 in Reeds Spring, the son of King and Nola (Breckenridge) Stults. On June 5, 1960 Kenneth was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Burk who preceded him in death on February 14, 2015. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army and...

Wilda Lee Micham

Wilda Lee Micham

Feb 24, 2020

Wilda Lee Micham, age 89 of Sparta, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born November 26, 1930 in Walnut Shade, the daughter of Homer and Helen (King,) Estep. In 1970, Wilda was united in marriage to Ernest E. Micham. Ernest preceded Wilda in death on December 3, 1986. Wilda was a member of Fellowship Lighthouse Church in Bruner....

Barbara Madge Miller

Barbara Madge Miller

Feb 20, 2020

Barbara Madge Miller, age 86, of Chestnutridge, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Nixa Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 27, 1933 in the Green Mound community, the daughter of Henry Newt James and Florence (Nelson) James. In 1950 Madge was a member of the last graduating class from Highlandville High School. On May 31, 1951 she and...