OBITUARIES

Marvin Kelley

Marvin Kelley

Feb 19, 2020

Marvin Ray Kelley, 80, of Centerton, Arkansas passed away peacefully in Springfield, Missouri, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born on July 4, 1939, in Livingston County, Missouri, Marvin grew up in Grundy County, Missouri, and attended Trenton High School as well as Trenton Junior College (now North Central Missouri College), where he met his beloved wife,...

Scott Edward Aduddell

Scott Edward Aduddell

Feb 18, 2020

Scott Edward Aduddell, formerly of Sikeston and Ozark, Missouri passed away at his home on February 18, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born January 10, 1966 to James Edward and Marcelle Miles Aduddell. Scott graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance and Math where he was an active member...

Marilyn Kelley

Marilyn Kelley

Feb 17, 2020

Marilyn Kay Kelley, age 64, of Ozark, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born April 26, 1955, the daughter of Wilbur Leon Davis and Roena (Kerr) Davis. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1973 and started working for Paul Schupbach Chevrolet. She was employed by the agency for over 40 years, working also for...

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...