OBITUARIES
David "Bruce" Adams
Nov 28, 2018
David Bruce Adams, age 61 of Nixa, died November 28, 2018. He was born March 11, 1957, the son of Leonard and Genevieve (McCauley) Adams. Bruce enjoyed all sports, especially fishing, growing to love deep sea fishing. He took his canoe on the Finley River. Bruce was a huge NASCAR fan and was interested in all things with a motor....
Shirley Marie Waddle
Nov 28, 2018
Shirley Marie Waddle, age 65, of Clever, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born May 18, 1953 in Sikeston, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Schoen) Seiler. She graduated from Sikeston High School. On April 16, 1982, she and Boyce Waddle were married. Shirley loved and took care of not only her own family, but cared for many...
Phil Abernathy
Nov 26, 2018
Phil Abernathy, age 70, passed away in his home surrounded by his family Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born June 17, 1948 in Joplin to Marion and Thelma (Rice) Abernathy. He was united in marriage to Kathy Dent April 12, 1975. Phil worked most of his adult life for food brokerage companies. He was known for his excellence in...
Ronald Snow
Nov 25, 2018
Ronald K Snow, age 78, Ozark, MO. passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. He was born October 9, 1940 in Springfield, Mo., the son of the late Kenneth L. Snow & the late Clair Alcorn Snow. On August 5, 1961, he & the late Mary Jane (Crall) Snow were united in marriage. His last...
Geraldine "Gerry" Freise
Nov 20, 2018
Geraldine "Gerry" Freise, age 96, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born April 19, 1922 in Desloge, Missouri to Marion and Rose (Boatwright) Bell. She was raised in Desloge and graduated high school there. She married Ted Freise on December 25, 1939 at age 17. Gerry and Ted opened Buttermilk Springs Resort on Table Rock Lake...
Mary Alice Wade
Nov 18, 2018
Mary Alice Wade, age 71, of Highlandville, passed away in her home Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born January 30, 1947 in New York, New York, the daughter of Edward and Alleen (Dangerfield) Derham. The daughter of a career Air Force Officer, she grew up in Germany, Maine and New York. Mary Alice graduated from Rome Free Academy High...
Mike Martin
Nov 17, 2018
Michael Doyle Martin, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. He died from a heart attack, doing what he loved, competing in shooting. He was born November 21, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Clarence and Bette (Davis) Martin. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Willard High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from...
Jeffery Allan Buchholz
Nov 15, 2018
Jeffery A. Buchholz, age 72, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. �He was born on May 27, 1946 in International Falls, Minnesota to Bernhard and Martha (Zdeb) Buchholz.� Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Rita Walls, on August 26, 1967. �He served his community as a dentist until his retirement. �Jeff was a...
Lynette Jennings
Nov 14, 2018
Lynette Elaine Jennings (Mom and Nana), 71, of Nixa, MO, passed away in her home on November 14th, 2018. She was born July 12, 1947 in Gassville, Arkansas to Edgar and Irene (Webber) Bolding. A memorial service to celebrate Lynette's life will be held at 1 pm, November 24th, 2018 at James River Chapel Church of Christ. Joe Mooney will...
Brenda Gahagan
Nov 11, 2018
Brenda Carol Gahagan, age 64, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born January 18, 1954 in Ozark, the daughter of Ward and Vivian Tessie (Hampton) Loucks. She was a graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield, received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri State University and Master's Degree from Pittsburg State University. In December, 1976, she and...
Sophia Claire Tahiri
Nov 10, 2018
Sophia Claire Tahiri, age 1 month and 14 days, of Nixa passed away after a valiant fight for her life. This small little girl had the fight of a warrior. She overcame many life threatening conditions. Sophia had perseverance, was long suffering and beamed of love. She taught her mother and father more about love than they thought was possible....
William "Bill"� Wesley Lilley
Nov 8, 2018
William (Bill) Wesley Lilley, age 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born September 6, 1930 in Okeene, Oklahoma the son of Herman Jefferson and Martha (Oliver) Lilley. On May 15, 1948 he was united in marriage with Twyla Joan Fuller. Bill graduated from Central State College Edmond, Oklahoma with a degree in Music...
Ronald Apperson
Nov 6, 2018
Ronald Gerald Apperson, age 77, of Ozark, passed away November 6, 2018. He was born December 28, 1940 in St. Louis, the son of Morris Samuel Apperson Sr., and Hazel (McClelland) Apperson. He grew up in the St. Louis and Salem area. Ronald was an electrician and member of the IBEW Union. Survivors include: His daughter, Christina Marmouget and husband...
Eugene Howard Ruble
Nov 4, 2018
Eugene Howard "Gene" Ruble, age 92, of Fremont Hills, passed away in his home Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was born February 24, 1926 in Plato, MO, the son of Henry and Mollie (Handley) Ruble. Following graduation from Lebanon High School Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country as a decorated soldier and fought in the Battle...
Terrol D. Jones
Nov 2, 2018
Terrol D. Jones, 71, of Ozark passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Ozark. Cremation rites have been accorded, with no services schedules. Arrangements are in the care of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Ivan Henry Johnson
Oct 31, 2018
Ivan Henry Johnson, age 54, of Bruner, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born November 21, 1963 in Springfield, the son of John and Kathleen (McHaffie) Johnson. The family moved to Bruner in 1972, and Ivan was a 1982 graduate of Sparta High School. Ivan was Vice President for Best Supply Company, a family business until 2005, when...
Scott Carlile
Oct 30, 2018
Michael Scott Carlilie, age 61, of Monett, passed away October 30, 2018 in Mercy Hospital, springfield. He was born August 18, 1957 in Dallas Texas, the son of Bobby and Vinnie Carlile. He was united in marriage to Linda (Hart). In accordance to his wishes Scott has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Texas.
Jeremy Shayne Jones
Oct 30, 2018
Jeremy Shayne Jones was born August 3, 1976 in Tucson, Arizona and died October 30, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Rick Jones. He is survived by his daughters Jodie Brown, Jorden Farnsworth, Lauryn Jones and Kylie Jones, and his grandchildren Gemma Brown and Ryker Brown. He is also survived by his siblings...
Randy Cox
Oct 30, 2018
Randy R. Cox, 65, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled. Arrangements are in the care of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Lewis Garnsey
Oct 28, 2018
Lewis John Garnsey, 72 of Ozark, Mo.-known to everyone as John-passed away on October 28, 2018 at Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Born on August 16, 1946 in Peoria Illinois to parents Lewis William and Flora Mae Garnsey. John grew up in the Peoria area then moved to Costa Mesa, CA with his family. In 1966 he joined the United States...
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