OBITUARIES
Marvin Ray Rousset
Jun 25, 2018
Marvin Ray Rousset, age 86 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Monday evening, June 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Jewel, and two sons, Glenn J. and his wife Margaret and Timothy and his wife Maddy; a granddaughter, Carissa; and a brother Ted. Ray and Jewel celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary December 27, 2017. He was preceded in death...
Reba M. Pfander
Jun 24, 2018
Reba M. Pfander was welcomed into the gates of heaven by her beloved husband, Dr. Burl Z .Pfander on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 92 years young. She was born Reba Mae Lanz, on October 27, 1925 on the family farm west of Lamar, MO to Fred and Emma Lanz. Reba graduated from Liberal High School in...
Collin Jay Cottrill
Jun 23, 2018
Collin Jay Cottrill, age 28, of Seymour passed peacefully from this world into Heaven on June 23, 2018. Collin suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of 14, which had left him a quadriplegic. His entire family, especially his mom and dad, Brenda and Kenneth Moore, loved Collin and he was an extremely happy young man who was full...
Vickey Cobb
Jun 23, 2018
Vickey Lynn Cobb, age 64, of Rogersville, passed away in her home Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born August 30, 1953 in Springfield, the daughter of Leon and Nancy (Courtney) Gideon. On June 8, 1969 she and Thomas Finly Cobb were married in the home of Tom's parents. Vickey and Tom were inseparable. They worked together for Tom's business,...
Lois Ellen Buchardt
Jun 22, 2018
Lois Ellen Buchardt, 86, formerly of Fremont and Arlington, NE was born March 31, 1932 in Fremont, NE to Robert A. and Nona M. (Hassen) Willmer and passed away June 22, 2018 in Springfield, MO. She attended Fremont Public Schools and was a 1950 graduate of Fremont High School. On December 2, 1950, she married Emil E. Buchardt at Salem...
Emery Ford
Jun 21, 2018
Emery Lee Ford, age 85, of Nixa, passed away June 21, 2018 in his home. He was born September 20, 1932 in Protem, MO the son of Basil and Edith Ford. On July 29, 1955 he was married to Vonda Herndon and they shared 62 years of marriage. Emery was the owner of Em's Garage for 30 years. His favorite...
Dr. W. Victor Wood
Jun 21, 2018
NIXA - Dr. W. Victor Wood 97, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 after a short illness with pneumonia and heart issues at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 1, 1920 in Nixa, son of W.F. and Clara Wood. He married Lavenia L. Rice on December 27, 1941 and they celebrated nearly 77 years of marriage. He...
Vicki Lynn Hitchcock
Jun 20, 2018
Vicki Lynn Hitchcock Crim died Wednesday, June 20 in Springfield, Mo. surrounded by her loving family. She was age 62. Vicki was born Oct. 6 1955 in Springfield, where she spent most of her life. She was a mother, grandmother, aunt, friend to many, and a longtime C-Street bartender. She had a large extended family, most of whom still reside...
Charlotte E. Lupton
Jun 18, 2018
Charlotte Elaine Lupton, age 55, of Ozark, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. She was born June 12, 1963, the daughter of Ray and Julia Ann (Harris) Lasiter. On June 12, 1981 (Charlotte's 18th birthday) she and Lesley Earl Lupton were married. Les preceded her in death on April 24, 1996. Charlotte worked as a housekeeper at Ozark Riverview Manor...
Joshua Lewis Gray
Jun 16, 2018
Joshua Lewis Gray died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the age of 39. Joshua is survived by his wife, Elissa Gray; his parents, Donald and Marsha Gray; his sisters Julie Hayes and Molly Gray; and his brother, Tim Gray; his nephews, London Hayes and Connor Hayes. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Farley and Mary...
Michael Bellassai
Jun 13, 2018
Michael F. Bellassai, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Michael was born on February 2, 1953 to John G. and Antoinette (Locicero) Bellassai in Casa Blanca, Morroco. He later married Sharon Aldridge. She survives. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Merrill Joseph Staudt
Jun 12, 2018
Merrill Joseph Staudt, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in his home. He was born October 26, 1925 in Marble Rock, Iowa, the son of Joseph Mark and Vera (Katcher) Staudt. In 1943 he graduated from high school in Marble Rock. He served his country as a Merchant Marine from 1943 until 1946 during World War...
Travis Bradshaw
Jun 12, 2018
Travis Maloyd Bradshaw, age 45, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away from an apparent heart attack while on a fishing trip with his family. He was born September 24, 1972 in Houston, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Marjorie (Pierce) Bradshaw. He grew up in the Licking area, and on May 30, 1998 he and Jennifer Lea Hull were married. Travis...
Lura Olive Daugherty
Jun 8, 2018
Lura Olive Daugherty, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Spring Ridge Assisted Living in Springfield. Lura was born on October 15, 1926 in Rogersville, the daughter of John J. and Trease T. (Beal) Burkey. She then married Roy Daugherty, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2011. She was also preceded in death by...
Rowena Hull
Jun 3, 2018
Rowena Evon Hull, age 70, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was born September 4, 1947 in Chadwick, the daughter of Roscoe and Trellis (Cox) Hawkins. Before retirement Rowena worked for Fasco, St. John's Hospital, and Cox Medical Center. She was a member of Bruner Baptist Church. She loved going to the beach, fishing and camping. Most...
Kenneth Gene Shaw
Jun 2, 2018
Kenneth Gene Shaw was born March 19, 1971 in Wright Co. Mo. and departed this life on June 2, 2018 at Mercy hospital in Springfield Mo. Kenny had much pain and suffering in his last few years of life but was always glad to see a visitor or get a call. He was a very big hearted man who did...
Rondle Lee
Jun 1, 2018
Rondle "Ronnie" Dail Lee, age 81 of Sparta Missouri, passed into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in his sleep. He was born the son of Bryant and Hattie Lee in Sparta, Missouri on March 24, 1935. Ronnie was born, went to school and lived in Sparta, Missouri his entire life other than his...
Jerry E. Woods
May 31, 2018
Jerry E. Woods, age 82 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born February 3, 1936 in Erie, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Arlene (Buckles) Woods. Jerry proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John S. McCain. Jerry grew up in Southern Illinois riding and racing motorcycles with his...
Phyllis Hodges
May 31, 2018
Phyllis Joan Hodges, age 74, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Columbia, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Adams Funeral Home, 504 West Walnut Street, Ozark, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 9, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Phyllis...
Michael Klotz
May 31, 2018
Mike Klotz, born Feb 27, 1946. Passed to be with the Lord on May 31, 2018. Survived by wife, Yvonne, step-daughter, Connie Schwabauer, and grand-daughter, Christina Jefferies. Also niece, Debbie Blaisdell and two children, and nephew Daryl Klotz, wife, Lynn, and one son. Mike served in the U.S. Navy from December 1965 through June 1972. He served as a Navy...
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