OBITUARIES

John Starnes

John Starnes

Mar 17, 2024

John William Starnes, 90, died 17th, March 2024 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab in Nixa MO.



John was born 30th, March 1933 to LeRoy and Lucy Logan Starnes. John was one of 12 children. He lived the first few years in Purdy MO. Later on his family moved to Ozark, MO. John left home at the age of 13; he went...

Evelyn Lowe

Evelyn Lowe

Mar 16, 2024

Evelyn Lowe, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, in Ozark, MO. She was a pillar of strength and kindness to her family and friends throughout her life.Evelyn was born in Erick, OK on October 24, 1940, to Samuel F. and Callie C. Brawley. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Her...

Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Mar 16, 2024

     Nicole Smith, age 44 of Calhoun, Missouri, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born July 25, 1979 in Springfield, the daughter of Joe Ogletree and Melody (Trowbridge).     Nicole was very involved in the community and school. She served as Calhoun School PTO president and president of Calhoun Colt Show. Nicole enjoyed crafting and sewing.    ...

Darold Gene Rainey

Darold Gene Rainey

Mar 15, 2024

     Darold Gene Rainey, age 62 of Springfield, passed away March 15, 2024.  He was born June 27, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Harold and Betty (Bolin) Rainey.

     Darold was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed riding anything with wheels – motorcycles, four wheelers, and tractors.  Darold loved jumping into a cold creek and kayaking down the river....

David Franklin Bogner

David Franklin Bogner

Mar 15, 2024

David Bogner, 74, of Nixa, Missouri passed away March 15, 2024. He was born October 9, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri., to George Franklin and Hazel Spencer Bogner.He was a family practice doctor and flight surgeon serving in the Air Force from 1975 until 1990 at Scott Air Force Base Illinois., Lajes Field Azores, Portugal and Grand Forks, North Dakota; from...

Micheal James Lefler

Micheal James Lefler

Mar 15, 2024

Micheal James “Mike” Lefler, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 15, 2024. He was born August 10, 1939 in St. Louis, the son of Lester and Dorothy (George) Lefler.



Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On August 13, 1960 Mike was united in marriage to Frances Jane Monroe in Crescent, Missouri.



Mike was a member and deacon of...

Tonya Rene Baker-Willoughby

Tonya Rene Baker-Willoughby

Mar 14, 2024

   Tonya Rene Baker Willoughby, age 56 passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1967 in Sikeston, Missouri to Samuel Albert and Michiko Kasuya Baker.She was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1985. She continued her education at Southwest Missouri State University, where she earned a...

Ted Nehrbass

Ted Nehrbass

Mar 14, 2024

    Theodore Joseph Nehrbass, age 85, passed away on March 14, 2024.

He was born in Lawrence, KS on June 7, 1938, the son of Ira Carlyle Nehrbass and Opal Ruth (Penn) Nehrbass.

    Ted taught physics and mathematics in both Gooding, Idaho and Ozark, Missouri. He taught at Ozark Schools from 1969 until his retirement as department head in...

John Jay Chapman

John Jay Chapman

Mar 11, 2024

John Jay Chapman, age 78, of Nixa, died in his home Monday, March 11, 2024.  He was born September 10, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Jay and Ethel (Marsh) Chapman.  



John joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as a helicopter mechanic.  He was later employed 32 years for Burlington-Northern Railroad.



Survivors include:  His wife, Janice; children, Lynn Wolf and Donald,...

Sybil Louise Uzzell

Sybil Louise Uzzell

Mar 9, 2024

     Sybil Louise Uzzell, age 90 of Ozark, passed away March 9, 2024.  She was born November 26, 1933 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Ruby (Ratcliff) Freelove.

     On August 3, 1952, Sybil was united in marriage to Thomas Uzzell. Tom preceded Sybil in death on September 23, 2021.

     Sybil was a homemaker.  She...

Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty

Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty

Mar 7, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Lillian McCafferty at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.  The date and time will be announced soon.A full obituary will be posted. 

Rahl Cantu

Rahl Cantu

Mar 4, 2024

Rahl Cantu, a beloved member of the Branson and Nixa community, passed away in his home surrounded by family at the age of 57 in Nixa, Missouri.  He was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee in 1966.  Rahl was a devoted husband to his wife Angela Rochon Cantu.  



Rahl's greatest love was his family.  For his daughters he had special names for...

Thomas Cecil LeJeune

Thomas Cecil LeJeune

Feb 29, 2024

Thomas Cecil LeJeune, age 82 of Nixa, passed away February 29, 2024.  He was born June 9, 1941 in Ankeny, Iowa, the son of Clarence Cecil and Ruth (Bullard) LeJeune.On May 24, 1975, Thomas was united in marriage to Teresa Pfaff.Thomas served his country in the U.S. Airforce Reserves. He worked as director of marketing in the newspaper industry for...

Sheila Renea Pennington

Sheila Renea Pennington

Feb 28, 2024

Sheila Renea Pennington, age 35, gracefully departed from this on February 28, 2024. Born on January 31, 1989, in Springfield, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Roger and Olethea Pennington.In her memory, Sheila leaves behind a legacy of love and family bond. She is survived by her dear brothers, Ryan and Travis Pennington; her sister Jerris Cobel of Rogersville;...

Lena May Carpenter

Lena May Carpenter

Feb 26, 2024

Lena May Carpenter passed away February 26, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born May 30, 1940 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Audie Anna (Shaw) Hargus.  On June 15, 1958 Lena and John Allen Carpenter were married, and they shared 65 years together.  



Lena was one of six sisters (Joan, Eva, Mary, Elizabeth,...

Ursula Imes

Ursula Imes

Feb 26, 2024

Ursula Imes, age 81, passed away February 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Springfield, Missouri.  She was born April 18, 1942 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elisabeth (Vogt) Braun.  



Ursula was preceded in death by her husband Gene Imes. Gene passed away May 25, 2023.  Gena and Ursula were united in marriage August 27, 1963 celebrating 59 years...

Alvetta Marie Atwell

Alvetta Marie Atwell

Feb 25, 2024

Alvetta Marie Atwell, age 92 of Linn Creek, formerly of Sparta and Ozark, passed away February 25, 2024 at her home in Linn Creek.  She was born January 16, 1932 in Arkansas, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Vanderveer.

      

Alvetta was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Rogersville. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, embroidery and painting. Alvetta loved doing...

Estelle Salmon

Estelle Salmon

Feb 24, 2024

 

Estelle Salmon, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Nixa Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 9, 1934 in Piedmont, Alabama, the daughter of William Washington Forrister and Estella (Loren) Forrister.  On December 23, 1951, Estelle and Alvin Salmon were united in marriage in Bowling Green, Florida. They enjoyed over sixty-five years together.  

 

Estelle's first priority was to her...

Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer

Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer

Feb 24, 2024

Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer, 68 of Ozark, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1955, in Springfield, to Elsia and James Brewer. Elaine's warm and welcoming nature endeared her to many throughout her life.

Elaine dedicated herself to working alongside her husband Lonnie in their business, LM Electric. Beyond work, she found joy in spending cherished moments...

Linda Kay Conrad

Linda Kay Conrad

Feb 19, 2024

     Linda Kay Conrad, age 73 of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on February 19, 2024.  She was born June 12, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Gettys) Smith.

     On August 12, 1968, Linda was united in marriage to Howard R. Conrad, who preceded Linda in death on August 2, 2021.

     Linda retired...

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