OBITUARIES

Fred T. Farthing

Fred T. Farthing

Mar 26, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Fred Trimble Farthing departed his Earthly life surrounded by family following a short illness. Born May 17, 1943, to Fred R. Farthing and Elizabeth Trimble Farthing, Fred grew up alongside his sister, Cynthia, in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School graduating in 1961, and went on to Drury College where he received his degree...

Marcia June Knight

Marcia June Knight

Mar 25, 2024

     Marcia June Knight, age 90 of Nixa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and caregivers March 25, 2024. She was born March 16, 1934 in Grandville, Michigan, the daughter of Arnold and Florence (Schmidt) Reister.  

    Marcia graduated from high school in 1951 from Grandville High School.  In 1955 she graduated from Blogett...

Garen Dale McGinnis

Garen Dale McGinnis

Mar 25, 2024

Garen Dale McGinnis, age 81 of Nixa, passed away March 25, 2024. He was born June 29, 1942 in Selmore, Missouri, the son of Earl and Estel (Pollard) McGinnis.

On April 20, 1963, Garen was united in marrriage to Saundra Jean Barber.

Garen was a building contractor and worked in construction. He had been a volunteer firefighter for Nixa Fire Protection District...

Maurice Babe Budd

Maurice Babe Budd

Mar 23, 2024

The obituary for Maurice Budd is pending.

Betty Lou Medler

Betty Lou Medler

Mar 21, 2024

Betty Lou Medler, 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by Dayton “Bud” Newcomb and James “Tobey” Medler; parents French and Pauline Costello; children David Craig Medler, Anna Coker, Christine Sanders, and Michael Newcomb; granddaughter, Davida Colonna; sisters, Sylvia Jean Costello, Joyce Ware, and Wanda Finley; and brothers,...

Elaine Allen

Elaine Allen

Mar 20, 2024

     Helen “Elaine” Allen, age 84 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024.  She was born April 17, 1939.

     Elaine enjoyed puzzles, taking care of everybody at the Senior Citizens Center in Nixa, and walking the sidewalks greeting everybody.  

     Survivors include:  her daughter in law, Faye Allen of Nixa; brother in law, Floyd Johnson and wife...

Frances Smith

Frances Smith

Mar 20, 2024

Frances Kolb Smith, age 89 of Nixa, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born March 4, 1935 in Woodville, Texas, the daughter of Bryant and Lillie (Young) Kolb. 



Survivors include: her children, Bobetta Douglas and husband Tom of Nixa; her grandchildren, Andrew Douglas and wife Ingrid of Nixa, Matthew Douglas of Nixa, and Erin Copeland and husband Josh of Ozark; her...

Eric Frederick Lorscheider

Eric Frederick Lorscheider

Mar 19, 2024

Eric Frederick Lorscheider, 53, of Ozark Missouri, left us too soon on March 19, 2024.Eric was born in New Jersey in 1971 to Frederick and Barbara Lorscheider and grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. Eric graduated Assumption High School in 1989 before graduating from St. Ambrose University in 1994 with a degree in Theatre Design and Technology. That led him to...

Darrell Eugene Hall

Darrell Eugene Hall

Mar 18, 2024

Darrell Eugene Hall, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 in his home.  He was born September 13, 1944 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of Ira Alberta Hall and Sylvia Mae (South) Hall.  In 1965 He and Sue Ann Harvey were united in marriage.



Most of Darrell's working career was spent in the Overland Park, Kansas area.  He...

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 14, 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

On March 7th, 2024 The “Larger Than Life Legend” Lillian Elizabeth McCafferty burst through the gates of Heaven with her wit and sense of humor. She was known for constantly cracking jokes and throwing out her famous one-liners. The very thought of her brings a smile to your face. Everywhere she went, you could rely on her to bring a...

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