The Obituary Section

Nadine Ann Bridges

, Missouri

August 16, 2026

Our beloved mother Nadine Ann Bridges of Springfield Missouri passed away on August 17 2026. Nadine was born to Horace and Beulah Gilmore on August 29 1936 in Springfield Missouri. Nadine married Edward Bridges on March 19 1966 and enjoyed 29 years of happiness with their nine children Eddie Keith Joyce Kathy Vivian Ricky David Ade Norma Floyd Kelly and Mike Linda. Our Mom was blessed with many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren over the years Nadine Loved her family quilting antiquing reading puzzles games and Luzianne tea Our mom was a hugger. For the last 20 years shes loved hugging people from different countries and she kept count of the number of countries she had hugged. A celebration of Moms life is on August 29 2026 from 1pm 4pm at Crossway Baptist Church. 2900 N Barnes Ave Springfield Missouri 65803. Your condolence may need to be approved…

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Linda L. Morrison

, Missouri

Funeral services for Linda L. Morrison 79 of Branson will be held August 22 2026 at the Hollister church of Christ followed by a graveside service at Smith Chapel church of Christ in Gainesville. Linda passed away peacefully from this world on August 18. Linda was born on Sept. 25 1946 to James R. Locke and Ruth Mary Price Locke.She grew up in Dallas TX graduating from Lake Highlands High School. Linda met her future husband Tom Morrison at Abilene Texas Christian College and they were married on Aug. 23 1968 in Dallas Texas. After college graduation she taught elementary education while Tom completed his medical school education. Tom and Linda eventually moved to Tanana Alaska to provide medical care to the Alaska Natives. Linda was a homemaker during this time taking care of their two boys. In 1983 Tom and Linda moved to Branson where they opened the first…

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