Steven G. Gamble
Jun 4, 2026
Steven G. Gamble, 81, of Springfield, passed away June 4, 2026. He was born in Denver, Colorado on December 10, 1944 to Franklin D. Gamble and Elaine (Hildrith) Gamble. He graduated from Parkview High School, attended KU, SMS (now MSU) and graduated from Drury University. After graduation, he worked at Hallmark in KC for a time and then moved to...
Naomi L. Crosby
Jun 4, 2026
NAOMI LOIS BAVOUSETT CROSBY
May 6, 1935 - June 4, 2026
Sixteen.
Carnival Queen.
Could converse in fluent Pig Latin.
Liked to conduct scientific experiments, like seeing how far a wad of gum would stretch through the house.
Author of humorous and poignant poems.
A tireless worker.
Released from suffering today.
Glory glory Hallelujah— Thank you, Aunt Sandy!
Loving wife of 65 years to Charles Crosby
Mother of Debra, Kristen, Eric...
William "Bill" St. Gemme
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” St. Gemme, 83, Springfield, passed away at The Arbors at Lakewood Memory Care on June 3, 2026. He received excellent care by the kind and caring staff employed by the facility.
Bill was born August 24, 1942 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Oliver L. St. Gemme and Margaret Isbell St. Gemme.
Bill is survived by his wife, Rita...
Naomi L. Young
Jun 2, 2026
Naomi Lorraine Kennemer Young was born to Hershel and Matilda Kennemer and was Paul's older sister. She attended Strafford schools, where she enjoyed her friends and activities, especially home economics classes. After high school, Naomi was proud to have spent several years working in the offices of "The Frisco." Naomi happily married Bill D. Young two days after her twentieth birthday,...
Sue Palen
May 31, 2026
Suanne “Sue” Palen (née Owings)
January 29, 1937 – May 31, 2026
Suanne “Sue” Palen, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born January 29, 1937, in Morehouse, Missouri to Virgil Walls Owings and Ruth Marie Peavler Owings, she experienced the early loss of her mother in 1946, when she was nine years old. In those years she grew especially...
Elizabeth Margaret Chiles
May 30, 2026
Elizabeth Margaret Chiles, 11/22/1988-5/30/2026
Our daughter, our sister
Our niece, our cousin
Our friend
We are heartbroken.
We are so grateful for Liz.
And for the bright, beautiful, creative community that she wove around her wherever she went.
We are loved.
You are loved.
She is survived by her parents, her siblings: Anna Faucett , Steve Jacobsen (Julie), Will Chiles, John Chiles, Mary Ellen Chiles, and Ingrid Chiles. Many...
Mary F. Hunt
May 30, 2026
Mary Frances Daniels Looney Hunt, 92, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Battlefield, Missouri. She was born February 19, 1934, in Turners Station, MO the daughter of Eva Mae (Becker) Daniels and William Ernest Daniels, who both preceded her in death.
Mary lived most of her early years in Turners Station, Missouri and attended Rogersville High School. She married Richard...
Shirlene Ruth Thomas
May 29, 2026
Surrounded by the love of her family, Shirlene Ruth Thomas peacefully gained her angel wings on May 29, 2026. Her final moments were spent exactly as she would have wanted—encircled by those she loved most.
Shirlene leaves behind a family who adored her: Debbie and Filip Garrett, Carl Koon, Cynthia and Kevin Burington, Kirsten and Glenn Hatz, Liesl and Steven King,...
Louise Sloan
May 28, 2026
Louise Sloan, age 93, died peacefully at home on May 28, 2026.
Louise was born in Seymour Missouri on July 27, 1932, to Hulda and Ira Farr. She was one of two daughters, second behind an older sister, Juanita Lane.
Louise grew up on a farm in Seymour, Missouri and eventually met Robert “Bob” Dean Sloan at the local skating rink. They...
Charlott Kay Ann Dale-Zimmerman
May 27, 2026
Charlott’s early life in her home town of Longview, Texas soon became focused on music (instrumental and vocal) and her Christian faith. She was a classically trained concert pianist, under the tutelage of the renowned Anne Dean Turk. Among Turk’s proteges was another East Texan, Van Cliburn. Charlott’s musical gifts served God through countless outlets in Christian ministry in settings...
Phil N. Jones
2026
Phil Jones, age 87, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 27, 2026, just a few months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. While we prayed for healing and treasured every “good day,” he walked in faith until the very end and trusted that God was in control and was answering our prayers in the way...
J E Talbert
May 27, 2026
JE Talbert, 92, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026, with his loving wife, Lola, by his side.
JE was born on September 30, 1933, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Carl and Odessa Talbert. He graduated from Springfield High School and SMSU before earning his CPA designation and becoming a member of the Missouri Society...
Thaddeus Dale Presley
May 26, 2026
Thaddeus Dale Presley, born on October 5, 1976, in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on May 26, 2026 from natural causes. He will be remembered with love for the roles he held most dearly in life: father, son, brother, and grandson.
He leaves behind a family who will forever carry his memory: his son, Tyrus Presley; his daughter, Anya Presley; his parents,...
W. Bruce Howell
May 26, 2026
Walter Bruce Howell
W. Bruce Howell, 76, Nixa, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in his home. He was born November 2, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Walter Bernard “Bud” Howell and Genilie Jean Kidd Howell Lurie. Bruce lived and worked his whole life in Springfield, starting at 10 years old mowing lawns for the neighborhood. At 13 &...
Donovan "Don" Cash
May 24, 2026
Donovan "Don" Joe Cash, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, just two weeks after the passing of his beloved life partner of 61 years, Jim Parker. Don was ready to go, and there is no doubt that "James" has taken him home one last time.
Don was born on June 23, 1941, in Western Grove, Arkansas, to John...
Susan Craig
May 23, 2026
Susan Craig, 86, passed away on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family's love. Born in West Plains, Missouri, on February 7, 1940, to J.L. and Faye Fleming, she graduated from Parkview High School. In 1958, she married Kenneth Craig, and they later welcomed two cherished sons, Christopher and Gregory.Susan loved being with her family, hosting holiday events, and spending...
Bobbi Rue Wixson
May 23, 2026
Bobbi Rue Wixson, 68, born on August 5, 1957, passed away on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a three-year battle with cancer.
Bobbi was a Texas native, born in San Angelo. When she was in 4th grade, she moved to Missouri with her family and later graduated from Rolla High School. In 1978, she moved to Houston,...
Marjorie Ann Demorast
May 22, 2026
Marjorie Ann Demorast, 95 of Battlefield, Missouri passed away at 5:50 pm on Friday, May 22, 2026 in Township Assisted Living.
She was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church in Ozark, Missouri,
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Demorast, her parents, Francis O. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Taylor, brothers, Francis J. Taylor and David Roger Taylor, and a sister,...
Jim L. Mace
May 22, 2026
James “Jim” Lewden Mace of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully under the care of Seasons Hospice at his home on May 22, 2026, from lifelong health complications from Agent Orange -Vietnam Military service. Jim was born August 8, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri, to Roger and Mildred Mace.
Jim attended many different schools in Springfield including St. Agnes, McDaniel, Rountree, Delaware, Jarrett,...
