Bruce Wayne Smith
May 14, 2026
Full obituary will be added soon.
Bruce Wayne Smith, 78, Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 in his home. He was born November 29, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Graveside service with full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Anne Carolyn Gonten
May 11, 2026
Anne Carolyn Gonten, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 31, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, to Paul and Dorothy Anne Rittershouse.
Anne will be lovingly remembered for the devotion she had to her family, the kindness and strength she carried throughout her life, and the compassion she showed to...
George M. Johnson
May 11, 2026
George McAfee Johnson, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 11 from complications related to the Parkinson’s Disease he had lived with for several years.
George was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on September 28, 1945, though when he was only three months old his mother Louise Kuhn Johnson placed him in a basket and travelled with him and his older...
Stanley Wayne Haseltine
May 10, 2026
A life well lived. A man well loved.
Stanley Wayne Haseltine, 77, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026, with his family by his side. A loving father and grandfather, Stan grew up on a generational family farm in Springfield. He stayed on the farm until his passing, spending as much time as possible outside.
He was born on...
Thomas James "Jim" Parker
May 10, 2026
Thomas James “Jim” Parker (1940–2026)
Jim Parker, a beloved partner, brother, entrepreneur, and musician, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Missouri, on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. At Jim’s request, no formal ceremony will be held. He will be cremated, and at a later date, his ashes—along with those of his life partner, Don—will be scattered...
Jeanette Doggett
May 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jeanette Alene Doggett, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Jeanette lived a life focused on faith and family until her heavenly homecoming on May 9, 2026, at the age of 87 in Springfield, Missouri.
Her family moved from Missouri to Colorado when she was 17. After graduating high school and taking college courses, she...
Les Mace
May 4, 2026
Leslie Jasper (Les) Mace, who passed away on May 4, 2026, was born on May 30, 1935, to Theodore Roosevelt Mace and Eula Robertson Mace in Pacific Grove, California. His parents moved to Torrance, California, when he was 3 years old where his dad owned a Texaco service station with a hand operated gasoline pump. When Les was 7 years...
Jerry Ben Fielder
May 3, 2026
Jerry Ben Fielder, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia.
He was born on August 18, 1943, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Fielder. Jerry graduated from Parkview High School in 1961 and went on to attend Missouri State University.
Jerry was the owner and President of Springfield...
William Edward Hasler, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
William E. Hasler JR.
February 05, 1943 - April 30, 2026
William E. Hasler was preceded in death by his parents William E. Hasler SR., and Betty Celeste Hilgedick. Bill is survived by his wife Suzanne and two children Kristi (and son Jackson) and William E. Hasler III (wife, Jane), and their son William E. Hasler IV (Quaid), and daughter Emree. One...
Carl Edward Young
2026
Carl Edward Young was born on October 27, 1968 in Springfield Missouri at the Burge Hospital. He was the second child born to parents Richard E Young and Karolyn K Young.
Carl was educated in the Springfield Public School System; he graduated from Kickapoo High in 1987.
Carl participated in all sports from an early age with basketball at the Boy’s Club,...
Lois "Penny" Wilson
2026
Lois “Penny” Wilson
09/23/1936 - 04/27/2026Lois “Penny” Wilson, of Ozark, Missouri, died on April 27, 2026. Penny was born to Donald and Rosella Huetson in Vermillion, South Dakota on September 23, 1936. As a little girl, she had copper hair, inspiring her lifelong nickname, “Penny.” She attended the University of South Dakota. Following graduation, she moved to Boise, Idaho with her...
Eleanor Wagoner
Apr 27, 2026
Eleanor Ludean WagonerLoving wife, mother and grandmother
First Husband: John Howard Wagoner (Widowed)Partner: Emil Dyck Jr
Sons: Michael Craig Wagoner and wife Nancy, Mark Allen Wagoner and Wife Tammy.Daughters: Mickey Lou Wagoner and Husband Greg Tennant, Shelley Ann Weilert, Tana Lynn Fulton and Husband Terry, Angela Dee Austin.
Grandchildren: Kristi Jones, Kimberly Tennant, Emmy Henson and spouse Scott, Geoff Wagoner and Stacy Witt...
Eva Novella Scott
2026
Eva Novella (Bradford) Scott, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. She was born on May 20, 1934, to Freddie E. and Cleo (Maples) Bradford.
Eva was one of eight children and grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Walter Earl Bradford; her sisters, Blanche Harris, Velta...
Sandra Ann Seid
Apr 26, 2026
Sandi was born in Highland, IL on July 22nd, 1964 to Ronald and Margaret Seid.
Sandi always had a zest for life and was one of the strongest people on the face of this earth. Her steadfast devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ, despite her many health issues, was a testament to her unwavering faith in realizing that there was a...
James Joseph Lyons
Apr 26, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Lyons, 83, passed away on April 26, 2026 after a short illness. The third child of Francis Lyons and Gladys Lyons (née Packer), Jim was born on May 25, 1942 in Springfield, Missouri. After losing his father at the age of 3, Jim was raised by his devoted mother. He learned early the values of perseverance and...
Randolph Meade
Apr 25, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Randolph “Randy” Meade, USA (Ret) passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Randy was born September 2, 1946 in Letcher County, Kentucky to Roy and Nannie (Polly) Meade.
The family moved from Kentucky to Warren, Ohio in the early 1950’s, and Randy graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in...
David L. Westlin
Apr 23, 2026
David L. Westlin, 80, Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Mercy Hospital. He was born December 12, 1945 in Kansas City, MO the son of Darrell and Phyllis Westlin.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Becky Sue Franklin
Apr 22, 2026
Rebekah (Becky) Franklin of Ozark, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Becky loved and laughed generously. Every person Becky met became a quick friend. She was always up for an experience or adventure and found joy in both the big and small moments of life. She had a loving heart for dogs, particularly rescues. She...
