Doris Jeanette McCord
Aug 10, 2026
Doris Jeanette McCord 86 of Springfield, MO, passed away August 10, 2026, at Strafford Care Center. She was born the daughter of Hazel (Hubble) and Ottho Bullard on March 15, 1940, in Seymour, MO. Doris worked in accounting and insurance at Mercy Hospital. She always enjoyed baking in her spare time. She is survived by her sons Brian Lamkin and Mike (Shelly)...
Wayne Barnes
Aug 9, 2026
Gerald “Wayne” Barnes, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 5:45 a.m.
Wayne was born June 24, 1944, in Bois D’Arc, Missouri, to Walter and Myrtle (Denman) Barnes.
Wayne married Marilynn (Cunningham) Helf on October 11, 1990. Marilynn introduced Wayne to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he was...
Martha Kay Griffith
Aug 9, 2026
Martha Kay Griffith, 79, passed away on August 9, 2026 in Springfield, MO. Martha was born March 22, 1947 to Arleen (Hill) and Thomas Morris in Ypsilanti, MI. She graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1965.
She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Randall Griffith on September 2, 1967 in Ypsilanti, MI. She and Randy lived in...
Benjamin F. Thompson, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Benjamin F. Thompson, Jr., 95, of Springfield, passed away August 8, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1931, in Ridgway, PA. He graduated from Penn State University, with a degree in Journalism and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was also the Senior Manager of Penn State Football Team. He married Marcia in 1958, and they...
Nanette Rita Anderson
Aug 7, 2026
Nanette (Nan) Rita (Habert) Anderson was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Elroy E. Habert and Ethel Rita (Ann) Flemming on July 17th 1930. She died on August 7th, 2026 shortly after her 96th birthday. Her mother, Ethel died after childbirth with her sister, Donna in 1934 and she was raised by her paternal Grandmother and Grandfather until 1940. She was...
Diann Reding
2026
Diann Reding of Nixa, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 6, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.
She was born to Clyde and Pauline Burnham on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO.Diann was a legal secretary for over 30 years and in 1990...
Chester D. McArthur
Aug 5, 2026
Chester Dale McArthur passed away on Aug 5, 2026 in Springfield MO.
He was born April 11, 1931 in Mansfield, MO.
Chester was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Jane McArthur and his parents, Harvey and Augusta McArthur. He is survived by his daughter and son, Marsha Chappelow of Overland Park KS, and Steve McArthur and his wife,...
Edward Griesbaum
Aug 4, 2026
Edward Bernard Griesbaum, of Springfield, Missouri, died August 4, 2026, just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday. He was born June 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri.
It is difficult to summarize Ed’s century of life simply by listing the things he did, because what mattered most was the way he lived. Ed never met a stranger. He was genuinely interested...
Barbara Jean (Bay) Barnes
Aug 4, 2026
Barbara J. Barnes, 93, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
She graduated from Senior High School (now Central High School) in 1950 and then attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Soon after, she married Wayne, and the two boarded a Greyhound bus to San Diego, where Wayne was stationed at the Naval base. In...
Volen "Tom" Young, Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
Volen Thomas “Tom” Young Jr. passed away on August 3, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 81. He was born on March 18, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Virginia Louise (Roberts) Young and Volen Thomas Young Sr.
Following a severe stroke in August 2025, Tom resided in a long-term care facility, where he quickly became a beloved part...
Christopher James Guest
Aug 2, 2026
Christopher James Guest, 54, of Springfield, passed away August 2, 2026 in his home where he lived with his wife, Monica.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Guest; brother-in-law, William (Bill) Blades and nephew, Joseph Pilloti.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Monica; mother, Carol; sisters Sue, Cheryl, Erika and Thea; brothers Steve, Dave, Bill, Paul, Darren and Allen...
Charles "Chuck" E. Livieri
Aug 2, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Edward Livieri, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Chuck was born on July 2, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Ezio and Melissa Livieri. His passion for sports began at an early age and led him to play football at the University of Kansas. He later proudly served his country in the United States Armed...
Dolly George
Aug 1, 2026
Dolly (Bradley) George was born in Dallas County, Missouri, on August 22, 1921, to Eugene Drake Bradley and Letha Ann (Hill) Bradley. She died on August 1, 2026, just shy of her 105th birthday. She was one of 11 children in the Bradley’s blended family. She was raised in Windyville, MO. After completing High School in Windyville and joining the...
Harold Lokensgard
Aug 1, 2026
Harold Lokensgard, 96, of Springfield died at Glendale Gardens. He was born in New Ulm, Minnesota to the late Lorence and Helen (Johnson) Lokensgard.
He graduated from New Ulm High School and Gustavus Adolphus College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business management. He worked for the S.S. Kresge Co., which later became Kmart, for 35 years before retiring in...
Harold Wright
Jul 31, 2026
Harold Bell Wright of Fair Grove, MO passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 93.
Harold was born on January 23, 1933, in Hart, OK to Albert and Ida Wright. His parents named him after the author, Harold Bell Wright, who later sent him a signed copy of one of his books. He grew up on a farm...
Thomas Edward Allen
Jul 30, 2026
Thomas Edward Allen, 76, Republic, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Mercy Hospital. He was born April 9, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Paul Ernie and Betty Lee England Allen.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026 in Springfield National Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Tom Delamater, Sr.
2026
Cherished and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many. Faithful servant and follower of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tommy Neil Delamater, Sr., passed away at age 97 from his earthly home in Springfield, MO to his heavenly home, where he undoubtedly heard, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant! Enter into the joys of thy Lord.”...
John "Jack" Fallon Maddox
Jul 27, 2026
John F. "Jack" Maddox passed away July 27, 2026.
Jack was born April 7, 1926 in Cairo, Illinois to Mary and Ercil Maddox. He graduated from McBride High School in 1944. Jack married Virginia "Bid" Walsh July 29, 1950 and they lived in St. Louis until 1964, transferring with Frisco Railway to Springfield, Missouri. He served in the US Army in...
