Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2026

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Mar 29, 2026

No services are planned at this time. 

Mar 28, 2026

Services are pending.

Mar 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Duncan, 96, of Springfield, Mo, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1929, to Thedore and Audry Higgs in Springfield, Missouri.

Mrs. Patricia, as she was known, was a lifelong member of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian Church. She served as the church’s clerk of the session for many years and sang in the church choir....

Mar 27, 2026

Vera Lois Murray October 29, 1940 – March 27, 2026

Vera Lois Murray, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1940, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Spurgeon Wilkerson and Artie Edith Johnson Wilkerson.

Vera was united in marriage to Jim Murray on July 16, 1960, in Harrison, Arkansas, beginning...

Mar 26, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Anna Marie Giancola of Springfield Missouri, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 33. She was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1992 to Sherri Mee and Frank Giancola in Tennessee. In 2009, she moved to Missouri. In 2012, she moved to Paso Robles, California where she graduated with honors with her Psych Technician License while working...

Mar 25, 2026

Services are pending. Service dates and times will be posted soon.

Mar 24, 2026

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 24, 2026

Sharon Marie Renfroe Farley, 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was known for her warmth, vibrant spirit, and caring nature. She brought energy and humor to those around her and had a natural ability to form lasting friendships, always offering a smile, a laugh, or a kind word.

She devoted much...

Mar 24, 2026

Donald Eugene Borkenhagen age, 78 of Nixa, Missouri passed away at 5:25 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born the son of Herbert and Mildred Borkenhagen in Williston, North Dakota.

Don proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had many stories of being a loadmaster on a C-130. He later worked...

Mar 23, 2026

Jerry Dean Watson, 81, of Ozark, MO, passed away March 23, 2026. He was born March 25, 1944 in Thayer, MO to Elvin Clinton Watson and Sarah Lewis Rogers.

He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church since 2002, where his quiet strength and steady presence reflected his deep-rooted faith.

He graduated from Koshkonong High School as part of the class...

Mar 23, 2026

Beulah Cahoon, age 88, of Springfield, MO passed away at 4:30 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026, at Cox South Emergency Room. Her hobbies included bowling and square dancing. She was a collector of lighthouses, thimbles, gnomes, and Indians. Beulah was a lover of baseball, reading, love stories, garage sales, farmers markets, and festivals. She worked as a nurse assistant most of her...

Mar 21, 2026

LaDonna Lynn O’Brien, a Springfield medical practice executive for 40 years, passed away March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71.

LaDonna was a founder of Ozark Anesthesia Associates, which has served the CoxHealth system since 1986. She was OAA’s administrator and vice president.

Born on January 7, 1955 in Springfield to Jesse David Mitchell and Alice Lucile...

Mar 20, 2026

Scott Allen Roberts, longtime CPA and resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. He was 74.

Scott was born on December 9, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, to George and Viola Roberts. The youngest of three children, he was affectionately known in the family as “Little Scotty.” When...

Mar 20, 2026

Dorothy Matulunas, 95, Springfield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 in Springfield Rehab and Healthcare. She was born April 10, 1930 in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of Leo H. and Anna M. (Buehler) Pachlhofer.

She graduated from Aurora High School in 1948 and after working a few years in Aurora moved to Springfield, MO. She graduated from Draughon Business College with...

Mar 18, 2026

Lora Lee Price, age 83, of Nixa, MO passed away at Mercy at 1:30 PM, on March 18, 2026. She was born the daughter of Earl and Loula Beechner. She was a retired LPN, who loved to vacation on the beach. She loved fishing, Chiefs football, and her dog, Bella. Lora was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Price, grandson, Timothy...

Mar 18, 2026

Farrel Gene Wade was born on November 27, 1936, to Ross Wade and Edith (Banks) Wade in Washburn, MO. He entered into the presence of his savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2026, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was raised on Trent Creek in a time when hard work was a way of life. He graduated from Southwest...

Mar 18, 2026

Betty Jo Thomas passed away on March 18, 2026 in Springfield, MO, at the age of 93, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and complications from surgery.

Betty Jo was born Betty Jo Kensinger on June 9, 1932, in rural Webster Missouri, the first daughter of Bud and Minnie (Barton) Kensinger. She was born on a small farm to parents...

Mar 17, 2026

Cathy Reser, daughter of Nelle and DeWitt Jones, passed away on March 17, 2026. Cathy was born on April 24, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. She and her beloved husband, Bill, moved to Springfield, MO in 1958 with their son Ron.

Cathy was regularly active in playing Bridge, volunteer work in various organizations, and being a homemaker. She was Executive Secretary...