Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2026

Linda Ann (Nash) McNary, born on November 24, 1961 in Dunklin County, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 9, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Pauline Nash, her brother, Jesse Nash, and her sister, Terry Sue Barnett. Linda is survived by four loving daughters, Clarissa Edwards,...

Jan 7, 2026

Stanley Lee Brown, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1954, in Washington, Missouri, to Clyde and Anna Mae (Creason) Brown and grew up in Carthage, Illinois.

A gifted athlete, Stanley excelled in all sports and earned All-State honors in basketball during high school,...

Jan 5, 2026

"The stallion reached the top of the hill and stood there, like a beautiful black statue, his gaze upon the open sea." – Walter Farley, The Black Stallion

Shannon Michelle Hood passed away January 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, after personal health struggles over several years.

Shannon was born to Robert and Patricia Adams...

Jan 4, 2026

Jesse Clay was born in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL on August 29, 1941, to Tommie Lee (Harrison) and John B Clay.  He died peacefully under hospice care at the Springfield, MO, home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Michael Herfkens.

Jesse started life with little hope of experiencing the people and places he would see.  With his mother,...

Jan 3, 2026

Nicole G. Zangrilli, 79, who was born in Reims, France passed away of January 3, 2026.

She graduated from St. Agnes High School.  Her parents Huguette Zangrilli-Trapp and Frank Zangrilli predeceased her, as did her step-father of 51 years, Alan W. Trapp.

She is survived by four daughters: Tania Thomas (Jerald), Teresa Hawes (Todd), Kimberly...

Jan 3, 2026

Marilyn Charlene Fulbright Fisher, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026.

Marilyn was born in Springfield, MO on July 31, 1927. Upon her graduation from Lincoln High School she then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO. After receiving her degree she returned to Springfield and became a teacher at Lincoln High School.

Jan 3, 2026

Carol Jean (Aurentz) Jackson, beloved mother and daughter of Carl Aurentz and Hazel Clark White, passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doris Glen Jackson.

She was known for her kindness, strength, and warmth and the love the shared so freely.

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Jan 2, 2026

Delbert Henry McCormick was born January 1,1946 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Albert and Rayetta (Spencer) McCormick. Delbert graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1963 and joined the Navy in the Fall of 1963 serving the next eight years being discharged in 1971 with the rank of Radioman 1st Class.

Delbert was employed by the Missouri...

Jan 2, 2026

Aurora Dy Lim Sun, 83, born Jan. 17, 1942 in Manila, Philippines, passed away on Jan. 2, 2026 in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Aurora came to the States in 1967 for graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Master's Degree in Library Science. She served as a librarian for NYC's...

Jan 2, 2026

Robert Earl Ellsworth, 75, passed away on January 2, 2026 at home, following a short illness. Robert, also known as Bob, was a graduate of Glendale High School, class of 1968. Following high school graduation, he attended Missouri State University in Springfield for several years.

Robert later moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he lived for many years...

Jan 1, 2026

Edward L. Heiss, age 82 of Springfield, MO passed away on January 1, 2026 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Springfield.

He was born in St. Louis on April 25, 1943, the son of Edward and Lillian Heiss. In 1945, the family moved to Springfield where Ed attended public schools. He graduated from Parkview High School and later...

Jan 1, 2026

Melody Pierson (Madden) of Nixa Mo. passed away Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at Hopedale Cottage in Ozark, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Air Force Veteran Douglas Winslow Pierson, her parents Charles F. and Trudy Madden, and her beloved Tibetan terrier, Bohdi.

She is survived by her daughter, Elicia...

Dec 31, 2025

Sammy Gene "Sam" Sanderson, passed away on December 31, 2025. By his side sat Sue B. Sanderson, his beloved wife of almost 75 years, and two of his favorite caregivers.

Sam was born to Mary Katherine and Fred M Sanderson  in Orrick, Missouri, on November 29, 1930. He graduated from Orrick High School. An only child, Sam...

Dec 31, 2025

Full obituary and service information will be posted soon.

Dec 30, 2025

Mildred (Millie) L. Davidson, age 92, departed this life peacefully in Springfield, MO on December 30, 2025. Millie was born in St. Louis, MO to Jacob Hayes and Alta Wolfe.

Millie was united in marriage to Bill Davidson in 1952. Together they shared 72 years of marriage and raised four children. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Dec 29, 2025

Cynthia Jane Gilpin was born on September 2, 1947 to Wilson and Jeanne Curey in Jackson, Michigan.  She went to be with her God on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy and determined battle with lung cancer and depression.

Cynthia grew up in Jackson, then graduated form the Interlochen Arts Academy where she excelled in music and...

Dec 29, 2025

Charles Blondell Atwater November 2, 1939 to December 29, 2025

Charles B. Atwater was born in Springfield, MO to Joseph and Florence Atwater. He graduated in from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1957.  He obtained a bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1960, and he obtained a master's degree in Chemistry from the...

Dec 29, 2025

Luis (Lou) Suares Prieto, Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at 2:55 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his three daughters.

He was born on July 31, 1956, to Luis Suares Prieto, Sr. and Gloria Juanita Madrid. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and friend, and his life was marked...

Dec 28, 2025

Bobbie Sue Kinder, 85, passed away peacefully December 28, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the youngest child of nine born to Lester S. and Enda Swofford Winkle of Blue Eye, MO.

Bobbie graduated from Green Forest, AR and attended Draughon's Business College in Springfield, MO. She was employed at Mercy Hospital Medical...

Dec 27, 2025

James (Jim) Allen Cravens, 82, of Rogersville, Missouri, went to Heaven on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Oct. 2, 1943, to Wilbur and Thelma Cravens in Mansfield, Missouri. Jim graduated from Mansfield High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) in 1965. He earned a Master...