Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2026

Betty Jo Gillespie passed away on February 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born May 12, 1949, in Davenport, IA.

Betty Jo liked to play the guitar and had a passion for art. She gave away many paintings to friends and relatives. She lived a life without a lot of expensive things and...

Feb 22, 2026

Willie "Papa" Lee Williams, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Willie was born February 15, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lee and Jennie V. "Betty" Williams. Willie was a proud member of the Zodiacs Motorcycle Club. He also proudly served his country for six years as a member of the United...

Feb 22, 2026

Kenny Eugene Rogers

October 26, 1956 - February 22nd, 2026

Kenny Eugene Rogers, a beloved husband, father, papa, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on February 22nd, 2026.

Kenny Rogers was born in Cabool, Missouri to Arlie and...

Feb 21, 2026

On 29 August 1931, Betty was born Betty Jean Paige in Daytona Beach, FL to Opal Fern Childers.  A year later her sister Wilma Lou Childers was born. Both girls returned to Cameron MO with their mother in 1934. Betty was adopted by Julius and Annie Laurie Scott Ferguson who lived nearby in Gallatin. Wilma was adopted by another...

Feb 21, 2026

Alberto "Beto" Barrientos, 31, entered his heavenly home on February 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and in the arms of his loving wife, following a short illness in the hospital. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Margarita Barrientos on January 31, 1995. In middle school, he began playing the guitarrón with the Lutheran mariachi band at...

Feb 20, 2026

Caleb Furnas, age 27, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Caleb was a kind, compassionate, funny, and warm-hearted soul whose presence could fill any room with light. He had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and welcome, often lifting others up with his humor and steady support.

As a son, Caleb loved deeply and shared a...

Feb 20, 2026

Elizabeth J. Miesner, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on February 20, 2026.

Born on October 12, 1944, in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of Fred and Agatha Winters. Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Nevada High School, Cottey College, and Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU).

Elizabeth devoted her professional life to education. She...

Feb 19, 2026

Debra "Debbie" Thompson, 68, was taken home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2026. Debbie passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and close friends, following a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Debbie was born on May 1, 1957, in Springfield, Missouri, to Jack and Carol (Scroggins) McKenzie. She graduated from Glendale High...

Feb 18, 2026

Frank Manning Cupp, 102, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  He was born to Charles S. and Dorothy E. Cupp on November 6, 1923 in Caldwell, Kansas.  He was the youngest of four boys.

He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  After graduating from high school, he was inducted into the Air Force.  He served...

Feb 18, 2026

Orville Leroy "Duke" Winkfield was born in Springfield MO to Alice Marie Eldridge, and Willie Lee Winkfield June 12, 1940. He graduated Central Senior High School May 22nd, 1958, in Springfield, MO. And went on to serve in the Navy. Duke was an all-around sportsman. He played football, he ran track at Central where he broke the mile record...

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Suzanne Pamela "Pam" (Haynes) DeMier departed this life for the next on February 18, 2026. She had been hospitalized earlier in the month after a stroke. She passed away peacefully in the hospital with her daughter, Tonya Claiborne, at her side.

Pam was born in Joplin, Missouri on May 19, 1946, to parents Julienne and Clarence...

Feb 17, 2026

Cecil Paul Bennett, 98, of Springfield, MO passed away on February 17, 2026 in Springfield. Paul was born on May 22, 1927 in Solo, MO, the first son of Cecil and Mildred Bennett. He attended Houston Schools and enlisted in the US Navy in support of WWII. He married Bonnie Parrett on December 24, 1969, creating a blended family...

Feb 16, 2026

Toni Renée Tonkinson October 29, 1983 – February 16, 2026 Toni Renée Tonkinson, 42, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2026, in the city where she was born and built a life filled with the laughter and love she shared with her friends and family. She had a profound impact on this world.

Toni is...

Feb 15, 2026

Susanna Renee McCrimmons, 45, of Springfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her home. She was born January 31, 1981, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Paul R. Deck and Cecilia M. Jansen Deck. Some of you might most recognize her by the name of Susie, Susie Q, Squirt, CJ, Aunt Butt or simply Q.

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth William Johnson died on February 14, 2026 after a battle with dementia and acute leukemia. Born in Washington D.C. on August 30, 1945, "KJ" moved with his family to the Springfield/ Branson, Missouri area during his early childhood. His parents (Glen and Mabel Johnson) moved his younger sister (Glenda) and KJ to Branson where they built the Paramount...

Feb 13, 2026

Carolyn (Rae) Earley Smith of Columbia, MO, beloved wife, mother, and "Nana," passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2026. Born in Clarksville, TX, on June 19, 1943—a date she celebrated proudly as Juneteenth—Carolyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethyleene Earley.

Carolyn's life was defined by a chance encounter at a church...

Feb 13, 2026

Edith Elizabeth Buchert, age 89, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2026 after a lifetime of faithful service.

Edith served others throughout her life through her work in diabetes education and through music, faithfully playing the organ at Trinity Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She was known for her bright smile, which could light up a...

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia Lynn Amos, 72, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in her home. She was born April 13, 1953 in Springfield, the daughter of Ward and Jeanne Marie (Michels) Batey.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's...

Feb 9, 2026

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Robert Milton Kinloch, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, after a long life and brief illness.

Bob was born October 10, 1935, in Springfield, Missouri, to Milton and Kathryn (Powell) Kinloch. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his...

Feb 9, 2026

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries, 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Jacob's Ladder in Springfield.

Gwen was born on July 29, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, the cherished only child of Howard and Catherine (Smith) Hankins. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1962 and earned her...