Obituary Listing

May 22, 2021

Daniel Timothy Cunningham, 68, passed away May 22, 2021, after a courageous battle against brain cancer.

Dan was born Jan. 12, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, and attended St. Agnes schools. He attended Southwest Missouri State University where he pursued his interest in photography. He spent 13 years in New York as a professional photographer, primarily in the...

May 21, 2021

On the evening of Friday, May 21, 2021, Eli G. Williams, entered the gates of Heaven at the age of 76.

Eli was born on March 14,1945 to George S and Lena Williams in Gainesville, Missouri. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, after his service he resided in Mountain Grove, Mo where he owned...

May 20, 2021

Lois Virginia McClendon, or "Nina" as she was called by most,of Springfield, MO passed away on May 20, 2021. She was 92-years-young. And she was smiling.

Lois was born August 31, 1928, in Ava, MO (a place she fondly referred to as "Booger County") to Chester (C.W.) Parker and his wife Kathleen. She attended high school at...

May 20, 2021

Sara Lee "Sally" Hamilton, 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on May 20 th , 2021 after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret.  She is survived by her brother, Jim, her children, Mark and Laura (Tim), 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, her long-time...

May 18, 2021

So many hearts were broken on May 18, 2021, due to the passing of Greg Blair. He passed away peacefully in Fair Grove, after a 9-month battle with cancer. Greg was a beloved son, father, and brother, Greg was so loved and a great friend to everyone, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Greg was born...

May 18, 2021

No services are planned.

May 15, 2021

Carl Armstrong, also known as "Beau," was born on March 8, 1965 to Carl L. Armstrong and Betty J. Nichols in St. Louis, MO. On May 15, 2021, God decided to call him home.

Carl graduated from Northwest High in St. Louis, MO. He then served in the US Army, achieving rank of Private First Class for...

May 14, 2021

Tom J Holliday , 90, Springfield, MO, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 peacefully in his home.

Tom was born October 10, 1930 in Shreveport, LA to Clyde and Josie Holliday. He married Kay Prideaux in 1976. Tom was blessed with two daughters, Donna Whitfield (Steve) and Diane Clause (Richard), who blessed him with three granddaughters, Stephanie...

May 14, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Lee, 94, Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born June 12, 1926 in Springfield, MO to Robert Leslie Lee and Eloise McGregor Lee. Bob attended Greenwood in Springfield, Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, graduating in 1944, and Drury College in 1950. While at Drury, Bob met his future wife, Marguerite...

May 13, 2021

Phyllis Rae Ridder, age 68, passed away peacefully in her home on May 13, 2021 due to many ailments.  She was born on October 15, 1952 in Clinton, AR to Ray and Hazel (Reves) Eggers.  She grew up in Marshall, AR and moved to Springfield, MO in 1965.  She graduated from Glendale High School and continued to receive her bachelor's...

May 10, 2021

Tristen Stuart Shaw, 17, Republic, MO passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.

He was born November 9, 2003 in Springfield, the son of Jason Stuart and Lynnea Jean (Keller) Shaw.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Calvary Baptist Church, 804 Highway 60, Republic, MO 65738.

May 9, 2021

Edward Joseph Keohane (Ed, Eddie)

On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Eddie Keohane, husband, father, son and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 44 years.  Ed will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Erika Keohane, his son Jonas, his step-son Owen, his parents Patrick and Ann Keohane, his brother Kevin Keohane, ...

May 9, 2021

Helen Franke Weiss of Springfield, Missouri passed away May 9 th , 2021 at the Manor at Elfindale.

Helen was born on April 18, 1920 to Rose Baumgartner Franke and Joseph Franke on a farm in northern Oklahoma. Her birth was registered in Seneca, Missouri, the nearest town. The family moved to Springfield when she was young...

May 8, 2021

Carolyn Hickman (Piper), of Springfield, MO passed away on May 8, 2021 at the age of 87.    Carolyn was born in Ash Grove, MO and moved to Springfield in 1952 to attend Southwest Missouri State College to pursue a degree in Music.   While attending college Carolyn met Paul, her husband of 61 years.  They had three sons: Brad, David...

May 7, 2021

Richard Leslie Matthews October 21, 1922 — May 7, 2021

Richard Matthews-- a man like no other, a charter member of the Greatest Generation. He was above all else, kind, loving and dependable.

Dad had fifteen years of being able to be a kid—and then his mother died. Life changed a...

May 5, 2021

Sandra G. Henry (Locke) 75, of Brookline, MO passed away May 5, 2021.

She was born Nov. 1, 1944 to Hubert S. and Hazel Helen (Massey) Locke in Springfield, MO, both preceded her in death. Her middle son Matthew L. Henry passed away in 2019. His unexpected loss from cancer was her greatest struggle in life, and...

May 2, 2021

Doris Coats Mitchell of Springfield, MO, died on May 2, 2021.  She was born on Feb. 1, 1929.  Doris was the daughter of Jake and Alice Coats, both deceased.  Also, preceding her in death were her husband, Robert (Bob) Mitchell, beloved spouse of more than 50 years; one son, Robert Mark Mitchell; and her brother, James Norman Coats.  In...

May 2, 2021

SPRINGFIELD - Dr. William "Bill" Lee Holman passed away peacefully on May 2 nd at The Manor at Elfindale. Bill was born April 24 th , 1933 to Otto George and Fern Genevieve Holman at Marshfield, Mo.

Bill completed his undergraduate degree in Spanish and French at Southwest Missouri State, now Missouri State University (MSU),...

May 2, 2021

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Crossway Baptist Church. No visitation will be held.

May 1, 2021

James "Pete" Edwards age 92, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 1 st at 6:05am at his home.

He was born September 6, 1928 in Calhoun, MS to Edna and Edwin Edwards.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark.

Pete was a devout Christian man serving as a deacon...