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Kelsie C. Smith

Kelsie C. Smith

Mar 16, 2021

Kelsie Christine Smith, 27, of Springfield, MO passed away March 16, 2021. Kelsie was born October 6, 1993 in Blue Springs, MO to her parents Eddie and Karen Smith. Kelsie suffered a long battle of addiction but unfortunately could not fight any longer.

From a young age, Kelsie was an outstanding gymnast, dancer and free spirit. Kelsie...

Judith "Judy" Ann Brickner

Judith "Judy" Ann Brickner

Mar 15, 2021

Judy Ann Brickner, age 78, went to her Heavenly Home on March 15, 2021, due to lingering health issues.  Judy was born in Springfield, MO to Ruby and Eugene Evans.

She graduated from Parkview High School where she enjoyed being a cheerleader.  Judy was an avid roller skater and competed at a high school level, placing 3...

Mike Nevatt

Mike Nevatt

Mar 14, 2021

Michael Dennis Nevatt (Mike), 67 years old, died March 14, 2021 at his home in Springfield, Missouri. He fought a long battle of vasculitis that damaged his kidneys. Mike had been on kidney dialysis for over a year. He was supported by his wife Linda and best friend Ron.

Mike was born September 5, 1953, in Springfield,...

Juanita Cunningham Blackburn

Juanita Cunningham Blackburn

Mar 11, 2021

"To be absent from from the body is to be present with the Lord." Yet it is with sadness that the family of Juanita Cunningham Blackburn reports her death on Thursday, March 11, 2021, due to a lingering illness. She will be missed.

Alice Juanita Gosnell was born on March 28, 1932 to Oda and Dorothy Gosnell...

Philip Michael Marsh

Philip Michael Marsh

Mar 10, 2021

The world has become a little darker with the loss of a very good friend to many people and his admiring clients with the death of Philip Michael Marsh aged 74 on Wednesday March 10th 2021. Philip passed away at Cox South Hospital as a result of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis.  His former wife Susan was at...

Dale Wasson

Dale Wasson

Mar 9, 2021

Earl Dale Wasson, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully from natural causes with his wife, daughter and son by his side at 10:54 p.m. on March 9, 2021.

Dale was born February 4, 1942, to Thurman and Vera Baker Wasson in El Dorado, Illinois. He grew up in southern Illinois and was the youngest of 11...

Joyce Anita Hibbard

Joyce Anita Hibbard

Mar 9, 2021

Joyce A. Hibbard, 65 of Houston, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mercy Hospital.

She was born June 13, 1955 in St. Charles, Missouri to James Rollins and Eleanor (Fehr) White.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Hibbard and a son, Jeffery J. Gann, Sr.

Joyce is survived by her...

Richard Leo Verheyen

Richard Leo Verheyen

Mar 9, 2021

Services will be held at a future date.

Tracy Joe Tillery

Tracy Joe Tillery

Mar 8, 2021

Tracy "Joe" Tillery passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021. He was 86 years old, born on December 8, 1934 to Nelson "Dick" and Ruby Tillery in Fair Grove, Missouri.  Joe grew up in the Fair Grove and Ebenezer area.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War. He likes to tell the...

John T. Pierpont, Jr.

John T. Pierpont, Jr.

Mar 8, 2021

John T Pierpont, age 91, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 3:30 pm on March 8 th of 2021. John was born August 29 th , 1929 to Jesse and John T. "Tub" Pierpont in Springfield, Missouri.

John grew up in a family centered around public service and law enforcement. His father, John T. "Tub" Pierpont was...

Peggy Priest

Peggy Priest

Mar 7, 2021

Peggy (Margaret Ann Rowland) Priest, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away March 7, 2021. Peggy was born April 11, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to parents Richard and Margaret Rowland who proceeded her in death. She married the love of her life Michael (Mike) Priest on September 9, 1967 in Kansas City. Together, they embarked on many life adventures...

Homer Donald Williams

Homer Donald Williams

Mar 7, 2021

Homer Donald Williams, 87, of Springfield, passed away on March 7, 2021 at Mercy Hospital of natural causes.  He was born on April 27, 1933 in Claremore, OK to Homer Allen and Dorothy (Baldwin) Williams but grew up in Springfield, MO.

A Korean War veteran, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1953 and then enlisted...

Marjorie J. Ray

Marjorie J. Ray

Mar 6, 2021

Marjorie Buron Ray passed away on March 6, 2021 @ the age of 96 @ Lakewood Assisted Living which has been her home for the past 7 years.

Marge was a lover of flowers, music, and art. She loved to paint and was an accomplished artist in her later years. She devoured books and collected friends which...

Dan Dennehy

Dan Dennehy

Mar 6, 2021

Dan Dennehy, life-long resident of Springfield, passed away March 6, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters:  Anne, Nancy, and Carol.  Surviving family members are his wife, Fran, his beloved niece and nephews and their spouses and children.  Growing up on a farm just north of Springfield and Dan's Irish heritage shaped his...

Dolores Jean Bauer

Dolores Jean Bauer

Mar 6, 2021

Dolores Jean Bauer, age 77, Springfield MO died at her home March 6th after a lengthy illness.  Dolores was born August 23, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to Peter and Josephine Harkey, the first of three children.

After graduation from Cardinal Mooney High, Dolores completed her degree in nursing at Saint Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Youngstown. ...

Shirley Ann Macey

Shirley Ann Macey

Mar 5, 2021

Shirley Ann Macey, 77, Strafford, MO passed away, March 5, 2021. She was born May 26, 1943 in Webster County, MO the eleventh of twelve children of Hobert and Essie Rowden.

She was an avid painter and crocheter. She was a graduate of Strafford High School and she attended the Southern Baptist Church. Shirley was a former...

Michael Don Morris

Michael Don Morris

Mar 4, 2021

No services planned at this time.

Alice Therese Huewe

Alice Therese Huewe

Mar 3, 2021

Alice Therese Huewe died at home surrounded by her children on March 3. Alice was born to Gratton and Mary Ellen Toohey in 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alice's spirited childhood was filled with the companionship of eight beloved siblings. She learned to play the piano at a young age. Her love for music grew as music flowed...

Norman Elwood Kight

Norman Elwood Kight

Mar 2, 2021

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

Ruth A. Parham

Ruth A. Parham

Mar 1, 2021

Dearest Ruthie, wife and cherished best friend of Philip, mother of Susan, Sharon and Sandra, grandmother of Sarah, Gibson, Seth, Lauren, Stacie and Susanna, great grandmother of Micah and Asher, mothering-in-law of Bayard and Paul, aunt of Karen and close friends with Episcopal church members, PEO and Flight attendant sisters. All will miss and cherish her earthly life which...

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