Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2021

Braden Michael Rohrbaugh (Gaeta), son of Jose L. and Heidi Ann Gaeta was born on October 6, 1995 in Springfield, Missouri.  Braden graduated from Parkview High School in 2014.

Braden had several interests in his youth including playing several sports such as basketball, football, baseball, track, indoor soccer, and wrestling.  In his high school years, Braden focused...

Mar 21, 2021

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, Richard H. Kimrey, Sr, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 88.

Richard was born on July 24, 1932 in Plato, MO to Francis (Henry) and Ruby Kimrey. Richard spent 25 years in the United States Navy, 1951-1976, honorably serving in Korea and Vietnam. After retirement from...

Mar 20, 2021

Betty Jo Koskovich Marrs age 78, of Springfield, passed away Saturday morning March 20, 2021 in her daughter and son-in-law's home.

Born in Eldorado Springs, MO, she is the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth Koskovich.  However, she lived most of her life in Springfield, MO. Betty graduated from Parkview High School and attended Kansas State University.

Mar 19, 2021

Suzanne (Sue) Lindsey, 88 of Springfield died March 19, 2021. Mrs. Lindsey, daughter of the late George W. Helfrecht and his wife Sophia Marie Laes was born October 20, 1932 in Springfield, MO. She attended Springfield (Central) High School, class of 1950 and Southwest Missouri State College. On January 1, 1954 she was united in marriage to Charles R....

Mar 19, 2021

Richard L. (Dick) Rehagen, 71, of Springfield, passed away March 19, 2021. He was born November 23, 1949 in Jefferson City, MO to Bill and Viola Rehagen.

Dick will be remembered by many for owning and operating a service station on North Glenstone for over 42 years. His customers were his friends – he was known to...

Mar 18, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" Sweet (Hoover), 83 passed away on March 18, 2021. She was born to the late C.B. "Bud" and Selena Hoover, September 17, 1937 in Atchison, KS. Liz graduated from Springfield High School (Central) in 1955 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1958.  She was married to the late Dorl R. Sweet...

Mar 18, 2021

Laurie Jean Johnson, 57, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Mercy.  She was born September 3, 1963 in Springfield, the daughter of Rolla and Lucille Bass.

Laurie worked as a custodian at Missouri State University until her retirement.  She was very active with the United Methodist Church in Ozark, MO.  Laurie loved taking walks in...

Mar 17, 2021

Cecelia Christine Riley (Cece), 71, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 17, with her husband Russell, lovingly by her side.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Mother's Day in May 2019 and fought it with courage and grace until the very end.

Cecelia was born on January 9, 1950, in Springfield, MO to Eliza...

Mar 16, 2021

Carolyn Ruth (Alexander) Bledsoe, 75, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.

Carolyn was born June 3, 1945 to Lawrence Charles and Beth Amber (Fearing) Alexander at Buckingham Army Air Force Base in Fort Myers, Florida.  When she was still a baby, the young family moved to Kansas...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 9, 2021

Services will be held at a future date.

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...

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...

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...