Obituary Listing

Dec 17, 2020

Dolores Ann Griot died early morning on December 17, 2020 after filling 90 years with service and work and deep love for her family and church. She was born in Detroit, Michigan April 11, 1930. After graduating from Central High School in Springfield she attended SW Missouri State College. She married George Griot in August 1949 and they were...

Dec 17, 2020

Donald (Don) Alex Pottenger

July 20, 1958 - December 17, 2020

Don went home to be with Jesus on December 17, 2020 at age 62.

Don was born to Donald R. Pottenger and Norma Pottenger on July 20,1958 in Springfield, Missouri.

Don met his wife...

Dec 16, 2020

Kathryn M. Lukavich, 72, of Springfield MO, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2020.

Kathy was born on March 9, 1948 in South Bend, IN, the eldest daughter to Arthur and Betty Stickley, and sister to William "Bill" Stickley. Growing up she was involved in church activities with her mother, participated in 4-H,...

Dec 15, 2020

Garry R.(Richard) Cox was born August 7th, 1935 to Oma Richard and Millie Letha Cox in Sedalia, Missouri where he grew up, attending Washington Grade School and graduating from Smith Cotton High School in 1953. He attended Central Missouri State University, leaving it to serve 2 years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1956. In 1957, he met Ardyth...

Dec 15, 2020

Dale was born in Joplin, Missouri and his family moved to Grandview, Missouri in 1957. He went to school at Peculiar High School and later moved on to a trades school in which he became a Welder Fabricator. His work can still be found in high-rises and business fronts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and used in the...

Dec 15, 2020

Ronald M. Reynaud passed away on December 15, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Doris, daughter Jennifer E. Gunn (Rob), grandchildren Geoffrey and Gabrielle, sister-in-law Barbara Bridges Reynaud, Kansas City, sisters Vivian Roberts (Bill), Lincoln, CA, and Kathleen Hughes, Dallas, TX.

Mr. Reynaud requested no visitation and no funeral.  His cremated remains will be laid to...

Dec 15, 2020

Virginia Wilson Savage passed on to her heavenly home on December 15th at age 97.  She died peacefully in her rocking chair, having her morning coffee, in the presence of her loving caregiver Carol. She was born and raised in Springfield, Mo.  As a teenager she met the "love of her life", handsome baseball player LaRue Savage. They were...

Dec 15, 2020

Pearl Louise Spires Healey was born September 19, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Spires. She is survived by her husband Robert Patrick Healey whom she married July 21, 1956 and who enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. She is also survived by her children Robert Healey Jr. of Santa Fe,...

Dec 14, 2020

Roger Carl Fitzpatrick, 93 of Nixa, MO went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Cox South.  He was born January 29, 1927 in Nixa, MO to Carl H. and Mamie Bolin Fitzpatrick.  He graduated from Nixa High School.  Roger was a food broker for most of his career.  After he retired, he took great...

Dec 14, 2020

Carroll Duane McKinney, 81, loving son, extraordinary father, and caring grandfather passed away December 14, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 29, 1939 to Becky and Lige McKinney in a small community near Berryville, Arkansas.

Carroll was the youngest of six children and developed a strong work ethic during his time spent...

Dec 14, 2020

Brian Paul O'Connor age 35 of Springfield, MO passed away on December 14, 2020. Brian will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, uncle.

Born August 24, 1985 Brian spent much of his childhood playing and working on his grandparents' farm. During the summers Brian would play in the barns and pastures with his sister and...

Dec 14, 2020

Betty Lou Miller, 86, former resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Westminster Place in Evanston, IL. Betty was born on March 19, 1934. She graduated from La Plata High School, where she was involved in glee club, band, and drama. She was active in the La Plata Baptist Church where...

Dec 14, 2020

Rev. Treva S. Hall

Springfield – Treva Ruth Straw Hall, 94 years young, departed this life on December 14 th , 2020 at Cox Hospital upon being called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her Creator, with her son, Tracy at her side.

Treva was born...

Dec 13, 2020

John Franklin (Jack) McGinnis, of Springfield, MO, concluded his time on earth on Sunday, December 13, 2020.  Jack, son of Paul and Sidney McGinnis, was 87 years old.  He leaves his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Margot Hogin, two daughters, Susan Gilmore, and Linda McGauley (Mike), four grandchildren,  Sarah Suffel (Josh), Tyler McGauley, Juliana Buzard,  Lauren...

Dec 13, 2020

Joe Ann Russell Yocom, 94, Springfield, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:36 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Joe Ann was born in Greenfield, MO to Oren Ellsworth Russell and Joe Wyldon King Russell on August 1, 1926. She graduated from Greenfield High School as valedictorian...

Dec 13, 2020

The Reverend James Robinson, was born on April 29 th , 1929, in Oakdale, Louisiana, to the union of James H Robinson and Lillian Robinson, who later married Jesse Pugh.

He entered into the military at a young age. He then continued to proudly serve our country for 24 years, retiring with the rank of First Sergeant....

Dec 13, 2020

Donald D. Vanatta, 82 of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Cox South Hospital.

He was born October 10, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS to Ernest and Evangeline Vanatta.

Don enjoyed bowling and golf and the friends he made while playing. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, his parents, his...

Dec 12, 2020

Mervin A. Young, 69, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Mercy Hospital.  He was born July 31, 1951 in Springfield, the son of Mervin Young and Rudean Ruth (Looney) Young.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 in Hazelwood Cemetery.  Due to COVID, no formal...

Dec 11, 2020

Arrangements will be announced soon.

Dec 11, 2020

No services are planned.