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Mary O. Jeffords

Mary O. Jeffords

Jan 11, 2021

Mary O. Jeffords passed to her Heavenly home on January 11, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She will be missed by so many.

Mary was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Mary held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her....

Hollis B. Scott, Jr.

Hollis B. Scott, Jr.

Jan 11, 2021

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Turning Point Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Private burial with full military honors will be held at a later date. Full obituary will be added soon.

James "Jim" R. Stalnaker

James "Jim" R. Stalnaker

Jan 11, 2021

James "Jim" R. Stalnaker was born May 19, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mack Jr., and Marge (Calvird) Stalnaker, and was delivered into the arms of Jesus on January 11, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri, after a short illness.

Jim graduated from Willard High School in Willard, Missouri in 1965.  He married Mary Ann Lines on September...

Jack Littrell Breid Usaf Lt Col (Ret)

Jack Littrell Breid Usaf Lt Col (Ret)

Jan 11, 2021

Jack Littrell Breid was born on December 8, 1929 in Fulton, Missouri. He was the only child of Isaac Keely Breid and Mary May Littrell. He graduated from Fulton High School then attended Texas A&M on a scholarship, where he then transferred to Allen Military Academy. Following his graduation with his Associates degree, he went into active duty with...

David Miles Hufft

David Miles Hufft

Jan 10, 2021

David Miles Hufft, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away January 10, 2021. He will be deeply missed by his sister, niece, nephew, mom and lots of family and friends.

David was born on November 14, 1981 to Stephen Roy Hufft and Suzanne Morris Hufft in Springfield, MO.

He will be remembered for...

Barbara Louise Kemm

Barbara Louise Kemm

Jan 10, 2021

Barbara Louise Kemm, 86, Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Mercy Hospital.

She was born October 18, 1934 in Nichols Junction, MO to Lester and Lillian Sims. Barbara was united in marriage to Paul Kemm on September 6, 1953.

She was very interested in genealogy and enjoyed researching her Rountree ancestry.

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William "Bill" Cass Jeffries

William "Bill" Cass Jeffries

Jan 9, 2021

William "Bill" Cass Jeffries passed away at Mercy Hospital on January 9 th , 2021 at the age of 69. Bill was surrounded by members of his family. Bill was born September 2, 1951 to Cecil M. and Mary E. Jeffries in Cassville, MO. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Nancy Jeffries.

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Russell Morton

Russell Morton

Jan 9, 2021

Russell "Bud" Morton, 95, passed away January 9, 2021 at Cox South Hospital following complications from Covid-19.

Russell was born September 3, 1925 to Russell and Alzie Morton.  He attended school in Fair Grove, Missouri. Following high school, he joined the US Navy and served as a gunner on a Navy aircraft during WWII.  In 1955 he...

William Donald Ahrens

William Donald Ahrens

Jan 9, 2021

William D. "Bill" Ahrens of Ash Grove, Missouri formerly of Dows and Clarion, Iowa died Sat. Jan. 9 th , 2021 in Springfield, Missouri.

Bill was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Donald and Maxine (Shaffer) Ahrens on Dec. 10 th , 1946.

Bill was raised in Dows, Iowa and graduated from Dows High School in...

George Beebe

George Beebe

Jan 9, 2021

George E. Beebe age 77 of Ridgedale, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was a loving husband of 53 years to Julie, a devoted father and doting grandfather.

George was a veteran of the Vietnam war where he served two terms as a proud Marine....

Nate Adams

Nate Adams

Jan 8, 2021

Nathaniel (Nate) H. Adams 76 of Springfield, Missouri went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Nathaniel (Nate) H. Adams was born on November 30, 1944, in Santa Monica, California; the second son of the late Kenneth (Sonny) Adams Sr. and late Rosemary Adams (Coleman). He was a 1962 graduate...

Frances Marie Lightner

Frances Marie Lightner

Jan 8, 2021

On Jan. 8, 2021, Frances Marie Lightner, the family Matriarch, left us to reunite and rejoice with her husband of 67 years, and her first convert to Christ, Reverend Joe.

She was born July 6, 1930 in Lowry City, Missouri to Roy and Bertha (Simmons) Foster.  One of seven children, and living through the depression era, work...

John Hoftyzer

John Hoftyzer

Jan 8, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Phyllis Ruth Bechtel

Phyllis Ruth Bechtel

Jan 8, 2021

Phyllis passed away on January 8, 2021 at a family home surrounded by loved ones.  She was 94.

She was born on a farm near Rhodes, Iowa on July 31, 1926 to William and Agnes Mead.  She had three siblings: Muriel, Ralph and twin brother Philip.  She was married to Donald Bechtel on May 10, 1947 at...

Brian Keith Ortner

Brian Keith Ortner

Jan 7, 2021

Brian Ortner, 42, St. Charles, MO passed away January 7, 2021 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Brian was active and liked to be on the move. He was a very neat and tidy person. He constantly cleaned up after everyone. Brian LOVED McDonalds French fries so much he would have to make a special trip. He had a...

Faye Wollweber

Faye Wollweber

Jan 5, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Patric Jay Webster

Patric Jay Webster

Jan 4, 2021

Services will be announced at a later date.

B. G. Jones

B. G. Jones

Jan 2, 2021

Bert Games Jones, Jr. "B.G.", age 72, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, January 2, 2021.  BG was born April 17, 1948 along with his identical twin Bruce in Medford, Massachusetts to Bert and Mary Jones.  The family moved to Oklahoma City, OK in 1960 when the "boys" were twelve years old.  BG went to Putnam City High...

Robert E. Pagel

Robert E. Pagel

Jan 2, 2021

On August 23, 1929, Robert Pagel made his grand entrance and the world has never been the same. In Bob's company, each entrance was grand, marked by his bonhomie and natural positioning at stage center. You could not have missed him.

As a young man of 17, he joined the Army, where his energy and dedication to...

Barbara Mae Ginn Johnson

Barbara Mae Ginn Johnson

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara Mae Ginn Johnson left this earth and went to her heavenly home on January 2, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born April 16, 1934 in Victorville, California to Rausey and Zoe Sewell. She grew up in Monahans, Texas with her parents and sister, Maggie. Maggie recalls Barbara being so pretty and outgoing as a child, having many...

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