Obituary Listing

John Wesley Baker

Nov 9, 2020

John Wesley Baker, 89, of Springfield, Missouri went home to be with his Lord on November 9, 2020.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.  John was born June 7, 1931 to John Roscoe Baker and Erma Jewell Baker in Springfield, Missouri.  He married Anna Mae Johnston on July 6, 1958.  They were married for over 62...

Margaret P. Blackwood

Nov 8, 2020

Margaret P. Blackwood, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away November 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with oral cancer. Margaret was born on February 12, 1930 in Parsons, KS.  She soon moved with her family to Chanute, KS where she attended public school graduating from High School in 1948.   She met her future husband, Byrne, while attending kindergarten.   Margaret...

Aubrey Hammock

Nov 6, 2020

Aubrey Ralph Hammock, born Sep 9, 1930 left this world the evening of November 6, 2020 leaving behind a legacy of love and many who will grieve his passing.   He is survived by his son Anthony L. Hammock of Springfield, his daughter-in-law Lorna L Hammock, his grandchildren:  Emily Hammock, Noah Scott, Jonah Scott, Asa Scott and Luke Hammock.  He...

Stella Newman

Nov 6, 2020

Stella Newman 93, Springfield Missouri passed away Friday November 6 th 2020 in her home. She was born July 27, 1927 in Pittsburgh PA.

Stella was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Preceded in death by her husband Herald Newman and son Daniel Newman. Stella is survived by son David Newman; two daughters, Denise Newman and Donna...

Myrtice Long

Nov 6, 2020

In July of 1931, Myrtice Elizabeth Carr was born in Perdido Alabama.  Perdido, the Spanish word for 'lost' turned out to be a place of heartfelt belonging for Myrtice.  She grew up in the Southern forest tagging along with brothers Warren and Charles as they hunted small game and walking to school with sisters Ila Mae and Mildred.  ...

Judy Rae Yarnell

Nov 5, 2020

Judy Rae Yarnell, 76, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, with her loving daughters by her side.

Judy was born in Rolla, Missouri in 1944, the oldest daughter of Ray and Jewell (Graham) Ellis.  She grew up in Licking and graduated from Licking High School. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Gerald Yarnell....

Gary Dean Jordan

Nov 4, 2020

Gary Jordan

February 19, 1940 – November 4, 2020

Gary Dean Jordan, 80, died at Cox South Hospital following complications of a pulmonary embolism.

Gary Jordan was born in Springfield, MO, the son of Thurman MacDonald and Martha Ann Baldwin Jordan on February 19, 1940.

Gary spent over 60 years in...

Sandra Austin

Nov 3, 2020

Sandra Ann Austin, 68, of Springfield, Mo passed away on November 3, 2020. She was born in Leavenworth, KS. in 1952 to Marion and Helen (Ruscha) Mangler. She graduated from High School in Verona, MO. She received her Nursing Degree from Burge in 1994. She retired as an RN in Home Health and Hospice Care. She was a kind...

Lester Lee Bennett

Nov 2, 2020

Lester Lee Bennett, 80, of Republic, died November 2, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born October 20, 1940 in Vinita, OK to Lester Lloyd and Susan Fern Hodge Bennett.

He served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was a District Service Manager for Ryder Truck Rentals for over 30 years.

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Rev. Wesley Arington

Nov 2, 2020

Reverend Wesley Joseph Arington was born August 21, 1926, outside Martin City, Kansas. He was a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, minister of the gospel and friend to many.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose (Senter) Arington; his wife, Virginia; one brother, Alfred "Punk" Arington, one sister, Donna Jean Arington Colson and one...

Douglas A. Hacker, M.D.

Nov 1, 2020

Dr. Douglas Allen Hacker, 72, of Nixa, MO, passed away November 1st, 2020. He was born September 8th, 1948 to Bonnie Hacker (nee Sly) and Ralph Hacker. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High in 1966. He graduated from University of Kansas with a dual major in chemistry and psychology and completed his medical training at the School of Medicine...

Linda B. Klingensmith

Nov 1, 2020

Linda Beth Klingensmith, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on November 1, 2020 following a struggle with cancer.  Linda graduated from Parkview High School and obtained her college degree at Missouri State University. Linda worked at Greene County Children's Division for over 20 years devoting her life to service children and families in need. She retired from her position...

Dale (Wes) Wesley Harmon

Oct 31, 2020

Dale (Wes) Wesley Harmon, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Springfield, MO.

He was a member of the Assemblies of God church. He graduated from Evangel with two bachelor's degrees in Music and Business. He worked for Best Western Hotels in management and corporate for over 40 years. Wes was a...

Don Edward Bray

Oct 30, 2020

Donald Edward "Don" Bray

Don Bray 85 of Springfield passed away from Pancreatic Cancer at Mercy Hospital on Friday October 30, 2020. He was born in Osceola, Missouri on September 5, 1935 to Richard Lewis Bray and Arnetta Johnson.

Don retired from the United States Army, City Utilities of Springfield and as a Real Estate...

Claire Kay Payne

Oct 29, 2020

Claire Kay (Ellison) Payne affectionally known as "Queenie" of Rogersville MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday October 29, 2020.  She was surrounded by her family.

Claire was born June 18,1943 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Henson LaFayette Ellison and Mary Catharine (Cordry) Ellison.  Claire was united in marriage to Lewis Paul Payne...

Roy Christopher Page

Oct 29, 2020

Roy Christopher Page was born on February 7, 1932 in Campobello, South Carolina and died on October 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM in Springfield, MO.  He began his professional career by earning a Bachelor of Arts, Phi Kappa Phi, from Berea College of Kentucky in 1953 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery, summa cum laude, from the University of...