Obituary Listing

Jan 24, 2026

Richard was born February 14, 1962, to Laura Ann and Marshall Killingsworth in Sumter, South Carolina. Richard's dad was in the Air Force, and the family moved several times during his childhood.

When he was four the family moved to Austin, Texas. A year later they moved to Taipei, Taiwan. The Chinese children were in awe of...

Jan 24, 2026

Dicky Harper was born in Mattoon Illinois on July 7, 1952 to Joe and Ora Beck Harper.  He passed away on January 24, 2026. Dicky was the youngest of eleven children and was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.  He is survived by his two sisters Beverly and Kay and his brother Mike along with many...

Jan 22, 2026

Teresa Lynn Green (Richardson) passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at 3:47 p.m. on January 22, while holding the hands of her husband, Michael Green, and daughter, Vesta Hotchkiss. She was 62 years old. Teresa was born on May 21, 1963, and loved sharing her birthday with her grandson, Auggie.

She was preceded in...

Jan 21, 2026

Wilburn Thomas "Tom" Byrd, Jr, 76, passed away with his family near on January 21, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

He was born February 22, 1949 in St Joseph, MO to W. Thomas Byrd, Sr. and E Louise Isabel Byrd. Tom attended Edison Grade School and Central High School. He was Trackman of the year in 1967. He...

Jan 18, 2026

Norris "Buck" Atkinson, age 87, passed away on January 18, 2026.

Buck was born on September 4, 1938, in Fordland, Missouri. He was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Buck was married to the love of his life, Jody Atkinson, for 49½...

Jan 15, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

Harold "Hilly" Beck passed away at home on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 91.

Born on a farm near Minden, Nebraska, he attended a one-room schoolhouse until the 8th grade. He graduated from Minden High School in 1952 and graduated from Hastings College in 1956, where he met his wife, Nadine...

Jan 13, 2026

Leland Joe Hemme, 82, of Hermitage, MO passed away at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Hermitage, MO. He retired from General Motors in Kansas City, MO on August 28, 1992 after 30 years of service.

Leland was preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2026

James Frances Morris II, 62, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2026, after a courageous and long-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born on January 5, 1964, in Greene County, Missouri, James was the son of James F. “Jim” Morris and Constance “Connie” (Sawaryn) Morris. From his youth, James possessed a curious spirit, whether he was catching pollywogs at the...

Jan 11, 2026

Martha Stewart Redican, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 11th at her home in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on November 1, 1930 to Jesse and Lucille Stewart (Edmonson).  She was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic parish where her faith and service was a very important part of her life.  She was also active for many years...

Jan 11, 2026

Dale Francis Witte, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2026 after being ill for several months.

He was the son of Carl J. Witte and Agnes (Weishaar) Witte of Wentzville, MO and Yorkville, IL. They preceded him in death, as did his only brother, Vernon Witte of Naperville, IL.

Dale leaves behind his...

Jan 11, 2026

Charles Delbert Newton went to be with the love of his life on January 11, 2026, at 10:42 p.m. He passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by family, at The Gardens Memory Care Center. Charles was born on October 24, 1931, in Erie, Kansas, to Ralph and Juanita Newton. He graduated from Chanute Senior...

Jan 9, 2026

Jayne Kaye (Manley) Heintz, 88, of Springfield, MO., formerly of Osage Beach, MO. and Nevada, IA., passed away peacefully January 9th, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

Jayne was born in Des Moines, IA. on March 5, 1937, the daughter of Maxine (Crawford) and Carl Manley. The family moved to Nevada, IA. in 1945. She graduated from Nevada High...

Jan 9, 2026

Linda Ann (Nash) McNary, born on November 24, 1961 in Dunklin County, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 9, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Pauline Nash, her brother, Jesse Nash, and her sister, Terry Sue Barnett. Linda is survived by four loving daughters, Clarissa Edwards,...

Jan 7, 2026

Stanley Lee Brown, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1954, in Washington, Missouri, to Clyde and Anna Mae (Creason) Brown and grew up in Carthage, Illinois.

A gifted athlete, Stanley excelled in all sports and earned All-State honors in basketball during high school,...

Jan 5, 2026

"The stallion reached the top of the hill and stood there, like a beautiful black statue, his gaze upon the open sea." – Walter Farley, The Black Stallion

Shannon Michelle Hood passed away January 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, after personal health struggles over several years.

Shannon was born to Robert and Patricia Adams...

Jan 4, 2026

Jesse Clay was born in the Inglenook neighborhood of Birmingham, AL on August 29, 1941, to Tommie Lee (Harrison) and John B Clay.  He died peacefully under hospice care at the Springfield, MO, home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Michael Herfkens.

Jesse started life with little hope of experiencing the people and places he would see.  With his mother,...

Jan 3, 2026

Nicole G. Zangrilli, 79, who was born in Reims, France passed away of January 3, 2026.

She graduated from St. Agnes High School.  Her parents Huguette Zangrilli-Trapp and Frank Zangrilli predeceased her, as did her step-father of 51 years, Alan W. Trapp.

She is survived by four daughters: Tania Thomas (Jerald), Teresa Hawes (Todd), Kimberly...

Jan 3, 2026

Marilyn Charlene Fulbright Fisher, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026.

Marilyn was born in Springfield, MO on July 31, 1927. Upon her graduation from Lincoln High School she then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO. After receiving her degree she returned to Springfield and became a teacher at Lincoln High School.

Jan 3, 2026

Carol Jean (Aurentz) Jackson, beloved mother and daughter of Carl Aurentz and Hazel Clark White, passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doris Glen Jackson.

She was known for her kindness, strength, and warmth and the love the shared so freely.

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