Kenneth Andrew Craig
Jan 29, 2020
Kenneth (Kenny) Craig, 82, passed away on January 29, 2020. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on May 6, 1937 to Kenneth Sr. and Thelma Craig. Kenny was a graduate of Greenwood High School. He also attended Drury College and completed his degree in petroleum engineering in Rolla, Missouri at Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, what is now...
Matthew "Taylor" Neal
Jan 28, 2020
Matthew Taylor Neal was born as the chubbiest baby in America May 14, 1990 in Springfield, MO to Steve Neal of Fordland, MO and Chris Rodgers of Eureka Springs, AR. Matt graduated from Kickapoo High School in 2008 and attended the University of Central Missouri after graduation.
Matt loved his 5 little sisters, and being outdoors more...
Doris Mae (Fry) Cox
Jan 28, 2020
Doris Mae (Fry) Cox was born on June 9, 1931 in Mansfield, Missouri to Isaac W. (Ike) and Fern Marie Fry.
Doris was raised in Springfield, Missouri and attended Central High School.
She was an avid dancer, music lover and sports lover who enjoyed sharing jokes and stories with many of her life-long friends.
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Mae Louise Potter
Jan 28, 2020
Mae Louise Potter, 91 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at The Maples after a short illness. She was born April 27, 1928 in Pleasant Hope, Missouri the youngest of 12 to Charles and Jessie Tharp Tindle. Mae worked as a lab tech for Lily Tulip/Owen-Ilinois Company for over 30 years. She was a member of Second...
Marty Ridpath
Jan 28, 2020
Martha Jane (Marty) Ridpath
Martha Jane Ridpath, 88, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the Fremont Senior Living facility in Springfield, Missouri on January 28, 2020. She was the loving and caring wife for 64 years to Clark A. Ridpath, who survives her in Springfield.
Her faith in God and love for...
Jonina P. Buterbaugh
Jan 26, 2020
Jonina P. Buterbaugh, b. May 11, 1930 – d. January 26, 2020
Born May 11, 1930 to parents Jean (Ekins) and Walter Parkison in Flat, Rock IL, Jonina Mae (Parkison) Buterbaugh grew up on a farm near Thayer, MO. After graduating from high school in Thayer, she moved to Springfield, MO where she attended what is now...
Cephas Major Close Iii
Jan 25, 2020
Cephas Major Close III, was born on August 14, 1930, to Cephas Major Close and Annie Ware Close in Springfield, MO. He died on January 25, 2020. He had one sister, Annette Close Pennell, who preceded him in death.
He was an avid learner, enjoying his high school years at Greenwood Laboratory School, where he lettered in...
Ivan Dean Fox
Jan 25, 2020
Ivan Dean Fox, 93 of Springfield, MO departed from his earthly body to his heavenly home on January 25, 2020. He was the youngest of children born to Stella Ann (Price) and Fred Joe Fox on August 3, 1926 in Elkland, MO. After 72 years of marriage he is survived by his loving wife Alice M. Fox (Suttle) of...
Earl Niewald
Jan 25, 2020
Albert Earl Niewald, 86, of Springfield, passed away on January 25, 2020. He was born July 17, 1933 to Rev. Walter and Flora Niewald. The youngest of five children, he moved to New Haven, MO at the age of nine, where his father was pastor of a rural Lutheran Church. He attended one-room schools and graduated from New Haven...
Rev. Dr. Dorsey E. Levell
Jan 22, 2020
Rev. Dr. Dorsey E. Levell went to be with the Lord at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 86 in his home surrounded by his family. Dorsey was born on July 22, 1933 in Musselfork, MO to Norma Nancy (Drew) and Mose Clifford Levell.
He grew up in the Mt. Zion United...
Cari Noble Martens
Jan 19, 2020
Carin Lee "Cari" Noble Martens. Born July 12, 1970 in Springfield to Bob and Carol Noble.
She was an actor and singer who played her greatest role in life as she hid her deep depression with a smile until she couldn't smile anymore on Sunday, January 19, 2020, deciding to join beloved family members who had gone...
Sarah Lee Hagan
Jan 18, 2020
On January 18, 2020 Sarah Lee Hagan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 95.
Sarah was born on November 9, 1924 in Stamps, AR to Robert and Arthelia Meeler. Sarah enjoyed playing basketball during her high school years and went on to graduate earning her high school diploma. She...
Sally Jo Reese
Jan 18, 2020
A wonderful thing happened on the 18th of January when Sally Reese was at last called to stand in the presence of her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her husband, Rick, something she had looked forward to for 7 years.
Sally was born the middle child to Donald C. Myers and his wife, Gean Hill...
Roy A. Morton
Jan 18, 2020
Roy A. Morton was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on December 27, 1939, son of Annabell and Roy Morton. He graduated from Muskingum College and pursued post graduate work at Akron University. His career as a financial controller transferred him throughout the U.S. He died January 18, 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years,...
Robert (Bob) Toombs
Jan 16, 2020
Robert (Bob) Nesbitt Toombs was born August 11, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, to David R. and Jeanne Nesbitt Toombs. He passed away on January 16, 2020, at age 67 after a brief illness. In 1988 Bob married Valerie Ward.
Bob attended Glendale High School and graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Salina, KS, in 1970. He...
Royce Price
Jan 15, 2020
Royce Price was born at home in Ray County, MO on July 29, 1939, and passed away in his home in Nixa, MO on January 15, 2020 at the age of 80. His parents, Joseph and Goldie Price, had four sons, including Royce and his twin brother Robert. Royce lived his entire childhood in the country, in an old...
Larue Savage
Jan 13, 2020
On Monday January 13 th , just after noon, the Angels welcomed a newcomer to his Heavenly home. He was chatty, friendly, and made the Angels smile. His name was LaRue Savage. He was born in Springfield on May 12 th, 1922 at Burge Hospital, to happy parents: Helene Houser Savage and LaRue Savage Sr.
He leaves...
Shirley Jean Jones
Jan 13, 2020
Shirley Jean Jones age 81, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13th, 2020 at Cox South...
John Kent Davis Ii
Jan 13, 2020
John 'Kent' Davis II was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 27, 1967 to John and Nancy Davis. Kent grew up in Springfield, Missouri where he was in the Kickapoo High School Class of 1986. Kent then graduated from Drury University and was a member of the men's golf team.
Kent worked at Graybar Electric as their...
Peggy M. Matthews
Jan 13, 2020
Peggy M. Matthews, age 93, of Springfield, MO passed away at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, following a short illness. She was born February 8, 1926 to John W. and Ella C. Butts. Peggy worked at the Frisco Railway, where she met Loren L. Matthews. They were married on January 10, 1958...
