Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2026

Delbert Henry McCormick was born January 1,1946 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Albert and Rayetta (Spencer) McCormick. Delbert graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1963 and joined the Navy in the Fall of 1963 serving the next eight years being discharged in 1971 with the rank of Radioman 1st Class.

Delbert was employed by the Missouri...

Jan 2, 2026

Aurora Dy Lim Sun, 83, born Jan. 17, 1942 in Manila, Philippines, passed away on Jan. 2, 2026 in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Aurora came to the States in 1967 for graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Master's Degree in Library Science. She served as a librarian for NYC's...

Jan 2, 2026

Robert Earl Ellsworth, 75, passed away on January 2, 2026 at home, following a short illness. Robert, also known as Bob, was a graduate of Glendale High School, class of 1968. Following high school graduation, he attended Missouri State University in Springfield for several years.

Robert later moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he lived for many years...

Jan 1, 2026

Edward L. Heiss, age 82 of Springfield, MO passed away on January 1, 2026 at Cedarhurst Memory Care in Springfield.

He was born in St. Louis on April 25, 1943, the son of Edward and Lillian Heiss. In 1945, the family moved to Springfield where Ed attended public schools. He graduated from Parkview High School and later...

Jan 1, 2026

Melody Pierson (Madden) of Nixa Mo. passed away Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at Hopedale Cottage in Ozark, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Air Force Veteran Douglas Winslow Pierson, her parents Charles F. and Trudy Madden, and her beloved Tibetan terrier, Bohdi.

She is survived by her daughter, Elicia...

Dec 31, 2025

Sammy Gene "Sam" Sanderson, passed away on December 31, 2025. By his side sat Sue B. Sanderson, his beloved wife of almost 75 years, and two of his favorite caregivers.

Sam was born to Mary Katherine and Fred M Sanderson  in Orrick, Missouri, on November 29, 1930. He graduated from Orrick High School. An only child, Sam...

Dec 31, 2025

Full obituary and service information will be posted soon.

Dec 30, 2025

Mildred (Millie) L. Davidson, age 92, departed this life peacefully in Springfield, MO on December 30, 2025. Millie was born in St. Louis, MO to Jacob Hayes and Alta Wolfe.

Millie was united in marriage to Bill Davidson in 1952. Together they shared 72 years of marriage and raised four children. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Dec 29, 2025

Cynthia Jane Gilpin was born on September 2, 1947 to Wilson and Jeanne Curey in Jackson, Michigan.  She went to be with her God on December 29, 2025 after a lengthy and determined battle with lung cancer and depression.

Cynthia grew up in Jackson, then graduated form the Interlochen Arts Academy where she excelled in music and...

Dec 29, 2025

Charles Blondell Atwater November 2, 1939 to December 29, 2025

Charles B. Atwater was born in Springfield, MO to Joseph and Florence Atwater. He graduated in from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1957.  He obtained a bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1960, and he obtained a master's degree in Chemistry from the...

Dec 29, 2025

Luis (Lou) Suares Prieto, Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at 2:55 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his three daughters.

He was born on July 31, 1956, to Luis Suares Prieto, Sr. and Gloria Juanita Madrid. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and friend, and his life was marked...

Dec 28, 2025

Bobbie Sue Kinder, 85, passed away peacefully December 28, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the youngest child of nine born to Lester S. and Enda Swofford Winkle of Blue Eye, MO.

Bobbie graduated from Green Forest, AR and attended Draughon's Business College in Springfield, MO. She was employed at Mercy Hospital Medical...

Dec 27, 2025

James (Jim) Allen Cravens, 82, of Rogersville, Missouri, went to Heaven on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Oct. 2, 1943, to Wilbur and Thelma Cravens in Mansfield, Missouri. Jim graduated from Mansfield High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) in 1965. He earned a Master...

Dec 26, 2025

Hearld Ambler, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away at the wonderful age of 101 on December 26, 2025. He was born March 28, 1924, the only son of Ivan Alonzo and Agnes Ambler. He grew up during the Dust Bowl days in rural southeastern Kansas. When the US entered World War II, he enlisted in U.S. Naval Aviation....

Dec 25, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Stechowiak) Buron was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1949, to Steve Stechowiak and Lulie (Draper) Carr in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was united in Holy Matrimony to William (Bill) Buron, Jr. in 1970. Together they shared 55 years of...

Dec 24, 2025

William Joseph Dillstrom, age 77, of Springfield passed away at 1:30 p.m. on December 24, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center.

He was a member of First & Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Missouri. In Bill's early career, he was a radio and television announcer. Later, he also traveled and did promotions with Radio and television stations...

Dec 23, 2025

Leonard Alvin Johnson, Jr., of Springfield, died Dec. 23, 2025. He was 80 years old.

Leonard was born March 30, 1945, in Springfield to Leonard A. Johnson, Sr., and Bertha (Gorth) Johnson. After graduation from St. Agnes High School in 1963, he joined the Marine Reserves, then returned and began a career in electronic circuit board manufacturing....

Dec 22, 2025

Kathleen Beth "Kathy" Valdemar, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the age of 56. She was born on May 1, 1969, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Art and Mabel Valdemar.

Kathy mainly grew up in Springfield and graduated from Kickapoo High School. She earned a degree in Computer Information Systems from...

Dec 20, 2025

Service Rescheduled Due To Weather: Funeral service will be held at 1PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with visitation to follow.

Dec 20, 2025

Gregory ‘Greg’ Lynn Marsh was born on March 7, 1955 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska to Dora Adelaide ‘Laddie’ Marsh (nee Hornbech) and Max Merrill Marsh.

He earned a degree in Telecommunications from Southwest Missouri State University and later completed his MBA. He devoted more than 20 years of his professional life to the telecommunications field.

Greg and Charlene were married...