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...
Nina Jo Kirkham
Jan 12, 2020
Nina Jo Kirkham, 83, Springfield, passed away in her home on January 12, 2020. She was born November 30, 1936 in Cortez, Colorado, the daughter of Charles and Ethel Withers.
Nina was an avid gardener and loved spending time caring for her flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables. Her sewing skills were impressive, and she was very talented...
Mary Frances Jackson
Jan 9, 2020
Mary Frances "Fran" Jackson, "Ging," passed away peacefully on the evening of January 9th, 2020, surrounded by all of her closest family and friends.
She was born in Hartville, MO, on November, 14, 1944, to Leonard and Mary Moore.
She is survived by her husband, Manley Jackson Jr., who loved his "sweetie" with all he...
Linda Purse
Jan 9, 2020
Linda Purse, 73, Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born May 27, 1946 in Baxter, Iowa the daughter of Karl Henry and Nelda (Fuller) Holzapfel.
Linda graduated from the first class at Glendale High School. She was married to her best friend for 49 years, Mike Purse,...
Charles F. Kiefer, Jr.
Jan 7, 2020
Charles Franklin Kiefer Jr. passed away on January 7, 2020. Charles received his Juris Doctorate from University of Missouri Kansas City and retired in 2003 from his firm Daniel, Powell and Kiefer. He was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and elder. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy...
Amy Brooke Fischer
Jan 5, 2020
Amy Brooke Fischer was born on August 29, 1980 to John and Rebecca Fischer. She passed away suddenly on Sunday evening January 5, 2020.
Amy had many interests, including a love of animals, a curiosity of books and was always ready to lead the pack in any adventure. She was a devout Kansas City Chiefs fan and...
Sara Nicole Pearson
Jan 4, 2020
Sara Nicole Pearson, 27 of Springfield lost her battle with addiction Saturday, January 4, 2020 in St. Louis. She was born in Springfield on September 2, 1992 and graduated from Central High School. Sara is survived by her mom, Cathy and Steve Gregory; her dad, Kevin and Camila Pearson all of Springfield; siblings, Aaron Gregory, Amy Gregory, Stevey Brewer...
Gertrude Bechtold
Jan 4, 2020
Gertrude Mansfield Bechtold died peacefully, Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Springfield Cox North Hospital. She went home with her parents to Seymour, Missouri where her father, George Fredrich Gilbert was a Methodist minister. She was named after her mother, Gertrude Mansfield Gilbert. Methodist ministers at that time moved every four years, so...
