Kenneth Zackery
Jun 21, 2025
Kenneth Zackery was born on November 9, 1956, to Joe Clifford Zackery and Druelle Stubblefield-Zackery in Clearview, Oklahoma. He graduated from Clearview High School and went on to attend Langston University for a year before joining the United States Army, where he served proudly for 14 years. During his military career, he worked as military police and later became...
Gerry A. Crisler
Jun 20, 2025
Gerry Crisler, age 96, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Gerry was born in Kansas, December 19, 1928.
Gerry is survived by her grandson, Ryan Fletcher, of Springfield, Missouri.
There are no funeral services planned at this time.
George William "Bill" Hart
Jun 20, 2025
Friday morning, June 20th , the 2 1/2 year battle with Bulbar ALS was finished and George William (Bill) Hart arose victorious.
Born December 20, 1946 to the late Mary Miller Hart Savage and late Earl Francis Hart, Bill grew up in Savanna, IL and graduated from Savanna High in 1966 where he played football and basketball. ...
Darlene Joyce Wilson
Jun 20, 2025
Darlene Joyce Hedgpeth-Wilson was born on February 16, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to Blon and Irene. She later moved to Springfield, where she graduated from Central High School in 1951. Darlene continued her education at Southwest Missouri State College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education on August 2, 1955, and obtaining her Permanent Elementary Certificate to teach in...
Judy Weekley
Jun 20, 2025
Judy Weekley, age 84, passed away peacefully in the afternoon after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family and community. Until her final day, Judy remained active in the friendships and charitable activities that brought her great joy, including Cheering for the MSU Bears, Lunch Bunch, Ladies Golf, the Red Hat Society, Bunco, Golf...
William Ellis "Bill" Dawson, Jr.
Jun 13, 2025
William Ellis "Bill" Dawson Jr., 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, Bill lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Born on December 27, 1944, in Carthage, Missouri, Bill was the son of Iona...
John Jagar
Jun 13, 2025
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, with Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 AM, at The Springs Church. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Stephen M. Liebeck
Jun 10, 2025
Stephen M. "Steve" Liebeck, 57 of Rogersville passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born in Springfield to Stephen H. Liebeck and Carol J. Handley-Claxton.
Steve genuinely never met a stranger. He loved and lived big always being the life of the party. He loved and took care of his family and friends until the very...
Scott Edward Grassa
Jun 9, 2025
Scott Edward Grassa, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 9th, 2025, following a brief illness. After a life filled with so much love, too many laughs, and just a little rowdiness, Scott has gone on to join his family in eternal peace.
Scott was born on April 3rd, 1987, in Lehigh County, PA to...
Gary I. Nordyke
Jun 7, 2025
Gary I Nordyke, age 76, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at 2:53 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Gary was born on August 20, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, the only child of Rex and Vada (Smothers) Nordyke. He spent his childhood in Glendale and Peoria, where he developed a strong work ethic, a...
Mary Evelyn Ley
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Evelyn (Dillard) Ley, 95, of Strafford died of natural causes on June 6, 2025 at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri. She was born at home on November 26, 1929 to James D. and Thelma (King) Dillard on property the Dillard family homesteaded near Strafford in 1837. Mary was valedictorian of Strafford High School's class of 1947. She married...
Elizabeth "Lisa" Anne Mothersead (Gates)
Jun 2, 2025
Elizabeth "Lisa" Anne Mothersead (Gates), 67, died peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She has left a legacy of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Born on April 21, 1958, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Paul and Mary Gates. She spent her life devoted to...
Kenneth Browning
Jun 2, 2025
Kenneth R. Browning, age 63, passed from this life on June 2, 2025 in his home. Ken was born in Springfield, MO to Ronald and Carolyn (Gaunt) Browning on Sept. 7, 1961. Ken graduated in 1979 from Parkview High School and attended S.M.S. for a short time. Later on he furthered his education, attending Evangel University during his career...
William "Bill" Grier
Jun 2, 2025
William (Bill) Newton Grier peacefully passed away in his home on June 2, 2025. He was a genial, generous and gentle man who loved God and his family. Bill was a dedicated teacher and coach for over 40 years and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Bill was born on April 15, 1945 in...
Emry S. Dilday
Jun 2, 2025
Emry Solomon Dilday, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on June 2, 2025.
Emry was born on July 18, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri, to Emry and Violet (Haverley) Dilday. His father passed away before he was born, and he was raised by his mother, a special education teacher, and his aunt, Pansy Haverley, a physical education...
Norma L. Nickle
Jun 2, 2025
Norma Lee "Becker" Nickle was born on June 1,1934 to the late Reverend R.T. and Jewell Becker in Springfield Missouri. It was the hottest June 1st on record and Grandma Becker told me that there wasn't a green sprig of grass anywhere. They brought their tiny bundle of joy home to the necessity of sleeping on the porch due...
Hazel J. Ryker
May 30, 2025
Hazel Jane (Niederhuth) Bowlin Ryker, 102 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Hazel was born the 5th of 9 children to George and Ella Katherine (Boehm) Niederhuth on December 9, 1922, in their house on Harrison Street in Springfield.
She graduated from Senior (Central) High School and went to work at the courthouse...
Jerry R. Burwell
May 30, 2025
Jerry Burwell left us on May 30, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, on March 27, 1938, to Louis R. Burwelland Mildred (Donaldson) Burwell. He attended school in Strafford, Missouri, from first to sixth grade. The family moved to Springfield in the early 1950s, and he attended Oak Grove, Pipkin, and Central High, where he graduated in 1956....
Bruce Alan Bosserman
May 29, 2025
Bruce Bosserman, 77 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:59 pm surrounded by his family at Cox South Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1947 in Peace Valley, Missouri to Quinter Daniel and Bernice Ellen (O'Neal) Bosserman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Reba Elaine Smith and a...
Donald Jacobs
May 28, 2025
Donald "Donnie" Jacobs, a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on May 27, 2025. Born on February 27, 1957, to Donald L. Jacobs and Norma Jean (Owens) Jacobs. Don was an entrepreneur and held many patents for his Aluma-Tow. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Jacobs, whom he...
