Obituary Listing

Dec 18, 2025

In loving memory of Mark Gregory Thieme, who passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 67.

Mark was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 29, 1958. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School from elementary through high school, graduating in 1976. Mark continued his education at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he earned a...

Dec 14, 2025

Johnie "John" W. Kiser, 89, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness. Born June 6, 1936, to Wilfred and Fern Kiser, he graduated from Central High and lived most of his life in Springfield.

John married Peggy (Freitag) on April 4, 1955, and together they shared 70 years of marriage. He spent...

Dec 13, 2025

John Patrick Squires passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on November 24, 1935 in Springfield, MO to Everett and Elizabeth Squires.

John graduated from Springfield Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri Business School where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and ROTC.  ...

Dec 13, 2025

Laura Clotilda Emery of Nixa, MO passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Laura was born on May 6, 1939, in St. Louis, MO to Lyle Vincent and Coletta Ottillia Smith. She was the fifth of eight children growing up alongside her siblings the late Lyle (Maxine-deceased), Leonard (Elvadine-deceased), Lois, Laurence (Charlotte), Leo (Judy),...

Dec 12, 2025

Frederick Paul Kutz—known lovingly as Fred or Freddie—joined his heavenly family on December 12th, 2025.  Fred was born on September 2, 1928, in Wentworth, Missouri, to Rose and Anthony Kutz. He was the third of four children, growing up alongside his siblings Florence, LaVerne, and Jerome. From an early age, Fred learned the value of hard work and responsibility....

Dec 9, 2025

Orville Winfield "Bud" Wallar, Jr. passed away on December 9, 2025, having lived an uncompromising life committed to his family. We learned from him to think deeply, care passionately, and dream endlessly.

Bud was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 7, 1940, to Winona Warden Wallar and Orville Winfield Wallar. He was nicknamed "Bud" at an...

Dec 7, 2025

Deirdre "Dee" Pilgrim was born in Poplar Bluff, MO June 27th 1932, she was a preemie (premature birth) so tiny that the entire town turned out to see her! She grew up as a typical girl in a small town before the family moved to Springfield. There she graduated from Central High School with top honors & was awarded...

Dec 7, 2025

Reggie Lee Sale, 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully December 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was the son of Fred and Eva (Collins) Sale.

Reggie was a kind gentle soul, caring, respectful and funny with a good sense of humor. He loved God, his family and friends, and was loved by...

Dec 6, 2025

Sharon Kay Fewell, age 76, peacefully journeyed home on Saturday December 6th, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1949 in Springfield MO.

She was a member of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian Church; Mt . Moriah Baptist Church; Whole Life Christian Fellowship; New Beginnings Church; House of Hope Christian Fellowship in Denver, Colorado; and "Deliverance Temple" in Springfield,...

Dec 6, 2025

Donald L. Greer, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Don devoted his life to hard work, integrity, and caring for those around him. As both an accountant and a farmer, he combined intellect with a deep appreciation for the land. Those who knew him admired...

Dec 6, 2025

Robert H. Goodin was born to Ora L. & Dorothy Mae (Speak) Goodin on January 28, 1935 in Springfield, MO, and went home to be with Jesus on December 6, 2025.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Nancy Abramovitz, and by his wife of 54 years, Dixie (Gearing).

Bob is survived...

Dec 5, 2025

William Everett Jackson, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born August 10, 1939 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, son of Etson E. Jackson and Lois Jackson Newman. He was raised in Kosciusko, Mississippi, until the age of 7, when he moved with his dad to Springfield to start a paving business...

Dec 5, 2025

Suzanne Williams, 82 of Springfield, formerly of Rogersville passed away at 4:04 pm Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was born November 12, 1943 to Herman and Louella (Foland) Schupbach.  She grew up at Chestnutridge, Missouri and graduated from Spokane High School.  She attended Draughn Business College.  She was active in Alpha Iota Sorority for many years.  Suzanne started her...

Dec 4, 2025

Billie McCuan, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Medical Lodges in Neosho, MO. He was born on December 9, 1929, and lived a long life marked by dedication, service and love for his family.

Billie proudly served his country for a total of 20 years, first in the United States Navy...

Dec 2, 2025

Gary Edward Lutes, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 77.

Born in Ironton, Missouri on September 9, 1948, Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Deborah Virdon Lutes, Springfield, MO; son Troy Lutes, Wichita, KS; son...

Dec 1, 2025

Jeffrey Lane Stone, 60, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this world on December 1, 2025.  Jeff was preceded in death by his father John Clare Stone. Jeff is survived by his beloved son Benjamin Parker Stone, age 25, his mother Ivonne (Shortt) Stone, and his brother and sister-in-law Greg and Dusty (Winchester) Stone, all of Springfield.

Jeff...

Dec 1, 2025

Edna Ruth Green moved on to be with our Lord and rejoice with all of the family and friends who preceded her in death at the age of 91 on the evening of December 1, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five sisters, and four brothers along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends....

Nov 29, 2025

Angela Richards, age 45 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 10:20 PM November 29, 2025. She was the daughter of Lee Richards and Kathy Frye of Springfield, Missouri.

Angela loved her family. Although she had a lot of health issues, she always asked about everyone else from cousins and siblings to all family and friends.

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Nov 26, 2025

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Nov 24, 2025

Once called one of the "most loved men in the church," The Reverend Doctor Alfred Philip Parham, died on November 24, 2025 at The Manor at Elfindale. He was born on December 20, 1930, at Fort Benning, GA, the only child of Alfred Henry Parham, United States Military Academy 1928 (who wrote the words to the Official West Point...