Obituary Listing

Aug 29, 2019

After fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Keith Robert Wicks died peacefully in his home in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, August 29th, 2019, at the age of 81.  Keith was born on December 8th, 1937 in Cresco, Iowa to Roscoe and Olive Wicks. He grew up on the family farm east of Prosper, Iowa, where he attended State...

Aug 29, 2019

Elvena Eagleburger Sade, 97, of Springfield, passed away August 29, 2019. She was born to James Henry and Mary Elzy (Herndon) Eagleburger on November 23, 1921.

She was a proud member of the greatest generation and was proud to serve her country as an honest-to-goodness Rosie the Riveter and as the wife of a Purple Heart Recipient,...

Aug 28, 2019

Gary Franklin Pickett, 64, of Springfield, died August 28, 2019.  Gary was born in Springfield on November 12, 1954 to Jeanne F. and Ben F. Pickett.  He attended Sunshine School, Jarrett Junior High School, and was a 1972 graduate of Parkview High School.  His career in the live music industry spanned more than 40 years.  He was a cross-country...

Aug 28, 2019

Neil C. Pamperien, 90, of Springfield, passed away on August 28, 2019.  Neil was born February 8, 1929 in Caldwell, Idaho to Charles and Jessie Pamperien, and grew up in Cold Springs, Douglas County, Missouri.

Neil married Luella Janzen on April 16, 1952 and together they raised two sons, Gary and Kelvin and a daughter, Brenda.

Aug 28, 2019

Frances Elizabeth Hill, loving Mom and Grandma, was promoted to Heaven August 28, 2019. She was born December 1, 1923 in Chadwick, MO. She married Leo W. Hill, Sr. on March 14, 1942. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and Springfield Community Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Janeth...

Aug 27, 2019

Edith Louise Furstenberg, 88, of Nixa, passed away on August 27, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1931 to Simeon and Isabelle Leedom. She was raised in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She earned a degree in American Sign Language from Gallaudet University and later became the Assistant Registrar. She retired to Clearwater, FL in...

Aug 25, 2019

Karolyn F. Williams, 72, Walnut Grove, MO, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Ash Grove Healthcare Facility surrounded by family.  She was born June 1, 1947 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Earl and Bertha Harrington.

Karolyn lived a full life as a wonderful mother, homemaker and ER Technician. Her compassion for others was unconditional as...

Aug 23, 2019

Celebration of Life Officiated by Andy Thornton, Program Director for North Point Church. Andy Officiated the Wedding Ceremony for Travis and Jessica Beazley in 2012 Eulogy Written by Jessica (Faulkner) Beazley We are celebrating the LIFE of Justin Faulkne

Justin was a loving son to his devoted Mother, Karen Jones. She went into labor on Thanksgiving Day...

Aug 21, 2019

Edna Lea Barcomb passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 89.  She was born in Nixa, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred Young and Willie Keller Young.  Lea was proud to be from "Nixie."

On June 7, 1950 Lea was married to Bill Barcomb.  Lea was an accountant for the Madden Oil Company in Springfield...

Aug 19, 2019

Stephen Boyd Olson, 58, passed away in his home on August 19, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1961 in Kansas City, MO. He lived most of his life in Springfield, attended Glendale High School and graduated from Highland High School. He then attended Southwest Missouri State (MSU) and served in the Air Force.

Steve enjoyed...

Aug 19, 2019

Patricia Ames, 80, Battlefield, MO passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, in her home.  She was born February 24, 1939 in Whittier, CA, the daughter of Charles Day and Frances (Simpson) Day.

Patricia worked for the Marshfield School District as a guidance counselor for 25 years and received her Master's Degree from Missouri State University in...

Aug 19, 2019

Ruth Emma (Thomas) Murray was born to Roy and Ethel (Hughes) Thomas, August 26, 1921, in Springfield, MO.  She was their only child.  Ruth spent her childhood in Springfield, living next door to (and later working in) her father's independent grocery (Thomas Market) at the corner of Division and Clay Streets.  In 1945, she married Thomas Middlemus Murray, and...

Aug 18, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2019 in South Street Christian Church.  Private family burial will be held in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, MO.

Aug 18, 2019

Bruce Allen Jobe, 61, Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Cox Medical Center South.  He was born October 27, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Troy Gene and Velma Pearl (Hockett) Jobe.  Bruce attended State School for the Deaf in Austin, TX and graduated in 1978.  He also attended Texas State Technical Institute.  Bruce moved...

Aug 17, 2019

Betty Faye (Glaze) Brookshier Becker was born August 23, 1930 to Don Hyrum and Goldie Faye (Clements) Glaze.  This strong, loving woman left a big hole in this world and her family on August 17, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Levi Becker; children, Donna Faye and husband Clyde Dotson, Steve Becker, and Morgan Kent...

Aug 17, 2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Shelby Sherman Bradley, loving husband and beloved uncle, passed away in Fair Grove, MO at the age of 80. Shelby was born January 25, 1939 in Dallas County, MO, to Gladys Thelma Williams Bradley and Sherman Noel Bradley. He spent the first years of his life in Dallas County. He graduated from Central High...

Aug 16, 2019

Joseph Shipman, 92, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Birch Pointe Health and Rehab.

He was in the United States Navy and served during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War.  Joseph was an American, a patriot and loved his family so.  God holds him in his embrace and brings peace to his heart...

Aug 16, 2019

Beloved Judy Beshears Swanson, 76, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, surrounded by love with her husband, John, and daughter Heather by her side.

Judy was born on June 24, 1943, in Springfield, MO, to James Keith and Mildred Fern Beshears.  Her father's career with the Frisco Railroad led the family through many...

Aug 16, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Carl Hurst passed away August 16, 2019.  He was born February 23, 1941 in Cotter, Arkansas, the son of Joseph and Evelyn Hurst, who preceded him in death.

Joe graduated from Yellville HS in 1959.  He served in the United States Army from 1960-1963, reaching the rank of Sergeant.  He was decorated as a sharpshooter....

Aug 15, 2019

Georgia Maxine (Hubbard) Misemer was born September 9, 1923. "MaMa or NaNa" was called home on August 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Marshfield, Missouri to Carl and Lena Hubbard, she had a younger brother named David Todd who preceded her in death.  In 1950, she married the love of her life Beauford Lee...