Obituary Listing

Sep 18, 2025

Betty Jean Copeland went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born on the family farm near Fair Play, Missouri, on December 22, 1930, to Paul and Neva (Hammons) Hopkins. Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth "Darrell" Copeland on November 12, 1950, in Fair Play, Missouri. She graduated from Fair Play High School and...

Sep 18, 2025

Capt. Robert (Bob) Eugene Dixon, 87 of Springfield, took his final flight west and arrived heaven on schedule and with a classically smooth landing at 10:37pm, Thursday September 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 11, 1938, in a small wood frame home owned by his grandfather Fred Dixon on East Truitt Street...

Sep 18, 2025

Donovan Kei Wheeler, 54, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 18, 2025. Born on November 21,1970 in Springfield to Trish Blythe and Don R. Wheeler, Donovan was known for his vibrant personality, sense of humor, and booming voice. He used that voice to lift others up and make people laugh at every opportunity.

Sep 17, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Hill Dickinson, 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 following a brief illness. Born to Ferdinand and Mae Dickinson on August 19, 1935, Gerald was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota and the youngest of five children. Due to his father's untimely death, Gerald quit school at a young age to help his...

Sep 17, 2025

Charles E. Gray, 99, died on September 17, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. Charles was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 8, 1926, the son of Charles E. Gray Sr. and Leona (Joslin) Gray. He was the great grandson of Elijah and Annie Gray who were pioneer settlers of Springfield in 1840.

Charles attended the Springfield public schools,...

Sep 17, 2025

Jerry C. Walsh, age 81 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Cox South Hospital Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM. He was born the son of Lewis C. and Rosette (Rose) Walsh in Alexandria, Virginia. Jerry was united in marriage to his wife, Myoung Sun October 10, 1982, and was a member of Sunset Church of Christ and...

Sep 16, 2025

On September 16, 2025, Kevin Keohane passed away at the age of 58.  He will forever be remembered by his mother Ann Keohane, his sisters Katie Keohane, Beth Pottios, Brother-in-law Pete Pottios, and his nieces and nephews Sarah Flemming, Ray Pottios, Annie Pottios, and Jonas Keohane.  He was preceded in death by his father Patrick W. Keohane, and his...

Sep 15, 2025

Michael Tallman Vaini, 78, of Springfield, Missouri entered the gates of heaven at 7:44pm on September 15, 2025. He was born July 2, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri to Lorenzo and Norma Tallman Vaini. Mike was attending SMS when he met and fell in love with Linda Turner. They were married on April 8, 1967.

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Sep 12, 2025

William Donald Snow, 90 of Nixa, Missouri, passed away September 12, 2025.

He was born the son of William Charles Snow and Winnie B. Snow in Greene County, Missouri on October 6, 1934.

He was united in marriage to Doris Jean Yarbrough on July 15, 1955.

He was a United States Army veteran...

Sep 12, 2025

Diana K. Whitlock, 67, Springfield, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 in her home.

She was born December 25, 1957 in Selma, CA, the daughter of Frank R. Whitlock and Monica N. Crossland.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven A. LaFuze.

She is survived by...

Sep 10, 2025

Phyllis Sanford was born in Kansas City, Mo, on August 13, 1934, to Elizabeth (Leornard) and Wallace Journey. She left this earth September 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leonard Journey and Jay Journey, one sister, Bernice Collins (Henry), one son, Joseph Wallace McCurdy, one grandson, Wally Adam McCurdy, and one great-granddaughter, Arianna...

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ellen Kiefer, 80 years 6 months of Rogersville, MO passed away September 8, 2025, in Springfield, MO. She was born the daughter of Edward Columbus "EC" and Myrtle Garland in Corona, CA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Nita Belle Davis and son, Ricky Lee Kiefer. Judith is survived by son, Steven Kiefer...

Sep 8, 2025

Lillie Rose Mammorella, 97, Springfield passed away peacefully Monday, September 8th, 2025, in her home at Castlewood Memory Care Unit surrounded with family. She was born January 7th, 1928, in Chester, Pennsylvania to Pasquale and Jessie Papi

Lillie graduated from Chester High School in 1946 and went to work as a Typist for Westinghouse.

She...

Sep 3, 2025

John Coplin Weaver, age 66, passed away September 3, 2025 in Willard, MO with his wife and friends by his side. He was born in Knoxville, TN to Wayne and Mary Weaver who have preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Jessup Weaver, of 43 years of marriage. They have two daughters, Kim...

Sep 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harland Blaine Myers, aged 61, due to complications from a stroke. A loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, he left us on September 3rd, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Henry and Angie Myers on December 23rd, 1963, in Douglas, Arizona. He is...

Sep 1, 2025

No services are planned at this time.

Aug 31, 2025

In loving Memory- Kevin Bradley Young

September 28th 1954 - August 31st 2025

Kevin Bradley Young, 70, of Springfield, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2025. Born on September 28, 1954, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield to Claude and Mary Young, Kevin grew up surrounded by...

Aug 29, 2025

Patricia Anne Rixe (nee Lytle) died Friday, August 29th, 2025, at the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek Nursing Facility in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born June 3, 1928, in Stillwater, OK to Frances and Montgomery Bell Lytle and married Frederick H. Rixe in 1955 in Stillwater, OK.  Patsy and Fred moved to Springfield in 2007 and resided at The Montclair...

Aug 28, 2025

Edith Mae Krumholz passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of August 28, 2025.  Born on December 2, 1933, in Batesville, Arkansas, she lived in Batesville until May of 1952 when she married the love of her life, Truman Krumholz, the day after her high school graduation. In 1953, the happy couple moved to Springfield, Missouri, where...

Aug 28, 2025

Connell G. Cobb was born August 9, 1939 in Saltillo, Mississippi, the son of Martha Ella and Clifton Cobb.  He was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maxine Evelyn Cobb, daughter, Carolyn Alice Cobb and two brothers, Joseph Clifton Cobbs and Charles Clinton Cobb.

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