Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Shaw, 78, of Clever, Missouri, a devoted follower of Jesus, loving husband, father, grandfather, and "Papa," entered his eternal home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Born at home in Mansfield, Missouri, to Ervin Mack and Francis (Kinnamon) Shaw, Charlie grew up in Wright County alongside his mother and Don Latimer and later made his life...

Aug 25, 2025

Cooper William Heflin, age 26, was born the son of Scott Heflin and Cammie Davis-Heflin on March 19,1999 in Springfield MO. Cooper went to school in Marshfield, Missouri until his sophomore year when he transferred to Nixa High School where he graduated in May 2017.

Cooper was an avid gamer and had a host of online gaming...

Aug 25, 2025

Helen peacefully passed away at 7:39am on August 25th, 2025, at the Hospice facility within Magnolia Square Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. Helen reached the golden age of 104.

Helen was born on June 17th, 1921, in Paragould, Arkansas and raised by her parents Alice and Ray Diggs. She attended Hoxie Grammar and High School where she...

Aug 25, 2025

Lee McLean, Jr., a visionary entrepreneur whose work over the course of 70 years helped shape the city of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, with his two beloved children at his side. He was 101.5 years old.

Born on February 3, 1924, to Lee McLean, Sr. and Pauline "Willie" McLean, Lee was the...

Aug 25, 2025

William "Bill" Gilbert Benson, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Born June 19, 1934, in Sullivan, MO, he was the son of Gilbert William Kramer and Irene (Bell) Benson and stepfather Ernest Benson.

Bill spent his early years in Sullivan living with his grandparents. At the age of 8, he...

Aug 24, 2025

Joyce Ann Hawkins

(89 years old)

Joyce Ann Hawkins, passed away on August 24, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. Joyce was born on March 15, 1936 to her parents William Theodore "Ted" Walker and Emma Louise Schantz at Dexter, Missouri. She was the eldest of four children (George, Mack, and Paul Walker).

In 1941,...

Aug 23, 2025

Sharon Virginia Moore, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

Born on June 16, 1943, in Macomb Missouri, Sharon was the daughter of Howard Gray and Ethel Heath Henley.  She had a deep-rooted faith and strong sense of devotion to her family and community – values that would guide her throughout her...

Aug 19, 2025

Betty Jo Perryman, Age 80, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side Tuesday August 19th at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation center in Springfield Missouri. Betty had been courageously battling cancer, but Jesus decided it was time to bring her home.

Betty was born in Hartville Missouri on November 22, 1944. She was...

Aug 19, 2025

William Lloyd Wade, 80, passed away Tuesday morning August 19, 2025.

Willie, the son of Helen and Tilford Wade, was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 15, 1945. He graduated from Central High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1964. He continued in the reserves until 1969 after which, the majority of Willie's work...

Aug 15, 2025

Patrick "Pat" Ray Myers, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by loving family members.

Born on November 3, 1945 to Roy Bryan Myers and Norma Lee Fuller Myers, in Fresno, California, Pat leaves behind his family, mostly in Greene and Lawrence counties. His wife, Patricia "Patti" Stoner Myers, sisters-in-law...

Aug 13, 2025

Lois Marie Tella, 91, passed away after a short battle with cancer, she was surrounded by her family. Mom was born on Oct 30th, 1933 in Dade County Missouri to Orville and Bertha McGuire. She had two sisters and two brothers; Alice Butler and her husband Bob of Bolivar, MO; Betty Gillen and her husband Dean, of Greenfield MO;...

Aug 13, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Harpell, 71, of Elkland, Missouri, passed away on August 13, 2025. Born in Eureka, California, to Fred and Alvira Harpell, Chuck was known for his sense of humor, love of the outdoors, and his deep care for animals. He found joy in woodworking and took pride in his 35 years of dedicated service with the Maiman Company....

Aug 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia "Pat" Glazier September 7, 1954 – August 11, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Glazier, 70, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Pat was adopted as an infant by Herb and Marge Winter, and grew up immersed...

Aug 8, 2025

James Edward Ogan was born March 25, 1947 to Ray David and Daisy Mae Ogan. Jim passed away at Cox South Hospital on August 8, 2025 after suffering two brain aneurysms and strokes. He was 78 years old.

Jim was baptized at age 57 at James River Church. He retired as a Greene County Building Inspector after...

Aug 8, 2025

Steven Gerard Rapagnani, 68, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. The youngest of eight children, he was born March 16, 1957, in St, Johnsbury, Vermont, the son of Nazareno Rapagnani and Marie Weingartner.

He attended Springfield Catholic in Springfield, Missouri and went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering and a...

Aug 7, 2025

Linda Jean (Getz) Swords, age 81, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away August 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born to Frederick Getz and Marion (Brennan) Getz on February 25, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Linda is preceded in death by her father Frederick Getz, mother Marion (Brennan) Getz,...

Aug 4, 2025

Mildred Louise Scott, born September 28, 1923 in Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully August 4, 2025. She accomplished so much in the long and fulfilling life she led. Her life was filled with love for her family and serving others. She worked as a nurse for over 30 years and volunteered with various organizations into her later years.

Aug 1, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" Morrow, age 57, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisianna, the daughter of Milton and Judy Folkins.

Kim was a member of the Springfield Ringers, Schweitzer Choir, and Intergenerational Rock Band. She loved children, singing, ringing and every kind of craft you could...

Aug 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Burwell, who peacefully left this world on August 1st, 2025, at the age of 81. Beverly was born in Springfield, Missouri, on November 21, 1943, and lived a life filled with love, music, hard work, and a deep devotion to her family and community.

A...

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Kathryn Ashley Meek, affectionately known as Mary Kay, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her devoted family at her home in Springfield, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, service, style, sophistication, and love that profoundly shaped her family,...