Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2025

Kenneth Dean Herfkens, MD (b. 1939) died at home on October 21, 2025. He is survived by his children, Kris, Michael Herfkens (Ginny), and Kate Herfkens Ampleman (Jim), grandchildren Tommy Leigh, Audrey, and Austin, Madeline, and Connor, and his dog Cody. His wife, Mary Ann Herfkens, predeceased him. Ken was a physician who loved caring for his patients and...

Oct 21, 2025

Robert Scott Muirhead, age 90 years, of Nixa Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in Springfield, MO. He was born September 2, 1935, the son of Maye (Beal) and James Scott Muirhead in Toledo, Iowa. Bob was proceeded in death by his parents and a daughter, Anne Marie. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Bohrisch) of...

Oct 20, 2025

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Oct 19, 2025

Mary Louise Graves , affectionately known as Marylou, Pookie, or Lou Lou, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 9:38 AM, surrounded by the love and presence of her family at Woodland Manors Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. She was 73 years old.

Marylou's life was a radiant testament to grace, resilience, and...

Oct 18, 2025

George Roger Kerr III age 71 of Springfield passed away October 18, 2025, at Cox Health South. He was born the son of Emily McKitrick and George Roger Kerr Jr. in Bucks County, PA.

George was a member of The American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents. George is survived by his...

Oct 17, 2025

Jan Alan Sarff passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at  his home in Springfield after an extended illness. He was born April 19, 1949 in Canton, Illinois to Max R. Sarff and Donna (Mace) Sarff. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Julianne (Kollmeier) Sarff; son, Brett Sarff and his wife Chelsea; granddaughter, Violet Sarff; brother, Randy...

Oct 14, 2025

Margaret Hedlund Pickett, 77, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, after several years of declining health.

Born on April 16, 1948, in Kansas City North, Margaret was the daughter of Leonard and Lucile Hedlund. She attended St. Pius X High School and went on to earn her degree from Southwest Missouri State University.

Margaret...

Oct 14, 2025

Joyce Darlene Ferguson, age 89, daughter of Thelma and Ray J Martin, was born May 28, 1936 in Keokuk, Iowa. She passed away October 14, 2025.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald E Ferguson; and one brother, Kent Martin.

She is survived by her four children; Connie (Ferguson) Schneider; Jerome...

Oct 14, 2025

Rex D. Lyons, 76 of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  He was born the son of Patrick and Pauline Ewing Lyons.

Rex was known for his smile and never met a stranger.  This trait served him well as a car salesman, a job he had for over 35 years.

He was preceded...

Oct 13, 2025

Martha Anne (Roper) Smith, died on Monday October 13th, peacefully, surrounded by her family.  She was 100yrs. young.  The daughter of O.M. "Pat" Roper and Alma C. O'Connell, Martha was born and raised in Springfield, Mo.  She had three brothers: Martin, Phillip, and Max.  Martha was married to Burney O. Smith, with whom she had three children: Patricia Smith,...

Oct 12, 2025

Thomas Eugene Hawkins died suddenly on Oct. 12, 2025. Known as Tom to his friends and Tommy to his family, he  was born July 15, 1949 in Springfield, Mo. to Archie G Hawkins and Dorothy (Hutchison) Hawkins.  He had one sister, Norma Lee.

Tom graduated from Central High School in 1967 and attended SW Mo State College...

Oct 12, 2025

Nyal J. Goforth, 82, of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:04 am. He was a member of Union Grove Church in Aurora, MO. He was a veteran.

He was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, brother, 2 uncles, 2 aunts, 2 brothers-in-law.

Nyal is survived by...

Oct 11, 2025

In Loving Memory

Gene Thomas Cantrell

Springfield, Missouri

September 30, 1949 – October 11, 2025

U.S. Army Veteran

Gene Thomas Cantrell, 76, of Springfield, Missouri, was born in Marshfield to the late Chester and Paralee Cantrell. Gene proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in...

Oct 10, 2025

Robert (Bob) Leo Strick, 78, of Branson passed away on October 10, 2025, suddenly. Born February 26, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of Anthony and June Strick.

Bob moved to Missouri in 1971. He went to work for Crow Burlingame, Parts Warehouse, Inc., Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts for a total of 37 years. When...

Oct 8, 2025

George Kindrick Blowers, age 80, son of the late Edward and Mary Blowers, passed away October 8, 2025. He grew up in Wichita and Haysville, Kansas, and graduated from Campus High School in 1963 and Wichita State University in 1970.

George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Richardson Blowers, whom he met...

Oct 7, 2025

Carmen Marilla (Boes) Munday, 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 12, 1960, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Carmen grew up in the close-knit community of Rich Fountain, where her faith, family, and values took deep root. She graduated...

Oct 6, 2025

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Glen W. Lawson, Jr., 85, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 in his home. He was born November 2, 1939 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Glen W. Lawson, Sr. and Glesna Laura Groner Lawson.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Oct 6, 2025

Stuart "Stu" McCall passed from this life on October 6, 2025. He was born April 2, 1943 to the late Ronald McCall and Mildred McCall in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his Father, Mother and Brother Merrill McCall (Karen) and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57...

Oct 6, 2025

Joan Plumlee, 93, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 in the Arbors at Ravenwood.

She was born October 12, 1931 in Dry Fork, Arkansas, the daughter of Jesse Burton Sugg and Dollie Belle Maxwell.

Joan loved her kids and she loved to read her bible. She was busy taking her kids to baseball, softball...

Oct 6, 2025

Clifford E. Curtis, 92, Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 in St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 9, 1933 in Kalispell, Montana, the son of Raymond Curtis and Lydia Elchelberger Curtis.

Graveside services will be announced soon.