Obituary Listing

Oct 19, 2017

Our dad, Jack Peaco, 91, died peacefully on Oct. 19 after a series of illnesses in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by sons Ed and Jason, and Ed's wife Jennifer.

Jack was born in Libertyville, Ill., to Elsie and James. They and Jack's older brother Harmon lived in a small house on the outskirts of Libertyville about 40 miles...

Oct 18, 2017

Gene Johnson, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Gene retired as a Real Estate Broker and was a member of Nixa First Assembly of God.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Oliver and Helen Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn K. Johnson, Nixa, and children Cathy Castillo, Nixa,...

Oct 17, 2017

Paul R. Searcy was born March 26, 1933 in Orange County, Indiana to Francis and Mary Agan Searcy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen in 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Pertuche and grandson, Nathan. Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:00 am at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery with...

Oct 16, 2017

Thomas Campbell, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away on October 16, 2017. He was employed with the U.S. Post Office. He loved all types of sports, especially fishing with his grandson Ian and brother David. Tom loved his family, especially his grandchildren Makenzie and Ian.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Oct 14, 2017

Betty Louise Richards was born on July 20, 1929 and went to meet the Lord on October 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Richards.

She is survived by her two brothers Bob and James Stockstill and one sister Frankie Walker. She is also survived by her seven...

Oct 14, 2017

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Donald Langston was born 1935 in Arkansas and grew up in Springfield, MO.  He joined the USAF and graduated from pilot training with the aviation cadets in June 1955 at the top of his class.  During his 22-year career in the Air Force he flew the following aircraft: B-25, T-29, T-33, BRB-66, T-37, T-38 and an...

Oct 13, 2017

William "Bill" Louis Arnold, age 84, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 9:48 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017. Mr. Arnold was a devoted husband and father who had a passion for teaching young adults. Bill graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Mo., in 1950. After high school Bill joined the Navy Reserves at age 18. After 8 years...

Oct 13, 2017

Harry Eugene Appleby, Senior, 96, was born May 4, 1921, the son of William and Elizabeth Appleby, of Springfield, and was called to his Heavenly home on October 13, 2017.  Harry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Pearl Frances, a noted artist.  Harry is survived and mourned by his children/grandchildren; including his son Harry...

Oct 12, 2017

Frances Elizabeth Metcalf, 92, Rogersville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, in her home after a short illness.

She was born August 24, 1925 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of the late Roger and Eliza (Vanwinkle) Short.

Frances married the love of her life, Frank A Metcalf, in April 1946.  Frank preceded her in death...

Oct 12, 2017

Nathan Alan Crowder, 38, Springfield, Missouri passed away Oct. 12, 2017 in his home.

We are shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Nathan.

Nathan was born in Kansas City, MO, July 31, 1979.

Before losing his eyesight, he worked several different jobs.  He loved reading and listening to books and music....

Oct 10, 2017

Donnegun "Donnie" Ulysses Bailey, 69, of Springfield MO, began his new life journey on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home.  He was born January 14, 1948 in Springfield MO, to Charles L. Bailey Jr and Helen C. Bailey-Woods.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Herschel and Jimmy Bailey and...

Oct 7, 2017

Born August 10, 1928 in Rochester, NY.  Died peacefully on October 7, 2017.  MaryLou graduated from Brighton High School and the University of Rochester.  She became engaged to Alan H. Miller, Sr. on the day of her college graduation which was the same day her fiancé was commissioned in the Navy.  MaryLou married Alan H. "Al" Miller, Sr. on...

Oct 7, 2017

John Mark DeShazo, 90, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Quail Creek Skilled Nursing.  He was born December 8, 1926 to Frank Ewing and Bessie Greene DeShazo.  He grew to adulthood in the Birdsong community of St. Clair County.  He met and married Virginia (Lawson) DeShazo in 1943. To this union was born two children, Patricia...

Oct 6, 2017

We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lee Rose (Ivone) Albert, age 87 passed away peacefully after a brief illness, with family members by her bedside. Lee was born in Montclair, New Jersey on June 16, 1930. In 1948 she married John Albert, with whom she raised three children....

Oct 5, 2017

Ronald Lynn Wiley, 82 of Battlefield, MO died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Ron was born on August 27, 1935 in Leavenworth County, Kansas to Walter and Doris (Moore) Wiley.  He married Marie Walker Crews on October 3, 1989 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Ron was an engineer, a soldier, and a member...

Oct 5, 2017

Paul Leon Shaver, 72, of Nixa, MO, passed away October 5, 2017.  Paul was born on January 2, 1945 and proudly served his country in the United States Army for 6 years from 1963-1969.  On February 10, 1966, he married the love of his life, Cathy Sue Epperson.

Paul served as a District Engineer with Southwestern Bell...

Oct 4, 2017

Wilma June "June Bug" (Putman) Kaufman, 85, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017, while surrounded by her family at her home in Ozark, Missouri. She was born in Fair Grove, Missouri on January 17, 1932, to Orin David and Mamie Mary (Coffey) Putman. June graduated from Fair Grove High School in 1949, and went on to complete training...

Oct 3, 2017

Fifty-eight year old Kenneth Blaine Smith of Paducah, KY, died Tuesday, the third of October 2017, in Bardwell, KY. He died in an auto accident having a medical emergency while driving.

Ken was the son of Donald Eugene Smith, Sr (dec.) and Maureen Babin Smith....

Oct 3, 2017

Rob was the consummate theatre professional.  He passed on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 before opening night, and his funeral service will be Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 2 pm so as not to interfere with Saturday night's performance or the strike on Sunday afternoon.

Rob lived in many worlds, his theatre world, his scouting...

Oct 2, 2017

Charles "Dean" Roberts, age 79, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday morning, October 2, 2017, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was born on April 26, 1938 in Hartshorn, MO to James and Ruth Roberts.  On August 20, 1956, he married Carolee Ann Cole.

Dean was a mason and home builder for many years in...