Obituary Listing

Jul 28, 2017

Verannette (Ann) Hornback Varner, 66, passed away on July 28, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri, at Cox South with her family by her side.

She was a member of Central Christian Disciples of Christ.

Ann is preceded in death by her father, Donald Wayne Hornback, and her mother, Billie Maxine Fancher-Hornback.

She is survived...

Jul 28, 2017

MARY NANCY (NAN) ELLIS PALMER , age 92, of Springfield, Missouri, died on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Arbors at Ravenswood, in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born in East Orange, New Jersey, on April 22, 1925 to Eleanor and Samuel Ellis, both of whom were natives of New Jersey.  She is survived by her...

Jul 27, 2017

Alice Wiles Roy, 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her home on July 27, 2017. She was born in Springfield on December 12, 1942, the daughter of Jack C. and Martha E. Wiles.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bill Roy of the home. Also surviving are her son, Chris Rhodes of Springfield,...

Jul 27, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Beach, 89 of Springfield passed away at 10:15 am Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Springfield.

Chuck was a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.  He was a great friend to all who knew him.

Chuck wore many hats throughout his long life.  First and...

Jul 27, 2017

Dr. John Thomas Witherspoon, 70, Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Barnes Jewish Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO, after a long battle with heart disease.

John was born June 25, 1947 to Warren Thomas and Kathryn Witherspoon.  He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1965.  He graduated from Southwest Missouri State with a...

Jul 27, 2017

Patricia Lou (Price) Beebe, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away at 4:00 AM on July 27, 2017 in Liberty, MO. She was a member of Unity Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her son, Charles W. Beebe and husband, Lyle H. Beebe.  Patricia taught High School Science, Math, and Home Economics for 13 years.   Along with her husband...

Jul 27, 2017

No services are planned.

Jul 26, 2017

Nova Verl Babb was born May 22, 1913 in Hay, Washington (Whitman County), the son of Thomas E. and Lela Harryman Babb.

Mr. Babb was a lifelong high school teacher, five years in Missouri (Seymour, Lockwood and Nixa) and 34 years in Belleville, NJ, where he was head of the Science Department for 26 years.

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Jul 26, 2017

The world is now a little quieter. On Wednesday, July 26th, one of it's loudest and funniest voices, Daniel J. Walker, died after 62 years entertaining his family, friends and often - total strangers. Dan was born in Texas back in 1954, but luckily, he didn't stay there long. (No offense Texas, we're just glad he moved on.) He moved...

Jul 25, 2017

Kerry Michael Erwin was born July 5, 1969, in Springfield, Missouri.  On July 25, 2017, he passed away in his home.  He served as a SPC M1 Armor Crewman in the United States Army.  He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Lapel Button, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars,...

Jul 21, 2017

Evelyn Massey age, 78 of Nixa, MO. passed away at 6:38 p.m. Friday July 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. She started a family and a business, "D Ray Massey Insurance", with her high school sweet heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Massey and daughter Shannon Dean.

She is survived by her...

Jul 19, 2017

Reba Joan Malenowsky was born June 30, 1929 and passed away quietly on July 19, 2017 surrounded by those that loved him dearly.

Her precious husband of 52 years, Eugene Max Malenowsky preceded her in death in 2004.

Private services were held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Jul 19, 2017

William (Bill) Foster, age 81, of Springfield, MO passed away at 8:00 a.m. on July 19, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO.

He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church.  Bill owned Link Motor Supply and Shell Village and was also a U-Haul Dealer in St. Robert, MO.  In 1982, Bill and Evelyn moved to Springfield where...

Jul 18, 2017

Freeda F. Holder, 88, of Springfield passed away July 18, 2017.  Freeda was born and raised in Polk County, MO.  She was the only daughter of Lonnie and Lula Reeves.

She was preceded...

Jul 16, 2017

Margaret Lee Overturff, 96, Allen, TX, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Victoria Gardens Nursing Center, Allen, TX. She was born June 6, 1921 in Houston, MO the daughter of Evan and Nancy Rose Hiett.

She was a member of Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, Springfield and Beau Belles Dance Club. She and her...

Jul 13, 2017

David Allan Stone, age 53 of Springfield passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017.  He was born August 18, 1963 to his parents Allan and Peggy Stone in El Paso, TX.  The family moved to Springfield when David was in the fourth grade.  He graduated from Parkview High School and received a Bachelor's degree in Theatre at Missouri State University....

Jul 13, 2017

Dr. Edward Payson Willard III of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully following a short illness, on July 13, 2017. He was born October 31, 1939 in Commerce TX, child of Edward Payson (Jr.) and Pauline (Leeman) Willard, both deceased. Payson was raised in Highland Park (Dallas), TX, along with his elder sister Francis (Willard) Nevin...

Jul 10, 2017

Robert Stringham passed away at his residence on July 10, 2017 surrounded by family members.  He was born in 1920 in Millard, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Taylor Stringham and mother, Jessie Delilah; his loving wife of 63 years, Marian Mary and by three brothers and three sisters. Mr. Stringham was Captain of the...

Jul 9, 2017

Viola (Vi) Marie Duren, longtime Springfield resident, passed away at age 97 years and 9 months on July 9, 2017.  She was born on the family rural farm in Southeast, MO on October 22, 1919, the daughter of John and Bertha Scheeter.  She attended school in Chaffee, MO.  While working in the bank in Chaffee she met her future...

Jul 9, 2017

Kenneth Jack (KJ) Wright, 36 of Springfield passed away July 9, 2017 in Springfield.

Kenny was born on December 14, 1980 in Killeen, TX. He attended Nixa schools and College of the Redwoods. He had a kind and gentle soul and deeply loved his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal...