Daniel L. Rainey
Apr 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daniel L. Rainey
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel L. Rainey, age 57, who departed this life on April 7, 2025.
Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Daniel was a proud graduate of Central High School, where he built lasting friendships and memories that stayed...
Lavita Epley
Apr 5, 2025
Full obituary will be placed soon.
Lavita Epley, 77, Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Springfield. She was born June 18, 1947 in Gainesville, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Beulah Epley.
No services are planned at this time.
Charva Ledon Martin
Apr 4, 2025
Charva Ledon Martin: a gentle-hearted warrior princess and devout loving mother. Born August 4th, 1961 of Springfield Missouri, (formerly of Dallas Texas) she moved with kindness throughout the community and was beloved anyplace she would frequent.
After years of fighting, she finally found her rest on April 4th, 2025 at 4:10 am. The downpour that day was...
Christopher Olin Woolsey
Apr 4, 2025
Christopher Olin Woolsey was born in Springfield, Missouri, on December 25, 1952—a Christmas baby—to Clarence Olin "Tink" Woolsey and Mary Jane (Smedley) Woolsey. He passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025, after a long illness, with his loving wife Jackie by his side.
Chris and Jackie were high school sweethearts who reconnected later in life....
Allegra Hyde
Apr 3, 2025
Mary Allegra Hyde, 42, passed away at her home in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, April 3, 2025 of complications from Moyamoya disease.
Allegra and her twin sister were born in South Korea and adopted at 4 months old by parents Bruce and Dory Hyde. She was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and resided there until moving to...
Dave Cunningham
Apr 2, 2025
Dave Cunningham was born July 2, 1934, in Chicago Illinois.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, their children Mark and Jill, and their five grandchildren Tiffany, Abbie, Megan, Molly, and Sydnie. Their eight great grandchildren, Sophia, Jeffrey, Holly, Alex, Aiden, Andrew, Emma, and Beckett.
Dave attended the University of Tokyo, Japan, and San Diego...
R. E. "Skip" Reynolds
Apr 1, 2025
R. E. "Skip" Reynolds, 74 of Strafford passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 30, 1950 in St.Louis, Missouri area to E. Ray and Margaret T. (Kalapinski) Reynolds.
Skip attended Drury University and graduated from William Jewell College in 1972 where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and...
John P. Slankard
Apr 1, 2025
John P. Slankard, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away April 1, 2025.
He was born January 7, 1932, in Campbell, MO to J. P. and Lavesta Slankard. John attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and Drury College in Springfield.
John retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in 1987.
He is preceded in...
Barbara Hunter
Apr 1, 2025
Barbara Frances Hunter (Thaete) passed away on April 1, 2025, she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1931, from the union of Harry and Blanche Thaete. Barbara attended Drexel University and was a member of Sigma, Sigma, Sigma (Tri-Sigs). She graduated with a degree in Home Economics in 1954. During her time in college, she spent her...
Norma Jeanene Wheeler
Mar 31, 2025
Norma Jeanene Boyer Wheeler, 95, long time Springfield, MO resident, passed away on March 31, 2025 in Fort Worth, TX where she had lived for the past 5 years. She was born on January 29, 1930, in Parma, Missouri to the late Alice and Cecil Boyer.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by...
Jackie Sandra Pendergrass
Mar 30, 2025
Jackie Sandra Pendergrass (Miller) was 85 years old. She was born October 5, 1939 and passed on March 30, 2025 at Cox South, in Springfield, MO. She was born at home in Rudd, Arkansas to Johnny and Vela Miller (Bradshaw). She was the first born of six children. Her siblings include Sue Kell who had 2 girls, Gerald Miller...
Rebecca Lynn Meyer
Mar 30, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Meyer, age 57, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on the morning of March 30th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 18th, 1968, in Kansas City, she was the cherished daughter of Diana and Leonard Peintner, and the devoted mother of Nathan Meyer.
Becky's life was marked by her kindness, strength, and unwavering...
Jeff L Erickson
Mar 30, 2025
Jeffrey Leif Erickson, 75 of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Stuart, Florida.
He was born on March 18, 1950 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Jerene and Leif Erickson.
Jeff was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge #409 in Springfield. He was also a member of the Coon Valley,...
Joyce Beatty
Mar 29, 2025
Joyce Ulaine Duggins Beatty was called to her eternal home on March 29, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1950, and is the beloved daughter of E.J. and Venita Napier Duggins.
Born and raised in Mountain Home, AR; she graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1968, earning her nursing degree as an RN from the...
Wayne Clark Bartee
Mar 28, 2025
Wayne Clark Bartee, retired MSU history professor, died March 28, 2025. He was the son of J.C. and Thelma Bartee. He was born January 11, 1936, in Springfield. He attended public schools, graduating from Central High and MSU with honors. He attended Columbia University in New York City on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, earning a M.A. and a PhD....
Joyce Harmon
Mar 24, 2025
Joyce Marie Harmon, age 83 of Springfield, Missouri entered into the presence of her Lord at home with her children at her side, on March 24, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1941 to Lloyd Francis and Alice Marie Dunn in Diamond Springs, California.
She married Clell Francis Harmon, February 25, 1967 in Visalia, California. She...
Thomas H Inman
Mar 24, 2025
Thomas H. Inman, 88, Springfield, MO
Died March 24, 2025. He was the son of Lewis and Thelma Inman.
Tom grew up on the family farm in Ballard County, KY.
After graduating from Ballard Memorial High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a helicopter crewman. Tom served...
Harry Lynn Coambes
Mar 22, 2025
Harry Lynn Coambes, 79, of Springfield, MO and Lincoln, AL, passed away on March 22, 2025. Harry was a dedicated Christian and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also an accomplished businessman who started his career in sales and progressed to management in the corrugated box industry. He finished his career by founding Harmac Trading, LLC and owning...
Diane Dorothy Leseman
Mar 20, 2025
Diane Leseman, 83, departed this world on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born September 1, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Rudy Kuettner and Marjorie (Kuettner) White.
Diane grew up in St. Paul, and after graduating from North St. Paul High School, went on to nursing school and received her LPN diploma. ...
