Obituary Listing

Apr 13, 2017

Naomi Junne Andersen Junne Andersen passed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2017. Born June 28, 1930, to loving parents A.B. and Lorene Christian, Junne lived most of her life in southwest Missouri, the majority in Springfield. She worked for 50 years in the real estate industry, and spent her spare time working...

Apr 13, 2017

Arnold R. Smith (Rusty), 89, passed away at home in Springfield, MO on April 13, 2017. Rusty was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on February 3, 1928.

He married Sandra Dorsey on February 14, 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  They enjoyed 40 years together.

Rusty served in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist's mate second from...

Apr 12, 2017

Perri Lynn Pender passed away after a strong and courageous battle with cancer in her sleep at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida on April 12, 2017.  At the age of 62.  Perri was born in Springfield MO on May 25, 1954.  Perri is preceded in death by her parents. Sheriff Glenn Hendrix and Ada Hendrix of Springfield, Mo....

Apr 12, 2017

Bob Wade passed away in Springfield, MO, on April 12, 2017. His life was one of service to his country, dedication to his career, and devotion to his family.

Bob was born in Wood River, NE, on July 31, 1933.

He married Joan Ruth Bowe June 21, 1952 in Escondido, CA. They enjoyed 64 years...

Apr 11, 2017

Myrna Walker DuHadway went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2017 after a short illness. She was born July 2, 1950 in Saulsville, WV and she was the loving mother to Brandi (Curtis) Alexander and Donald Miller as well as her loving furbabies, Tiffanii and Scrapey.

She was preceded in...

Apr 11, 2017

Julia Michele Holloway was born on June 18, 1971 to Gary and Mickey Blackburn at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO.  She departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Julia was a beautiful spirit, she loved her family and friends, and adored her son.

She leaves behind to mourn her husband, Michael Holloway; son,...

Apr 10, 2017

Bruce Shelby Williams, Lt. Col., (Ret.), 84, of Springfield, MO passed away with his loving wife by his side on Monday, April 10, 2017.

He was born February 8, 1933 in Kokomo, Indiana to Brice and Bernice Williams.

Bruce enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 20, 1951; two weeks after he graduated...

Apr 10, 2017

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Apr 8, 2017

Wanda Ann Epps, 85, of Springfield, Missouri passed away April 8, 2017 in her home.  She was born January 29, 1932, the daughter of Raymond Eugene and Vera (Richardson) Smith in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Wanda is survived by son Stephen Michael Bowers, of Branson, MO; daughters Lelia Jo Bowers and Patricia Ann Allison, both of Springfield, MO;...

Apr 7, 2017

Brian Joe Sherrell, 42 of Springfield passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in his home.  He was born December 15, 1974 in Springfield to Richard and Barbara Cherry Sherrell.  He graduated from Willard High School in 1992. Brian is preceded in death by his mom, Barbara Fretwell and step-dad, John Fretwell. He is survived by his dad, Rick Sherrell and...

Apr 7, 2017

Coad Ray Wilson, 83, departed this life at his home on April 7, 2017 with his wife at his side.  He was born on September 22, 1933 in Reeds Spring, Mo, the youngest of 5 children. He lived most of his life in Springfield and was the son of Pearl and Maud Wilson.   He graduated from Reeds Spring High...

Apr 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" Speed began his life on March 14, 1928 in Des Moines, IA and stormed the gates of Heaven on April 6, 2017 in  Ozark, MO.  Bob called Des Moines  "home and the best place in the world" for most of his life.  Upon his discharge from the Navy he enjoyed a 40-year career as a pressman with...

Apr 6, 2017

Carol Jane Hall, 86 of Rogersville, MO, passed away on April 6, 2017. She was born April 19, 1930 in Dover, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Gustav and Mary Ruth Stober.

Carol graduated from Rockaway High School, NJ in 1947. She was a cheerleader, avid ice skater, and spent many happy summers at Cedar Lake...

Apr 3, 2017

Kenneth R. Baremore, 73, of Battlefield, MO, died on April 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer and other medical issues.

Ken was born on August 5, 1943, the beloved son of Forest and Thelma Baremore. He was a loving husband of Sue, proud father of Julie Sell (Jeff), Brian Baremore (Amy), and Bill Baremore, the...

Apr 2, 2017

Peggy Marsh was born on August 28, 1928 in Springfield, Missouri. Her parents were Nola Morrison Coy and Neville Coy. She died on April 2, 2017.

She is survived by her sons Philip, Christopher, and John and his wife Tina, as well as her grandchildren Dustin Marsh, and Ashley Marsh Harrell, and her great-grandchildren Emma and Noah...

Mar 30, 2017

Pat Jenkins died on March 30, 2017 after a long battle with several health issues. She was born on March 19,1939 in Springfield, Missouri to Russell and Maye House. Pat moved with her parents to Aurora, Missouri when she was in the second grade and graduated from High School in Aurora. She met and married Joe Jenkins from Verona...

Mar 28, 2017

Betty Jean Davidson, age 89, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

She was born October 10, 1927 in Ash Grove, MO the daughter of James L. and Edna (West) Daniel. Betty was united in marriage to Ralph Davidson on May 16, 1948 in Springfield, MO by Rev. Lynn Swadley.

She worked for...

Mar 25, 2017

Phyllis Pauline Lawrence, 73, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Mercy Hospital. She was born October 22, 1943 in Campbell, MO the daughter of Everett and Pauline (Swinney) Duty.

She was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed reading and writing poems and short stories. She was a Christian and was a...

Mar 25, 2017

Jerry Robert Spoon, age 80, died on March 25, 2017, in his Willard home, after a long illness. Jerry was born June 5, 1936, to Ralph and Esther Spoon, in Bois D'Arc, MO. He graduated from Bois D'Arc High School in 1954 where he excelled in track and basketball. Jerry married Elaine Taylor on December 2, 1956 and celebrated...

Mar 24, 2017

Dorothy Akins, 92, Columbia, MO, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Lenoir Woods, a Lutheran Senior Services Community. She was born September 18, 1924, in Bolivar, MO, to Sidney Delos and Mary Emma "Mamie" Miller Allen.

She started teaching in 6th grade while helping her mother, Mamie Allen, a teacher, school principal, and...