Obituary Listing

Oct 28, 2017

Pauline Phyllis Katzfey (Mininni) of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Pauline was born on January 1, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Gualtiere) Mininni.

Pauline attended Catholic school from 1st to 12th grade graduating from...

Oct 27, 2017

Jean Laton Woody was born on February 16, 1939 in San Diego, California and passed away on October 27, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri.

She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, William O. "Bill" Woody, two daughters, two sisters and nieces and nephews.  She also leaves behind two dogs, Hoogie and Jack.

She left her...

Oct 27, 2017

Scott Charles Higgins, 56, of Springfield, MO, completed his time on earth after a hard-fought 15-year battle with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1961 in Beatrice, NE to Charles and Verneel Higgins. He graduated from Beatrice High School and Southeast Community College of Milford. On October 22, 1982 he married Jacqueline Wallman at Zion Lutheran...

Oct 25, 2017

Silvester Clement Leonard died Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  He was born November 3, 1929 to the late Clement Anthony Leonard and Silvia Ivadel (Schadt) Leonard on a farm south of St. Clair, MN.  He was an only child.  He attended school in Worthington, MN; St. James, MN; and Lawrence, KS; graduating from the University of KS in 1951 with...

Oct 24, 2017

Andrew Wells Lewis, 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 24, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia. Andy attended Jenkins High School in Savannah and received a B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1966. He completed his Master's degree in history at the University of Chicago in 1967 and received his PhD...

Oct 24, 2017

Willie Carter, 75, Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, surrounded by family and dear friends, after a short illness. Willie has born July 29, 1942 in Callaway County, Missouri. She was raised and lived most of her life in Springfield, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University.

Willie married...

Oct 23, 2017

Bill G. Phillips, 86, of Springfield, Mo., passed away October 23, 2017 at James River Care and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield. Bill was born in 1931 and raised on a dairy farm near Nixa, Mo., the son of Hershel Owen and Mildred (Gonce) Phillips.

He was preceded in death by two older brothers, Richard Phillips and Howard...

Oct 22, 2017

Joseph Carl (Joey) Parrish, age 54, passed from us on October 22, 2017 in Springfield, MO after an extended illness.  Joe was born September 11, 1963 in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, the fourth son of Joseph Pleas and Lavonna (Bonnie) Mae (Westerman) Parrish.

Joe attended school in Heidelberg, Germany, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Springfield, MO, where he...

Oct 21, 2017

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Oct 20, 2017

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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....