Obituary Listing

Mar 19, 2025

Duke Alan Smith, 73, Springfield, passed away suddenly March 19, 2025 in his home.

He was born January 1, 1952 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Stanley Lee and Suzanne Smith.

Duke was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joyce Ann Smith, who passed away May 25, 2023.

He is...

Mar 18, 2025

Nadine Lindsay, 96, of Springfield, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born April 17, 1928 in Mansfield, MO to Oscar and Ethel Sweet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband, Jack Lindsay,

Nadine is survived by her daughter, Julie Lindsay; son, John Lindsay and wife, Vicki; grandchildren Cassandra...

Mar 18, 2025

After living more than 100 years and surrounded by family, Genevieve O'Brien departed this world on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1925, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Anthony and Mary Martha Wegenka.

Genevieve grew up in St. Joseph and after graduating from Central High School, married Edward Irving Jameson on February 15,...

Mar 18, 2025

Gaetan (Gaet) Edward Martino, 95, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, in his home in Springfield, Missouri.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3555 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield Missouri with luncheon to follow at the church.

Gaetan Edward Martino was born on July 21, 1929,...

Mar 17, 2025

Stanley Milton Burgess passed from this life to his eternal home on March 17, 2025. He was born to missionary parents at Catherine Booth Hospital in Nagercoil, South India, on November 27, 1937. He had the great fortune of meeting Miss Ruth Lenora Vassar at Kodaikanal International School, South India, in January 1948. Twelve years later (February 26, 1960),...

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald "Don" Charles Angell, who departed this life on March 16th, 2025 after an accident on the family farm.

Don was born on May 14th,1972 in Washington, MO. He grew up on a farm in Gerald, MO. It was here that he learned the value of...

Mar 14, 2025

A much loved Mother and "Grammy" and soon to be "Great Grammy",  Sandy K. Randall, 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away unexpectedly March 14th, 2025.  She was born October 10th, 1945 in Paris, Texas, and the family moved to Houston when she was 6 years old. Much later she moved to Colorado for a couple years before settling in...

Mar 12, 2025

Ray Melvin McNabb, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away March 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Ray was born in Brookline, Missouri on June 14, 1931.

Ray was one of eleven children raised in Brookline. He would go on to join the army, where he served as a paratrooper with 13 jumps. In 1955 Ray would marry...

Mar 11, 2025

Sharon Waldrep Feb. 4, 1933 - March 11, 2025 Gone from the body, present with the Lord, always remembered in the hearts of so many! Sharon was born the fifth daughter, to Barney and Aurora Kratt.

She was raised on a chicken farm where her Barney provided eggs and chickens to stores in Wynona, Michigan and ice...

Mar 9, 2025

Billie Spencer, longtime resident of Springfield Missouri and member of First Baptist Church, passed away March 9, 2025, at the age of ninety-eight.

She was born in Fayetteville Arkansas to Ewell M and Hazel Condra Logue on September 2, 1926. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in education....

Mar 8, 2025

Charles "Charley" Chappell passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 22, 1936, in Gridley, California to Con and Dorris Chappell.

Charlie was raised by his grandparents on a small farm between Burns and Halfway, Missouri, along with his eight aunts and uncles whom he considered brothers and sisters. After graduating...

Mar 7, 2025

Walter Michael Murphy, age 93, of Springfield, MO died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Springfield. He was born to Michael P. and Beatrice A. (Henderson) Murphy in Pittsburg, KS on Oct. 12, 1931. Walter was baptized a Christian in St. Mary Parish, Pittsburg and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1949. He volunteered...

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley was born March 18, 1937 in Gideon, Missouri and was called into the presence of her Lord and Savior March 6, 2025 from Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri where she heard HIM say, "Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant".

Shirley was raised in Gideon by her mother Jewell C. Wadsworth who preceded her in death...

Mar 6, 2025

Sheryl Dea Crain, 72 of Nixa, Missouri, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior, March 6, 2025. Born May 22, 1953, in Saline County, Missouri. Sheryl was raised by Donna and Sewell Thompson, who precede her in death.

Sheryl lived in Springfield, Missouri where she graduated from Parkview High School and then attended Southwest...

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth Paul Snider, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1947, the son of Harry Joseph Snider and Ella Rae (Fender) Snodgrass.

Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. He later...

Mar 4, 2025

Karen Alberty age, 78 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 10:38 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 peacefully at her home. Karen was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, nana, cousin, but most of all...a special friend.  Her most precious treasure was her family. She was born the daughter of Ervin Anthony Witting and Olivia Joyce Witting (Jones) in Detroit, Michigan...

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence Mathis, a hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was known for his love of fishing and hunting, as well as his strong work ethic that placed honesty and hard work above all else.

Lawrence found joy in his work at Larry's Tool and Supply,...

Mar 2, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Shoemaker, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away March 2, 2025.

He was born the son of Sharon Louise Smith in Aurora, IL on May 24, 1966.

Chris attended Missouri State where he majored in religious studies. He loved to read, carpentry, and wood working.

Chris was preceded in death by his...

Feb 28, 2025

Nadine Mae Melgren (Dykman) 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, February 28th.   She was born May 10, 1936, in Amoret, Missouri, the seventh of Claus and Katherine Dykman's eight children.  She married Willis Melgren on August 10, 1957, and they were privileged to share 59 years together before his passing in 2016.

After staying home...

Feb 28, 2025

Nancy Elliott Armstrong Paul passed away February 28th after a long and happy life. She was born October 27, 1937, in Clay Center, Kansas. She moved to Springfield, Missouri, in 1958 as a new bride and lived there for most of her adult life.

As an Air Force "brat," Nancy and her family moved often - she...