Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2016

Command Sgt. Major Mark K. Lanier, 62, passed away September 21, 2016. No services are scheduled, burial to be at Arlington National Cemetery.

Sep 20, 2016

Robert Richard Thompson (Bob), 85, passed away at 4:30 am on September 20, 2016 in the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek with his wife Judy by his side. Bob was born in Springfield, Missouri on March 30, 1931 to Ruth (Ollmann) Thompson and Richard Christian Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Charlotte Peterson...

Sep 17, 2016

Francis (Frank) Olander died on September, 17, 2016 in Springfield, MO. He was just shy of his 82 nd birthday on October 18, 1934.

He is survived by his sister, Dona Oressie, of Hazleton, PA and his children; Michelle Dooley and her husband David of San Antonio, TX. Mike Olander of St. Louis, MO, and...

Sep 16, 2016

Sammy Joe Reynolds, 86 of Springfield Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016 in his home after a short illness. Sam was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 22, 1930 to Richard and Louise Reynolds. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Delores on December 23, 1950, where they were blessed with 60 years of...

Sep 15, 2016

Mary Louise Kuykendall, 94, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in The Neighborhoods of Quail Creek. She was born February 10, 1922 in Moyers, Oklahoma to Sampson and Mary Walling.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Kuykendall, 9 Brothers and Sisters.

Louise married Daniel Kuykendall...

Sep 14, 2016

Robert Tallbird Ryan, 76, of Ozark, MO passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 and was born on April 1, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA.

Robert Tallbird dedicated his life to others. He loved storytelling, creating Native American jewelry, farming, and was a respected medicine man and wisdom keeper. He enjoyed spending time with his many dear...

Sep 14, 2016

Ruby Elaine Stroud Crabtree, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at Cox Medical Center South. She was born on Sept. 10, 1931 in Webster County, MO to Earl and Sybil Stroud.

She attended the Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in St. Louis and earned a B.A. and M.Ed Degree from Drury College....

Sep 12, 2016

Alvin Lewis Craig, age 61, of Springfield passed away September 12, 2016 in his residence. He was born in Imboden, AR the son of Charles Emmitt and Mattie Kathline (Johnson) Craig.

He was a member of West and Lincoln Church of Christ.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Homer. He...

Sep 9, 2016

James C. Buckley passed away on September 9, 2016 following a brief illness. Jim was born September 2, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents, Vaughn and Helen Buckley.  Jim attended approximately 17 different grade schools across the mid-west as the family relocated due to Vaughn's job as an accountant for General Motors.  As a Boy Scout in Kansas...

Sep 6, 2016

Gene E. Cunningham, 86, Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from a long illness. Gene was born on December 19, 1929 to George T. Cunningham and Glenn Payne Cunningham, both of Wichita, KS. He was a very giving, compassionate man and was always ready to help anyone in need.

Gene was a veteran of the...

Sep 6, 2016

Marilyn Rose Crumpley was born on August 28, 1928 and died peacefully September 6, 2016, surrounded by her family. She grew up in Springfield, MO, received her Nursing degree from St. John's School of Nursing, and worked with the Red Cross Bloodmobile and as a private Nurse for Dr. John Ferguson.

She was perfectly content delivering babies...

Sep 5, 2016

John William Kinnick, 81, of Springfield MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 5, 2016 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease.

John was born on August 13, 1935 in Lockwood MO. He was the youngest of four siblings to Robert Emmett and Mary Ruth (Snadon) Kinnick. John spent his childhood in Lockwood, graduating from Lockwood...

Sep 4, 2016

Charles L. Slater, 64, passed away in his home Sunday September 4, on his birthday. His death resulted from a heart attack the previous week Charles was a kind and gentle man with a good sense of humor, who made his living serving people as a housekeeper and gardener. He had a wealth of knowledge of Springfield history, which, unfortunately,...

Sep 3, 2016

James Tate of Springfield, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 3, at the age of 88. He was born on January 5, 1928, to Lawson and Opal Tate who joined the Lord on May 25, 1979, and December 4, 1978, respectively. James was married to his high school sweetheart Elaine Tate (Little), on April 4, 1949 and preceded him in...

Sep 3, 2016

Rozalea Marcella (Moore) White, age 82, passed away in her home on September 3, 2016. She was born April 6, 1934 to Raymond and Helen (Cochran) Moore in Pleasant, IA.

Rozalea attended school in King City, MO and Albany, MO. She attended the University of Iowa and the University of Missouri graduating with a degree in Home...

Sep 2, 2016

Thomas R. Bray, 74, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Jane, son Greg Bray and wife Nichole of Bentonville, AR, son David and wife Michelle of Rogers, AR, grandchildren Adam Bray of Gardner, KS and his fiancée Ashtyn Snyder of Kansas City, MO,...

Sep 2, 2016

Vaughn C. Emerson, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday afternoon August 2. There he is joining his beloved wife of 60 years, Enid, who is also God's child.

He was born the youngest of four children in Quincy, Illinois and grew up in...

Sep 2, 2016

David Murray Garrison, age 74, of Springfield, MO passed away in his home Friday morning, September 2, 2016.

Mr. Garrison was born March 1, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri. He was a graduate of Culver Military Academy and Southern Methodist University. After receiving his degree in mechanical engineering, he worked for Ralston Purina Corp. Later, he worked...

Sep 1, 2016

Wilma Matilda Goodale Buchanan Tuckness, 87, of Springfield was born on April 12, 1929 in Springfield. She was born to Emmett Leo and Nellie A. Davis Buchanan, the second of seven children.

She graduated from Strafford High School in 1946 as Valedictorian. She later attended Missouri State University over a period of years. She worked for a...

Sep 1, 2016

HarryLee Virginia (Sweate) Collins, born June 30, 1930 to Harry and Racheal (Rector) Ball of West Plains, MO departed this life on September 1, 2016 at Magnolia Square Nursing Home in Springfield, MO.

Preceding her in death are her parents Racheal and Harry, sisters Helen Jo, Lorraine, and Beverly, brothers James and Robert, nephews Thomas, Charles, John,...