Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2026

Elizabeth J. Miesner, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on February 20, 2026.

Born on October 12, 1944, in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of Fred and Agatha Winters. Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Nevada High School, Cottey College, and Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU).

Elizabeth devoted her professional life to education. She...

Feb 19, 2026

Debra "Debbie" Thompson, 68, was taken home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2026. Debbie passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and close friends, following a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Debbie was born on May 1, 1957, in Springfield, Missouri, to Jack and Carol (Scroggins) McKenzie. She graduated from Glendale High...

Feb 18, 2026

Frank Manning Cupp, 102, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  He was born to Charles S. and Dorothy E. Cupp on November 6, 1923 in Caldwell, Kansas.  He was the youngest of four boys.

He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  After graduating from high school, he was inducted into the Air Force.  He served...

Feb 18, 2026

Orville Leroy "Duke" Winkfield was born in Springfield MO to Alice Marie Eldridge, and Willie Lee Winkfield June 12, 1940. He graduated Central Senior High School May 22nd, 1958, in Springfield, MO. And went on to serve in the Navy. Duke was an all-around sportsman. He played football, he ran track at Central where he broke the mile record...

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Suzanne Pamela "Pam" (Haynes) DeMier departed this life for the next on February 18, 2026. She had been hospitalized earlier in the month after a stroke. She passed away peacefully in the hospital with her daughter, Tonya Claiborne, at her side.

Pam was born in Joplin, Missouri on May 19, 1946, to parents Julienne and Clarence...

Feb 17, 2026

Cecil Paul Bennett, 98, of Springfield, MO passed away on February 17, 2026 in Springfield. Paul was born on May 22, 1927 in Solo, MO, the first son of Cecil and Mildred Bennett. He attended Houston Schools and enlisted in the US Navy in support of WWII. He married Bonnie Parrett on December 24, 1969, creating a blended family...

Feb 16, 2026

Toni Renée Tonkinson October 29, 1983 – February 16, 2026 Toni Renée Tonkinson, 42, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2026, in the city where she was born and built a life filled with the laughter and love she shared with her friends and family. She had a profound impact on this world.

Toni is...

Feb 15, 2026

Susanna Renee McCrimmons, 45, of Springfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her home. She was born January 31, 1981, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Paul R. Deck and Cecilia M. Jansen Deck. Some of you might most recognize her by the name of Susie, Susie Q, Squirt, CJ, Aunt Butt or simply Q.

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth William Johnson died on February 14, 2026 after a battle with dementia and acute leukemia. Born in Washington D.C. on August 30, 1945, "KJ" moved with his family to the Springfield/ Branson, Missouri area during his early childhood. His parents (Glen and Mabel Johnson) moved his younger sister (Glenda) and KJ to Branson where they built the Paramount...

Feb 13, 2026

Carolyn (Rae) Earley Smith of Columbia, MO, beloved wife, mother, and "Nana," passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2026. Born in Clarksville, TX, on June 19, 1943—a date she celebrated proudly as Juneteenth—Carolyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethyleene Earley.

Carolyn's life was defined by a chance encounter at a church...

Feb 13, 2026

Edith Elizabeth Buchert, age 89, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2026 after a lifetime of faithful service.

Edith served others throughout her life through her work in diabetes education and through music, faithfully playing the organ at Trinity Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She was known for her bright smile, which could light up a...

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia Lynn Amos, 72, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in her home. She was born April 13, 1953 in Springfield, the daughter of Ward and Jeanne Marie (Michels) Batey.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's...

Feb 9, 2026

The service was recorded and can be viewed here .

Robert Milton Kinloch, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, after a long life and brief illness.

Bob was born October 10, 1935, in Springfield, Missouri, to Milton and Kathryn (Powell) Kinloch. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his...

Feb 9, 2026

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries, 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Jacob's Ladder in Springfield.

Gwen was born on July 29, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, the cherished only child of Howard and Catherine (Smith) Hankins. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1962 and earned her...

Feb 8, 2026

Karen Rae Kiddoo, age 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away, February 8, 2026.

Karen R. Kiddo was born on December 15, 1943, in Wichita, KS, to Raymond Max Schwyhart and Alberta Louise Brown Schwyhart. Karen attended school in Wichita and Derby, KS, and was a member of the first graduating class at Campus High School, in Haysville,...

Feb 8, 2026

Ronald Eugene Zile, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.

"Ronnie" Zile was born on September 14, 1938, in Lyons, Kansas, to Walter and Icel Zile.

Ron graduated from Emporia State University in 1963. He went on to build a long and successful career with Southwestern Bell, where he worked for...

Feb 7, 2026

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026 in Resurrection Cemetery.

Feb 6, 2026

Martha Jean "Neanie" Squires (Woodbury) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 94.  A talented artist, loving spouse, mother and friend, Neanie was born to Douglas and Mattie Woodbury on December 24, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Neanie spent her childhood in Arkansas, Mississippi and Springfield, Missouri. She attended Drury College graduating with a...

Feb 5, 2026

Hollis Garrett "Gary" Wright, II, M.D., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after a rich life filled with family, friends, service, books, music, gardens, and ideas.

Gary grew up in Springfield, Missouri, after moving as a toddler from his birthplace in San Francisco, California. Gary's mother, Marion Marcus Wright, hailed from San Francisco and the family...

Feb 5, 2026

Reflections of her life

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am"

John 14.3

Ella Julie Nixon was born to George and Gladys Nixon on June 25, 1925, in Springfield, Missouri.  She...