Obituary Listing

May 2, 2025

D. Patrick Sweeney, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025.

Born on August 19, 1958, Pat was the son of Mary Catherine Weaver and John Joseph "Jack" Sweeney. A proud native of the Ozarks, he lived his life with deep commitment to God, family, community, and service.

Pat built a distinguished...

May 1, 2025

Tyler Lane Trombetta, 24, Springfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  He was born July 19, 2000, in Springfield, the son of Cassandra Trombetta and Brian L. Jackson.  He graduated from Hillcrest High School. His passions were animals, traveling, motorcycles, his tattoos and meeting new people.  Tyler loved to climb trees, rock walls, light poles and anything...

Apr 29, 2025

Stephen E. Taylor of Republic passed away April 29, 2025, at home. He went to be with the Lord to rejoice with family and friends.

He was born in West Plains April 12, 1944, to father, Ernest Taylor and mother, Watseka (Dobbs) Taylor. Stephen married the love of his life, Susie (Crabtree) Taylor November 21, 1962, and...

Apr 28, 2025

Kenneth Russell Karr, son of Kenneth Scarborough Karr & Gere Dell (Sale) Karr, was born in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1946. "Russ" and his family moved to Council Bluffs, IA in 1960 for his father's life long career with Union Pacific. He and his five younger siblings made many rambunctious memories on Franklin Ave. He received the honor...

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rebecca Wright.

Rebecca Wright, a devoted family member, cherished friend, and respected attorney, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 51 years old.

After graduating from the University of Missouri Law School, she became a dedicated and tenacious professional. Rebecca practiced law with...

Apr 26, 2025

Judith ("Judy") Carr Vanderbilt died at home on April 26, 2025, after a brief illness.  She was 88 years old.  A lifelong resident of Springfield, Judy was born at St. John's Hospital on June 4, 1936 to Jane (Lippert) and Edward Andrew Carr.  She attended kindergarten at Rountree School, and first and second grades at Elfindale before her family...

Apr 24, 2025

Larence Brett Mason, age 39, passed away April 24, 2025 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Brett was born on October 18, 1985 to Reese and Kay Mason. His father, Reese, preceded him in death.

Brett is survived by his daughter, Ona Kay and her sister Mia, his mother, Kay Mason, brother, Clint Mason (Leigh), nephews, Gabe, Finn...

Apr 23, 2025

Kira Nicole Taylor, age 27, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd, in Springfield, MO. She was born on February 6th, 1998, to Jason and Amy Taylor. Kira had a huge heart for her family and loved her daughter, Rainy B, more than anything. She would often leave hidden messages and pictures for her family to find to show her...

Apr 21, 2025

Sally Miller Patton was born on March 9, 1933 in St Louis, Missouri to Mary W. Miller and Elwyn J. Miller. She went to heaven with family by her side on April 21, 2025.

Her love for art, nature and all things creative taught us about the sheer joy of simple pleasures. A talented artist, her favorite...

Apr 20, 2025

Carolee Smith was born on July 14, 1957, in Columbia MO and passed away on April 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield MO at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, JN and Patrcia Smith and partner, Rick Lamar. She is survived by two brothers, one sister, two nieces, one nephew, four special cousins...

Apr 19, 2025

Steven Michael Andrade was born October 13,1960 in Los Angeles, California to Marguerite Janet (Garner) Dooley and Anthony Joseph Rubino. Steven would later change his name to Andrade (Steven's stepfather). Steven and his mother had lived several places in his early life including Hollywood, California and Moloka'i, Hawaii before settling in Willard, Missouri to be near family. Steven Graduated...

Apr 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan White Anderson, 94, announces her passing on April 19, 2025. Joan passed away peacefully in the presence of her family and is survived by her husband of 71 years, Paul B. Anderson, and their children: Robert, Mark (Daphne), Lynn (Steve), and John Paul (Abby), as well as six grandchildren...

Apr 19, 2025

Charles Kenneth Hyde

Charles Kenneth Hyde, age 87, died on April 19, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Charles was born on July 25, 1937, in Springfield, Missouri to Charles Dillard and Bernice Elmore Hyde.  After a colorful childhood in Niangua, Charles moved to Marshfield and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1955.  It was there that he...

Apr 18, 2025

Peggy Sue Gilbert, born January 30, 1946, in Mesa, Arizona, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.  A beloved educator, community servant, and tireless advocate, Peggy's legacy is one of compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Lucille Gilbert, and her siblings:  Annette Gilbert, Ralph Woodall, Raymond...

Apr 18, 2025

Wanda Lale Heard, age 83 of Seymour, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family. She was the daughter of Amos Lale Heard & Ida Mae Stevens of Odessa, Texas.

She was a member of Ozark Mountain Pentecostals in Ozark, Missouri. She...

Apr 18, 2025

Linda Gayle (Jones) Goodman, age 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully April 18th, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Linda was born to Malcolm and Wilma Lee (Haney) Jones on April 13th,1941 in Conway, MO.

She was united in marriage to Leslie J Goodman on July 29th, 1960, and to this union a son and...

Apr 17, 2025

Frances Ann Hood (Fran) of Springfield, Missouri passed away on April 17, 2025 at home with family at the age of 90. She was born on a small Depression-era farm near Conway, Missouri, and at the age of four her family relocated to Springfield. Fran attended Springfield (Central) High (Class of 1952), where she met her future husband, Jack...

Apr 17, 2025

Eva Mae Payne, who lived most of her life in Springfield, MO, passed away April 17, 2025, at Centerpoint Hospital, in Independence, MO at the age of 97.  Eve, and her beautiful smile, will be sorely missed by her friends and family.

Eve was born December 30, 1927, in a one-room log cabin on a farm near...

Apr 17, 2025

The Rev. John Winston Biggs, 87, of Springfield, MO, peacefully entered into rest surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Magnolia Square Rehabilitation Center.

John was born on December 17, 1937, in Danville, Illinois. As a child, his family moved several times before eventually settling in Kansas City, where he graduated from Paseo High...

Apr 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joyce Bonita Turner

July 2, 1944 – April 17, 2025

Joyce Bonnette (Bonita) Turner, born on July 2, 1944, in Mountain View, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at her son's home in Everton, Missouri, at the age of 80.

To her family and most who knew...