Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2025

Helene M. Ryan

April 28, 1955 - June 23, 202

Helene M. Ryan, 70, of Bolivar, Missouri, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by her devoted husband, children, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law.

Born on April 28, 1955, in Philadelphia, Helene was a woman...

Jun 23, 2025

UPDATE-The visitation has been canceled.

Joel Clark Johnson "Sir Nose", 68, Springfield, MO, went to glory Monday, June 23, 2025 in his home. He was born March 31, 1957 in Springfield, MO to Bobby Joe Johnson and Betty Ann Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren....

Jun 22, 2025

Robert Lane Stone, age 86, of Springfield, MO passed away 12:35 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born May 4, 1939, the son of Virgil Claire Stone and Grace Elizabeth Stone in Springfield, MO.

He was a graduate of Central High School and then later graduated from Drury University in 1965. Robert was in the US...

Jun 22, 2025

Janice Dawn Cissell (Billings) December 29, 1950 – June 22, 2025

Janice Dawn Cissell, 74, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, and lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service to others.

Janice...

Jun 22, 2025

Paul Edward "Moon" Mullins was born in Mt. Vernon, Missouri in 1932.  He passed away after 93 years of loving life on June 22nd, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by family.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Susie Mullins; sisters Bernice Waggoner and Jeanie Kreeger; brother Ralph Mullins; and son-in-law Alan Newton.

Jun 21, 2025

Lee Smith, 72, Ozark, MO, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, June 21, 2025 after a long battle with renal cancer. Lee was a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to many and will be missed very much.

He was born September 28, 1952 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Francis "Collier" and Genella Will...

Jun 21, 2025

Kenneth Zackery was born on November 9, 1956, to Joe Clifford Zackery and Druelle Stubblefield-Zackery in Clearview, Oklahoma. He graduated from Clearview High School and went on to attend Langston University for a year before joining the United States Army, where he served proudly for 14 years. During his military career, he worked as military police and later became...

Jun 20, 2025

Gerry Crisler, age 96, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Gerry was born in Kansas, December 19, 1928.

Gerry is survived by her grandson, Ryan Fletcher, of Springfield, Missouri.

There are no funeral services planned at this time.

Jun 20, 2025

Friday morning, June 20th , the 2 1/2 year battle with Bulbar ALS was finished and George William (Bill) Hart arose victorious.

Born December 20, 1946 to the late Mary Miller Hart Savage and late Earl Francis Hart, Bill grew up in Savanna, IL and graduated from Savanna High in 1966 where he played football and basketball.  ...

Jun 20, 2025

Darlene Joyce Hedgpeth-Wilson was born on February 16, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to Blon and Irene. She later moved to Springfield, where she graduated from Central High School in 1951. Darlene continued her education at Southwest Missouri State College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education on August 2, 1955, and obtaining her Permanent Elementary Certificate to teach in...

Jun 20, 2025

Judy Weekley, age 84, passed away peacefully in the afternoon after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family and community. Until her final day, Judy remained active in the friendships and charitable activities that brought her great joy, including Cheering for the MSU Bears, Lunch Bunch, Ladies Golf, the Red Hat Society, Bunco, Golf...

Jun 13, 2025

William Ellis "Bill" Dawson Jr., 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, Bill lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Born on December 27, 1944, in Carthage, Missouri, Bill was the son of Iona...

Jun 13, 2025

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, with Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 AM, at The Springs Church. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Jun 10, 2025

Stephen M. "Steve" Liebeck, 57 of Rogersville passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  He was born in Springfield to Stephen H. Liebeck and Carol J. Handley-Claxton.

Steve genuinely never met a stranger.  He loved and lived big always being the life of the party.  He loved and took care of his family and friends until the very...

Jun 9, 2025

Scott Edward Grassa, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 9th, 2025, following a brief illness. After a life filled with so much love, too many laughs, and just a little rowdiness, Scott has gone on to join his family in eternal peace.

Scott was born on April 3rd, 1987, in Lehigh County, PA to...

Jun 7, 2025

Gary I Nordyke, age 76, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at 2:53 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Gary was born on August 20, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, the only child of Rex and Vada (Smothers) Nordyke. He spent his childhood in Glendale and Peoria, where he developed a strong work ethic, a...

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Evelyn (Dillard) Ley, 95, of Strafford died of natural causes on June 6, 2025 at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri. She was born at home on November 26, 1929 to James D. and Thelma (King) Dillard on property the Dillard family homesteaded near Strafford in 1837. Mary was valedictorian of Strafford High School's class of 1947. She married...

Jun 2, 2025

Elizabeth "Lisa" Anne Mothersead (Gates), 67, died peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She has left a legacy of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

Born on April 21, 1958, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Paul and Mary Gates. She spent her life devoted to...

Jun 2, 2025

Kenneth R. Browning, age 63, passed from this life on June 2, 2025 in his home. Ken was born in Springfield, MO to Ronald and Carolyn (Gaunt) Browning on Sept. 7, 1961. Ken graduated in 1979 from Parkview High School and attended S.M.S. for a short time. Later on he furthered his education, attending Evangel University during his career...

Jun 2, 2025

William (Bill) Newton Grier peacefully passed away in his home on June 2, 2025.  He was a genial, generous and gentle man who loved God and his family.  Bill was a dedicated teacher and coach for over 40 years and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Bill was born on April 15, 1945 in...