Obituary Listing

Jun 2, 2025

Emry Solomon Dilday, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on June 2, 2025.

Emry was born on July 18, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri, to Emry and Violet (Haverley) Dilday. His father passed away before he was born, and he was raised by his mother, a special education teacher, and his aunt, Pansy Haverley, a physical education...

Jun 2, 2025

Norma Lee "Becker" Nickle was born on June 1,1934 to the late Reverend R.T. and Jewell Becker in Springfield Missouri. It was the hottest June 1st on record and Grandma Becker told me that there wasn't a green sprig of grass anywhere. They brought their tiny bundle of joy home to the necessity of sleeping on the porch due...

May 30, 2025

Hazel Jane (Niederhuth) Bowlin Ryker, 102 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Hazel was born the 5th of 9 children to George and Ella Katherine (Boehm) Niederhuth on December 9, 1922, in their house on Harrison Street in Springfield.

She graduated from Senior (Central) High School and went to work at the courthouse...

May 30, 2025

Jerry Burwell left us on May 30, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, on March 27, 1938, to Louis R. Burwelland Mildred (Donaldson) Burwell. He attended school in Strafford, Missouri, from first to sixth grade. The family moved to Springfield in the early 1950s, and he attended Oak Grove, Pipkin, and Central High, where he graduated in 1956....

May 29, 2025

Bruce Bosserman, 77 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:59 pm surrounded by his family at Cox South Hospital.  He was born on November 23, 1947 in Peace Valley, Missouri to Quinter Daniel and Bernice Ellen (O'Neal) Bosserman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Reba Elaine Smith and a...

May 28, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Jacobs, a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on May 27, 2025. Born on February 27, 1957, to Donald L. Jacobs and Norma Jean (Owens) Jacobs. Don was an entrepreneur and held many patents for his Aluma-Tow. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Jacobs, whom he...

May 26, 2025

Carol Lynn (King) Cunningham received her complete healing on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1951, in Harrison, Arkansas to Forest Eldon King and Anna Lee (Craycraft) King. She graduated from Pyatt High School in Pyatt, Arkansas in 1969. Carol earned three degrees in higher education from: Ozark Bible College in Joplin,...

May 24, 2025

Robert Nevin Smith, a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 24, 2025. Born on June 3, 1938, to Robert Henry Smith and Velma Kelley Smith, Robert was a man of deep faith, compassion, and commitment to his community. He was the beloved partner of Henley Parker Smith, whom...

May 23, 2025

John R Collyar, age 92 of Springfield, MO  passed away May 23, 2025.  He was born on August 3, 1932 in Grant Co. Oklahoma to Claude and Mary Falkenberg Collyar.  After graduating from Blackwell High School in Oklahoma, he served in the US Army from 1952-1954.  Married to his high school sweetheart, Darlene Smith they had 3 children Eric,...

May 21, 2025

Geraldine (Bunny) Mueller, 81, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Bunny was born on April 10, 1944, in Boscobel, Wisconsin, to Ora and Harriett Oswald. She grew up on the family farm in Crawford County, Wisconsin and graduated from Wauzeka High School, where she...

May 21, 2025

Teresa Marshall, age 58 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 3:01 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in her home.  She was born the daughter of Marvin and Mary Jo (Grisham) Marshall.  She was born and raised in Springfield and graduated from Glendale High School.

She attended Schweitzer Church and worked at K Supply for over 20 years....

May 20, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Lynn Wagner Terwelp, age 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Cathy was born on August 25th,1952 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Ed and Virginia Wagner. Cathy graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in 1970 and then attended Longview Community College, earning an Associate's Degree in Accounting.

Cathy...

May 19, 2025

Joe Wendell Trousdale, 93, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 at his home with his daughter by his side.

Joe was born on June 14, 1931 to Dick and Minnie Trousdale in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Herman and Bill and a sister Louise. Also preceding...

May 17, 2025

Janice Kaye Wilson, 79, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 10, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Blanche and Stanley Carter.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved daughter, Lesley Ann Church; her stillborn brother, Gary; and her devoted husband, Richard...

May 16, 2025

Pamela Kay Curtis was called home by the Lord on May 16, 2025. She was 76 years young. She was born in Monett, Mo. She spent the majority of her career with SPS in the curriculum office and retired as secretary to the athletic director. She married her love Daniel in August 1973, and they had their son Scott...

May 16, 2025

James "Jim" Sparks, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on May 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on August 30, 1943, in Springfield to Ira and Arlene Sparks, Jim lived a full and joyful life marked by hard work, deep relationships, and a passion for the outdoors.

Jim spent his younger years at...

May 15, 2025

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May 14, 2025

Cynthia Kay Skidmore, age 62, was called home on May 14, 2025.  She was born on February 24, 1963 in Bentonville, Arkansas, the daughter of Bob and Delores Miller.

Cindy was united in marriage to Edward Mark Skidmore on July 6, 1991.  Cindy was raised in Mt. Vernon, Missouri where she graduated from MVHS in 1981.  She...

May 13, 2025

Beverly Ann Emmitt, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86.

She was born March 25, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri to parents Joe and Dazel Harmon of Fair Grove, Missouri.  Beverly graduated from Central High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University.  She worked at Paul Mueller...

May 10, 2025

Larry Michael Lee (self-penned)

I was born on the 5th day of January 1947 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Kenneth Clinton Lee and Joyce Earline Webb, and I shed this mortal coil on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 78.

I was preceded in death by both of my parents.  I am...