Obituary Listing

Apr 16, 2025

Steven Hodgin, passed away peacefully on April 16th at the age of 73. Born on November 13, 1951, Steven made Washburn his home, where he was known for his involvement in the community, his talent as a sign painter, his humor, and his heart to help others. He is survived by his brother, Michael Hodgin, his sisters Teresa Yates...

Apr 16, 2025

Stacy Richard Lester, 76 passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:03 pm in Springfield.

Stacy was a Christian man, raised in the Baptist Church in Texas.  He received his Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and his Masters of Arts from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.  He was in the Air Force...

Apr 16, 2025

George H. Paul, born on March 29, 1933, in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2025, after a long and happy life shared with family and friends.

He attended Greenwood Grade School and High School in Springfield, before graduating from Western Military Academy in Alton, IL. In 1954, he earned his business degree from the University...

Apr 14, 2025

Mary Hickory, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025.

Mary was born on June 16, 1956, in Springfield, IL. After her father died when she was 3 years old, her family moved to Springfield, MO, where they enjoyed frequent visits to Silver Dollar City. Mary graduated from Glendale High...

Apr 14, 2025

Carmen Mills, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025.

Born on December 19, 1937, in Quintana, Spain, to Pedro Fernandez and Gregoria Ruiz, Carmen moved to the United States in February 1962 with her former husband, Ronald Mills. She proudly became a U.S. citizen on July 2, 1968.

Carmen dedicated many years to...

Apr 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that Debra "Debbi" Lynn (Litzsinger) Gafner- of Springfield, MO left her beautiful earthly existence and entered her eternal heavenly home on April 13th, 2025. She left fully restored, surrounded by her life's greatest loves and was met with her mother's warm embrace. She was 61 years old.

Debbi was born July 2nd,...

Apr 11, 2025

Roy Willard Tolbert, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 11, 2025. Roy was born October 29, 1940, in Springfield, Missouri to Roy Willard Tolbert (senior) and Bonnie Frances (Rutherford) Tolbert. He graduated from Parkview high School in Springfield where he was a member of the school's first graduating class.

He was united in marriage to...

Apr 10, 2025

Robert S. Crampton, a man of quiet wisdom, deep conviction, and boundless curiosity, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of service, education, and a profound love for both people and the great outdoors.

Born on September 7, 1929, in St. Clair, Michigan, Robert was the youngest of five children born to...

Apr 10, 2025

Marsha Filbeck, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, April 10th at 4:47 pm. Marsha dedicated over 20 years of service to Kraft Foods before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Marsha raised two children and was a proud bonus mom to one more. Her love extended across generations...

Apr 10, 2025

Sharon Sue Friedhofen (Smith), 77, of Springfield, MO, was born on June 22, 1947. She passed away on April 10, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

She is survived by her children Tim Smith (Tulsa, OK); Kathy Mann (Nixa, MO) and children Grayson and Parker; Sarah Schrader, her husband Earl (Nixa, MO) and their children Lincoln...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Daniel Elmore age 51 of Springfield, Missouri after a short battle with cancer. He peacefully left this world at 4:10 pm on April 9th 2025 at Cox South Hospital. He was born the son of Patricia Ann Elmore and Jerry Weldon Elmore in Agana, Guam.

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Apr 8, 2025

Springfield, MO – Dr. Marion Lee Wolf, age 83. Passed away April 8, 2025 in the Quail Creek Skilled Care facility in Springfield, MO.

Marion was born January 19, 1942, in the home of his parents, Martin L. and Verma L. Wolf, in Strafford, MO.  After graduating from Strafford High School in 1959, Marion went to Southwest...

Apr 7, 2025

Wayne Theodore Finger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. We always expected this obituary to start with the story of an epic accident. That Wayne's passing would surely be caused by a swarm of angry bees, or a fall from a way-too-high rope swing, or a...

Apr 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel L. Rainey

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel L. Rainey, age 57, who departed this life on April 7, 2025.

Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Daniel was a proud graduate of Central High School, where he built lasting friendships and memories that stayed...

Apr 5, 2025

Full obituary will be placed soon.

Lavita Epley, 77, Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Springfield. She was born June 18, 1947 in Gainesville, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Beulah Epley.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 4, 2025

Charva Ledon Martin: a gentle-hearted warrior princess and devout loving mother. Born August 4th, 1961 of Springfield Missouri, (formerly of Dallas Texas) she moved with kindness throughout the community and was beloved anyplace she would frequent.

After years of fighting, she finally found her rest on April 4th, 2025 at 4:10 am. The downpour that day was...

Apr 4, 2025

Christopher Olin Woolsey was born in Springfield, Missouri, on December 25, 1952—a Christmas baby—to Clarence Olin "Tink" Woolsey and Mary Jane (Smedley) Woolsey. He passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025, after a long illness, with his loving wife Jackie by his side.

Chris and Jackie were high school sweethearts who reconnected later in life....

Apr 3, 2025

Mary Allegra Hyde, 42, passed away at her home in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, April 3, 2025 of complications from Moyamoya disease.

Allegra and her twin sister were born in South Korea and adopted at 4 months old by parents Bruce and Dory Hyde. She was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and resided there until moving to...

Apr 2, 2025

Dave Cunningham was born July 2, 1934, in Chicago Illinois.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, their children Mark and Jill, and their five grandchildren Tiffany, Abbie, Megan, Molly, and Sydnie.  Their eight great grandchildren, Sophia, Jeffrey, Holly, Alex, Aiden, Andrew, Emma, and Beckett.

Dave attended the University of Tokyo, Japan, and San Diego...

Apr 1, 2025

R. E. "Skip" Reynolds, 74 of Strafford passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 30, 1950 in St.Louis, Missouri area to E. Ray and Margaret T. (Kalapinski) Reynolds.

Skip attended Drury University and graduated from William Jewell College in 1972 where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and...