Obituary Listing

Apr 1, 2025

John P. Slankard, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, MO, passed away April 1, 2025.

He was born January 7, 1932, in Campbell, MO to J. P. and Lavesta Slankard. John attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and Drury College in Springfield.

John retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in 1987.

He is preceded in...

Apr 1, 2025

Barbara Frances Hunter (Thaete) passed away on April 1, 2025, she was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1931, from the union of Harry and Blanche Thaete. Barbara attended Drexel University and was a member of Sigma, Sigma, Sigma (Tri-Sigs). She graduated with a degree in Home Economics in 1954. During her time in college, she spent her...

Mar 31, 2025

Norma Jeanene Boyer Wheeler, 95, long time Springfield, MO resident, passed away on March 31, 2025 in Fort Worth, TX where she had lived for the past 5 years. She was born on January 29, 1930, in Parma, Missouri to the late Alice and Cecil Boyer.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by...

Mar 30, 2025

Jackie Sandra Pendergrass (Miller) was 85 years old.  She was born October 5, 1939 and passed on March 30, 2025 at Cox South, in Springfield, MO.  She was born at home in Rudd, Arkansas to Johnny and Vela Miller (Bradshaw).  She was the first born of six children.  Her siblings include Sue Kell who had 2 girls, Gerald Miller...

Mar 30, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Meyer, age 57, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on the morning of March 30th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 18th, 1968, in Kansas City, she was the cherished daughter of Diana and Leonard Peintner, and the devoted mother of Nathan Meyer.

Becky's life was marked by her kindness, strength, and unwavering...

Mar 30, 2025

Jeffrey Leif Erickson, 75 of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Stuart, Florida.

He was born on March 18, 1950 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Jerene and Leif Erickson.

Jeff was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge #409 in Springfield. He was also a member of the Coon Valley,...

Mar 29, 2025

Joyce Ulaine Duggins Beatty was called to her eternal home on March 29, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1950, and is the beloved daughter of E.J. and Venita Napier Duggins.

Born and raised in Mountain Home, AR; she graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1968, earning her nursing degree as an RN from the...

Mar 28, 2025

Wayne Clark Bartee, retired MSU history professor, died March 28, 2025. He was the son of J.C. and Thelma Bartee. He was born January 11, 1936, in Springfield. He attended public schools, graduating from Central High and MSU with honors. He attended Columbia University in New York City on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, earning a M.A. and a PhD....

Mar 24, 2025

Joyce Marie Harmon, age 83 of Springfield, Missouri entered into the presence of her Lord at home with her children at her side, on March 24, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1941 to Lloyd Francis and Alice Marie Dunn in Diamond Springs, California.

She married Clell Francis Harmon, February 25, 1967 in Visalia, California. She...

Mar 24, 2025

Thomas H. Inman, 88, Springfield, MO

Died March 24, 2025. He was the son of Lewis and Thelma Inman.

Tom grew up on the family farm in Ballard County, KY.

After graduating from Ballard Memorial High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a helicopter crewman. Tom served...

Mar 22, 2025

Harry Lynn Coambes, 79, of Springfield, MO and Lincoln, AL, passed away on March 22, 2025. Harry was a dedicated Christian and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also an accomplished businessman who started his career in sales and progressed to management in the corrugated box industry. He finished his career by founding Harmac Trading, LLC and owning...

Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

Diane Leseman, 83, departed this world on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 1, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Rudy Kuettner and Marjorie (Kuettner) White.

Diane grew up in St. Paul, and after graduating from North St. Paul High School, went on to nursing school and received her LPN diploma.  ...

Mar 19, 2025

Duke Alan Smith, 73, Springfield, passed away suddenly March 19, 2025 in his home.

He was born January 1, 1952 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Stanley Lee and Suzanne Smith.

Duke was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joyce Ann Smith, who passed away May 25, 2023.

He is...

Mar 18, 2025

Nadine Lindsay, 96, of Springfield, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born April 17, 1928 in Mansfield, MO to Oscar and Ethel Sweet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband, Jack Lindsay,

Nadine is survived by her daughter, Julie Lindsay; son, John Lindsay and wife, Vicki; grandchildren Cassandra...

Mar 18, 2025

After living more than 100 years and surrounded by family, Genevieve O'Brien departed this world on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1925, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Anthony and Mary Martha Wegenka.

Genevieve grew up in St. Joseph and after graduating from Central High School, married Edward Irving Jameson on February 15,...

Mar 18, 2025

Gaetan (Gaet) Edward Martino, 95, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, in his home in Springfield, Missouri.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3555 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield Missouri with luncheon to follow at the church.

Gaetan Edward Martino was born on July 21, 1929,...

Mar 17, 2025

Stanley Milton Burgess passed from this life to his eternal home on March 17, 2025. He was born to missionary parents at Catherine Booth Hospital in Nagercoil, South India, on November 27, 1937. He had the great fortune of meeting Miss Ruth Lenora Vassar at Kodaikanal International School, South India, in January 1948. Twelve years later (February 26, 1960),...

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald "Don" Charles Angell, who departed this life on March 16th, 2025 after an accident on the family farm.

Don was born on May 14th,1972 in Washington, MO. He grew up on a farm in Gerald, MO. It was here that he learned the value of...

Mar 14, 2025

A much loved Mother and "Grammy" and soon to be "Great Grammy",  Sandy K. Randall, 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away unexpectedly March 14th, 2025.  She was born October 10th, 1945 in Paris, Texas, and the family moved to Houston when she was 6 years old. Much later she moved to Colorado for a couple years before settling in...