Rev. David Gray
Dec 17, 2024
Rev. David B Gray, a beloved Southern Baptist pastor, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2024.
Born on July 14, 1941, to Dr. William A. Gray and Gladys M Stearns Gray, he grew up with a deep love for God and all His creations, particularly horses...
Kay F. Meeker
Dec 16, 2024
Kay Francis Meeker, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Kay was born on October 15, 1939, in Ash Grove, Missouri, to William Thurman and Myrtle (Bolin) Floyd. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield and went on to live a full and wonderful life.
Kay had an incredibly kind...
Jeannette Harrell Metz
Dec 15, 2024
Jeannette Lee Frost Harrell Metz met her Savior face to face on Sunday, December 15th at 4:47 p.m. She was at her home in Springfield, Missouri.
Jeannette "Jan" Lee Frost Harrell Metz was born May 21, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Cyrus (Jack) Frost and Clara Anderson Frost. Jeannette attended Kennard and Mallinckrodt Elementary Schools in...
Keith Englis
Dec 14, 2024
Keith Warren Englis was born June 19, 1952 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Earl and Helen (Hatfield) Englis. He graduated from Arkansas City High School and then served in the Vietnam war aboard the USS Hull.
Keith made a career in telecommunications, spending 25 years with Bell/At&t. Along the way he took a break and became an...
Pattie Wade
Dec 14, 2024
Pattie Ann Wade (Houston), affectionately known as "Pat," was born on April 20, 1939, to Arthur A. "Tuffy" and Wanda Adeen Houston in Washburn, MO. She passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, MO, on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Pat grew up in Washburn, MO, where she graduated from Southwest High School in 1956. She came to know...
Jay Matthew Jackson
Dec 12, 2024
Jay Matthew Jackson, 57, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2024 in Nixa, MO. He was the son of John S. and Rosemary Harrrell Jackson, born in Tulsa, OK on January 23, 1967.
His early life was spent in and around Detroit, MI before his family moved to Springfield, MO in 1976. Jay graduated from...
Helen L. Hall
Dec 12, 2024
Helen L. Hall left her earthly home to be with her Savior in her Heavenly home on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the daughter of James and Radie (McGee) Tiller, born on August 29, 1930, the youngest of six children. On August 8, 1950, Helen and Joe Hall were married in Beaumont, TX...
Stephan "Steve" E. Laughlin
Dec 12, 2024
Stephan "Steve" E. Laughlin age, 70 passed away at 2:30am on December 12, 2024.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carole, and his sister Stacey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Laura, and his children: Sarah Smith and husband Ken, Kathryn, Amanda and Joe. He is also survived by his...
Norma Jean Deloris (Dadey) Perkins-Bailey
Dec 11, 2024
Norma Perkins-Bailey
On December 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, Norma Jean Deloris (Dadey) Perkins-Bailey passed away. Born May 13, 1934, to Harold E. Dadey and Johanna Katherine Larsen at Hampton, Hamilton County Nebraska, she was the eldest of four children. In June 1934 she was baptized at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hampton, Nebraska. Norma...
Thomas Leroy Campbell
Dec 9, 2024
Thomas Leroy Campbell, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1939, in Alta Vista, Kansas, to Louie and Gertrude Campbell.
Tom was a devoted husband, proud father, and beloved grandfather. Known for his kind and compassionate spirit, he lived a life rooted...
Ronald L. Gelsheimer
Dec 9, 2024
Ronald L. Gelsheimer, age 95, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, following a brief illness.
Ronald was born in Springfield, MO to the late Henry and Mora (Cain) Gelsheimer.
He graduated from Lebanon High School and then served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He met "the girl next...
Frederick Henry Borneman, Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Frederick H Borneman, Jr, age 67 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 11:44 December 8th in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born the son of Frederick and Patricia Borneman in Springfield, Missouri.
Fred was a special education teacher for many years. He worked with students with severe learning disabilities, where his calm and helpful spirit made...
Nate Mcintosh
Dec 6, 2024
Nate McIntosh, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024.
Nate was born on July 15, 1994, in Springfield. He graduated from Seymour High School in 2013 and was currently employed at Loren Cook as a welder. He was a member of United Steel Workers Local #15485. Nate met the love of his life Jess...
Kathleen A. Griesemer
Dec 2, 2024
Kathleen Poirot Griesemer 1938-2024
Kathleen Antonia Poirot Griesemer died December 2, 2024. Born July 20, 1938, in Carthage, Missouri, the youngest child of Mary Frances Brady and Eugene Marcel Poirot, Kathleen grew up in rural Lawrence County, Missouri where she played on the prairie and ice skated on the ponds. She attended the one room Coon Creek...
Robert Milton Hays
Dec 2, 2024
Robert Milton Hays was born July 28, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of Paul Arlington Hays and Wilna (Price) Hays and died peacefully on Dec 2, 2024 in Springfield, MO.
He graduated from Upper Darby (PA) High School in 1956 and attended Drexel University and University of Northern Iowa. After two years teaching public school...
Declan Ray Howard
Dec 2, 2024
Declan Ray Howard, beloved son and brother, was born on May 2, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on December 2, 2024, at the tender age of seven months. Though his time with us was short, Declan's impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him was profound and lasting.
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Lamarr Pierre Jamerson, Sr.
Dec 1, 2024
Lamarr Pierre Jamerson, Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, pastor, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1st, 2024. Known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith, Lamarr's legacy is one of love, service, and inspiration to all who knew him.
Born into a family of eight siblings, Lamarr's life was defined by his...
Dr. Edsel Matthews
Dec 1, 2024
God called his good and faithful servant, Dr. Edsel Matthews, to heaven on December 1, 2024. Edsel, 83, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by family. He and his beloved wife, Becky, shared 60 years of marriage – setting forth a beautiful example of a relationship founded in Christ.
A leader, visionary, and competitor...
Linda Ann Cherry
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Ann Cherry, 77 was born February 27,1947 in Amarillo, Texas and immediately adopted by Henry and Margaret Rietman and the family moved to Springfield shortly after.
Linda attended Elfindale Academy through 8th grade then attended St. Agnes High School through her junior year and graduated from Parkview High School in 1965. She moved to Denver and...
Barbara J. Benway
Nov 29, 2024
Barbara J. Benway, 95, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, MO on November 29. Barbara was born May 18, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ellis and Rossie Schonert.
She was united in marriage to Russel E. Benway in 1951. Russel preceded her in death in 1997. She attended grade school...
