Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2025

Ray Melvin McNabb, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away March 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Ray was born in Brookline, Missouri on June 14, 1931.

Ray was one of eleven children raised in Brookline. He would go on to join the army, where he served as a paratrooper with 13 jumps. In 1955 Ray would marry...

Mar 11, 2025

Sharon Waldrep Feb. 4, 1933 - March 11, 2025 Gone from the body, present with the Lord, always remembered in the hearts of so many! Sharon was born the fifth daughter, to Barney and Aurora Kratt.

She was raised on a chicken farm where her Barney provided eggs and chickens to stores in Wynona, Michigan and ice...

Mar 9, 2025

Billie Spencer, longtime resident of Springfield Missouri and member of First Baptist Church, passed away March 9, 2025, at the age of ninety-eight.

She was born in Fayetteville Arkansas to Ewell M and Hazel Condra Logue on September 2, 1926. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in education....

Mar 8, 2025

Charles "Charley" Chappell passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 22, 1936, in Gridley, California to Con and Dorris Chappell.

Charlie was raised by his grandparents on a small farm between Burns and Halfway, Missouri, along with his eight aunts and uncles whom he considered brothers and sisters. After graduating...

Mar 7, 2025

Walter Michael Murphy, age 93, of Springfield, MO died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Springfield. He was born to Michael P. and Beatrice A. (Henderson) Murphy in Pittsburg, KS on Oct. 12, 1931. Walter was baptized a Christian in St. Mary Parish, Pittsburg and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1949. He volunteered...

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley was born March 18, 1937 in Gideon, Missouri and was called into the presence of her Lord and Savior March 6, 2025 from Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri where she heard HIM say, "Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant".

Shirley was raised in Gideon by her mother Jewell C. Wadsworth who preceded her in death...

Mar 6, 2025

Sheryl Dea Crain, 72 of Nixa, Missouri, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior, March 6, 2025. Born May 22, 1953, in Saline County, Missouri. Sheryl was raised by Donna and Sewell Thompson, who precede her in death.

Sheryl lived in Springfield, Missouri where she graduated from Parkview High School and then attended Southwest...

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth Paul Snider, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1947, the son of Harry Joseph Snider and Ella Rae (Fender) Snodgrass.

Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. He later...

Mar 4, 2025

Karen Alberty age, 78 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 10:38 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 peacefully at her home. Karen was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, nana, cousin, but most of all...a special friend.  Her most precious treasure was her family. She was born the daughter of Ervin Anthony Witting and Olivia Joyce Witting (Jones) in Detroit, Michigan...

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence Mathis, a hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was known for his love of fishing and hunting, as well as his strong work ethic that placed honesty and hard work above all else.

Lawrence found joy in his work at Larry's Tool and Supply,...

Mar 2, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Shoemaker, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away March 2, 2025.

He was born the son of Sharon Louise Smith in Aurora, IL on May 24, 1966.

Chris attended Missouri State where he majored in religious studies. He loved to read, carpentry, and wood working.

Chris was preceded in death by his...

Feb 28, 2025

Nadine Mae Melgren (Dykman) 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, February 28th.   She was born May 10, 1936, in Amoret, Missouri, the seventh of Claus and Katherine Dykman's eight children.  She married Willis Melgren on August 10, 1957, and they were privileged to share 59 years together before his passing in 2016.

After staying home...

Feb 28, 2025

Nancy Elliott Armstrong Paul passed away February 28th after a long and happy life. She was born October 27, 1937, in Clay Center, Kansas. She moved to Springfield, Missouri, in 1958 as a new bride and lived there for most of her adult life.

As an Air Force "brat," Nancy and her family moved often - she...

Feb 28, 2025

We lost our heartbeat. Our hearts are shattered, and we fear will never heal.

Joseph Eugene Portman, Jr. passed away Friday, February 28th, 2025, at Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Joe, as he was known by all, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on March 22, 1948, to Joseph Eugene Portman, Sr. and...

Feb 27, 2025

Karin Birgitta Cooper, 93, Springfield, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025. Mrs. Cooper was born in Kinnared, Sweden, on March 19, 1931, to Ernst and Signe Jerpstrand.

She attended schools in Halmstad and Gothenburg, Sweden, where she studied foreign languages. At age 20, Birgitta went to Paris, France, for two years, where she studied art at...

Feb 26, 2025

John Patrick Casey, age 69, passed into Glory on Wednesday February 26th, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. John was the first born of six children, son of John E. and Janet E. Casey, born on February 10th, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. John attended Hickman Mills Senior High School and graduated in 1974. Upon graduating, John attempted to join the...

Feb 25, 2025

James Dean Hayward, born on December 24, 1938, in Neosho, MO, to Joseph "JW" Wesley Hayward and Irene "Bea" Beatrice Wilson, passed away February 25, 2025, at the age of 86 after a valiant fight with lung cancer.

James grew up in Salisbury, MO, where he cultivated a sense of community and family that would shape his...

Feb 25, 2025

Gerald Eugene Haik, 89, was born March 1, 1935 to Joseph and Mary Haik in Minneapolis, MN. When he was two, the family relocated to the midwest, ending up in Springfield, MO. He attended St. Agnes School and Church. His Junior year, he went to Central High School and graduated in 1954. After High School, he joined the Air...

Feb 24, 2025

Francis Milton "Frank" Corry, went to heaven on Feb 24, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his five loving children. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and physician. He was born September 16, 1934, in Lebanon, MO, to Hugh and Phyllis Corry.  He was raised on the family dairy farm outside of Lebanon and attended...

Feb 24, 2025

James Alfred Ollis passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88.

He was born on May 28,1936 in Springfield, MO to Alfred and Aileen Ollis.

After graduating from Greenwood Laboratory High School he attended Drury University.

He worked at Heer's on the square in the men's suit department,  where he...