Obituary Listing

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...

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...