Charles Wesley Keagy
Oct 2, 2024
Charles "Buck" Wesley Keagy, 90, went to his Eternal Rest on October 2, 2024. Buck was a proud resident of Springfield, Missouri for 32 years.
He was born to Charles Franklin Keagy and Grace Victoria (Honodel) Keagy on the 2nd day of July, 1934, in Waynesboro, PA.
After graduating high school in 1952, Buck attended...
Sandra K. Higgins
Oct 1, 2024
Sandra K. Higgins, 82, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Mercy Hospital. She was born March 20, 1942 in Springfield, the daughter of Bernard B. and Elma Cunningham.
Sandra graduated from Central High School in 1960 and married Larry Thomas Higgins May 30, 1960. Sandra was a longtime member of the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild....
Gerard Hennessy
Sep 30, 2024
Gerard Tate Hennessy, 97, of Springfield, passed away September 30, 2024.
He was born October 24, 1926 in Springfield to John and Daisy (Tate) Hennessy. Gerard, along with his 2 brothers, were all World War II veterans and all were involved in battle, making it home without a scratch. He was a long-time member of the Pat...
Rayleigh Dawn Aniyah Jean
Sep 30, 2024
Baby Rayleigh Dawn Aniyah Jean was born sleeping on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10:22am at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Rayleigh was the deeply treasured and longed for daughter of Vanessa and Timothy Jean. Despite her short time on this earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. The only thing she ever...
John A. Kadlec
Sep 30, 2024
John A. Kadlec, 88 of Fordland passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 2, 1936 to John Joseph and Ada Idea Kadlec.
He was an engineer with AT & T for 30 years.
John enjoyed doing yardwork and collected antique music machines, jukeboxes and pinball machines.
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Johnie Carl Wilcox
Sep 28, 2024
Johnie Carl Wilcox, age 88, passed away on September 28, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.
John was born on October 16, 1935, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. He spent his early years in Springfield, Missouri, before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1954. After his service, John returned to Springfield, where he met the love of his life, Bonnie, at...
Gary R. Miller
Sep 27, 2024
Gary Richard Miller, 79, passed to his next life on September 27, 2024, fighting a very courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. He was a lifelong Springfield, Missouri resident, and graduated from Central High School. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janita, his Chihuahua Mollie, his son, Brian and his wife Laura Smith, four grandchildren, Tyler, Clayton,...
Henry M. Tummons
Sep 27, 2024
Henry Tummons was born on July 31, 1940, in Greene County, Missouri, to Fred and Dona Tummons. Growing up on a farm, he learned the value of hard work early in life—a lesson that became the foundation of his character. The eldest of three, Henry shared his childhood with his sister, Reva, and younger brother, Gene, as they embraced...
Cassandra L. D'Arpino
Sep 27, 2024
Cassandra Lynn D'Arpino, born on January 7, 1985, and passed away on September 27, 2024, was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a proud aunt to Olivia, Charli, Carly, and Ethan, who brought her immense joy. She is survived by her devoted husband, Steve D'Arpino, her loving parents, Russ and Barbara Huether, her cherished sister,...
James Frederick Ayres
Sep 27, 2024
James Frederick Ayres was born in Melrose Park, IL , June 10, 1941. Jim grew up in a small country town in rural Illinois. He often recounted stories of his time exploring the woods and creeks surrounding his home. It was in the outdoors where he truly felt free.
As a young man, Jim's adventurous nature took...
James Stewart
Sep 27, 2024
James Leslie Stewart (Jimmy) was born on February 16, 1949, and passed away on September 27, 2024, after battling cancer. He was the son of Frank Henry and Eldorene Stewart. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1967 and from Central Methodist College, Fayette, MO in 1971.
Jimmy was one of the 1983 founders of the Springfield...
Priscilla L. Lyons
Sep 25, 2024
Priscilla L. Lyons, 94, Springfield, passed away September 25, 2024 in Springfield. She was born July 16, 1930 in Arcadia, Kansas, the daughter of William Kriger and Beulah Greer Kriger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Lee Lyons.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Missouri...
Kenneth Cameron Crosby
Sep 25, 2024
Kenneth Cameron Crosby was born April 5, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan. He passed peacefully on September 25th, 2024, at Cox South Hospital, surrounded by loving family members.
Ken lived a great life. He graduated from Henry Fords " Edison Institute" high school in 1951 in Michigan, and from Albion college in Michigan. It was there where it...
Jarret H. Stark
Sep 23, 2024
Jarret Holten Stark, known by many as JED, was an amazing, fun-loving person. He was loved by so many people. His smile, laughter, and personality touched so many. He passed away in the early hours of September 23, 2024. He is survived by his big brother and best friend, Jace Emerson Hilton; sister-in-law, Brytani Hilton; niece and nephew, Jazlyn...
Sondra Jane Smith
Sep 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sondra Jane Smith (1952 - 2024) Born in Cape Girardeau, MO
Sondra Smith , a devoted mother, grandmother, and beloved friend, passed away on September 23, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her most. She is preceded in death by her mother, Glenora Lacey, father, Jay Hoffman, and brother,...
Mary O. Hardcastle
Sep 23, 2024
Mary O. Hardcastle, 98, Springfield, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born March 23, 1926 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Eutus and Matilda Camden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burnes Hardcastle and her son, Kirt Hardcastle.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary...
Anita Pennington
Sep 22, 2024
Millie Anita Gatewood Pennington was born July 2, 1935, in the community of Oak Mound, MO, in Ozark County near Pottersville, and passed on September 22, 2024, in Springfield, MO.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Keith; two sons, Stephen Pennington and David, with his wife Ronda Pennington; and three grandchildren: Jace, with his...
Eddie M. Crabb
Sep 21, 2024
Eddie M. Crabb of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on March 29, 1936, in Stone County, MO, to Walter M. Crabb and Lenna Ellis Crabb. From an early age, Eddie worked on the family farm and helped out with the family's Cross Roads General Store. After...
Joann Brown
Sep 19, 2024
JoAnn (Bryant) Brown, 94, Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 in her home. She was born September 29, 1929 in Springfield, the daughter of Ralph C. and Jewell (Ford) Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Linder Brown and brother, Keith Bryant.
She graduated from Greenwood in 1947 and Drury College...
Ronald Glenn Firestone
Sep 14, 2024
Ronald Glenn Firestone, 77, entered his heavenly, eternal home on September 14, 2024. Born to H. Glenn and Neta Mae Firestone on July 10, 1947, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Dennis. Ron was a lifetime resident of Springfield, Missouri. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1965 and later graduated from Southwest Missouri State University...
