Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of The Honorable John C. Holstein

January 10, 1945 – December 31, 2024

Judge John Charles Holstein, a distinguished jurist and devoted husband and father, passed away on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.

A native of Springfield, Missouri, he was born on...

Dec 30, 2024

James Camden Hutchison, Jr. died December 30, 2024, in his 98th year. Jim is survived by seven children, Jimmy (Debbie), Bob (Debbie), David (Kathy), Carol (Dow), John (Shelly), Pete (Judy), and Elaine (Craig). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren as well as the extended Griesemer family.

Jim was preceded in death by his...

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara Lee Daniel of Springfield, MO passed peacefully on December 29,2024 at the age of 90.  In her final days, she was able to see and talk to her children and grandchildren who had all gathered in Springfield for Christmas.

Barbara was born in Siloam Springs, AR on Nov. 7, 1934 to James & Margaret Abraham.   Prior...

Dec 28, 2024

Vivian Joann Hubbard Clopton, age 95 was born April 17, 1929 in Goodman, MO and died December 28, 2024 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Doug and Dorothy Clopton in Lenexa, Kansas. She had Alzheimer's for the past few years but passed away after a brief illness.

Services will be held on January 3, 2025...

Dec 28, 2024

Carolyn Anne Krause, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away at 8:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dorothy and Jules Grogan.

Carolyn was a member of Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri and was also a part of the Springfield Dog Training Club. She was united in marriage to James Michael Krause on...

Dec 27, 2024

Jay passed away at age 65 on December 27, 2024.   He was from Springfield, MO, growing up in Bolivar, MO and was the son of Rheba and Jac Zimmerman.

He is preceded in death by his mother Rheba and father Jac Zimmerman of Bolivar, MO; his brother David Zimmerman of Jefferson City, MO.  He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2024

Stan Miesner, age 81, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born December 30, 1942 in Cole Camp, MO, the son of Harry and Eleanor Miesner. He was a graduate of Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. and M.A. in History). He taught American History at Springfield Public Schools for twenty-seven years and...

Dec 26, 2024

Paul Eugene Hume, born April 27, 1944 to Col. Dr. Jack Hume and Ann Gallagher Hume in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Paul, the eldest of six siblings, who (lovingly) nicknamed him "Bully", spent his active childhood raising homing pigeons, playing Kiwanis baseball,...

Dec 26, 2024

Michael G. Carbone, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Michael was born in Anchorage, Alaska May 5, 1959, to Michael George Carbone and Helen (Rogers) Carbone.

Michael grew up in a military family with loving parents and siblings. They were a dedicated Catholic family, and his faith continued throughout his life until...

Dec 24, 2024

Rebecca Burkhart, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away at her residence on December 24, 2024. No services are planned.

Dec 23, 2024

George Karlton Beden, 101 of Nixa was born August 22, 1923 in Owasso, Michigan to Helen (Kline) and Earl Edward Beden.  He passed away December 23, 2024 in his home.

George was a 4th generation water well driller in Michigan.  He graduated at age 16 from Byron High School in Byron, Michigan and had to wait to...

Dec 21, 2024

Henry Franklin Weber, known as Hank, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 21st in Rolla, Missouri, while receiving compassionate care at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home.

Henry will be fondly remembered for his deep devotion to family and friends, as well as his love for the great outdoors. His passion for sports, fishing, and hunting began in...

Dec 19, 2024

Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...