Joseph P. Redden
Jun 21, 2026
Joseph P. Redden, 77, St. Louis, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center.
He was born April 1, 1949 in Richmond Heights, Missouri, the son of Joseph M. Redden and Phyllis M. Mattson Redden.
Joseph served our country in the U.S. Army and will be laid to rest in a private family service with military honors in...
Keith G. Stever
Jun 20, 2026
Keith Stever, age 84, of Strafford, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 1:30 p.m. on June 20, 2026.
Keith was born to Edward and Freda Stever and was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Beatrice Gaines; and his brother, Tom Stever.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Georgie Stever; his daughter, Kim Davis and...
Ray L. Leitch, Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Ray L Leitch, Jr, resident of Marionville, Mo, stepped into his eternal home Wednesday, June17, 2026, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 5, 1953, in Churubusco, Indiana to Barbara Elizabeth (Gaff) Leitch and Ray L. Leitch Sr., both residents of Churubusco. He graduated from New London High School on May 23, 1972, in the state...
Charles Denton Corbett
Jun 16, 2026
Charles Denton Corbett, 76, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Charles, or Denton, as he was known to most, was born on August 18, 1949 to Patsy Denton Corbett and Edward Lucian Corbett in Springfield, Missouri. Denton graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School in 1967. In 1977, Denton met his wife, Deborah (Deby) Corbett through Chi Alpha at...
Lawrence Fenske
Jun 15, 2026
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Lawrence Fenske passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the age of 101. Lawrence was born in Pierce City, Missouri, to Joseph and Matilda (Gripka) Fenske. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Agnes (Kroutil) Fenske; his parents; and his siblings, Edward, Marie Heidlage, Louis, and...
Margaret Lee Koontz
2026
In Loving Memory of Margaret Lee Koontz
October 29, 1943 – June 15, 2026
Margaret Lee Koontz, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on October 29, 1943, in Viola, Arkansas, Margaret lived a remarkable life defined by her deep faith, her devotion to her family, and her overflowing love for her community.
A compassionate and loving...
Harold David Richardson
Jun 14, 2026
Harold David Richardson, US Air Force Retired
Master Sergeant Harold David Richardson (Ret. USAF), age 95, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Harold was born on January 26, 1931, in Mount Vernon, MO, to Jeremiah and Gertrude (Jones) Richardson.
At the age of 17, Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his...
Deyontre Keyon Bush
Jun 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Deyontre Keyon Bush
"Tre" | "Bossgang Tre"April 14, 2004 – June 14, 2026
Deyontre Keyon Bush, affectionately known as Tre and to many as Bossgang Tre, departed this life far too soon on June 14, 2026, at the age of 22, following a tragic and unforeseen act of nature.
Born on April 14, 2004, in Springfield, Missouri, Tre lived a...
Larry W. Swims
Jun 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026, Larry went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving wife and children in his home. Larry was born in Dyer, Tennessee on May 24, 1948, to Chester Swims and Claudine Swims (Applewhite).
Larry attended Pleasant Valley High School and Scott County Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa. From 1967 to 1971 he served as a...
Kevin Ray Kelso
2026
Kevin Ray Kelso went home on June 13, 2026, at the age of 59. He was born in Alton, Illinois, on February 24, 1967. Kevin grew up a natural protector, a role he carried proudly throughout his life. He built a life shaped by faith, family, creativity, generosity, love, and laughter—along with the strength that comes from facing life’s struggles...
Albert "Al" Selbee
2026
On June 13, 2026, we lost our beloved Albert "Al" Selbee. He was born on February 17, 1942 and lived a long and fulfilling life.
Al is survived by his wife, Mertie Jones; his daughter, Denise Koch and her husband, Marcus Koch; his grandson, Marek Koch and his fiancée, Sydney Kirmse; his daughter-in-law, Amy Selbee and partner Eddie Stivers; his grandchildren,...
Donald "Smokey" O'Brian Skillens
Jun 13, 2026
Smokey's full obituary will be added soon.
The family is asking for donations to help with his funeral expenses. You can donate here, bring a donation to the funeral home or donate to the GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-honor-brian-smokey-skillens
LaDonne Gayle Reeve
Jun 11, 2026
LaDonne Gayle Reeve, age 88, departed this life on June 11th, 2026. She was born August 29th, 1937, to John Frederick Dobbs and Agnus Shrum Dobbs, in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was married to Edison Charles Reeve on August 29th, 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband Edison Charles Reeve; her parents; her daughter Rhonda Gaye Weatherford. She...
Glendora Mahnken
Jun 11, 2026
M. Glendora (Stapp) Mahnken, age 91, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on June 11, 2026.
She was born January 19, 1935, to James Lacey and Mable Mildred (Marshall) Stapp, on the family farm near South Greenfield, MO. She was married to Donald Mahnken on July 14, 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents; her only sister,...
Janet Lee Crow
Jun 9, 2026
Janet Lee (nee Jarboe) Crow departed this life on June 9, 2026. She is survived by her husband John of 64 years and her daughters, Gretchen Dexter (Phil) of Branson West and Adrienne Crow (John Stoddart) of Athens, Greece. Also surviving are brothers Wallace Jarboe (Ann) of Dallas, TX and George Jarboe (Katie) of Poplar Bluff, MO. Janet was born on December...
Geraldine A. Schlatman
Jun 9, 2026
Geraldine Schatman was born 1/6/1932 in Blanche, MO, the only child of Elmer and Lillian Berry. She passed away in Springfield, MO on 6/9/2026.
As a young adult, Geri made a profession of faith as a Catholic. Geri served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, living in Japan. She excelled in her work with messaging, signals, and codes. Geri...
Dr. John F. Ferguson
Jun 9, 2026
John Flint Ferguson died peacefully at home on June 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones gathered around him sharing stories, tears, laughter and love. Just shy of 83, he never pressed pause on a life full of activity, friends, family, golf, travel and the occasional bad joke. Born June 26, 1943, to Dr. John P. Ferguson, Jr., and Helen Flint...
Dr. James O. Davis
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. James Orville Davis, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Jim was born on April 6, 1943, in Novelty, Missouri, to Roy and Lucille Davis. He pursued his childhood admiration of becoming a psychologist by attending Oklahoma State University, where he earned his PhD....
William E Bay
Jun 7, 2026
On June 7, 2026 William Earl Bay who was proud to be under the Lordship of Jesus Christ was promoted to the heavenly kingdom to be with his Holy Father. He was 90 years old.
William is survived by his son, Christopher William Bay of their home in Greenfield, MO near the banks of Stockton Lake, by his daughter and son...
