Obituary Listing

Oct 14, 2024

Lawrence Elliott Bedford, 79, of Springfield, MO, died on October 14, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  He was born in Columbia, MO in 1945 to William C. and Mary Alice Bedford.  After graduating from Hickman HS he joined the Air Force.  Larry was honorarily discharged and later would graduate from SMSU with a BS.  He was...

Oct 14, 2024

James Arthur Vaughan, Jr. , son of James Arthur Vaughan, Sr. and Iva Myrtle (Lynch) Vaughan, was born March 8, 1931, in Clifty, Arkansas. He departed this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of ninety-three years, seven months, and six days. On March 15, 1943, Jim made his profession of faith in Christ and...

Oct 13, 2024

Duane Alan Powell, 64, of Springfield, MO, died on 10/13/2024.

He was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1960 to Alvin and Betty Powell, and later relocated to Springfield. Duane attended Parkview High School before joining the Navy. He would later join the private sector mastering several trades including; construction, automobile fabrication, shoe repair and metal fabrication....

Oct 11, 2024

Donald Wayne Scott, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. He was born to Loyd and Audie (Ailshie) Scott on April 27, 1942. He grew up in Browns Spring, Missouri and graduated from Hurley High School where he played on the basketball team.

Following graduation, he was hired by Mid America Dairy...

Oct 10, 2024

Floyd Arthur Arnold, of Springfield, Missouri, died of natural causes on October 10, 2024 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO. He entered Heaven's gates with family and loved ones by his side.

Floyd was born October 22, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota to Clarence and Syvia Arnold, being the first of four boys. He attended Lakewood school....

Oct 6, 2024

Reynese Antonette Mack received her crown and glory on October 6, 2024 at the age of 42.

Reynese was born in Springfield MO, on April 22, 1982 to Joyce "Lynnette" Duncan-Buckner of Springfield, MO and Emtee "Milton" McDonald Jr. of Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Central High School class of 2000. She was a proud mother...

Oct 6, 2024

Patricia "Pat" West

December 24, 1938 – October 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann West, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, at 12:10 p.m. on October 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother Monta, her father Charles, her brother Robert, and her loving...

Oct 6, 2024

Viola "Colleen" Tucker passed away October 6, 2024. She was born June 15, 1930, in Versailles, Missouri to Opal Jenkins Brown and Wallace Brown. She married high school sweetheart, Bob Tucker, in 1950 and celebrated 71 years together until his passing in 2021.

Every one of her 94 years was an adventure in doing life uniquely and...

Oct 5, 2024

Wesley "Wes" Roger Souliere (May 7, 1996 – October 5, 2024) was born to Cindy (Lowe) Austin and Christopher Souliere in Bolivar, Missouri. Wes graduated from Nixa High School and went on to attend Ozark Technical Community College.

Wes had a passion for the great outdoors and found joy in every moment spent around the water. Wes...

Oct 5, 2024

Joetta Glenn, 93, of Springfield, went to be at her eternal home with the Lord on October, 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joetta was born March 18, 1931 to Earl and Bertha Miller.

In addition to her parents, Joetta was preceded in death by her husband John R. Glenn; brother, Earl Miller Jr.; brother, Leonard...

Oct 5, 2024

With strength and grace, Brenda Carlene O'Connell peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Brenda was born on May 8, 1961 to Cletis and Lavon Pruiett of Springfield, Missouri. Brenda attended Central High School and Missouri State University. Brenda had a distinctive 30 year career at Missouri State University and had just recently...

Oct 4, 2024

Monica Schmidt of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 4, 2024 after a brief illness. She was 81 years young and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Schmidt. She is survived by daughters Sabrina Schmidt of Springfield, Mo and Andrea (John) Gerstenberger of Phoenix, AZ.

She was an amazing wife and...

Oct 2, 2024

A celebration of life will be announced soon.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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,...