Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 11, 2024

His laughter was easy to identify, and in so many ways he rose above the crowd.

Henry Sanford Schneider, 98, died peacefully on September 11, 2024 at the Manor at Elfindale after a short illness. He was born June 8, 1926, in Springfield, MO to J. Montgomery and Margery Sanford Schneider. Henry grew up in Springfield and...

Sep 11, 2024

Marla Adrienne Higgins, 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at Mercy Hospital on September 11, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Elaine Pastko on February 6, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Pastko.

She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Higgins, her mother Elaine, her brothers Howard...

Sep 9, 2024

Gary Lynn Pickens, was born the youngest son of Sam and Zoe Elaine Thompson Pickens, in Springfield, Missouri. Gary was preceded in death by both of his parents and one brother and one sister and brother-in-law.

As a child he attended Catholic school, Jarrett Jr. High and he graduated from Parkview High School in 1976, where he...

Sep 8, 2024

William Thompson (Tom) Clark passed away on September 8, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.  He was born on January 1, 1935, in Statesville, NC to Phyllis and Herman Clark.  Tom earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration in 1957 from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.  Tom remained a fervent fan of Tarheels basketball and...

Sep 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Bennett, 92 of Springfield passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024.  She was born in Carroll County, Missouri to Andrew and Ruby Saunders on October 4, 1931.

She was a long-time member of High Street Baptist Church, a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Ladies Auxiliary and Eastern Star.  She was also a long-time employee...

Sep 6, 2024

Kenneth Dwayne Hillme July 8, 1949 – September 6, 2024

Kenneth "Dwayne" Hillme, 75, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024. Born on July 8, 1949, in Lebanon, Missouri, Dwayne lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.

A proud graduate of Lebanon High School in 1967, Dwayne went on to...

Sep 5, 2024

Ralph Eugene Clayton, 83, of Springfield, passed away on September 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 24, 1940 in Sabetha, Kansas to Ralph James Clayton and Margaret Arlene Myers-Clayton.

Ralph grew up in Buffalo, MO with his parents and extended family. He was raised in a close group of family...