Obituary Listing

Apr 27, 2024

Douglas Kays, 77, died on April 27, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.

Douglas was born on October 13, 1946, to Evelyn and V.C. "Bud" Kays in Kansas City, Missouri. Their only child, Doug grew up in Independence, Missouri and attended William Chrisman High School, where he was a pitcher on the varsity baseball team and threw two no-hitters....

Apr 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Anh Ngoc (Mary-Ann) Nguyen announces her passing on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the age of 89 years.

Ngoc Anh will be lovingly remembered by her three sisters, Kiem Minh Ta, Tot Thi Ta and Hai Thi Ta; her daughter; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and their families.

Apr 24, 2024

Norbert "Bert" Paredes passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Bert was born December 27, 1947, in Germany.  Bert's younger years were spent in Germany with his mother until she married George Paredes and the family moved to Texas.  Bert resided in Roxborough Colorado.

Bert is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dr. Katherine "Kate" Blacklock, and...

Apr 24, 2024

Gary W. Davis, 81 of Springfield passed away at 4:31 am Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  He was born the son of Elmer S. Davis and Frances L. Willis Davis in Springfield on August 30, 1942.

He was a member of IBEW, Local 1553.

Gary enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 24, 2024

Weber Allison Warren died unexpectedly April 24, 2024, in his home, five days after celebrating his 70th birthday.

Weber was born April 19, 1954, in Springfield, MO and attended Springfield Public Schools through graduation from Glendale High School in 1972.

After graduation, Weber enjoyed a 22-year career in the grocery industry, where he became the...

Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Jay L. Milne, age 89, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away April 23, 2024.

Dr. Milne was a long-time resident of Springfield, where he lived and practiced urology after completing his medical residency and service in the United States Navy as a medical officer.

He was born the son of J. Ralph Milne and Grace...

Apr 23, 2024

Hanson B. Taylor, Sr., 92, Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in his home, peacefully, with family.  He was born March 13, 1932, the son of Leo Hansom Taylor and Jessie (Ellis)Taylor.  Hanson developed his strong sense of responsibility and sacrifice as a young boy, as he helped care for a cherished invalid sister Kathryn Ann. He was...

Apr 22, 2024

Garinel Jean Froese, originally Garinel Jean Ferguson, was born on July 9, 1954, in Springfield, MO. She passed away on April 22, 2024, to be with the Lord. Garinel was known for her caring nature and selflessness. Her ever-smiling face always brightened up the lives of her family and friends.

Garinel graduated from Drury College and was...

Apr 22, 2024

MaryLee Bennett Stokes Marsh of Springfield, MO, passed away April 22, 2024, at age 96.  She was born March 11, 1928, to parents Iva (Olson) Bennett and Lane Bennett, in Onida, SD.  She was age 5 when the family moved from a ranch in SD to a farm in Brandon, MN.  She attended Brandon Public School, then graduated from...

Apr 19, 2024

Joey Evan Ross, 23, Springfield, passed away suddenly Friday, April 19, 2024 in his home.

Joey was born in Tracy CA, on October 13, 2000.  He lived in Pensacola, FL for a year and Missouri for 20 years.

He leaves behind his mother, Jennifer Ross; father, Jason Ross; siblings, Nathaniel Mix, Krissy Brown (husband Jacob...

Apr 18, 2024

Mission, Legacy, Goal, Obituary and Epitaph

Mission: The purpose and meaning of and what I strive to accomplish with my life is to bring glory, honor and praise to my Lord and Savior by serving him through my words, thoughts and actions. The struggle is to keep short accounts of my failures.

Apr 17, 2024

Gina Lee James of Republic, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 65.

She was born May 28, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to James L. Englehart and Doris L. Englehart. She graduated from Kickapoo High School and lived in the Springfield-Republic area all of her life. She spent her days with Bobby...

Apr 17, 2024

Donna Jean Henry Sexton, age 94 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born the daughter of Walter K. Henry and Eugenia B. Henry (Dwyer) in Centralia, Missouri.

She was a member of Crossway Baptist Church, and loved her family, her church family, and Jesus. She also enjoyed ceramic classes, music shows, senior...

Apr 14, 2024

Services are pending.

Apr 14, 2024

Edith Marie (Leadingham) Beeman

Edith Beeman, 83, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1940 in Comfort, WV, the daughter of Rev. Roscoe Estill Leadingham and Lottie Mae Qualls Leadingham.

Edith was united in marriage to Raymond "Ray" Erwin Beeman on...

Apr 13, 2024

Virginia "Jenny" Cruse

Jenny was born here in Springfield, Missouri to Marvin and Virginia Courtois on August 13, 1940, and passed away on April 13, 2024.

Jenny was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Cruse, on February 3, 1962.

Jenny was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Apr 13, 2024

No services are planned at this time.

Full obituary will be on the website soon.

Apr 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow the Ranum family announces the passing of Donald Leroy Ranum of Ozark, Missouri, at the age 86 on Friday, April 12. After years of battling bladder cancer, he is finally free from that pain and has gone to dwell in the houseof our Lord. Don, as he was known to family and friends, will...

Apr 11, 2024

Georgie Meadows Mathias, age 87, of Springfield, woke up in the arms of Jesus on April 11, 2024. Born August 12, 1936, to William Alpha Meadows and Kathleen Fancher Meadows, she graduated from Blue Eye HS, Draughons Business College, and received her Associates Degree from Southwest Baptist College. She was a member of Alpha Iota Sorority and attended Drury...

Apr 9, 2024

Connolly "Mike" Reagan, age 71, of Springfield, MO passed away April 9, in Springfield. He was born December 17, 1952, to Mary Virginia and John Dudley Reagan in Ft. Scott, KS. His oldest sister, Jackie, and her husband Bob often took care of little Mike like he was their own.

Mike attended St. Mary's Catholic school through...