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Blake Thomas Southern

Blake Thomas Southern

Apr 8, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce, Blake Thomas Southern Sr., of Ozark, found eternal peace in God's presence on April 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 29, 1980 to Gary and Margaret Southern in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a man of profound faith, Blake was a devout traditional Catholic finding his deepest...

Antoinette Marie Gentile

Antoinette Marie Gentile

Apr 6, 2024

With deep sadness, the Gentile family announces that Antoinette Marie Gentile entered her eternal home on April 6, 2024 in Springfield, MO. She was eighty-eight years old.

The youngest of three children, Antoinette was born on January 28, 1936 to Italian immigrants Mauro and Lucia Carretta in Chicago, IL. When she was nine months old, she and...

Arthel Ellijah Javon Harris

Arthel Ellijah Javon Harris

Apr 6, 2024

Arthel Ellijah Javon Harris was born to Ms. Beth Worley and Arthel Harris October 23rd, 1996 in Springfield, Mo and passed away April 6th , 2024.

He is survived by his mother Beth Worley; Father Arthel Harris; Brother Cameron Wilson; Grandparents Brenda and Carl Hicks, Bonnie Blue of Dexter, MO;  The late Tyree Myers of Laurel, MS;...

Debra "Debbie" Ann Mcclain

Debra "Debbie" Ann Mcclain

Apr 5, 2024

Debra (Debbie) Ann White McClain, age 65, of Springfield, MO passed away surrounded by family on April 5, 2024. Debra was born in Springfield, MO on September 16, 1958 to Robert (Bob) Wayne White and Bonita (Bonnie) Lou Riddle White McGuire. Debra was a graduate of Parkview High School class of 1976.

Debbie was described by those...

Donald Gene Mcguire

Donald Gene Mcguire

Apr 5, 2024

Donald G. McGuire, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born on July 15, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. Don, as he was known to his loved ones, was an active outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was involved in many golf and fishing clubs and spending time with...

Nelson E. Mckinley

Nelson E. Mckinley

Apr 4, 2024

Graveside services will be Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Mary Mcmillian

Mary Mcmillian

Apr 3, 2024

Mary Lerma McMillian of Springfield, Missouri entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:16 PM surrounded by family.

Mary was born on January 27, 1949 to Ignacio "Felix" Lerma and Luz Gonsalez Lerma. She married Donnie Lee McMillian Sr. on November 11, 1972. Mary and Don owned and operated Plumber's Supply (later Janitorial...

Nancy Graham

Nancy Graham

Apr 3, 2024

Nancy Alice Graham, age 87, went to her eternal resting home in Heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 after sleeping peacefully for a brief time at Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy was born to George and Nona (Payne) Helfrecht on May 3, 1936 in Springfield, MO.  She was raised in Springfield, MO and graduated from...

Gail L. Bogle

Gail L. Bogle

Apr 2, 2024

Gail L. Bogle, age 67, of Brighton, MO passed away at 9:30 a.m. on April 2, 2024 from a recent serious illness. She was born the daughter of Preston Ray Jr. and Doris L. Ray in Springfield, MO.

Gail came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior as a teenager and was a member of...

Sophia Griesbaum

Sophia Griesbaum

Apr 2, 2024

Sophia Marie Francka Griesbaum of Springfield, MO. passed away April 2nd 2024. She was 95 years old. She was born the daughter of Benjamin & Mary Ann Francka in Bolivar, MO. She grew up on a farm, graduated from Bolivar High School, and taught in a one-room schoolhouse. Sophia met Edward Griesbaum and the two were married in 1951....

David Lee Patton

David Lee Patton

Apr 1, 2024

David Lee Patton, 65, Rogersville, MO passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 in Cox South. He was born May 16, 1958 in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Vester and Fannie Patton.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ann Patton and many other loving family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00...

Susan Holtkamp

Susan Holtkamp

Mar 31, 2024

Susan Holtkamp, a loving wife and mother, passed to eternal life on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at home with both daughters by her side.

Sue was born in Chicago, Ill to parents, Gregory and Elaine and was elder sister to Greg. She graduated from Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, MO where she developed a...

Ann Koch

Ann Koch

Mar 31, 2024

Doris Ann Koch, 84, of Nixa, Mo., passed in peace on Easter Day, Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. It was the perfect day for her to go be with the Lord.

Ann was born June 25, 1939, in Higginsville, Mo., the only daughter of Chester H. Tempel and Dorothy Mabel (Bruns) Tempel....

Diane Scharpf

Diane Scharpf

Mar 31, 2024

Diane Louise Scharpf passed away on March 31st, 2024, Easter Sunday.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Scharpf, her two boys Michael and Carl Scharpf, her brother Jim Bortnick, and an entire neighborhood's generation of grown children. Loved by all who met her, Diane was a gentle force of loving kindness and earnest compassion. A nursing...

Tina Marie Mcbrayer

Tina Marie Mcbrayer

Mar 30, 2024

Tina Marie McBrayer of Springfield, Mo, transitioned from this life and peacefully journeyedhome on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 5:48 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends.

She was born on August 11, 1960, in Springfield Mo. She graduated from Central High School in1978. She worked at Litton Industries from 1988 until1993 then at West Rock (formally...

Larry William Hockensmith

Larry William Hockensmith

Mar 30, 2024

Larry William Hockensmith, 69, of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Magnolia Square Nursing Home.  He was born on November 3, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William and Reba Hockensmith.

Larry grew up in Springfield, attended Springfield Public Schools, and was a member of University Heights Baptist Church....

Clark Renaud Versteeg

Clark Renaud Versteeg

Mar 29, 2024

Clark Renaud VerSteeg, born June 1, 1943, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 29, 2024, at the age of 80. His parents were Orville Ray and Myrtle Alice (Renaud) VerSteeg of Lynnville, Iowa, where he was born and raised. After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy (Maschmann) VerSteeg and moved to Grinnell, Iowa. They raised...

Sandra Sue Carr

Sandra Sue Carr

Mar 28, 2024

Sandra Sue Smith Carr passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. She hated being sick and battled health problems from Polio from age 1-12, but she went on to live a full and incredible life.

Sandy, who was always passionate about science, went to work when she was 15 at the Aurora Community Hospital in the laboratory. She...

Ethel Garvin

Ethel Garvin

Mar 27, 2024

Graveside Service will be Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Lori Kay Mckenzie

Lori Kay Mckenzie

Mar 26, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Lori K McKenzie,63 of Springfield, Mo. Lori dedicated her life to the betterment of others as a devoted social worker. Lori departed from us on March 26,2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and tireless service to those in need. Born on November 15, 1960, to Henry L....

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