Obituary Listing

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,...

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...