Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2024

Sam F. Hamra, Springfield, Missouri, attorney, restaurateur, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born January 21, 1932, in Steele, Missouri, Sam received his business degree in 1954 and law degree in 1959 from the University of Missouri.  He served as an officer in the U.S....

Aug 1, 2024

Stuart Lathrop Pierson died on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Springfield, Missouri. He was 102 years old. Mr. Pierson was born April 28, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Newbold and Helen (Colter) Pierson. He was married on September 5, 1947 to Ann Widmer. Mr. and Mrs. Pierson spent many years in Webster Groves,...

Aug 1, 2024

James Tyrone Allen "TY" passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the age of 59.

He was the son of Delores Kay Johnson and James Edward Allen. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sue Powell, father, James E. Allen and cousins Curtis and Kevin Melton.

Ty is survived by his mother,...

Jul 30, 2024

Diana Louise Mullen, 67, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Cox Hospital.  She was born October 3, 1956 in Asland, Ohio, the daughter of Leland Smith and Frances Fulk Smith.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, St. Monica's Guild and Holy Trinity Knitting Group.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jul 30, 2024

Born in Buffalo, Missouri on August 2, 1929, Polly Ann Copper was the third of four daughters born to Benjamin Franklin Copper and Chloe Johnson Copper.  The date of her passing was July 30, 2024, four days shy of her 95th birthday.

Graduating from Buffalo High School in 1947, she entered Drury College in Springfield.  She also...

Jul 28, 2024

Carolyn Sue McGuire, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away at 11:30 AM on July 28, 2024 in Springfield, MO. She was born October 13, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to William (Bill) Nickless and Olivia (Wiggs) Dixon.

She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Sue enjoyed working on the flowers and landscape in her yard. She...

Jul 26, 2024

Erma Jean Price, 92, of Springfield, Missouri, died at rest in her home on July 26, 2024.

Jeanie, as she was known to many, was born October 1,1931 to Verne and Myra(McColl) Melton in Woodston, Kansas. After graduating from Woodston High School in 1949, Jeanie went on to study at Brown-Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.

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Jul 25, 2024

Larry Wallis Potter was called to his heavenly home on July 25, 2024.  Larry was born in Polk County, Missouri, October 26, 1942 to Wallis Jefferson Potter and Phyllis (Apperson) Potter of Pleasant Hope, Missouri, who preceded him in death.

Larry was a 1960 graduate of Central High School. Larry would soon meet the love of his...

Jul 22, 2024

Leonard Allen Manners, 76, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024.  Len was born January 24, 1948 in Astoria, Oregon, the oldest of three children of Veikko and Betty Manners. Growing up on the northwest coast he spent his time with friends duck hunting, playing #83 football, was homecoming king and was a reliable teammate in every endeavor in...

Jul 21, 2024

Sherry Ellen (Peters) Underwood of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully, in the company of her loving family, on July 21, 2024, after spending the last few weeks of her life being cared for in the home of her daughter, Courtney and husband Bryce Booher. Her passing was the result of a chronic illness, which Sherry bravely fought for several...

Jul 20, 2024

On Saturday, July 20, 2024 the world lost not only a hero, but a larger than life personality. Jack Hamlin was 102 years-young and still possessed an unmatched wit and charm that nary a soul was able to resist. He is survived by his three children, two nieces, six grandchildren, and great grandchild, as well as the countless number...

Jul 20, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Lee Brammer was, according to one tribute, "a fantastic musician, a generational educator and a preeminent gentleman of the highest order."  Ron passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 75.

Ron was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 3, 1949, and graduated from Northside High School in 1967.  He attended Arkansas...

Jul 18, 2024

Keith William Kollmeyer, 68 passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born December 3, 1955, in Springfield, MO to Carl H. Kollmeyer and Evelyn (Haubein) Kollmeyer. Keith remained a lifelong resident of Springfield, and attended Bingham Elementary, Hickory Hills Jr. High and graduated from Central High School in 1973. After graduation, Keith attended Southwest Missouri State University where...

Jul 18, 2024

Maxine Evelyn Cobb was born July 26th,1943, in Wheatley Arkansas the daughter of Nellie Mahon Leon and John (Willie) Leon. She was a graduate of Wyandotte High School in Wyandotte, KS.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers, and one daughter, Carolyn Alice Cobb.

She is survived by her husband,...

Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 18, 2024

Laverne Schell, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, peacefully passed away July 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by family.

Wiley Laverne Schell was born the son of Wiley and Pauline Schell on September 25, 1955. He was united in marriage to Shirley Schell (Keithley) on October 26, 1973, in Springfield, Missouri. They shared 50 years of making...

Jul 17, 2024

Waneta Eilleen (Davis) Matthews, 98, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Spring Ridge Assisted Living. She was the oldest of four children born to Webb and Mary Ann Davis on April 8, 1926 in Pollock, MO. She moved to Springfield, MO after graduating high school.

Waneta met Bill Matthews and they were married in a...

Jul 16, 2024

Phyllis Shestak, age 91 of Springfield, passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born in Nebraska.

Phyllis would go on to meet the love of her life, Jerald Shestak, and they would be married on May 1, 1954. To this union, one son would be born, Bill Shestak.

She worked and retired from the...

Jul 15, 2024

Barbara was born on January 17, 1933 to Ross and Ruby Estes (Holder). She went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2024.

She graduated from Fordland high school before marrying Bob Sanders of Clever, MO in December of 1951.

Barb was preceded in death by Bob on June 6, 1997. They...

Jul 11, 2024

On July 11, 2024, our sweet Nathan fell into the loving arms of Jesus. He was the son of Mark and Tammy Crabtree, brother of Ryan and Brandon Crabtree and brother-in-law of Laura Crabtree. He had four nieces and nephews. He was the grandson of John and Arke Burrus.

Nathan graduated from Baylor University and received a...