Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 3, 2024

Judith "Judy" Lynn Corry went to heaven on September 3, 2024, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and dear friend to all who knew her. Judy was born June 19, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Dr. Edwin and Ethelyn Maier.  Her childhood included time spent living in Liberia, Africa,...

Sep 2, 2024

Kathryn (Dunn) Neely of Springfield, MO passed away on September 2, 2024 at age 93.  She was born on August 18, 1931 in Springfield, MO to John and Inez (Davis) Dunn.  Kathryn graduated from Central High School and went on to attend Southwest Missouri State.  On June 10, 1950 she married Bob Neely.  They were married for 61 years...

Aug 31, 2024

William (Bill) H. Davidson, age 91, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Missouri on August 31, 2024.  Bill was born on August 24, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, to William and Edith Davidson. In 1950, he went to work for Frisco-Burlington Northern Railroad where he spent his whole career.  On August 30, 1952, he married the love of his life,...

Aug 31, 2024

William Bruce Murray, known affectionately as Bruce, passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on August 16, 1951, in Monticello, Illinois, to Bill and Milly Murray, Bruce lived a life filled with passion, entrepreneurship, and love for family.

Bruce's formative years were marked by his athletic prowess. An avid sportsman, he excelled...

Aug 29, 2024

Jerry Ray Lundien, at the age of 86 passed away on August 29th at the Springhouse Village Memory Care Facility in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born the son of Ray and Maxine Lundien in Humboldt Iowa, January 20th, 1938. Jerry was a member of the Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri.

Jerry was a graduate of Iowa State...

Aug 28, 2024

Jeanette Armes, age 92, departed this world home August 28, 2024. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 2, 1932 to Alfred and Ruby Horstman. The love of her life J. Clebert Armes preceded her in death in 2000. Her parents, brother Cal, sister Sherry and son Terry have all also entered into eternal rest.

The...

Aug 27, 2024

Christian Sidney Harstick age, 86 years old of Springfield Missouri passed away at 8:35am on August 27, 2024. He was born the son of Christian Frank Harstick and Esther Amelia (Loesche) Harstick in St Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1938.

He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in St Louis, Missouri, a member of Webster Gardens Lutheran...