Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2024

Polly Matthews, 99, died August 13, 2024. She was born December 29, 1924 in Springfield, Mo. to Warner and Neva McVay, the 5th of 10 children.

Her family, the depression and WWII defined her and taught her to "never give up", "stick together", and "keep fighting".

As a teenager Polly joined her brothers' family in...

Aug 11, 2024

Debbie Kay Swyers,72, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born on August 23, 1951, in Cadet, Missouri. Debbie was the eldest of five children and cherished daughter of Andy and Alma Aubuchon.

Debbie spent many wonderful years in Festus, Missouri, where she raised her two children Jodi and Jamie. Later in life, she moved to...

Aug 11, 2024

Jason Bert Mummert of Lees Summit, Missouri, passed away on August 11, 2024, from complications due to a sudden illness. Jason, age 49, was born on June 14, 1975, to his parents (deceased) Donald Bruce Mummert and Patty Sue Mummert of Springfield, Missouri. Jason graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1994 and from Southwest Missouri State University in 1999...

Aug 10, 2024

Margaret Jean Wampler, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully at 1:43am on Saturday August 10, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 9, 1968 to George and Jean Wilkinson in Springfield, MO.

She was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, suicide talkz-real stories, and Tequila Wids! a community dedicated to supporting...

Aug 10, 2024

Ronda Wise, age 58, passed away on Saturday August 10th surrounded by her loved ones following a battle with cancer. Ronda is preceded in death by her mother, Trudy Clearwater. She is survived by her husband Randall Wise, her daughters Rachel Anderson and Aseaka Simpson, her sisters Shanna Clearwater and Darci Loth, her father Ronald Clearwater, and her grandson...

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Margaret Quinn Fry, 85, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 8, 2024, following a brief illness. Mary was born in Springfield, Missouri, on March 1, 1939, to Frances and Robert Quinn. She began school at Rountree Elementary and St. de Chantal Academy of Visitation, located in the Elfindale Mansion, then attended and graduated from St....

Aug 8, 2024

Judie Moldenhauer, 83, Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 8, in her home with her loving husband of 64 years by her side.

She was born December 3, 1940 to Hal B. and Eula Mae Solomon in Coffeeville, KS. She married Arnold Moldenhauer on August 7, 1960 in National City, California.

She loved gardening, sewing, dancing,...

Aug 8, 2024

James (Jim) Millard Harper, age 86 passed on to his heavenly home on August 8, 2024 after a brief hospitalization.

Jim was the first born son to Pauline & Harry Harper on June 17, 1938 in Pleasant Plain, Ohio. When he was a young boy they moved to Warsaw, Missouri where his mother's family lived and later...

Aug 7, 2024

Janice "Jan" L. Pitts was born on June 11, 1948, and departed this life August 7, 2024. Preceding Jan in death are her father and mother, Walter and Orlena (Pyeatt) Woolery. Jan was born in Springfield, MO, and resided in Rogersville, MO, through graduation from Rogersville H.S. She attended Southwest Missouri State University while employed at Consumers Markets in...

Aug 5, 2024

Anna Marie Carlson, 46, Springfield, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 in her home. She was born December 24, 1977 in California.

She is survived by her husband, Shaun; son, Michael; mother, Armida Ramos; step-dad, David Ramos; brothers, Joe Cortez and Jason Cortez; sister, Andrea Guzman; several nieces, nephews and God children that she loved dearly.

Aug 5, 2024

Charles Raymond Duff (Chuck), 74, of Fair Grove, Missouri passed into heavenly rest on August 5, 2024. Charles was born in Springfield, Missouri at St. Johns Hospital on November 29, 1949 to Charles Lester and Irene Louise (Wagner) Duff. He was the first of nine children.

Charles served honorably in the United States Navy from 1969 to...

Aug 4, 2024

Albert David (A.D.) Vogt died August 8, 2024 in Moberly, MO after a long illness.

He was born December 13, 1950 in Hutchinson, the son of the late Albert and Leona Vogt. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969 and attended the University of Kansas. He was a member of the Kansas Air National Guard.

Aug 2, 2024

Carolyn Ann Zell, 82, Springfield, went home Friday, August 2, 2024 from Quail Creek Center in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born February 18, 1942, at the Baptist Hospital in Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Emil and Deema Eve (Johnson) Zell and a 10-year-old younger sister, Mary Ellen.

Carolyn grew up...

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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