Obituary Listing

Jul 1, 2024

Randy Stewart entered this life on November 19, 1956, in Burge Protestant Hospital. As he grew up, he learned to love all kinds of Radio and with the help of his best friend Steve Tharp, developed a great love for classical music and opera. He went to Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri and then Southwest Missouri State University...

Jun 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Ramona McQueary announces that she has passed away.

Ramona was the first female President of what is now the Missouri State University Board of Governors.  During her tenure, student enrollment hit a record of nearly 15,000 and iconic MSU buildings were put into service including Hammons Student Center...

Jun 29, 2024

Graveside services will be Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10 AM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Jun 28, 2024

Glenn Luther Stanley, age 89, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Springfield, MO. He was born on May 1, 1935, to his parents, John Walcot Stanley and Velma Olive Whaley.

Glenn graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in 1953. Following graduation, he worked for Southwestern Bell as a Wichita Lineman and later as a...

Jun 26, 2024

Mary Ann Lindsey Hough of Springfield, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life on June 26, 2024, at the Manor at Elfindale. She was 88.

Mary Ann was born to Alvin and Irene (Lown) Lindsey on February 13, 1936, in Carthage, Missouri. She was part of a large extended family in the area, with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and...

Jun 25, 2024

Charles Emile Smith, age 60, died in Sedalia Mo. June 25, 2024. He was born in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Dec. 12, 1963.

He was the son of Donald E Smith Sr. (deceased) and Maureen Babin Smith, father of Josef Alexander Smith (Alex), brother of Kenneth B Smith (deceased), Donald E Smith Jr, Mary S Dunham,...

Jun 23, 2024

Frank W. Kring, 94 of Springfield passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born June 12, 1930 in Malvern, Arkansas to John D. and Opal (Winters) Kring.

The family moved to Springfield in 1975 and he ran the family transmission business.

Frank is survived by his son, Keith Kring and wife, Debbie and...

Jun 23, 2024

Donald Gene Jones, 88 of Springfield passed away on June 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Loyd and Anna Jones. He was preceded in death by his son William Jones of Springfield and his daughter-in-law, Patricia Jones. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Jeanne Jones; son, Douglas Jones; daughter Laura Jeanne Thompson;...

Jun 20, 2024

Joseph Albert Bohrer, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Cox Medical Center.

Joe was born July 4, 1939, in West Plains, Missouri, the first child of Albert and Alberta Bohrer. A star athlete in basketball, football, and track, he was a proud Zizzer who graduated from West Plains High School in...

Jun 20, 2024

Daniel Howard Dunaway, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away suddenly on June 20, 2024. Daniel was born in St. Louis, MO to Malcolm and Martha McKinney Dunaway. Daniel is survived by sons David Michael and Jean-Philippe (Veronique), along with grandchildren, Thomas and Megan Dunaway and his longtime loving companion, Alice Rainbolt.

Daniel is preceded in death by...

Jun 18, 2024

Thomas Charles "Tom" Wehner, 94, Springfield, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, after a brief illness.

Thomas was born at the family home on February 20, 1930 in Shrewsbury, Missouri to Francis I. Wehner and Mary Louise Rieger Wehner.  Tom was one of 13...

Jun 17, 2024

James "Jim" E. Turner, 83, of Springfield, passed peacefully on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim is survived by three daughters, DeeAnn Jost of Chesterfield, Missouri, Sue Turner of Springfield, Missouri, Amy Witcher and her husband Lance of Sunset Hills, Missouri. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Jake Jost, Erik Jost, Will...

Jun 17, 2024

Darla Denise (Berry) Jackson received her Heavenly wings on June 17, 2024 after a long battle with health complications.

Darla Berry was born May 31, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri the fourth child and only girl born to Charles and Wanda (Carlock) Berry who preceded her in death.

Darla was a beautiful soul inside and out.  ...

Jun 15, 2024

Lane Oliver Ruckel, 53, of Galena, Missouri, passed away on June 15, 2024. Lane was born on August 17, 1970, in Bellville, Texas, to the late Cary Ruckel and Oleta Swolley.

Lane was a devoted husband to Jennifer, a loving father to Logan, Starla, and Leta, and a proud papa to his grandchildren Alex, Ollie, Wrenlee, and...

Jun 9, 2024

Neoma Nadene Arnold was born on March 14, 1932, in Springfield, Missouri, to Charles and Olive Jane Wise. She peacefully departed this life on June 9, 2024, at the age of 92, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Neoma attended Southwest Missouri State University, where she studied music and elementary education. She began her...

Jun 7, 2024

Betty Jane Thomas, blessed this world with her presence on December 24,1924 and left her earthly home for eternal rest in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 7, 2024 at the age of 99.

Born in Eldorado, Illinois, Betty was a cherished daughter to Marjorie and Paul Smith. She was raised in St....

Jun 3, 2024

Catherine "Cathy" Ann (Lorenz) Krahn March 14, 1938 – June 3, 2024

On the 3rd of June, 2024, Cathy passed away peacefully and went onto her reward in Heaven.  She was a fighter until the end, battling physical challenges to "keep going, because that is what I have to do."

Cathy was born on March...

Jun 3, 2024

Walter Luvenda Cowart, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on June 3, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1942, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Walter served the United States Small Business Administration for 38 years.

Walter loved all of the arts and shared this passion with everyone he knew. He was never without a story and was known...

Jun 2, 2024

Sam F. Hamra III (Sammy), age 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. Sam was survived by his parents Sam F. Hamra and June S. Hamra; his siblings, sister Karen Groves and husband Bob Groves of Battlefield, MO, brother Mike Hamra and wife Eileen Hamra of Springfield, MO, sister Jackie Mesa...

May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 31, Donna Faye Porter, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend left this world at the age of 85 after a long and fierce battle with Alzheimer's.

Donna was born on October 1, 1938 in Hurley, MO to Tom and Clara Leath. Donna spent her childhood and early adult hood in Hurley before leaving...