Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Pennel Young left this world just past midnight on November 16, 2023 to rest in the bosom of her family and friends who left before her.

Becky was born to Opal and Carl Pennel on January 19, 1935. She was the third child of eight. She wasn't the oldest but she had a take charge...

Nov 16, 2023

Juanita F. Gende peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 16, 2023 at the age of 91 years and 8 months. She was predeceased in 2012 by her husband of 59 years, Victor J. Gende. She is survived by her children, Steven (Dolores), Karen, Michael, and Mark (Tena). She was blessed with seven...

Nov 16, 2023

Eva Mae Sazone, age 78, was peacefully called to heaven on November 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, shortly after being treated for pneumonia at Cox South Hospital. Eva was born on October 19, 1945 in Springfield, MO to Genevieve Johnson and Edward Walker, both whom preceded her in death. Eva dedicated her life to Christ at an early...

Nov 16, 2023

Dorothy E. Henson,97, Rogersville, took her last breath here on earth at 11:11 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lake St. Louis, MO. Dot was born October 9, 1926 in Ripley, TN to the late Grady and Lillian Chamberlain. She was united in marriage to the love of her life James M. "Pete" Henson on February...

Nov 15, 2023

Michael M. Cunniff never ran for public office, but he probably spent more time in the halls

and antechambers of Congress and the Missouri State Capitol than many politicians. Along the

way he knew and shook the hands of presidents, politicians, princes, ambassadors and the

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Nov 15, 2023

Thomas Fite, 51, of Nixa, MO passed away in the afternoon hours of November 15th. Thomas was born in Sullivan, MO on June 15, 1972. Thomas or "Tommy" as he was known to his friends and family, was a hard worker who held many occupations but most notably, worked and owned his own masonry company for many years. Tommy...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy L. Minscer, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 12, 1947, in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Jack and Dorothy Sorensen.

She was married to Dale Minscer Jr. on December 23, 1991, in Reeds Spring, Missouri. She was an Interior Decorator.

Dorothy truly lived life...

Nov 13, 2023

Georgia Lizabeth Davis (age 20) of Brookline, MO, passed away at her home on November 13, 2023.

She was born in Springfield, MO, in 2003 to Todd and Molly Davis. Georgia graduated from Republic High School in 2022 and was currently in her second year at Missouri State University.

Georgia was preceded in death by...

Nov 12, 2023

Chuck Hines, age 70, passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer at James River Nursing Facility on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Chuck was born September 10, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, to Richard Hines and Margaret (Knapp) Taylor. Chuck graduated from Central High School. Afterwards he worked at various jobs but settled at Springfield...

Nov 12, 2023

Donald Mark Bair, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away November 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Jean Middlemas Bair Davis on December 7, 1950 in Springfield, MO.

Don held several roles in his life. He impacted many lives as a jeweler at Silver...

Nov 12, 2023

To know Thomas Patrick Worley was to know one of the most humble, hardworking individuals anyone could have the privilege of meeting. Born to Lawrence Dawe and Frances Worley on May 30, 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Growing up in Odessa, Missouri shaped much of who Thomas became...

Nov 12, 2023

Springfield – Lavanna Nash passed away Sunday, November 12, after a short illness.  She was born on December 26, 1935, in Colon, Nebraska to John J. and Amelia (Jurgens) Pekarek.

Lavanna was preceded in death by her husband, Dorman Nash; her parents; brothers, John J. (infant brother), Ronald, Emmett (Mutt), and Lawrence (Larry); and sisters, Doris Meekins...

Nov 11, 2023

In loving memory of A.L. "Larry" Larimore who passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 83, at Cox South Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Dr. Harold and Ruth Larimore and his brother David Larimore.

Larry was born on October 14, 1940, in Springfield, MO. He was an Eagle Scout...

Nov 11, 2023

Tina King, 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Born to Nicholas and Ethel Mae Zarras, Tina was the oldest of two children. Tina attended Central High School in Springfield, MO. She married Ronald King (deceased) in 1961. Upon their divorce in 1972, Tina worked herself to the bone to...

Nov 8, 2023

The world has lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and leader. Keith Arthur Jaspers, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2023, surrounded by many of his family members.

Keith, along with his wife Karen, was the founder of the Rainbow Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated tochanging the lives of thousands of Nicaraguans for the...

Nov 7, 2023

William C. Thomson (Bill), age 97, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:25 PM at the Strafford Care Center in Strafford, MO.

He was born the son of William and Sarah Eva (Wieber) Thomson in Queens, NY. Bill was a member of Central Assembly of God Church and an active member in both the Marine and...

Nov 7, 2023

William Albert ("Bill") BeSore, age 80, departed this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Springfield, Missouri, with his wife of 59 years, Annina, by his side.

Bill was born on June 23, 1943, to William J. and Honor K. BeSore (Prentice) at the family home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Bill served...

Nov 4, 2023

Janice Rittershouse-Ksara passed away on November 4, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born June 27, 1939 to Paul and Bertie Rittershouse and was a sister to two brothers, Paul and Billy Ward, who preceded her in death.  She was among the first graduating class from Parkview High School in 1957.  Janice was a proud alumna...

Nov 4, 2023

Ervil James Climer, 94, died on November 4, 2023. He was born on October 6. 1929 to Theodore Roosevelt Climer and Nellie Angeline Jinks in Grovespring Missouri.

He was drafted into the United States Army in 1951 and served in Korea with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment. After he was discharged from the Army he...

Nov 1, 2023

Vicky "Jo" Kennell passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 71 years. She battled the effects of a heart attack and numerous strokes for over a year.

Special thanks to our cousin Glenna Johnson, who was a friend throughout her last years and her stay at the hospital and nursing home.

She...