Obituary Listing

Feb 19, 2024

Peter "Pete" Francis Snawerdt, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 23, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Springfield, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m.

Pete was born on April 29, 1938, in...

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Susan (Sue) Tharp was born near Pleasant Hope, MO in 1934 and passed away in Springfield, MO February 15, 2024.

She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Wilson Tharp and her parents, Walter and Frankie Scroggins.

Betty...

Feb 14, 2024

Saundra Tappmeyer, 86 of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 at Elfindale Manor in Springfield.

Saundra was born June 19, 1937, to Everett and Pauline Delo of Springfield.

Saundra married her high school sweetheart Tom while they were attending college at Southwest Missouri State (now MSU) and were married 63 years until...

Feb 14, 2024

Yassa Youssef Yassa, born on March 23, 1932, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024.  He was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and resided in Springfield, MO for the past 25 years.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Youssef Yassa, daughter, Dr. Aida Wisecup, daughter-in-law Yonga Yassa, son-in-law Jeff Wisecup, and grandchildren Edward Yassa,...

Feb 13, 2024

Helen T. Smith passed away February 13th, 2024 at Springfield Rehab Nursing Home. She was born July 10th, 1924 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Michael and Therese Orzula. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Robert (Bob) Smith: her 9 siblings; and her son-in-law David Gibson. She is survived by; daughter Sandra Gibson; sons, David...

Feb 12, 2024

Terri Lynne Akridge Davis went home to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, February 12th, 2024. Terri was born in Springfield Missouri on September 26, 1946 to Harold and Virginia Akridge.

Terri spoke often of her happy childhood and the friendships she made during her early years, still meeting with her "Rogers Group" for lunches throughout her...

Feb 10, 2024

Dr. T. James Sammon passed away on Saturday, 2/10/24 from cancer after a brief illness.

Jim was born on 1/11/42 in San Francisco, CA to Thomas and Bridget Sammon. He completed his bachelor's degree at San Francisco University. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon Hospital....

Feb 9, 2024

Ronald Lloyd Moss of Fair Grove, MO was born in Stoddard County, MO in 1943 and passed away February 9, 2024 in Springfield, MO at the age of 81.

Ronald served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later worked as a Fire Fighter for many years in Cape Girardeau, MO. He worked for Litton (Northrop Grumman) until...

Feb 9, 2024

Esther Piñón Moreno entered the presence of her Lord peacefully from her home in Springfield, Missouri, on February 9, 2024, at the age of 72.

The oldest of eight children, Esther was born on August 15, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Crescencio Monjaraz Piñón and Gavina Flores Piñón who preceded her in death along with a...

Feb 8, 2024

Nancy Stephenson Jess Buchanan

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Nancy Buchanan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, VA. She was 90 years old.

Nancy Stephenson Jess was born on October 12, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri to Morris and Aileen Jess. She had a happy childhood filled with traveling, camping,...

Feb 7, 2024

George Lafayette Mitchell, Jr. was born on May 7, 1938 in Springfield, MO to parents George and Prewitt Evans Mitchell. He attended Crescent one room Elementary School at Turners, MO, Rogersville High School, and the University of Missouri Business School. George then served in the US Army.

His first job was milking cows at the MU campus...

Feb 7, 2024

Tracy Ann Kimsey, 57, Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Easy Living. She was born September 28, 1966 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the daughter of Franklin Carl Kimsey and Vera Jane Herdt Kimsey.  She was a member of the Lutheran Church.

Tracey was preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Kimsey; grandmother, Rhea Kimsey; grandfather, Marty...

Feb 5, 2024

William A. "Bill" Turpin, 90, of Springfield passed away on February 5, 2024. He was born August 3, 1933 to Carl and Ethel Turpin in Skidmore, MO.

He was a Navy Veteran and was in the reserves. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Abou Ben Adhem Shriners, South Side Senior Center and...

Feb 2, 2024

Kathleen Anna Eastwood Simpson, better known a Kay, was born on February 7, 1933. She passed away on February 2, 2024.

Kay lived in many places during her childhood, from Washington, North Dakota to New York City. At 16, she entered nursing school in Memphis. Shortly after graduation, she married Dr. Robert Eastwood. She had 7 children....

Jan 31, 2024

Sarah Allison (Alli) Nichols departed this earthly world on January 31, 2024. She was born in St. Louis, MO on February 10, 1994, to Sheila Salmon Nichols and Mark Nichols. Now, she shares her beautiful light in the sky, both day and night.

Growing up on a small farm in Nixa, MO, Sarah developed an appreciation for...

Jan 31, 2024

Shirley M. Tucker went to meet her Savior on January 31, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born to Carl and R Perkins in Cassville, Missouri at the old Cassville Hospital.  She accepted the Lord as her Savior in the Old Corinth Baptist Church and was baptized in Flat Creek on October 19, 1948.

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Jan 31, 2024

Patricia Ann Felton (Baird) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, surrounded by the love of her son and family. Pat was born in Kansas on July 20, 1941. A graduate of Neosho High School, she moved to Springfield, attended Southwest Missouri State for one year, and graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in 1962.

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Jan 31, 2024

Annette Gilbert, 82 of Rogersville passed away Wednesday,  January 31, 2024 in her home with her husband by her side.

She was born March 27, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to Paul and Mary (Harper) Goins.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a lifelong protestant.  Annette had a great sense of humor.

Jan 31, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Tracy Ann Vajda.

She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31st, 2024 in the early morning. She is survived by her husband, two children, mother and father, 3 sisters, and numerous relatives.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her....

Jan 27, 2024

A descendent of one of the founding families of Springfield, Betty was the daughter of James Robert Campbell & Pearl Warren Wright Campbell. She was born in Springfield on November 1, 1929 in the Gray Campbell Homestead that is now a historic site within Nathaniel Green Park.

Betty was joined in marriage to Lee Charles Deskin August...