Obituary Listing

Mar 30, 2024

Tina Marie McBrayer of Springfield, Mo, transitioned from this life and peacefully journeyedhome on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 5:48 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends.

She was born on August 11, 1960, in Springfield Mo. She graduated from Central High School in1978. She worked at Litton Industries from 1988 until1993 then at West Rock (formally...

Mar 30, 2024

Larry William Hockensmith, 69, of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Magnolia Square Nursing Home.  He was born on November 3, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William and Reba Hockensmith.

Larry grew up in Springfield, attended Springfield Public Schools, and was a member of University Heights Baptist Church....

Mar 29, 2024

Clark Renaud VerSteeg, born June 1, 1943, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 29, 2024, at the age of 80. His parents were Orville Ray and Myrtle Alice (Renaud) VerSteeg of Lynnville, Iowa, where he was born and raised. After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathy (Maschmann) VerSteeg and moved to Grinnell, Iowa. They raised...

Mar 28, 2024

Sandra Sue Smith Carr passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. She hated being sick and battled health problems from Polio from age 1-12, but she went on to live a full and incredible life.

Sandy, who was always passionate about science, went to work when she was 15 at the Aurora Community Hospital in the laboratory. She...

Mar 27, 2024

Graveside Service will be Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Mar 26, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Lori K McKenzie,63 of Springfield, Mo. Lori dedicated her life to the betterment of others as a devoted social worker. Lori departed from us on March 26,2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and tireless service to those in need. Born on November 15, 1960, to Henry L....

Mar 26, 2024

Gerald Larkin Gresham of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born the son of Noah Larkin Gresham and Alma Garnet in Kansas City, Missouri on March 29, 1931.

Jerry grew up in Parkville, Missouri with his siblings Jacquelyn Ann and Linda Eileen. He graduated from Parkville High School...

Mar 24, 2024

Sophie Oresic Bower passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Springfield. Sophie was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Nicholas and Mary Oresic, one of six children, all of whom preceded her in death.

She attended St. Teresa Academy, East St. Louis, Ill., graduating in 1946.

Following graduation, Sophie worked for Southwestern...

Mar 24, 2024

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 22, 2024

Harold Eugene Buchert, 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on May 1, 1935, and was the beloved husband of Edith. Hal was a devoted father to David Buchert (Robyn Creed), Jennifer Cannon (Peter Generous), and Carolyn Combs. He was also a cherished grandfather to Delaney Cannon, Taylor Combs, Cayden...

Mar 21, 2024

Our beloved mother, Madena Faye Hall, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at the age of 94. She is survived by her two siblings, Jim Maggard and Francis Montgomery; her two daughters, Nancy Martin and Elaine Dorn and their husbands James Martin and David Dorn; five grandchildren, Nicole Layman, Jennifer Woolweaver, Jamie Cully, Matthew Dorn, and Christopher Martin;...

Mar 21, 2024

Linda Lee Van Cleave Schooler was born November 15, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Her parents were Earl and Georgia Van Cleave.

Linda married Don at 18 years old.  They went to college at Northwest Missouri State University. After college, Linda worked as a bookkeeper and at State Farm.  In their early years together, Don and Linda...

Mar 20, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Blehm, 70, of Brighton, passed away March 20, 2024.

Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Brighton Cemetery.

Mar 20, 2024

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 in the St. Agnes Cathedral Chapel.

Mar 19, 2024

David Kanis Keller, aged 68, peacefully passed on March 19, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, with his family nearby.

Having grown up in Little Rock, David is preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. Keller, Sr., and Eleanora McGehee Keller.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanne Gray Keller, and their daughter, Amelia Faith...

Mar 18, 2024

Jean Butler Newman, 92, Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 in her home. A Tennessee native, she was born to Clyde Roy and Leora Tomlin Butler on August 23, 1931 in Jackson, where she attended lower grade schools and high school. Upon graduation, Jean began her first employment as advertising manager with the Frankland Department Store in...

Mar 18, 2024

Kathleen M. Jeffries passed away on March 18, 2024, at Jacob's Ladder in Springfield, Missouri. She was the cherished wife of James H. Jeffries and the beloved mother of Andrew Jeffries and Anna Jeffries. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Judy Hawkins, her sister Christine Martin, brother Dan Hawkins, nieces Jessica Martin and Kacie Perkins, nephew Nick...

Mar 16, 2024

Clidia Mae Hendrick, 76, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was born in Coahoma, Mississippi; however, Springfield, Missouri has been home for many years.  She is the third oldest of 14 children.

Clidia was born on February 13, 1948 to the late Clyde and Mable...

Mar 16, 2024

"Grandmother" as she was lovingly called by all her grandchildren & great-grands, Shirley LaVerne Shemwell Virdon, age 93, of Springfield, departed this life peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, March 16, 2024, to be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, William "Bill" Virdon, whom she missed terribly since his passing in November 2021.  ...

Mar 16, 2024

Former Springfield, MO resident Frank Leon Clark, 85, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5-7 pm, followed by a memorial service on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10 am, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral...