Obituary Listing

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth G. Rhoades was born in Jacksboro, Texas on December 27, 1943 to Cleo and Susie Strawbridge Rhoades.  He married Patsy Beesley on May 28, 1965, the day after they both had graduated from Baptist Bible College.  Kenneth and Patsy had two children, son Stephen and daughter Cheryl.  While living in Sneed Camp as a young boy, which was...

Feb 27, 2024

Roberta Brownell was born December 14,1938 in Sterling, Colorado.  She departed this life February 27, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer.  Roberta was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Cassidy United Methodist Church, an avid reader, and Master Bridge player.

She is survived by husband Bernard of 66...

Feb 26, 2024

Sue Whorton passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Sue was born to Nellie and George Wells on August 24, 1930 in Douthet, Oklahoma.

After graduating from High School in Pryor, Oklahoma Sue moved to Springfield, MO to attend Southwest Missouri State. After moving back to Pryor, Sue married D.H. (Jim) Whorton on January 1,...

Feb 26, 2024

Willena ("Willie") Kay Griffith, 91, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.

Willena is survived by her sons, Paul Griffith of Ozark, Missouri and Ken (Ann) Griffith of Dallas, Texas; four granddaughters, Kelly Griffith of Ozark, Missouri, Stacy (Christopher) Johnstonbaugh of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Amy (Greg) Haugen of Arlington, Texas, and Kathy (Brad) Harmon of Iowa...

Feb 26, 2024

Janet Sue (Duke) Winsor, daughter of the late Monroe and Clarice (Pennington) Duke, was born November 14, 1937 in Sarcoxie, MO, and departed this life on Sunday, February 26th, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 86 years old.

She married Richard Winsor March 13th, 1964 at the First Christian Church in...

Feb 25, 2024

Frances Lyle (née Gildersleeve) passed away February 25, 2024, at the age of 102. Born February 6, 1922, in Clinton (Henry County), MO, Frances lived a full, purposeful, and vibrant life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warm and high-spirited personality drew people to her everywhere she lived, worked, and traveled.

Frances was the only...

Feb 23, 2024

Elmer Roy Moore, passed on February 23, 2024, at the age of 95.

Born on September 12, 1928, Elmer is survived by his of wife 68 years, Marilyn Moore, two children, Bruce Moore (Patti) and Karen Merkle (Jim), four grandchildren (Mari, Nikki, Eric & Jenny), and one great-grandchild (Sophie).

Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, the son...

Feb 22, 2024

Judy Huntsman McDonald passed away February 22, 2024 after a years-long fight with Alzheimer's.  As we remember our "good ol' gal" Judy, she was first a descendant of migrant workers, schoolteachers, and farmers--born February 22, 1945 in Miller, South Dakota to Kenneth Brown and Sarah (Fraser) Brown.  Raised in nearby Gann Valley, Judy was industrious, sharp, and buoyant from...

Feb 21, 2024

David Charles Benassi, 70 was born September 3, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones following a lengthy illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his parents, Robert and Rita Benassi, and brothers, Michael and Anthony.   He is survived by his loving son Jeremy, step-son Jamie, sister...

Feb 21, 2024

Thomas James Kenny, 84, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in his home.  He was born December 5, 1939 in Carbondale, PA, the son of John Thomas and Margaret Mary Kenny.

Tom always shared memories of getting into mischief, jumping on trains, and learning about life while growing up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. In 1959, he joined...

Feb 21, 2024

Michael Dennis Lehar, age 77, of Niangua and Springfield passed away February 21, 2024 in Niangua, Missouri.  He was born the son of Rudy and Mildred Lehar September 21, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri.  He loved being on his farm, playing music and raising cattle.

Michael is preceded in death by his mother and father and a daughter,...

Feb 20, 2024

Carol Williams, 81, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 24, 1942 in Conway, Missouri, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys Schulz.

Carol was a beloved wife, loving mother and proud nanny.  She and Sam were married for 60 years and together they enjoyed playing golf...

Feb 20, 2024

Glenn Kristek, 82, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, at his home in Springfield, Missouri with loved ones by his side. Glenn was born on November 6, 1941, in Verona, Missouri to William and Sophia Kristek.

Glenn moved from his family's farm in Verona to Springfield in 1959 to start school at Missouri State University. The...

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....