Obituary Listing

Apr 2, 2026

Todd Alan Peele, 64 of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born September 15, 1961 in Springfield, MO to John Romard Peele and Alice Kay Fowler Peele.

Todd graduated from Fair Grove High School and attended college at Missouri State University. He loved gardening, outdoors and being with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Mar 31, 2026

Mary Lou Stufflebam passed away on Tuesday, March 31st at the age of 92. She was born on April 30th, 1933, to Clarence and Virgie Mankin in Harrison, Arkansas. She attended Jefferson City High School and William Woods College. She met the love of her life, Robert Stufflebam, while attending William Woods and the two married in 1953. After Robert...

Mar 31, 2026

Patrick A. McShane, DPM

Patrick A. McShane, age 72, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 11:15 p.m. on March 31, 2026. He lived a life defined by dedication to his profession, service to others, and a tireless commitment to advancing medical care for patients and physicians across Missouri and beyond.

Dr. McShane began his academic journey earning both a Bachelor of...

Mar 31, 2026

Beverly Jean Woodall

Beverly passed from this world on March 31st, 2026, at the age of 86 years. She spent her life caring for and loving her family. Beverly retired from Kraft Foods in Springfield, MO. She was known for her feisty personality, as well as her baking and knitting.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bobby...

Mar 30, 2026

Donald B. Francis, 85, of Springfield, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born February 11, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Barrett and Letty (Jones) Francis. He grew up in Bonne Terre, MO.

After graduating from Bonne Terre High School, he attended Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri in Columbia. While in Columbia, he met...

Mar 29, 2026

Jo Elaine "Joy" (Smith) Bartlett left this life March 29, 2026. Joy was born to Spider and Juanita Smith on March 4, 1946 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She is little sister to Van and Kay and big sister to her brother Jon.

Joy had a love and appreciation for the outdoors. Growing up, she treasured her horse Scout. She...

Mar 29, 2026

Anthony Brian Butler Obituary

February 18, 1960, Columbus, Ohio –March 29, 2026, Springfield, MO

Anthony “Brian” Butler, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 18, 1960 to Earl J. and Mary Ann (Wolff) Butler in Columbus, Ohio.

Brian was a Springfield Boys and Girls Club Alumni and the 1974 Boy...

Mar 28, 2026

Theresa Margaret England-Woodring, age 64, of Buffalo, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by love.

She was born on May 16, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, to Donald and Marcella Woodring,who preceded her in death. Theresa was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Jarrod, whom she carried in her heart always.

Theresa is survived by her devoted husband...

Mar 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Duncan, 96, of Springfield, Mo, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1929, to Thedore and Audry Higgs in Springfield, Missouri.

Mrs. Patricia, as she was known, was a lifelong member of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian Church. She served as the church’s clerk of the session for many years and sang in the church choir....

Mar 27, 2026

Vera Lois Murray October 29, 1940 – March 27, 2026

Vera Lois Murray, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1940, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Spurgeon Wilkerson and Artie Edith Johnson Wilkerson.

Vera was united in marriage to Jim Murray on July 16, 1960, in Harrison, Arkansas, beginning...

Mar 26, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Anna Marie Giancola of Springfield Missouri, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 33. She was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1992 to Sherri Mee and Frank Giancola in Tennessee. In 2009, she moved to Missouri. In 2012, she moved to Paso Robles, California where she graduated with honors with her Psych Technician License while working...

Mar 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Randall Steven Munson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Munson, who departed this life on March 25, 2026, in Springfield, MO. Randy was a cherished member of our family, known for his kindness, friendship, and fun-loving spirit. Born in Arlington Heights, IL on November 20, 1956, the fourth child to Ethelyn...

Mar 24, 2026

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 24, 2026

Sharon Marie Renfroe Farley, 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was known for her warmth, vibrant spirit, and caring nature. She brought energy and humor to those around her and had a natural ability to form lasting friendships, always offering a smile, a laugh, or a kind word.

She devoted much...

Mar 24, 2026

Donald Eugene Borkenhagen age, 78 of Nixa, Missouri passed away at 5:25 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born the son of Herbert and Mildred Borkenhagen in Williston, North Dakota.

Don proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had many stories of being a loadmaster on a C-130. He later worked...

Mar 23, 2026

Filippo Pennella, 92, resident of Springfield, MO, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Castelvenere, Italy, the son of Ines Ferrigni and Mennato Pennella. At the age of 13, he left home and studied at Liceo Classico Benvenuto Rambaldi in Imola, Italy. This was an important part of his life as the school...

Mar 23, 2026

Jerry Dean Watson, 81, of Ozark, MO, passed away March 23, 2026. He was born March 25, 1944 in Thayer, MO to Elvin Clinton Watson and Sarah Lewis Rogers.

He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church since 2002, where his quiet strength and steady presence reflected his deep-rooted faith.

He graduated from Koshkonong High School as part of the class...

Mar 23, 2026

Beulah Cahoon, age 88, of Springfield, MO passed away at 4:30 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026, at Cox South Emergency Room. Her hobbies included bowling and square dancing. She was a collector of lighthouses, thimbles, gnomes, and Indians. Beulah was a lover of baseball, reading, love stories, garage sales, farmers markets, and festivals. She worked as a nurse assistant most of her...

Mar 21, 2026

LaDonna Lynn O’Brien, a Springfield medical practice executive for 40 years, passed away March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71.

LaDonna was a founder of Ozark Anesthesia Associates, which has served the CoxHealth system since 1986. She was OAA’s administrator and vice president.

Born on January 7, 1955 in Springfield to Jesse David Mitchell and Alice Lucile...