Obituary Listing

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Margaret Watts, 73, Springfield passed away at 4:27 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 in Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab. She was born the daughter of Jack Reres and Gladys (Klien) Reres in Jackson County, Missouri.

She was a member of Real Life Church.  Mary loved her God, her family and her special friends. Her life was...

Nov 26, 2023

After a brief hospitalization, Rex Herman Biggs passed from this world on Sunday morning, November 26, 2023. Rex leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Marilyn Starnes-Biggs. Rex was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ida Biggs, and deceased wife Ann Biggs. Rex has a sister, Nancy (Biggs) Major of Webb City. Rex and deceased wife Ann...

Nov 24, 2023

Patricia Faye (Estes) Root, age 70, went home to Jesus on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born June 15, 1953 in Nevada, MO to Ray and Glora Faye Estes.

Growing up in El Dorado Springs, Patricia (Trish) was baptized in the Sac River at Blackjack and grew up in the Church of God (Holiness). Raised on...

Nov 23, 2023

Wantha F. Hutchinson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Brown was born in Springfield, MO on May 9th, 1926. She departed this life on November 23, 2023.

On November 20 th , 1948 she married David Allen Hutchinson and to this union five children were born. Her husband, parents, three sisters, two brothers and two sons...

Nov 23, 2023

Larry Gene Henry, 80 of Springfield passed away at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born the son of Onis and Mildred Irene Henry in Springfield.

Larry was a member of the Baker's Union and Odd Fellows.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly...

Nov 23, 2023

Gary Metcalf, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on November 23, 2023. He was born to Bill and Cathy Metcalf in Colorado Springs,Colorado on December 1, 1943. Gary served as a United Methodist Minister in Missouri for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Jane Metcalf; daughter...

Nov 22, 2023

Jackie (Jack) Dean Ball AIA, 89, died in his home in Rogersville, MO on November 22nd, 2023.  He was born in Anderson, MO on January 21, 1934, to Charles William Ball and Maude E. (Anderson) Ball who preceded him in death.  Jack was the youngest sibling of seven, with Twyla, Max, Mary, Steve, Karl and Shirley, all preceding him...

Nov 22, 2023

Virginia Lillian Asuncion, 70, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Wilson's Creek Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 20, 1953 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of George Thomas and Geneva Harbison Asuncion.

Virginia was a longtime housekeeper at the University of Portland.

She is survived by two sisters, Antomina and her twin...

Nov 22, 2023

Christine "Susie" Sue (Snyder) McAmis of Springfield, MO, passed away on the 22nd of November 2023 at the age of 74. She was born the daughter of Francis "Frank" Snyder and Jessie Clampett of North Hollywood, CA. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was known for her servant's heart.  She demonstrated this by her devotion to...

Nov 20, 2023

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Nov 19, 2023

John "Johnny" Michael Gallagher, age 72, of Springfield passed away at 10:24 a.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born the son of Robert L. Gallagher II and Elizabeth L. (Loveless) Gallagher in Garland, TX.

He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Nova Center of the Ozarks, Special Olympics, Greene Co. Park Board, Springfield Workshop,...

Nov 19, 2023

Norma Sue Tucker of Springfield passed away suddenly at 9:01 a.m. Sunday morning at Cox South ER, just as her daughter arrived behind the ambulance to hold her hand.

Norma was born in Broken Arrow, OK to Everett and Leah Southard. Her father passed away when she was only 5 years old, leaving her mother to support...

Nov 17, 2023

Joan Elaine Blach, age 95, passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 17, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by family.  She was born September 30, 1928, to Betty and Clayton James McCormick in Sterling, Colorado.  Joan moved to Loveland, Colorado, with her family when she was in the first grade and graduated from high school in 1946.  ...

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

...

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...