Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2023

Georgia Lizabeth Davis (age 20) of Brookline, MO, passed away at her home on November 13, 2023.

She was born in Springfield, MO, in 2003 to Todd and Molly Davis. Georgia graduated from Republic High School in 2022 and was currently in her second year at Missouri State University.

Georgia was preceded in death by...

Nov 12, 2023

Chuck Hines, age 70, passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer at James River Nursing Facility on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Chuck was born September 10, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, to Richard Hines and Margaret (Knapp) Taylor. Chuck graduated from Central High School. Afterwards he worked at various jobs but settled at Springfield...

Nov 12, 2023

Donald Mark Bair, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away November 12, 2023 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Jean Middlemas Bair Davis on December 7, 1950 in Springfield, MO.

Don held several roles in his life. He impacted many lives as a jeweler at Silver...

Nov 12, 2023

To know Thomas Patrick Worley was to know one of the most humble, hardworking individuals anyone could have the privilege of meeting. Born to Lawrence Dawe and Frances Worley on May 30, 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Growing up in Odessa, Missouri shaped much of who Thomas became...

Nov 12, 2023

Springfield – Lavanna Nash passed away Sunday, November 12, after a short illness.  She was born on December 26, 1935, in Colon, Nebraska to John J. and Amelia (Jurgens) Pekarek.

Lavanna was preceded in death by her husband, Dorman Nash; her parents; brothers, John J. (infant brother), Ronald, Emmett (Mutt), and Lawrence (Larry); and sisters, Doris Meekins...

Nov 11, 2023

In loving memory of A.L. "Larry" Larimore who passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 83, at Cox South Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Dr. Harold and Ruth Larimore and his brother David Larimore.

Larry was born on October 14, 1940, in Springfield, MO. He was an Eagle Scout...

Nov 11, 2023

Tina King, 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Born to Nicholas and Ethel Mae Zarras, Tina was the oldest of two children. Tina attended Central High School in Springfield, MO. She married Ronald King (deceased) in 1961. Upon their divorce in 1972, Tina worked herself to the bone to...

Nov 8, 2023

The world has lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and leader. Keith Arthur Jaspers, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2023, surrounded by many of his family members.

Keith, along with his wife Karen, was the founder of the Rainbow Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated tochanging the lives of thousands of Nicaraguans for the...

Nov 7, 2023

William C. Thomson (Bill), age 97, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:25 PM at the Strafford Care Center in Strafford, MO.

He was born the son of William and Sarah Eva (Wieber) Thomson in Queens, NY. Bill was a member of Central Assembly of God Church and an active member in both the Marine and...

Nov 7, 2023

William Albert ("Bill") BeSore, age 80, departed this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Springfield, Missouri, with his wife of 59 years, Annina, by his side.

Bill was born on June 23, 1943, to William J. and Honor K. BeSore (Prentice) at the family home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Bill served...

Nov 4, 2023

Janice Rittershouse-Ksara passed away on November 4, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born June 27, 1939 to Paul and Bertie Rittershouse and was a sister to two brothers, Paul and Billy Ward, who preceded her in death.  She was among the first graduating class from Parkview High School in 1957.  Janice was a proud alumna...

Nov 4, 2023

Ervil James Climer, 94, died on November 4, 2023. He was born on October 6. 1929 to Theodore Roosevelt Climer and Nellie Angeline Jinks in Grovespring Missouri.

He was drafted into the United States Army in 1951 and served in Korea with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment. After he was discharged from the Army he...

Nov 1, 2023

Vicky "Jo" Kennell passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 71 years. She battled the effects of a heart attack and numerous strokes for over a year.

Special thanks to our cousin Glenna Johnson, who was a friend throughout her last years and her stay at the hospital and nursing home.

She...

Oct 30, 2023

Arthur Gary Ellis, 70, passed away in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, on October 30, 2023.  He was born November 23, 1952, in Springfield to Carroll and Betty (Curtis) Ellis.  Gary and Deborah (Hyde) Ellis were married October 27, 1978, and celebrated 45 anniversaries together.  They have two children, Emily Jeanette (Ellis) Buhr, John Tyler Ellis, and one son-in-law, Kevin...

Oct 27, 2023

Gerald Linn Van Ness, son of Joseph S. and Verna Mae (Brazeal) Van Ness was born October 28th, 1943, in Mansfield, Missouri.  He departed this life on October 27th, 2023, peacefully in his home at the age of 79 years, 11 months, 29 days.

Gerald met the love of his life, Beverly Gray, in 1961.  They married...

Oct 27, 2023

Delbert "Del" M. Burry passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2023.  Beloved husband to Jean for 64 years, dedicated father to daughters Paula Humphrey (Don), Kay Lindsey (Mel) and Jeanene Gerhardt (Brad), older brother to Don Burry, and adored grandfather to 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was born May 22, 1932, in...

Oct 27, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 26, 2023

Our son Benjamin Jeffrey Powell passed away at the age of 33 years old on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Ben was born February 17, 1990. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Patsy, his sister, Lisa Conover and her husband Jason, his brother, Bryan Powell, his sister...

Oct 26, 2023

Barbara Jean (Crandall) Hashagen Selph, 81, passed away Thursday, October 26th, 2023.

Graveside Service: 1pm, at Hazelwood Cemetery, 1642 Seminole St. Springfield, Mo. 65804.

Barbara was born September 18,1942 in Neosho, Missouri to Ralph and Daisy Crandall. She graduated from Neosho High School and then attended Southwest Missouri State (SMS) University in Springfield, where she...

Oct 24, 2023

Stephen Michael Brite died suddenly after a valiant struggle with Parkinson's on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 79. A Springfield native, he was the son of Forrest and Wylma (Tiller) Brite.  He attended Parkview High School where he led the marching band as drum major and it was there he met his wife, Linda. After graduation...