Obituary Listing

Dec 21, 2023

Full obituary will be placed soon.

Dec 21, 2023

Linda Lee (Williamson) Bolander, born on September 4, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 21, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. Linda spent her life devoted to her family, Christ, and career, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched.

Linda's journey began in Springfield, Missouri, where she spent...

Dec 20, 2023

Betty Louis (Henry) BeVier, 93, daughter of Opal Fern (Hays) and Sylvester Henry, peacefully passed away in Denver, Colorado on December 20, 2023.

Betty was born in Brightwater, Arkansas, but spend most of her childhood and adult life in Springfield.  She attended Central High School and later met her husband, Francis BeVier. She became the stepmother to...

Dec 20, 2023

Deanna Frances Loecher Brekken, 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek, surrounded by her family.

Deanna was born on August 20, 1939, in Adams, MN to parents, Ernest and Mary (Frein) Loecher. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1957.  In 1965, Deanna married Richard (Dick) Duane...

Dec 18, 2023

David R. Dressler age 83 passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 18th, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Rita, and his children Michael, Dennis and his wife Aileen, Laura and her husband Charlie, Matthew and his wife Mary, and John and his wife Liz. David is survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren....

Dec 18, 2023

Priscilla Ann (Cantrell) Ragsdale, 80, a beacon of love, faith, and unwavering devotion, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on December 18, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. She was a cherished mother and grandmother whose life was a testament to kindness, compassion, and devout faith. Priscilla was born on August 18, 1943, in Marshfield, Missouri, to parents Fred Roosevelt and Lillie...

Dec 18, 2023

Jacquelyn Alexis "Jackie" Crowder, 27, Springfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 17, 2023 from complications of a congenital heart disease. She was born August 8, 1996 in Springfield, the daughter of Michael Lee and Mary Christine (Patton) Crowder.

She grew up in the Springfield and the Nixa area and attended Nixa schools. She was recently baptized at...

Dec 17, 2023

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dec 17, 2023

Karen Marie (Trantham) Jones was born on March 25, 1960 to her loving parents, Elsie Marie (Trantham) Smith and Rex Wilson Trantham.

After knowing he would marry her on their second date, Karen married the love of her life, Richard Jones, in January 1994. If you know Richard, you know he is one of a kind, and...

Dec 16, 2023

Nunzia V. Tamme passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2023. She was born on June 29th in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Rafaello and Concettta Dimaro.

Nunzia grew up in Naples with six sisters and one brother. She moved to the U.S., joining two of her sisters. In Fort Worth, TX, she found the...

Dec 15, 2023

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, with Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 PM, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Dec 14, 2023

Reita Mae (Trogdon) Davis, 95, passed away peacefully with her children there at The Fremont Assisted Living on Thursday, December 14, 2023, after a very long struggle with dementia.  She was born May 16, 1928, in Greene County and was married to Paul E. (Rusty) Davis for 60 years. They had two children, Cindy Wetzel and Larry Davis of...

Dec 13, 2023

Kenny Joseph DeForest, 37, of Brooklyn, New York, died on December 13, 2023, five days after sustaining brain injuries from an electric bicycle accident near his home. An affable, magnetic stand-up comic and treasured friend to all who knew him, he was surrounded by friends and family at Kings County Hospital at the time of his passing.

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Dec 12, 2023

John Harrison Moore passed away December 12, 2023 at the age of 79.

He was born October 14, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri.  He was the youngest child of Joseph and Mary Moore.  John grew up in Mt. Vernon, Missouri and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School class of 1962.   He was also a graduate of Phillips University...

Dec 11, 2023

Joe Kenneth (Ken) Horn, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, December 11, 2023. Ken was born on July 10, 1930, in Saltillo, TX to Ike and Flora Horn. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and continued to grow closer to the Lord.

Dec 11, 2023

Wade Windsor Warren of Springfield, Missouri died on December 11th, 2023 at the age of 70.

Wade was born on March 13th, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri where he grew up attending First & Calvary Presbyterian Church. From a young age, Wade valued academics and a job well done. He was studious and his discipline allowed him to...

Dec 11, 2023

Kenneth Aurthur Simkins

Ken was born in Willow Springs, Missouri to Jean and Josephine Simkins, the youngest of five children in the family.  From the age of fourteen, Springfield became home to Ken and his family.  He was a graduate of Central High School and pursued higher education in his early adult life.  Ken worked in the...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert C. Fields, Jr., 89, Springfield, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 9, 2023, in his home. He was born October 12, 1934, in Lebanon, Missouri, the son of Robert C. Fields, Sr. and Frances Reynolds Fields.

Bob served as a Major in the Army, then spent 21 years in the Reserves as a Liaison Officer to West...

Dec 9, 2023

Springfield lost a beloved citizen with the passing of Robert I. Beveridge on December 9, 2023, at the age of 97. Known affectionately to his family as "Dad," to friends as "Dr. Bob," and to a few irreverent pals as "Tiny," Bob Beveridge practiced dentistry but loved sailing his sailboat and spending the days with Janet, his bride of...

Dec 8, 2023

Sheila Faye (Greer) Hubble-Hicks, 65, passed from this earth on December 8, 2023.  She was born to Douglas and Shirley (Hooper) Greer on January 27, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL.

She was a 1976 graduate of Thayer High School and lived in Springfield, MO, all of her adult life. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide...