Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

John Timothy Osredker passed away December 7, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born September 17, 1962, in Springfield, MO, the fifth child of Kenneth (Ken) Norbert and Anna (Ann) Pearl. Tim grew up in Springfield and graduated from Parkview High School in 1980. He then attended Missouri State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Lee Fulk, age 56, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South. Michael was born on June 1, 1967 in St. Louis, MO. Michael was united in marriage to Roxanne on October 23, 2004 in New Mexico. The couple were blessed with 1 son, Patrick Fulk.

Michael was employed as...

Dec 7, 2023

Marilyn Lataine (York) Vinson, 80 of Springfield passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in her home.

She was born November 13, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas to Ruth Lataine (Young) and Charles Curry York.  She graduated from Derby High School in Kansas and then attended Wichita State University.  Marilyn graduated from St. John's Hospital School of Nursing and...

Dec 6, 2023

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Agnes Cathedral Chapel. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Dec 6, 2023

Mark S. Lee was born March 15,1955 in Springfield, MO and sadly left this life December 6, 2023.

Mark lived in Springfield his entire life. He graduated from Central High school in 1974 where he was a star basketball player. He was employed at Burlington Northern after graduating and at Route 66 Auto Action later in life....

Dec 5, 2023

Vera Nadine Chowning was born April 10th, 1936 to Everett Glen and Mary Elizabeth (Carr) Chowning.

Vera was the oldest of 5 and grew up with her siblings (Thelma, Edith, Kay & Glen Chowning) in Mountain View, Missouri. She met the love of her life Robert C Moger II, and they eloped in Hernando, Mississippi on St....

Dec 2, 2023

Brenda Sue Woody, 79 of Springfield passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at home from complications of breast cancer.  She was born November 20, 1944 in Springfield to Arnold Biggs and Lorene (Loveless) Biggs.

Brenda graduated from Parkview High School in 1963.

She met James Woody at Consumer Market at Bennett and Glenstone.  They married...

Dec 2, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Debrah "Debbie" L. Duncan, age 62, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched on December 2, 2023.

She was born in Springfield, Missouri on December 26, 1960 to Joe and Geraldine Mansker (Shaner).

Debbie grew up in Springfield,...

Dec 2, 2023

Wilma M. Hellyer, 96, Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Quail Creek. She was born September 6, 1927 in Corydon, Iowa, the daughter of Dollie and I.G. Rush.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hellyer, daughter, Melinda Wilsey, son, William J. Hellyer, grandson, Christopher Pace and great-grandson,...

Dec 1, 2023

Linda Sue Manning, 74 of Springfield passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 in her home.  She was born November 23, 1949 in Springfield to Jerry W. and Sue C. (Fergerson) Simmons.

Linda graduated from Greenwood High School in 1967 and attended SMS.  She was a preschool teacher at Mercy Hospital for over 20 years before her retirement....

Nov 30, 2023

Kent A. Compton, D.D.S., passed away peacefully November 30th, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.

A native Springfieldian, he attended Sunshine Elementary School, Jarret Junior High School, and Springfield Senior High School. He graduated from Drury College in 1957 where he was a member of Sigma Nu. He was a graduate of the University of...

Nov 29, 2023

Katherine Sue Price, 73, Republic, passed away November 29, 2023 in Mercy Hospital.  She was born April 7, 1950 in Springfield, the daughter of Donald and Laura (Rinker) Eddington.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Nov 28, 2023

Harlan G. Hicken, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away on November 28, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Galveston, TX to Orlin Joseph and Lillian Simms Hicken.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hicken of Springfield; sons Peter J. and Marc M....

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...