Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 24, 2023

Mona Gayle Pearce McCann was born on a farm near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield on February 16th, 1934, to Roy E. Pearce and Zola E. Little Pearce.  She passed away on October 24, 2023.

It was a very civic-minded family. Grandfathers George W. Pearce and Martin J. Little were big influences in her life, George Pearce and...

Oct 22, 2023

Elizabeth Bury Stewart, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1950, in Quincy, IL to parents James Kenneth and Betty Jane Bury. After graduating from Parkview High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in English from Southwest Missouri State College (Missouri State University). She then worked...

Oct 22, 2023

On the 22nd of October 2023, Stanley Roman Horsch peacefully passed away. He was 94 years old. Stan was born on August 7, 1929, in Andale, KS – the sixth of seven children - to Peter and Mary (Heimerman) Horsch. He married his high school sweetheart Wilma (Lies) in 1950. Stan graduated from St. Louis University Dental School and...

Oct 21, 2023

Jeanine Lynn West, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born March 18, 1961 in Harvey, IL to Margaret and Kenneth Williams.

She was an excellent cook and master cookie baker. Dennis said he was so lucky! She enjoyed spending time with her family, whether at Norfolk Lake or at home. She...

Oct 20, 2023

Nickey Cornel King-Heard, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away at 12:11 a.m. on the 20th day of October 2023 in his home.

Nickey was born the son of Robert C. Heard and Wilma I. King on July 20th, 1956 in Springfield, MO.

Nickey was a member of Freedom Southern Baptist Church. He loved his family,...

Oct 17, 2023

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Jeffrey Murl Bates.

Jeffrey Murl Bates, son of Murl Bates and Amy Manka was born in San Bernardino, California on May 8th, 1970. He was baptized in the...

Oct 17, 2023

Natalie Nasser Hass was born on September 25th, 1996 and went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2023.

She is the daughter of Victor Nemr Hass and Aida Hass-Wisecup, and sister to Sofie Nasser Hass.  She is stepdaughter to Jeffrey Glen Wisecup and stepsibling to Tyler, Tiffany and Tucker Wisecup.  She was married to Jayme...