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Judith Ann Horton
Mar 7, 2023
Judy Horton, 82, Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in her home. She was born September 14, 1940 in Winfield, KS to James J and Mary (Kill) Byrnes.
She grew up in Moline, KS. Judy attended Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita, KS. Judy moved to Springfield, MO because her brother Joe was living there with...
Jennifer Michele Reynolds
Mar 7, 2023
Jennifer M. Reynolds was born on November 26, 1971 in Springfield, Missouri to John and Sue Reynolds. Jennifer lived with the effects of a malignant brain tumor when she was one year old. She strived everyday to live life as a normal person. She was independent and had her own home for 16 years. She enjoyed traveling around town...
Ellen Irene Pierce
Mar 7, 2023
After a long illness, Ellen Irene Pierce, 94, passed peacefully on March 7, 2023. Born in Rover, Missouri on January 29, 1929, she was the ninth child of Clyde Everett Trantham and Genevieve (Deininger) Trantham, farmers in Oregon County.
Ellen (Memi) was one of a kind. Once you met her you never forgot. She was tough, quick...
James Alan Miller
Mar 6, 2023
James Alan Miller (1952-2023)
Jim Miller (70) of Springfield, MO was called home to be with his Lord on March 6, 2023.
Jim was born April 30, 1952 in Kirksville, MO. He was the second son of Elzie and Miriam Miller. In 1956, his family settled in Springfield, MO with another brother and sister coming...
Andrew Scott Boyts
Mar 4, 2023
Andrew Scott Boyts, age 59, of Battlefield, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023, in his home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born December 20, 1963, the son of Tommy and Jo Boyts, in Springfield, MO.
He married his wife Daphne on March 6, 2004, and...
Dakota L. Wadlington
Mar 3, 2023
Dakota Lane Wadlington, 19 of Rogersville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 in Rogersville, Missouri.
He was born the son of Kelli J. Wadlington and William D. Dean in Springfield, Missouri on July 9, 2003.
Dakota was a member of his high school FFA/ Ag Science. He wanted to be a diesel mechanic and...
Elizabeth Morris Manning
Feb 27, 2023
Elizabeth Morris Manning, age 95, died Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Gravette, Arkansas, to Joseph P. and Grace (Chandler) Morris. Elizabeth grew up in and attended school in Gravette surrounded by her siblings, grandparents, and extended family.
Upon earning her teaching certificate Elizabeth began teaching in...
Janice Sue Burlison
Feb 27, 2023
Janice Sue Burlison was born to Norma (Trantham) and Leonard Yarbrough on October 20, 1942 in Springfield, MO. She left this earth to be with her Lord peacefully with family by her side on February 27, 2023.
She and her sister (Alma) both attended and graduated from Hillcrest High School where she was involved with the drum...
Darrell E. Barge, Sr.
Feb 27, 2023
Darrell "Toody" Eugene Barge Sr. was born on August 21, 1966, in Springfield, Missouri to Nancy Sue Barge. He was the 4 th of her seven children. He enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends. He quickly became regarded as a high-level athlete in the sports of Football and Wrestling during his years at Central High School. He...
Donald E. Chasteen
Feb 26, 2023
After 95 ½ amazing years on this earth, Donald E. Chasteen left us before dawn February 26 to join the love of his life, Twajana Chasteen, and his Heavenly Father. Although he helped us cheer the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory just two weeks earlier, Don could not win his brief battle against pneumonia....
Charles H. Ritter
Feb 25, 2023
Charles (Charlie) H. Ritter, age 76 of Springfield passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born September 9, 1946 in Ft. Scott, Kansas to James and Elsie (Garrett) Ritter.
After graduating from Summersville High School in West Virginia, Charlie joined the US Army. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, he earned several medals, including the...
Neva J. Mcanally
Feb 24, 2023
Neva Jean McAnally, age 91, left this life Friday, February 24, 2023 at Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehab Facility with family by her side. Mom taught us not to be selfish, so we watched as she left on her journey, free of pain and sorrow, to be with friends and loved ones waiting for her with open arms and...
Vivian Joyce Taylor
Feb 23, 2023
Vivian Joyce Taylor, daughter of Franklin Alexander Taylor and Jewell Newman Taylor was born May 13, 1933 in Gainsville, MO and moved to Dallas County at 2 years of age. She graduated from Pleasant Hope High School in 1951 then moved to Springfield that same year where she made her home. Vivian retired from the Frisco Railroad in 1984...
Joe E. Haik
Feb 21, 2023
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Joseph E. Haik. Joseph was born June 5, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri where he lived his whole life.
Joe was a father, a grandfather, and a lifelong businessman who served over 2 years in the Army reserves. The 10th child of Joseph E. Haik and Mary Kouri. He...Jack E. Snow, Dvm
Feb 21, 2023
Jack E. Snow, DVM – Dedicated and cherished husband, father of two, grandfather of 5, and great grandfather of 1 was loved by his family, so many animals, and friends - passed away on February 21, 2023, at the age of 83 in Springfield, Missouri.
Jack ("All American Boy") was born...
Grant Louis Hagerman
Feb 18, 2023
Grant Hagerman passed February 18, 2023 at his home in Springfield, MO, surrounded by family. He was born, March 25, 1961, the beloved son of Louis B. Hagerman and Juanita "Pat" Hagerman. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carol McIntyre. He is survived by his sister Linda Hagemann (Tom), nieces Marcie Renyer (Tony),...
Thomas Ross Whitlock
Feb 18, 2023
Thomas Ross Whitlock was born February 20, 1954, to Ross and Peg Whitlock in Springfield, Mo. He attended Sunshine, Pershing and Glendale Schools. He played drums in various rock bands while at Glendale including The Dog People. He entered Drury University in 1971 to major in music. Drury honored him as Distinguished Alumni in 1998 and with an honorary...
James L. Robeson
Feb 17, 2023
James L. Robeson, 83, of Springfield, MO. passed away on February 17, 2023.
James, fondly known as Jim or Big Jim, was born in Monroe, LA on November 26, 1939, to James F. and Otella Robeson. He loved hunting, fishing, and working on cars. Jim left Monroe in 1956 to join the U.S....
Hugh J. Lundman, Md
Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Hugh Lundman, M.D., Battlefield, MO, was born June 28, 1940, in Joplin, MO, to Eleanor Satushek Lundman and Hugo Rudolph Lundman, and passed away in his home February 16, 2023, at age 82.
Born and raised in Joplin, Hugh graduated from St. Peter's (now McAuley) High School in 1958, then attended and graduated from Joplin Junior...
Reginald "Regi" Lynn Martin
Feb 16, 2023
Reginald "Regi" Lynn Martin, died peacefully at her home on February 16 th , 2023 surrounded by many friends and family before her passing. Regi courageously and fiercely fought cancer with Callee by her side as an advocate and encourager. Her courage inspired everyone she knew and those she met along the journey.
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