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Scott Allen Roberts
Mar 20, 2026
Scott Allen Roberts, longtime CPA and resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. He was 74.
Scott was born on December 9, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, to George and Viola Roberts. The youngest of three children, he was affectionately known in the family as “Little Scotty.” When...
Dorothy P. Matulunas
Mar 20, 2026
Dorothy Matulunas, 95, Springfield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 in Springfield Rehab and Healthcare. She was born April 10, 1930 in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of Leo H. and Anna M. (Buehler) Pachlhofer.
She graduated from Aurora High School in 1948 and after working a few years in Aurora moved to Springfield, MO. She graduated from Draughon Business College with...
Earnest Dale Giboney
Mar 18, 2026
Earnest Dale Giboney was born October 7th, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri, to Eldon and Mary Giboney, and was delivered into the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
Earnest graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1957. Earnest spent a few years as a cook in local restaurants and many years as a painter in the...
Lora L. Price
Mar 18, 2026
Lora Lee Price, age 83, of Nixa, MO passed away at Mercy at 1:30 PM, on March 18, 2026. She was born the daughter of Earl and Loula Beechner. She was a retired LPN, who loved to vacation on the beach. She loved fishing, Chiefs football, and her dog, Bella. Lora was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Price, grandson, Timothy...
Farrel Gene Wade
Mar 18, 2026
Farrel Gene Wade was born on November 27, 1936, to Ross Wade and Edith (Banks) Wade in Washburn, MO. He entered into the presence of his savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2026, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was raised on Trent Creek in a time when hard work was a way of life. He graduated from Southwest...
Betty Jo Thomas
Mar 18, 2026
Betty Jo Thomas passed away on March 18, 2026 in Springfield, MO, at the age of 93, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and complications from surgery.
Betty Jo was born Betty Jo Kensinger on June 9, 1932, in rural Webster Missouri, the first daughter of Bud and Minnie (Barton) Kensinger. She was born on a small farm to parents...
Catherine Reser
Mar 17, 2026
Cathy Reser, daughter of Nelle and DeWitt Jones, passed away on March 17, 2026. Cathy was born on April 24, 1933, in St. Louis, MO. She and her beloved husband, Bill, moved to Springfield, MO in 1958 with their son Ron.
Cathy was regularly active in playing Bridge, volunteer work in various organizations, and being a homemaker. She was Executive Secretary...
Mary June Ellis
Mar 16, 2026
Mary June Walstrand Ellis was born June 11, 1931, in Springfield, Missouri. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Ena Walstrand. She attended Springfield schools and graduated from Springfield High School in 1949, along with over 500 other "49ers." She graduated from Drury College in 1953.
Mary June then worked as a Home Economist in Houston, Texas, where she met her...
Bonnie Jean Holcomb
Mar 16, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Milburn) Holcomb, 96 of Springfield Missouri passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Springfield Rehabilitation and Nursing center with friends by her side. Bonnie was born August 2, 1929 in Independence, Missouri. She married Harold Holcomb in 1952 who is deceased. Also preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Freda Milburn, two older sisters Louise and...
James Allan Jeffries
Mar 15, 2026
A private family service has been held. Full obituary will be posted soon.
Mike Redmon
Mar 15, 2026
George Michael Redmon, 72, passed away March 15, 2026. He was born February 26, 1954 in Dallas County, TX to George August Redmon and Lillian Faye (Ferguson) Redmon. Mike married Terre Renfrow June 7, 1980 in West Plains, MO.
Mike was a co-founder of KPM CPA's & Advisors, where he worked for 40 years before retiring in 2016. During his time...
Miles Jackson Young
Mar 12, 2026
Service dates and time will be added soon.
Full obituary will be posted.
Honorable Kerry Lewis Montgomery
Mar 12, 2026
Kerry Lewis Montgomery
July 23, 1936 – March 12, 2026
Kerry Lewis Montgomery, a respected jurist, attorney, community leader, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home in Springfield, Missouri, on March 12, 2026, with his family at his side. He was 89.
Kerry was born on July 23, 1936, in Greenfield, Missouri, to Lewis Montgomery and Hazel Campbell Montgomery. Raised in...
Darlene Eden
Mar 9, 2026
Miriam “Darlene” Eden, 56, passed away in her home on March 9, 2026.
Darlene was born on January 24, 1970, in Kansas to Jerry and Miriam Harris, who preceded her in death. She raised her children in Nixa, Missouri and later made her home in Ozark, Missouri.
Darlene will be remembered as a devoted Christian, a caring friend, and a mother who...
Charles Edel
Mar 9, 2026
Charles B. Edel, age 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.
Charles was born in Springfield and raised in Strafford, Missouri. He attended Springfield Senior High School, where he met his future wife of 60 years. During his school years, he was an active member of the Missouri ROTC and was involved in the Future Farmers of...
Robert E. Israel
Mar 8, 2026
Robert Earl Israel, 84, Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born April 18, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Ralph W. and Dulcie O. (Fawcett) Israel.
He served in the U.S. Navy on the Bryce Canyon.
He received his undergraduate degree from SMS (MO State) and his Master’s degree from University of Missouri. Robert was principal at Reed Junior...
Barbara Anne Squires
Mar 8, 2026
Barbara Anne Squires June 2, 1935 – March 8, 2026
Barbara Anne Squires, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 90.
Barbara was born on June 2, 1935 in Carthage Missouri and grew up as both a city and country farm girl, After high...
Carol Rae Hastings
Mar 5, 2026
Carol Rae Hastings, 78, Republic, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Mercy Hospital. She was born January 25, 1948 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gale C. Campbell and Donna Marie (Miller) Campbell.
Carol worked for ATT for 32 years and also as a teacher assistant in Hannibal, Missouri. She was an Officer in the...
Paula Jean Spalding
Mar 3, 2026
Paula Jean Spalding Paula Jean Spalding, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Born November 5, 1936, in Atchison, Kansas, Paula lived a life characterized by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
Family and Loved Ones Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David L....
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