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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Ardell Bilyeu-Ellingsworth
Feb 15, 2023
Ardell Mae Eichholz came into this world April 29, 1926, in Omaha, Nebraska, as a very special gift to Arthur Leopold Eichholz and Adelia Caroline Witt Eichholz. She went to her heavenly reward February 15, 2023.
Her father was a successful heating and plumbing contractor and the family moved frequently depending on where his projects were. Eventually...
Nita J. Enochs
Feb 14, 2023
Nita Jeane Lawrence Enochs, 84, of Springfield, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 14, surrounded by her family. Nita was born November 21, 1938, on a farm near Moberly, MO, to Leon and Ruth (Golden) Lawrence.
She and her family moved to Moberly where she graduated from Moberly High School in 1956. Â Â During high school...
A. Nadine Hudgens
Feb 13, 2023
Alma Nadine Hudgens was born on August 23, 1928, in Phelps County Missouri to her parents, Frank and Ada Boudinot. From that day on, she was known as Nadine.  She passed away on February 13 in Bolivar, MO.
Nadine enjoyed her years growing up in Newburg. Â She was the last surviving member of the Newburg High School...
Betty Lee Meyer
Feb 12, 2023
Betty Lee Meyer, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1926 and worked as a teacher until her retirement. Betty will be laid to rest with her family in Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, MO.
Patricia Jane Phillips
Feb 11, 2023
Patricia Jane Phillips, wife of the late A. Wilson Phillips, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was 93.
Born Patricia Jane Buckallew, the fifth child of Raymond and Grace Buckallew of Centerville, Iowa, Patricia moved to Kansas City, Missouri in May 1947 after graduation from high school. It was there she later met and married...
Eugene W. Sullivan
Feb 10, 2023
Eugene W. Sullivan, 104 of Springfield, Missouri passed away February 10, 2023. He was born August 15, 1918 to Willie and Alzena Pierce Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Sheppard Sullivan in 2011.
Eugene is survived by his sons, Virgil Sullivan and Norman Sullivan and wife, Sheril; granddaughters, Tara Sullivan and...
Marguerite W. Lee
Feb 10, 2023
Marguerite Wetzel Lee, 95, Springfield, passed away peacefully February 10, 2023. She was born November 13, 1927, in St Louis, MO to Charles Erwin Wetzel and Margaret Grimm Wetzel. She was the oldest of 6 children. Marguerite graduated from Drury College in 1950, where she met her future husband, Robert "Bob" Lee. They were united in marriage July 21,...
