David Leo Kamien
Mar 11, 2023
David Leo Kamien (née Silverman), born at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York on July 22, 1928, died on March 11, 2023 (18 Adar 5783) at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, Springfield, Missouri. Dave was the eldest child of Anna Pitkin Silverman (z''l) and Joseph Silverman (z''l) of Mechanicville, New York; he grew up in a white house on...
John D. Bentley, M.D.
Mar 10, 2023
John D. Bentley, M.D., physician and humanitarian, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, after a lifetime of service to others. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Roseann Knauer Bentley, retired Missouri State Senator and Greene County Commissioner; four children, Jeff Bentley, Chris Bentley, Melissa Allen, and Jonathan Bentley; their spouses, Julia Griesemer Bentley, Beth...
Jeffrey Allen Parks
Mar 10, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Parks entered Heaven on Friday, March 10 th , 2023. Jeff had been at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO.  Jeff was born on June 9th, 1962, in Shawnee Mission, KS to Charles and Joyce Parks. Joyce was later re-married to Gary Lipsis, and together, they made a home for Jeff and his siblings in Clinton, Mo. He...
William E. Stroud
Mar 10, 2023
William (Bill) Edward Stroud, 73, Springfield, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, March 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Stroud and his wife Erma (Snow) Stroud, as well as a sister, Sue (Stroud) Wright.
Survived by his wife of 55 years, Lynda K. (Johnson) Stroud,...
Charla L. Moore
Mar 8, 2023
Charla Lee Moore, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 following a short illness.
She was born on September 8, 1956 to Charles Wayne Moore and Marilyn Lee (Searcy) Moore who are deceased.
William Ralph Searcy, her maternal grandfather, also deceased, helped raise her and her sisters.
Charla is...
James C. Knauer
Mar 7, 2023
James C. Knauer of Springfield, Missouri passed away on March 7, 2023 at the age of 73. He was the son of Robert C. and Mary A. Knauer who preceded him in death along with his brother Bobby. He was a retired warehouseman.
Jimmy joined the Boy Scouts as a boy and proceeded through the...
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...