David W. Fay
2026
David Fay born in Springfield, Missouri in 1934 and died on April 10, 2026.
David was preceded in death by his father, Everett “Teak” Fay, his mother Jean Houghtlin Fay, and two sisters, Doris Witt and Nancy Howard.
Survived by his wife, Martha “Bitty” Harrison Fay and 2 children, Trisha Fay Fitzhugh (Elvin Fitzhugh), Chip Fay (Jude Fay), 6 grandchildren Lauren Johnson,...
Dale Lee Nelson
Apr 10, 2026
Dale Lee Nelson age, 87 of Springfield, MO passed away at 1:45 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 in his home.
He was a member of the family of Jesus, and loved the Lord with all his heart.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Johnson Nelson; father, Kirby Q. Nelson; and infant daughter Amber Nelson.
He is survived by his wife...
Billy Lee Plaster
Apr 9, 2026
Billy Lee Plaster, 94, Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 10, 1931 in his home in Turners, Missouri, the son of Fred Elbert Plaster and Ollie Mae (Daniels) Plaster. His parents had three boys and four girls.
Billy worked for Custom Trailers before he opened Hillbilly Western Store and Billy...
Fay Bartlett Vandivort Ollis
Apr 7, 2026
Fay Ollis died April 7, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 9, 1934. Her Mother was Frances Baggett Bartlett and her Father was Benjamin Allen Bartlett. Fay later added the name of her step-father, Vincent Vandivort.
Fay graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield in 1952 and attended Drury College in Springfield for two years. She...
Martha Ellen Forgy
Apr 7, 2026
Martha Ellen Robertson Forgy, 88, of Springfield, died at her daughter’s home April 7, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on August 20, 1937 at Burge Hospital in Springfield, MO to Joe Marvin Robertson and Alice Elizabeth Rosser Robertson. Her family lived in Marshfield, MO and moved to Lebanon, MO in 1946 when she was 9...
Fred A. Brand
Apr 7, 2026
Fredrick (Fred) Andrew Brand, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was 62.
Fred was born on September 19, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles and Dorothy Brand.
He is survived by his wife, Shawn Brand; his siblings, Karl, Paul, Carol, and Curt Brand; and his children and their families: Laura French and her...
Libby Marie Walker (Mitchell)
Apr 6, 2026
Libby Marie Walker, age 61, of Springfield, entered her Heavenly home on April 6th, 2026. Libby was devoted to her faith, family, and love of sports. In 1992, Libby and her husband Davy founded Walker Janitorial, and she was a loyal employee of Mercy Health System for 14 years. Libby was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Richard...
Mae Etta Correll
Apr 6, 2026
Mae Etta Correll, age 96, passed away April 6, 2026, at home with her family beside her.Born in London, Kentucky, she later moved to Ohio, where she met and married Larry in 1947.After moving to Springfield, Mae Etta worked as a secretary for Campbell 66, leaving to start their family. After all her children entered school, she began working for...
David Charles Lock
Apr 5, 2026
David Charles Lock, 67, Marionville, MO, passed away suddenly Easter Sunday, April, 5, 2026, in his home. He was born September 19, 1958 in Auburn, NY, the son of Edwin Charles and Natalie Elvira (Mannering) Lock.
David retired from SRC (Mercury Marine) in 2015. Previous to Rebuilders Supplier, he was manager of sales and purchases. David enjoyed camping, fishing, and his...
Lloyd Franklin Meacheam
Apr 5, 2026
Lloyd Franklin Meacheam,92, of Battlefield, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 surrounded by those he loved most. He was a beloved and cherished father, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose presence and character will be deeply missed. Lloyd was the baby of his family, born to Leonard and Bertha (Little) Meacheam in Clever, Missouri on January 29, 1934. On January 24, 1954...
Harold "Hal" Davidson
Apr 4, 2026
Harold “Hal” Davidson, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Hal was born in Flagstaff, AZ on October 16, 1940 to Marjorie Jean and Harold A. Davidson. His love and respect of the American Southwest remained throughout his life, after growing up near the Grand Canyon. Hal was a...
Cary Dale Mason
Apr 3, 2026
Cary Dale MasonMay 20, 1974 – April 3, 2026
Cary Dale Mason, 51, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on May 20, 1974, in Joplin, Missouri, to Mickey Dean Mason and Laurel (Nichols) Mason of Nevada, Missouri.
Cary was raised in Nevada, Missouri, where he graduated from Nevada High School in 1992. Known from an early age for his...
Todd Alan Peele
Apr 2, 2026
Todd Alan Peele, 64 of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born September 15, 1961 in Springfield, MO to John Romard Peele and Alice Kay Fowler Peele.
Todd graduated from Fair Grove High School and attended college at Missouri State University. He loved gardening, outdoors and being with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John...
Mary Lou Stufflebam
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Lou Stufflebam passed away on Tuesday, March 31st at the age of 92. She was born on April 30th, 1933, to Clarence and Virgie Mankin in Harrison, Arkansas. She attended Jefferson City High School and William Woods College. She met the love of her life, Robert Stufflebam, while attending William Woods and the two married in 1953. After Robert...
Dr. Patrick A. McShane
Mar 31, 2026
Patrick A. McShane, DPM
Patrick A. McShane, age 72, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 11:15 p.m. on March 31, 2026. He lived a life defined by dedication to his profession, service to others, and a tireless commitment to advancing medical care for patients and physicians across Missouri and beyond.
Dr. McShane began his academic journey earning both a Bachelor of...
Beverly Jean Woodall
Mar 31, 2026
Beverly Jean Woodall
Beverly passed from this world on March 31st, 2026, at the age of 86 years. She spent her life caring for and loving her family. Beverly retired from Kraft Foods in Springfield, MO. She was known for her feisty personality, as well as her baking and knitting.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bobby...
Donald Barrett Francis
Mar 30, 2026
Donald B. Francis, 85, of Springfield, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born February 11, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Barrett and Letty (Jones) Francis. He grew up in Bonne Terre, MO.
After graduating from Bonne Terre High School, he attended Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri in Columbia. While in Columbia, he met...
Jo Elaine Bartlett
Mar 29, 2026
Jo Elaine "Joy" (Smith) Bartlett left this life March 29, 2026. Joy was born to Spider and Juanita Smith on March 4, 1946 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She is little sister to Van and Kay and big sister to her brother Jon.
Joy had a love and appreciation for the outdoors. Growing up, she treasured her horse Scout. She...
Anthony Brian Butler
Mar 29, 2026
Anthony Brian Butler Obituary
February 18, 1960, Columbus, Ohio –March 29, 2026, Springfield, MO
Anthony “Brian” Butler, 66, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 18, 1960 to Earl J. and Mary Ann (Wolff) Butler in Columbus, Ohio.
Brian was a Springfield Boys and Girls Club Alumni and the 1974 Boy...
Theresa Margaret England-Woodring
Mar 28, 2026
Theresa Margaret England-Woodring, age 64, of Buffalo, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by love.
She was born on May 16, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, to Donald and Marcella Woodring,who preceded her in death. Theresa was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Jarrod, whom she carried in her heart always.
Theresa is survived by her devoted husband...
