Beverly Ann Cox
Dec 2, 2022
Beverly Ann Cox, 80, of Springfield, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born on September 5, 1942 in Marionville, MO to Virginia Sue and John Henry Cox. She was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield, MO, where she was an associate greeter since the 1980s.
She was preceded in death by her...
Scott Keller Martin
Dec 2, 2022
Scott Keller Martin, also known by "Forrest", 45, Nashville, TN, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.
He was born July 29, 1977 in Springfield, MO, the son of Tom and Heidi Martin. He attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield. He was a Director of Imaging for Apple Industries.
He was preceded in death by his...
Mary Jane Moore
Dec 1, 2022
Mary Jane (Pugliese) Moore, 96, Ozark, MO, passed from this world on December 1, 2022 at 11:05 a.m. from complications of pneumonia, in her son's home. She was born February 2, 1926 in Hillsville, PA to Dominic and Mary Pugliese.
Mary was an extraordinary and loving wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sibling, aunt, godmother and friend. ...
Ann Sherer Abbott
Dec 1, 2022
Ann Abbott, 96, went to be with her Lord and family December 1, 2022, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. Ann was born August 10, 1926, to Harry and Lucille Sherer in Newburg, MO. She lived most of her life in Springfield, graduating from Senior High where she was a Kiltie Twirler and attended SMS. Ann was joined in...
Sue J. Courtois
Nov 30, 2022
Sue Courtois age, 90 passed away of natural causes at 7:45 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Ozark, Missouri. She was born the daughter of Ruth Rice. Sue was a member of the Christian Community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Courtois of 56 years; son, Leroy Courtois; sister, Wonda Mcguire; mother, Ruth Rice;...
Rick Hampton
Nov 30, 2022
Rickey (Rick) Lane Hampton was born March 19, 1954, to Herschel and Madra Carlee (Newton) Hampton in Springfield, MO. After an extensive battle with illness, he went to his Heavenly home November 30, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, grandparents, a nephew, Timothy Lyons; and lifelong friends, Andy and...
Nellie F. Jersak
Nov 28, 2022
Nellie (Nell) Jersak, daughter of Oliver & Sarah Ethel Crosswhite, was born January 10, 1926, in Springfield, MO. Surrounded by family, Nellie passed away at Cox Hospital on November 28, 2022, following a massive stroke. Her father was among the six Springfield-area law enforcement officers killed in the infamous Young Brothers Massacre near Brookline, MO, on January 2, 1932,...
Angie Busiek Bennett
Nov 27, 2022
Angie Ellen Mary Bennett passed away November 27, 2022 at the age of 101. She was born May 21, 1921 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Urban J. Busiek and Erma Marie Busiek. She was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and great grandmother as well as a friend to many.
She is survived by her three...
Jean Tunks
Nov 27, 2022
Jean Tunks went to her Eternal Home the 27 th day of November 2022 at her home in Knoxville, TN. Daughter of Herman and Margaret Anderson of Chanute, Kansas. Born on April 24,1931. She attended schools in Kansas and Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. She taught elementary grades for several years in Kansas. In 1956 Jean moved to Denver,...
Norman Leroy Kearney
Nov 24, 2022
Norman Kearney, long time resident of Rockaway Beach and southwest Missouri, passed peacefully in Springfield, with his son Brian at his side.
Norman, born May 25, 1938, in Ocheydan, IA one of five children of his Swiss immigrant mother, Emma Falk. Norman graduated from Hartley, IA schools and entered the US Air Force directly. He served nine...
Janice Lee Kern
Nov 23, 2022
Janice L. Kern, 95, of Springfield, passed peacefully from this life to life eternal, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in her home. Janice was born on August 18, 1927 in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Samuel and Clare Heggen.  Her family resided in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York before moving to Staten Island, N.Y. where she graduated from Tottenville High...
Loran Mcdanield
Nov 21, 2022
Loran Terrell McDanield, 94, passed away at his home in Fair Grove, Missouri on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born July 27, 1928 to Georgia Mercedes (Thomas) McDanield in St. Paul, Minnesota. His mother later married Friend Bosser "Boss" Greene, and he was raised in Eminence, Missouri. He graduated from the Eminence High School May 1946. Then in...
June Johnson
Nov 20, 2022
Imogene "June" Johnson, age 76, of Springfield MO passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.
June was born on April 10, 1946, in Fayetteville AR, the daughter of Leo Perry and Imogene (Little) Perry. June graduated from Rogers High School in Rogers, Arkansas in 1964. She assisted the art teacher her senior year helping...
Betty L. Turner
Nov 20, 2022
Betty Lou (Luck) Turner, age 97 passed away at Evelyn's House Hospice in St Louis, MO at 11:15 am on November 20, 2022. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on December 8, 1924, to Anna Mae Rogers and Ed Luck. Betty married Harold Turner on September 4, 1945. During their 58 years of marriage, they were...
John Joseph Mckearney
Nov 19, 2022
John Joseph McKearney, 88, of Nixa, MO, passed away at 12:42pm, 11/19/22 in Springfield, MO.
He was born the son of John Joseph McKearney, Sr and Kathryn Foley in Brooklyn, NY. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and SCORE and was an Army Veteran and a graduate of St. John's University...
Tom Gill
Nov 19, 2022
Thomas Earl Gill was born in Kansas City, MO on April 8, 1946 and passed away November 19, 2022. He was the first RH baby to be saved in the K.C. area, therefore making him somewhat of a "miracle baby."
Born to Lawrence and Dorothy Gill, he was raised in Highlandville, MO and graduated from Spokane, MO...
Dr. Lewis S. Rauch
Nov 18, 2022
Lew Rauch passed away on November 18, 2022. He wrote the following:
I have the fortunate opportunity to write my own obituary prior to my death.
I have had a wonderful life and leave behind with great sadness my wonderful wife Carol of 45 years who has been by my side and always believed in...
Martha Stanley Wright
Nov 18, 2022
Martha Stanley Wright, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, November 18, 2022. Martha will be remembered for her bright smile, delightful giggle, and warm heart that brought joy to all who knew her. Adored by all, she gave supportive and encouraging advice and had an incredibly positive outlook on life and living....
Mac Mccartney
Nov 18, 2022
An old soldier just faded away…. N.L "Mac" McCartney died peacefully in his sleep on November 18, 2022 at the age of 99. Mac served his country for thirty years- World War II, Korea, and Vietnam- retiring in 1972 as a U.S. Army Colonel. He was awarded Combat Infantry Badge with Star, two Legions of Merit, Seven Bronze Star...
William Hutcherson
Nov 18, 2022
William Hutcherson of Fordland, Missouri was born on December 13, 1947 on an air force base in Wyoming to James T. and Frances (Williams) Hutcherson. He grew up the only beleaguered brother amongst three sisters. He is survived by his wife Susan; daughter Gina (granddog Stan); son Keith (Kara); grandson Gavin; sisters Rae, Susan, and Madelyn; and...
