Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2026

Susanna Renee McCrimmons, 45, of Springfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her home. She was born January 31, 1981, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Paul R. Deck and Cecilia M. Jansen Deck. Some of you might most recognize her by the name of Susie, Susie Q, Squirt, CJ, Aunt Butt or simply Q.

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth William Johnson died on February 14, 2026 after a battle with dementia and acute leukemia. Born in Washington D.C. on August 30, 1945, "KJ" moved with his family to the Springfield/ Branson, Missouri area during his early childhood. His parents (Glen and Mabel Johnson) moved his younger sister (Glenda) and KJ to Branson where they built the Paramount...

Feb 13, 2026

Carolyn (Rae) Earley Smith of Columbia, MO, beloved wife, mother, and "Nana," passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2026. Born in Clarksville, TX, on June 19, 1943—a date she celebrated proudly as Juneteenth—Carolyn was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethyleene Earley.

Carolyn's life was defined by a chance encounter at a church...

Feb 13, 2026

Edith Elizabeth Buchert, age 89, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2026 after a lifetime of faithful service.

Edith served others throughout her life through her work in diabetes education and through music, faithfully playing the organ at Trinity Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She was known for her bright smile, which could light up a...

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia Lynn Amos, 72, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in her home. She was born April 13, 1953 in Springfield, the daughter of Ward and Jeanne Marie (Michels) Batey.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's...

Feb 9, 2026

The service was recorded and can be viewed here .

Robert Milton Kinloch, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, after a long life and brief illness.

Bob was born October 10, 1935, in Springfield, Missouri, to Milton and Kathryn (Powell) Kinloch. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his...

Feb 9, 2026

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries

Gwendolyn Beatrice Jeffries, 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Jacob's Ladder in Springfield.

Gwen was born on July 29, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, the cherished only child of Howard and Catherine (Smith) Hankins. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1962 and earned her...

Feb 8, 2026

Karen Rae Kiddoo, age 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away, February 8, 2026.

Karen R. Kiddo was born on December 15, 1943, in Wichita, KS, to Raymond Max Schwyhart and Alberta Louise Brown Schwyhart. Karen attended school in Wichita and Derby, KS, and was a member of the first graduating class at Campus High School, in Haysville,...

Feb 8, 2026

Ronald Eugene Zile, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.

"Ronnie" Zile was born on September 14, 1938, in Lyons, Kansas, to Walter and Icel Zile.

Ron graduated from Emporia State University in 1963. He went on to build a long and successful career with Southwestern Bell, where he worked for...

Feb 7, 2026

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026 in Resurrection Cemetery.

Feb 6, 2026

Martha Jean "Neanie" Squires (Woodbury) passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 94.  A talented artist, loving spouse, mother and friend, Neanie was born to Douglas and Mattie Woodbury on December 24, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Neanie spent her childhood in Arkansas, Mississippi and Springfield, Missouri. She attended Drury College graduating with a...

Feb 5, 2026

Hollis Garrett "Gary" Wright, II, M.D., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after a rich life filled with family, friends, service, books, music, gardens, and ideas.

Gary grew up in Springfield, Missouri, after moving as a toddler from his birthplace in San Francisco, California. Gary's mother, Marion Marcus Wright, hailed from San Francisco and the family...

Feb 5, 2026

Reflections of her life

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am"

John 14.3

Ella Julie Nixon was born to George and Gladys Nixon on June 25, 1925, in Springfield, Missouri.  She...

Feb 4, 2026

Helen Liles, 76, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on February 4th, 2026.

Born on February 17, 1949, in Ozark, Missouri, to Sanford and Myrtle Dilley (Garrison), Helen was a devoted Christian who loved reading her Bible and frequently recited the Lord's Prayer. She was retired from the Ozark School District. She married Lloyd Liles on February 23,...

Feb 4, 2026

Full obituary will be added soon.

Feb 4, 2026

Donald Richard Brown, age 90, passed away of natural causes in his home on February 4th, 2026. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Belva and Robert Brown on March 26, 1935. After graduating from Benton High School, he enrolled in St. Joseph Junior College, where he met his future wife, Janet KayWaller. Janet and Don were married...

Feb 1, 2026

Savaya Latrece Jones was born on December 23, 2003, in Springfield, Missouri, to Shannel Johnson and Martin Jones Sr.

Savaya was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bobbie Barnett; her aunts, Shanessa Cunningham and Barbara Ann Johnson; her uncles, Cecil Johnson and Joel Johnson; her brother, Malik Rodgers; and Khalil Miller.

Savaya leaves to cherish...

Feb 1, 2026

Marie Juanita Harmon, 90, of Springfield, passed away February 1, 2026. She was born October 31, 1935 in Van Wert, IA to Ethel and Carl Erickson. When Marie was a few months old, her mother died. Already supporting seven other children, Carl gave Marie to close family friends Wilma and William Fry. Although she was never officially adopted, they...

Jan 31, 2026

Solomon Shah passed from this life into life eternal on January 31, 2026. Born in Casper, Wyoming on June 28, 1997, Solomon was a deeply loved son and brother, grandson, nephew and friend.

Solomon loved his family with all his heart. Raised in Wyoming, he loved to fish and spend time outdoors, preferably with a bundle of...

Jan 31, 2026

Clement Woodson "Woody" Cockrill passed away on January 31, 2026, after living with cancer for more than six years. He was born on March 13, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri, to Bill and Belle Cockrill.

On June 17, 1972, Woody married Cathy Bowers, and they shared more than 53 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Greenwood...