Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2026

Gary, son of the late Max and Lee Walker and brother of the late Barbara Hartman, grew up in a loving home in Kansas City, Missouri. As a boy, he loved to play cowboys and Indians—a passion he never outgrew. He graduated from Ruskin High School as a proud Eagle Scout who worked tirelessly to prepare for every possible...

Jan 28, 2026

Pansy Louise Lindsey was born October 4, 1928 in Smithville, Arkansas and departed this life on January 28, 2026 in Ozark, MO at The Baptist Home.

She is survived by her two sons, Tom Lindsey, Jr. (Jane), Nixa Missouri, and Darryll Lindsey (Linda) Ocala Florida, grandson Brian Lindsey, granddaughters Danielle Yund (Gavin), Adel, Georgia, and Debra Adams...

Jan 27, 2026

Shannon Sue Walsh Durbin

1950–2026

Shannon Durbin ascended to heaven on cardinal wings on January 27, 2026. As the sister to 3 siblings, wonderful mother to 2 sons, grandma to 5 grandchildren, longtime companion to Mel, ex-wife to Frank, and friend to everyone she met, she will be dearly missed.

"Shanny" loved teaching,...

Jan 26, 2026

Peggy Day Lee died on January 26, 2026, at age 90, having lived exactly as she believed one should: independently, intellectually engaged, and without much patience for nonsense. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who modeled intellectual curiosity, steadfast dependability, and fierce independence.

Born June 16, 1935, in Long Lane, Missouri, Peggy was...

Jan 25, 2026

A private family graveside will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, Missouri.

Jan 25, 2026

Joseph Michael Rodgers, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 25, 2026. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Cole, three siblings, four children, and seven grandchildren.

Joe was born in Peekskill, NY, obtained masters degrees in mathematics, and worked in the computer science field. He worked for IBM in NY and ATT in Georgia before...

Jan 25, 2026

Wanda Lee Tyler Harris, 95, of Springfield MO, passed away January 25, 2026.  She was born on July 30, 1930 to the late Ercell and Ora Tyler in Arkansas. The oldest of five children, she grew up on a farm in Northeast Arkansas. Wanda was united in marriage to the late Gilbert Harris July 12, 1945, and took up...

Jan 24, 2026

Richard was born February 14, 1962, to Laura Ann and Marshall Killingsworth in Sumter, South Carolina. Richard's dad was in the Air Force, and the family moved several times during his childhood.

When he was four the family moved to Austin, Texas. A year later they moved to Taipei, Taiwan. The Chinese children were in awe of...

Jan 24, 2026

Dicky Harper was born in Mattoon Illinois on July 7, 1952 to Joe and Ora Beck Harper.  He passed away on January 24, 2026. Dicky was the youngest of eleven children and was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.  He is survived by his two sisters Beverly and Kay and his brother Mike along with many...

Jan 22, 2026

Teresa Lynn Green (Richardson) passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at 3:47 p.m. on January 22, while holding the hands of her husband, Michael Green, and daughter, Vesta Hotchkiss. She was 62 years old. Teresa was born on May 21, 1963, and loved sharing her birthday with her grandson, Auggie.

She was preceded in...

Jan 21, 2026

Wilburn Thomas "Tom" Byrd, Jr, 76, passed away with his family near on January 21, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

He was born February 22, 1949 in St Joseph, MO to W. Thomas Byrd, Sr. and E Louise Isabel Byrd. Tom attended Edison Grade School and Central High School. He was Trackman of the year in 1967. He...

Jan 18, 2026

Norris "Buck" Atkinson, age 87, passed away on January 18, 2026.

Buck was born on September 4, 1938, in Fordland, Missouri. He was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Buck was married to the love of his life, Jody Atkinson, for 49½...

Jan 15, 2026

Full obituary will be added soon.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 15, 2026

Harold "Hilly" Beck passed away at home on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 91.

Born on a farm near Minden, Nebraska, he attended a one-room schoolhouse until the 8th grade. He graduated from Minden High School in 1952 and graduated from Hastings College in 1956, where he met his wife, Nadine...

Jan 13, 2026

Leland Joe Hemme, 82, of Hermitage, MO passed away at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Hermitage, MO. He retired from General Motors in Kansas City, MO on August 28, 1992 after 30 years of service.

Leland was preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2026

James Frances Morris II, 62, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2026, after a courageous and long-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born on January 5, 1964, in Greene County, Missouri, James was the son of James F. “Jim” Morris and Constance “Connie” (Sawaryn) Morris. From his youth, James possessed a curious spirit, whether he was catching pollywogs at the...

Jan 11, 2026

Martha Stewart Redican, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 11th at her home in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on November 1, 1930 to Jesse and Lucille Stewart (Edmonson).  She was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic parish where her faith and service was a very important part of her life.  She was also active for many years...

Jan 11, 2026

Dale Francis Witte, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2026 after being ill for several months.

He was the son of Carl J. Witte and Agnes (Weishaar) Witte of Wentzville, MO and Yorkville, IL. They preceded him in death, as did his only brother, Vernon Witte of Naperville, IL.

Dale leaves behind his...

Jan 11, 2026

Charles Delbert Newton went to be with the love of his life on January 11, 2026, at 10:42 p.m. He passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by family, at The Gardens Memory Care Center. Charles was born on October 24, 1931, in Erie, Kansas, to Ralph and Juanita Newton. He graduated from Chanute Senior...

Jan 9, 2026

Jayne Kaye (Manley) Heintz, 88, of Springfield, MO., formerly of Osage Beach, MO. and Nevada, IA., passed away peacefully January 9th, 2026 in Springfield, MO.

Jayne was born in Des Moines, IA. on March 5, 1937, the daughter of Maxine (Crawford) and Carl Manley. The family moved to Nevada, IA. in 1945. She graduated from Nevada High...