Obituary Listing

Dec 19, 2021

Donald Joseph Emery of Nixa, MO passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the age of 83.  Don was born on June 11, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Henry Franklin and Catherine Theresa Emery.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Catherine Emery, and his daughter, Linda Whaley.

Don was raised in...

Dec 19, 2021

Carl Edward (Bosco) Smith, 62, of Springfield, passed away Dec. 19, 2021 at Cox South. He was born Dec. 14, 1959 to Lucille and Roy Allen Smith. Bosco had a passion for Nascar, drag racing and the Dallas Cowboys. He had much love for his children, Alexa Smith-Sheehan, Kelly Shaw and for his grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Dec 19, 2021

David Richard Stokum, 58, Springfield, MO, entered into his eternal home on Sunday, December 19, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.

He met the love of his life, Monica (Hawk) Stokum in 1980.  They remained in love until he went home.

David was a A.S.E. certified mechanic.  He was employed for 18 years with...

Dec 15, 2021

Donna Sue Funkhouser, 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 7:00 PM on December 15, 2021 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her granddaughter, Autumn Scott and great grandsons Tylor, Cody and Dominic.

She was a member of Sounds of Alleluia, Donna and the Frontiersmen, and countless church choirs.  Her greatest accomplishment was her...

Dec 13, 2021

James N. (Jim) Mauldin, 101, died peacefully at his home at The Waterford on December 13, 2021, after a brief hospital stay.

He was born on August 3, 1920 in Six Mile, South Carolina to Ted and Katie Mauldin.  After his mother died when he was 9 years old, Jim experienced the pain of a broken home...

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Williams, age 99, went to heaven on December 12, 2021.  Born Nov. 11, 1922 and raised in Raceland, Louisiana, she graduated high school as valedictorian at age 16 and attended college on a 4 year scholarship.  Mary met John in Washington DC while working the summer for the Navy as a decoder.  She and John married after the...

Dec 12, 2021

Stephanie Sands, age 58, passed away December 12, 2021 in Springfield Missouri.

She was a 1982 graduate of Oroville High School and attended Butte College.

She is survived by four children, Danielle, Morgan, Briana and Bryan Sands; her mother and father, Gwen and Gary Cerotsky; brother, Scott Sands; and three grandchildren, Remington, Gwendolyn and a...

Dec 12, 2021

Sue Carolyn Simmons, 92, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Magnolia Square Nursing Home. Sue was a lifetime resident of Springfield, where she graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School in 1947 and attended Southwest Missouri State College. She was married to Jerry W. Simmons for 42 years before his death in 1990.

She was employed...

Dec 11, 2021

A private family service will be held. Full obituary will be placed soon.

Dec 11, 2021

Peggy Joanne Jenkins died December 11, 2021 at The Manor at Elfindale.  She was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Elmer and Vera Sleade, deceased.  Peggy is survived by her husband, the Rev. Max Jenkins, sons Dr. Jeffrey and Jan Jenkins, William Jenkins, Jay and Nelia Jenkins, grandsons Ryan Jenkins and Tyler Jenkins. She is also survived...

Dec 10, 2021

1927 - 2021 Marion Davies Richardson of Springfield Missouri died at her home, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2021. She was 94. Marion was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Edwin and Minnie Davies. As their oldest daughter raised during the Depression , Marion was no stranger to hard work. Early on she assumed responsibility for helping...

Dec 10, 2021

Our beautiful mother Beverly Frances Canaday Tribble passed away on December 10, 2021 after a long illness.  She was born on July 22, 1930 in Springfield, MO to Frances and Gladys Long Canaday.  She lived on a cattle ranch in Buffalo, MO for some of her young life and part of her grade school and high school in Springfield,...

Dec 10, 2021

Shirley Jean (Allan) Heatherly, age 98, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on December 10, 2021 in Willard, Missouri.  Shirley was born August 22, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to James T. Allan and Fanny S. Allan.  Her father was a first generation immigrant from Scotland.  She was a Christian Scientist, mother of six, and loved to travel.  She studied...

Dec 10, 2021

In Loving Memory

Laurel Jane Kapsalis

Born February 27, 1949

Joined the Lord December 10, 2021

Preceded into Heaven by her mother and father,

Bill and Bernice DeVries

and...

Dec 9, 2021

Full obituary will be added soon.

Dec 9, 2021

Carl Alcancia, 54, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away December 9 with loved ones at his side. He is remembered as a selfless husband and father, a loving son and brother, and a loyal friend.

Carl grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Catholic High School in 1984. He received his bachelor's degree in business...

Dec 9, 2021

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Janet Tendai, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on December 9, 2021. Janet was born August 11,1938 to Stanley and Opal Bryson in Columbia, Missouri. While working at the University Medical Center, she met her future husband, Mark M. Tendai. After marrying on June 21, 1963, the couple...

Dec 8, 2021

Jerry Dale Thornton Sr., 71, of Clever, MO passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by one's he loved on December 8, 2021. Jerry was born July 24, 1950 in Eminence, Missouri to Alta Ruth Thornton and Jesse William Thornton. After graduating Eminence High School in 1968, he met his best friend and love of his life. Carol Anne...

Dec 7, 2021

Lynn Neal Corbin was born on December 27, 1943 to Hildred Juanita and Richard "Jack" Binkley Corbin in Springfield, Missouri. He passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

Lynn graduated from Willard High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University and Drury College. He enlisted in the United States...

Dec 6, 2021

Leo "Bud" W. Carroll Jr. was born on July 10, 1921, and departed this earth on December 6, 2021. He and his family celebrated his 100 th birthday on July 10th, 2021. His parents were Mattie Lemons Carroll and Leo W Carroll Sr. Bud was a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO.

Growing up, Bud loved to hunt...