Daisy L. McClanahan
Aug 24, 2026
Daisy LaVerne McClanahan, age 71, of Willard, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026.
Daisy was born on October 19, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ruth May Wray (LaComb) and her stepfather, Leslie Andrew Wray.
Daisy married Jerry McClanahan on February 3, 1997, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Throughout her life, Daisy was known for her kind, generous, and giving heart. She graduated...
Karl Steven Fulks
Aug 24, 2026
Karl Steven Fulks, 77, went home to Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Karl was born on March 17, 1949, in Hamtramck, Michigan, a St. Patrick's Day baby, and as family legend has it, the only baby boy born that day not named Patrick.
He graduated in 1967 from St....
Victoria Lee
Aug 23, 2026
Victoria Stowe Lee, 101, of Springfield, Missouri, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, strength, and love.
Victoria was born in Conway, Arkansas, on January 4, 1925, to Royal H. Stowe and Julia Hendrickson Stowe. At the age of seven her family made their home at Turner Station, Missouri.
She was raised in a...
Herbert Ray Cohen
Aug 23, 2026
Herbert Ray Cohen, 98 of Overland Park, Kansas, formally of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Brookdale Long-Term Care.
Herbert was born on July 17, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri to Dr. Wolfe Cohen and Martha Kasoi Cohen. Having graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City in 1945, he enlisted in the Army in 1947 and...
Carl Cotner
Aug 21, 2026
Loving Memory of Vernon Carl Cotner.
Carl departed this earth on August 21, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on December 15, 1935 in Salem, Missouri.
In July 1953, he proudly joined the United States Marine Corps. He loved his country and carried that pride with him always. Carl was a man who never met a stranger. He loved people, loved to laugh,...
Diantha Lee (Myers) Burks
Aug 20, 2026
Diantha Lee (Myers) Burks, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, was born in Lebanon, Missouri, to Luther and Frankie Myers.
Diantha was preceded in death by her husband, Willim Lawrence Burks; her daughter, Dana Potter; her parents, Luther and Frankie Myers; and her stepmother, Louise Myers.
She is survived by her sons, Kenny Burks and his wife, Tammy, and Shawn Burks; her grandchildren, Nicole...
Jeffery Glen Jackson
Aug 19, 2026
Jeffery Glen Jackson, 58, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 19, 2026, with his siblings by his side. Jeff was born in Springfield, Missouri, on October 21, 1967, to Glen and Carol Jackson (Aurentz).
Jeff was a laid-back, kindhearted person who was easy to talk to and easy to get along with. He had a wonderful sense of humor and...
Robert Frederick Rutter
Aug 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable father, avid collector, and devoted friend, who lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, and boundless generosity.
Robert Frederick Rutter was born February 24, 1944, and passed August 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Rutter, mother Mary Rutter, and brother Charles Rutter. Robert...
Sarah Kathryn Williams
Aug 16, 2026
Sarah Kathryn “Cathy” Williams, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Springfield, MO.
Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her strong spirit, generous heart, sense of humor, and love of family.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Samual Asa Kinney and Hazel Marie Kinney, her sister, Ellen West, her brothers, Cal...
Edward "Ed" Beatty, Jr.
2026
Edward Clarence Beatty, Jr.
Ed passed suddenly on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1950, as the oldest son of Edward C Beatty, Sr, and Ann Krier Beatty.
Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, he also grew up on the farm the family worked on in Halfway, Missouri. Ed was a graduate of Parkview Senior High...
Greg William Johnston
Aug 13, 2026
Greg William Johnston, born April 5, 1952, passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Marie Johnston, and his cherished life partner, Patricia Springer.
Greg is survived by his daughters, Jill Winans and Christa Spivy, his cousin Mary Kay (Rick), her daughter Kelsey (Tom) and their children Auggie and...
John Timothy Bailey
2026
John Timothy Bailey, age 64, of Springfield MO, gained his wings on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He was born January 19, 1962, in Springfield MO, to Charles L. Bailey Jr and Helen C. Bailey Woods.
He was preceded in death by both parents: Charles L Bailey Jr and Helen C. Bailey Woods, brothers: Hershel Bailey S r, Donnegun (Donnie) Bailey, and...
Doris Jeanette McCord
Aug 10, 2026
Doris Jeanette McCord 86 of Springfield, MO, passed away August 10, 2026, at Strafford Care Center. She was born the daughter of Hazel (Hubble) and Ottho Bullard on March 15, 1940, in Seymour, MO. Doris worked in accounting and insurance at Mercy Hospital. She always enjoyed baking in her spare time. She is survived by her sons Brian Lamkin and Mike (Shelly)...
Wayne Barnes
Aug 9, 2026
Gerald “Wayne” Barnes, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 5:45 a.m.
Wayne was born June 24, 1944, in Bois D’Arc, Missouri, to Walter and Myrtle (Denman) Barnes.
Wayne married Marilynn (Cunningham) Helf on October 11, 1990. Marilynn introduced Wayne to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he was...
Martha Kay Griffith
Aug 9, 2026
Martha Kay Griffith, 79, passed away on August 9, 2026 in Springfield, MO. Martha was born March 22, 1947 to Arleen (Hill) and Thomas Morris in Ypsilanti, MI. She graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1965.
She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Randall Griffith on September 2, 1967 in Ypsilanti, MI. She and Randy lived in...
Benjamin F. Thompson, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Benjamin F. Thompson, Jr., 95, of Springfield, passed away August 8, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1931, in Ridgway, PA. He graduated from Penn State University, with a degree in Journalism and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was also the Senior Manager of Penn State Football Team. He married Marcia in 1958, and they...
Nanette Rita Anderson
Aug 7, 2026
Nanette (Nan) Rita (Habert) Anderson was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Elroy E. Habert and Ethel Rita (Ann) Flemming on July 17th 1930. She died on August 7th, 2026 shortly after her 96th birthday. Her mother, Ethel died after childbirth with her sister, Donna in 1934 and she was raised by her paternal Grandmother and Grandfather until 1940. She was...
Diann Reding
2026
Diann Reding of Nixa, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 6, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.
She was born to Clyde and Pauline Burnham on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO.Diann was a legal secretary for over 30 years and in 1990...
Chester D. McArthur
Aug 5, 2026
Chester Dale McArthur passed away on Aug 5, 2026 in Springfield MO.
He was born April 11, 1931 in Mansfield, MO.
Chester was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Jane McArthur and his parents, Harvey and Augusta McArthur. He is survived by his daughter and son, Marsha Chappelow of Overland Park KS, and Steve McArthur and his wife,...
