Sam Brown
Sep 28, 2026
Thomas Samuel “Sam” Brown, the son of Thomas Henderson and Mabel Mae (Sutterfield) Brown, was born June 19, 1942 in Harrison, AR. Sam passed away on September 28, 2026 at Turners Rock Garden House in Springfield, MO.
He is survived by one sister, Dana Brown and his niece DD Hodges; three sisters-in-law Carolyne Sissom and husband Ken, Barbara June Ashley, wife...
Ivonne Stone
Sep 28, 2026
Ivonne Stone, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Springfield. Ivonne was born March 12, 1936 in Ongo, Missouri, to Joseph and Ona (Harville) Shortt. She was married to John Clare Stone on June 7, 1961. They had two sons, Jeff and Greg.
Ivonne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a generous...
Mary Ann Gustin
Sep 25, 2026
Mary Ann was born April 25, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to George Daniel and Gladys Luby Hembree. She grew up in a large family that moved often because of her father's service in the US Navy and as a meteorologist. She attended Catholic schools, loved her family fiercely, and as a young girl discovered another great love: dance.
Her childhood also...
Rob Close
Sep 23, 2026
Robert "Rob" Close, age 57, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from complications with double pneumonia. His wife, Bridget, mother, Mary, and brother, Aaron were by his side. Rob was born May 29, 1969, in Monett, Missouri. He graduated high school in Nevada, Missouri. Rob became a Christian at an early age, and his spirit touched...
Jan Anders Barnes
Sep 23, 2026
A private family service will be held at a later date. Jan will be laid to rest at Hazelwood Cemetery next to her husband, Richard.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name may be made to Watching Over Whiskers, 3014 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804. Phone: (417) 324-4486. http://watchingoverwhiskers.org
Allan L. Ware, Jr.
2026
Allan L. Ware, Jr. was called to heaven on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Springfield, MO after battling MS for more than 40 years. He was born October 16, 1952 in Barnhart, MO to Allan L. Ware, Sr. and Lillian (Runge) Ware. Al was a true family man dedicated to his two daughters, Jennifer and Sara. His brother, Randy Lee...
Paul Barker
Sep 23, 2026
Paul O. Barker, 102, a long-time resident of Springfield, passed away on September 23, 2026, in his home with his daughter by his side. He was born January 26, 1924, in Ava, Missouri to William Isam Barker (born in Vanzant, MO) and Annie Agnes (Mick) Barker (born in Powassan, Ontario, Canada). They both preceded him in death as did his...
Mark F. Vincel
Sep 21, 2026
Mark F. Vincel, 72 peacefully passed away from an extended illness on Monday, September 21, 2026 in his home. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly as he peacefully left his earthly body to go home with Jesus. He leaves behind a life of faith, adventure, service and a deep love for his family and friends.
Mark was...
Nyla Jo West
Sep 20, 2026
Nyla Jo West, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Born Nyla Jo Teeter on April 14, 1942, at Burge Hospital in Springfield, Nyla was the daughter of Bennie Raymond Teeter and Mildred Icle Wommack. She spent part of her childhood in Bowling Green, Kentucky, after her family moved there in 1951. In 1958, they made...
Hooley Feathers Junior
2026
Hooley Feathers "Jr." age 82, of Lebanon, MO. passed away September 20th in Springfield, MO. after a long illness. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the only child of Hooley and Edith Feathers of Stilwell, Oklahoma.
He attended Northeastern State College in Tahlequah, where he earned his teaching degree and a Masters Degree in industrial arts. After college, he moved to...
Lillian Marie Kinser Breid
Sep 19, 2026
Lillian Marie Kinser Breid, 93 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1932, in Rogersville, Missouri to William and Letha (Daugherty) Kinser. Lillian will be remembered for her quiet strength, impressive intelligence and her devotion to her family. She is survived by a sister, Doris Bishop of Belton, Missouri; her four children; Cynthia...
Joyce Lee Becker
Sep 18, 2026
Joyce Featherston Becker, formerly of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away on Sept. 18, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born June 14, 1929, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to James M. and Estella (Holland) Snoddy. She graduated from McAlester High School and attended William Woods College and Southern Methodist University. From 1950 until his death in 1995 she was married to R. Jack...
Mary Helen Blotter Harper
Sep 17, 2026
Mary Helen (Blotter) Harper, 90, a longtime resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Nixa, Missouri, where she had resided for the past year.
Mary was born July 18, 1936, in Diamond, Missouri, to Alva “Frank” Blotter and Grace Evelyn (Ragan) Blotter. She was raised in Alba and graduated from Webb City High School.
Mary worked as...
Carol Ann Coleman
Sep 15, 2026
Carol Ann Coleman was born December 25, 1946 to Leroy and Tillie Hutchison. Born in Houston, Texas where her father was stationed in the Navy, they moved to Springfield, Missouri where she and her two brothers attended St. Agnes Catholic School. After moving to Kansas City for work upon graduation, Carol met her future husband, Orville Lee Coleman. They were...
Debra Lynn Gourley
Sep 14, 2026
Debra Lynn Gourley, age 63, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2026. Debra was born on January 21, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Donald Ray Gourley and Linda Riddick-Gourley.
Debra attended Kickapoo High School (class of 1981) and Missouri College of Cosmetology and was a local hairdresser for over 40 years. She had a big heart for animals,...
Justin Lamar Jordan
2026
Justin Lamar Jordan was born August 4, 1989 in Springfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
James "Bruce" Holopter
Sep 14, 2026
James "Bruce" Holopter, age 94, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2026. Bruce was born on August 14, 1932, in Big Run, Pennsylvania, to Calvin and Jennie Holopter.
Bruce is preceded in death by his wife, Lorna Holopter.
He is survived by his children, Joan (Scott) Archibald, of Chino Valley, AZ and Jim (Cindy) Holopter, of Shawnee, KS; his grandchildren, Rebeca...
Martha Jane Eddlemon
Sep 13, 2026
Martha Jane Eddlemon, age 93, of Springfield passed away September 13, 2026. Martha Jane Stringer was born March 28, 1933 in Hoxie, Arkansas, and grew up in Willow Springs, Missouri, with her parents Sonny Lee and Josephine (Hurst) Stringer, younger brothers Buck and Bill, and a large extended family. After graduation from Willow Springs High School she married Martin Lee...
Edward Keith Burns
Sep 12, 2026
Edward Keith Burns, known as Ed, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by faith, service and love for his family.
From an early age, Ed distinguished himself as a successful high school athlete, developing competitiveness, perseverance, and a work ethic that would continue to shape his life.
Following high school, he answered the call to serve...
Michael Madden
Sep 9, 2026
Michael Madden was born May 16, 1947, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When he was 2 years old, his family moved to Columbia, Missouri and he attended the nursery school program at Stephens College (a junior college for women) where his father, Charles Madden, taught Creative Writing and later became Chairman of the Communications Department.
Mike attended Lee School in Columbia, Missouri...
