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Vickii Crow

Vickii Crow

Mar 30, 2026

Vickii Crow, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born January 3, 1948, to Cecil and Jimmie Maberry in Wynnewood, OK.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Melissa Wade

Melissa Wade

Mar 30, 2026

Melissa Marie Wade, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bolivar, Missouri.

Melissa was born on October 20, 1980, in Munster, Indiana. She touched many lives with her kindness, love of worship, and strong spirit.

On October 5, 2002, she married the love of her life Shawn...

Gary Franklin

Gary Franklin

Mar 29, 2026

Gary Kent Franklin, 79, of Kimberling City passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born October 15, 1946, to Amos and Vauda Franklin in Springfield, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Patricia Duncan

Patricia Duncan

Mar 28, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Kay Duncan, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born September 15, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Ruth Ann Henson

Ruth Ann Henson

Mar 26, 2026

Ruth Ann Henson, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born July 1, 1966, to Delaven "Don" and Margaret Henson in Sunnymeade, CA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Sandra Philbrick

Sandra Philbrick

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra Lu Philbrick, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born April 27, 1949, to Ernest and Bertha Lund in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Michael Conner

Michael Conner

Mar 26, 2026

Michael Kenneth Conner, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 26th surrounded by love.

He was a man full of life, humor, and connection. He worked as a local DJ, bringing music and joy to others through the radio, weddings, school dances, and countless celebrations. Music remained a meaningful part of who he was throughout his life. He was also proud...

Stanley Maxwell

Stanley Maxwell

Mar 26, 2026

Stanley Allen Maxwell, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born August 7, 1981, to Gail Walker and Stan Maxwell in Lamar, MO.

Stanley was a self-taught stainless-steel welder and worked for several companies around Springfield. His favorite past time was tinkering on old tractors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stan Maxwell; uncle, Jerry...

William Temple

William Temple

Mar 23, 2026

William "Bill" Harvey Temple, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born August 23, 1943, to William and Annoli Temple in Jackson County, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Ronald Deck

Ronald Deck

Mar 21, 2026

Ronald Dan Deck, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born January 16, 1944, to Elwyn and Laveda Deck.

He is survived by his brother, William "Bill" Deck.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Judy Looney

Judy Looney

Mar 21, 2026

Judy Looney, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri.

Judy was born Sunday, November 1, 1942, the first of four children, to Ralph and Ardeth (Donigan) Jones, in Lebanon, Missouri.

She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1962. On Thursday, December 20, 1962, she was united with Lester Looney and shared over...

Vicky Fishback

Vicky Fishback

Mar 20, 2026

Vicky Rae Fishback, 72, of Hermitage, MO passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. She was born April 5, 1953, to Ted and Dorothy in Jackson County, MO.

Vicky enjoyed fishing and loved her beautiful flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Vicky is survived by her husband, Jim Copeland; her children, Rudy, Danny, Susy, Tammy, Tina, Nikki, Stephanie, Cheyenne, Matt and...

Kwindra Litty

Kwindra Litty

Mar 19, 2026

Kwindra Lynn Litty, 46, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born August 15, 1979, to Dennis Litty and Patricia Bath.

Kwindra was an avid sports fan. She loved watching baseball and cheering on the Chief's during football season. Another favorite hobby of hers was baking. She loved to be in the kitchen...

Wallace Shupe

Wallace Shupe

Mar 18, 2026

Wallace "Chuck" Andrew Shupe, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born December 3, 1948, to Wade and Gladys Shupe in Caretta, West Virginia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Connie Pippin

Connie Pippin

Mar 18, 2026

Connie Dale Pippin, 78, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born August 24, 1947, to Dale and Ruth Towe in Springfield, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Patrick Crawford

Patrick Crawford

Mar 17, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Henry Crawford, 76, of Long Lane, MO peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, which just happened to be St. Patrick's Day. He was born January 6, 1950, to Albert and Wanda Crawford in Hannibal, MO.

He was preceded in death by his son, Pat Crawford Jr., and his parents.

He is survived by his son, Time Crawford; four grandchildren;...

Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson

Mar 17, 2026

Linda Louise Richardson, 78, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was born on October 26, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold and Colleen Christman. She was raised in Prairie Village, Kansas, and later moved to Liberty, Missouri, where she graduated in 1966.

A survivor of polio since...

Ned Bashford

Ned Bashford

Mar 15, 2026

Dickey "Ned" Bashford, 91, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born January 15, 1935, to Tracy and Eva Bashford in Jamesport, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Matthew Segrist

Matthew Segrist

Mar 14, 2026

Matthew Glenn Segrist, 60, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born October 13, 1965, to Clarence "Raymond" and Mary Segrist in California.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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