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Darin Beedle

Darin Beedle

Mar 2, 2026

Darin W. Beedle, 61, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield Mo.

Born December 4, 1964, in Mexico Mo., to Ron and Kay Beedle. Darin graduated from Mexico High School and obtained a degree in hotel restaurant management from Missouri State University. He built a lifelong career in the restaurant...

Rebecca Green

Rebecca Green

Mar 2, 2026

Rebecca Ann Green, 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1957, to Lester and Mary Agee (Willis).

Rebecca never met a stranger and was kind to everyone she encountered. She volunteered for many years with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She loved traveling to Gulf Shores and Hawaii, reading, playing cards with...

Rose Mary Presley

Rose Mary Presley

Mar 1, 2026

Rose Mary Presley, 78, died March 1, 2026, at the CMH Bolivar nursing home.

She was born January 27, 1948, in Springfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Juanita Wolivar and brother, Jim Wolivar.

She is survived by her three children, Julie (Kerry) Price, Brian Presley, Dustin Presley all of Bolivar. No services will be held at...

Billy Crane

Billy Crane

Feb 27, 2026

Billy David Crane, 73, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born February 23, 1953, to Billy and Ella Crane.

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

Jacqueline Fleck

Jacqueline Fleck

Feb 27, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" June Fleck, 83, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born November 15, 1942, to Norman and Betty Shoemaker in Elkhorn, IL.

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

Terry Nelson

Terry Nelson

Feb 27, 2026

Terry Nelson, 60, of Hartville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by family.

Terry was born on September 27, 1965, in Wisconsin and moved to Missouri as a child. He graduated from Hartville High School in 1984, where he was recognized as an outstanding baseball player. After high school, he spent much of...

Richard Sledden

Richard Sledden

Feb 26, 2026

Richard "Rich" Dean Sledden, 70, of Aurora, MO passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born November 3, 1955, to Richard and Constance Sledden in Corona, CA.

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

Ralph Trueman

Ralph Trueman

Feb 25, 2026

Ralph "Bud" Franklin Trueman, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born January 22, 1950, to Edward and Florence Trueman in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Boyd Craig

Boyd Craig

Feb 25, 2026

Boyd Glenn Craig of Marshfield, MO. was born on December 8th, 1950, in the small town of Norwood, MO to Owen and Shirley Craig and passed away on February 25th, 2026, surrounded by the loving company of his friends and family.

Boyd spent a large portion of his life in the Stainless-Steel trade starting in the mid 1970s where he worked...

Troy Freeman

Troy Freeman

Feb 22, 2026

Troy Freeman, 65, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born April 27, 1960, to Leroy and Ellafaye Freeman.

Troy was a great father, grandfather, and an amazing husband. He was a great fisherman (in his own mind LOL), hardworking, funny, goofy, and so loving. He loved to go fishing,...

Shawn Snelson

Shawn Snelson

Feb 21, 2026

Shawn Snelson, 61, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born February 13, 1965, to William "Bill" and Patricia "Trish" Snelson in Newport, RI.

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

Steven Roberts

Steven Roberts

Feb 20, 2026

On February 20, 2026, Steven B. Roberts of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully at the age of 76 years. He dedicated his life to serve in the community and ministry. Steve served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman Airman and received a National Defense Service medal. He earned his Bachelor of General Studies degree with emphasis in...

Garth Reed

Garth Reed

Feb 19, 2026

Garth Albert "Red" Reed Part Pirate

Garth Albert Reed, 68, of Chestnut, IL, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Aurora, MO. He was born April 17, 1957, in Terre Haute, IN, to Harry and Vivian.

He is survived by his devoted last love, Luann "Kitty" McCann Zessin; his son, James; and a half-brother, Reverend...

Margaret Frances Partney

Margaret Frances Partney

Feb 19, 2026

Margaret Frances Partney, 83, of Marshfield, MO, passed away February 19, 2026. She was born September 25, 1942, in Whitefish, MT, to DeLoss and Margaret Good.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Louie Charles Partney; and children, Tammy Cartwright, Michael Lee Bringelson, and Charlie Partney.

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Lindell Gene Silvey

Lindell Gene Silvey

Feb 16, 2026

Lindell "Linn" Gene Silvey, 83, of Humansville, MO, passed away peacefully at home February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 4, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to Merlin Silvey and Aleene Morgan Silvey. Linn grew up in southeast Missouri around Belgrade and Potosi. His family moved to Kansas City where he graduated from Ruskin...

Matthew Lair

Matthew Lair

Feb 15, 2026

Matthew Edward Lair, 58, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born December 19, 1967, to David and Judy Lair in Shirley, MA.

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

Marsha Castle

Marsha Castle

Feb 15, 2026

Marsha Ann Castle, 74, of Branson, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born April 9, 1951, to Martin "Bud" and Maxine Castle in Muskegon, MI.

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

James Wolivar Jr.

James Wolivar Jr.

Feb 15, 2026

James "Jimmy" M. Wolivar, Jr. died on February 15, 2026, at his home in Springfield surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 20, 1970, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son of James Wolivar and Patricia Wolivar-Powell.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Wolivar; his paternal grandparents, Chester and Juanita Wolivar; and...

Joel Belden

Joel Belden

Feb 15, 2026

Joel Anthony Belden, 61, of Richland, MO passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born February 16, 1964, in California.

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

Barbara Gorman

Barbara Gorman

Feb 13, 2026

Barbara "Barb" Louise Gorman, 85, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born August 15, 1940, to DeWitte and Minnie Yenger in Centerville, Iowa.

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

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