Feb 12, 2026

Julia Thoms June 1, 1956 – February 12, 2026

Julia Thoms, 69, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Cox Hospital, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Born on June 1, 1956, Julia lived a life centered around her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her children...

Feb 10, 2026

Wilma "Faye" Daly, 67, of Halfway, MO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born September 24, 1958, to Floyd and Wilma Lee in Wichita, KS.

Faye is preceded in death by her son, Doug Harrison Daly Sr.; her father, Floyd J Lee Sr.; her mother, Wilma Mae Lee (Simpson); and brother, Floyd J Lee Jr....

Feb 10, 2026

Bradley "Brad" Eugene Stayer, 73, of Willard, MO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born October 17, 1952, in Youngstown, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Brad is survived by his wife, Brenda; his children; and grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral...

Feb 10, 2026

Phillip "Phil" Wesley Illum, 78, of Battlefield, MO went home to Heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born July 26, 1947, to Earnest and Lucille Illum in El Dora, Iowa.

Phil grew up in Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. He married Twila Hammer, the love of his life, in 1966. Phil and Twila celebrated their 59th wedding...

Feb 10, 2026

James "Jim" D. Hurd, 86, left this earth in search of his next project in the early morning hours of February 10, 2026.

Jim is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cynthia "Cindy" Hurd; his daughter, Tammy Childers (Steve); his son, James "Jamie" D. Hurd, Jr. (Laura); and two grandchildren, Katherine "Katie" Hurd and Andrew...

Feb 10, 2026

Patricia (Pat) Marie Parker, 71, of Ash Grove, MO. Passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026. She was born June 14, 1954 to Oris and Barbara Burch in Kansas City.

Pat married the love of her life Ron Parker June 24, 1971 and they went on to have four children. Pat had many jobs from CNA, helping Ron...

Feb 9, 2026

Beverly Jean "BJ" Winsea, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 9, 2026. She was born March 26, 1953, in Aurora, MO, to Wilburn and Joan Jenkins.

BJ was a caregiver by nature, and she worked as a nurse in private care for many years. In 1977, she married the love of her life, Homer Winsea. One...

Feb 9, 2026

Pamela (Pam) Jo Rieck was born on October 8th, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She passed away February 9th, 2026, at the age of 55, after a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer.  She was surrounded by her mom, sister and Mitzi, their loyal family dog.

Pam is survived by her mother, Nancy Rieck of Springfield,...

Feb 8, 2026

Linda "Diane" Matherly was born September 1, 1948 in Monette, AR and passed away February 8, 2026 in Republic, MO.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, James "Ott" Smothers and Vernell "Opaline" Wallace.

Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jerry; son, Jerry Jr.; sisters, Sandra Henard, Beebe, AR, Janet Robertson,...

Feb 6, 2026

Dani Michelle Stewart, 59, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.  Dani was born David Michael Stewart on January 4, 1967, in Alameda, CA, to David and Dora Stewart.

Dani grew up between California and Missouri, carrying pieces of both places with her throughout her life. She proudly served in the United States Navy before...

Feb 5, 2026

Janice Elvira Bond, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born July 8, 1945, to Frank and Serena Gualtieri in Yonkers, NY. While attending the University of Colorado, Janice auditioned to be the lead singer of a local rock band. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. It was at that audition...

Feb 4, 2026

Sandra "Dottie" Diane Shanks, 70, of Climax Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1955, to Harold and Anna Scheffler in Kennett, MO.

Dottie liked to be outside. She also enjoyed traveling and buying fun things that she saw while watching tv. Most of all, Dottie loved being a grandma...

Feb 1, 2026

Judith "Judy" Ann Kahler, 80, of Strafford, MO passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born June 11, 1945, to Clifford and Helen Birkland in Chicago, IL.

Judy loved to hunt for bargains and knew all of the best places to go. She collected antiques and had an eye for unique items. She volunteered her time...

Feb 1, 2026

George "Skip" Marshall passed away on February 1, 2026.   George was born on November 1, 1942, in Eugene, Oregon to George and Ardis (Caswell) Marshall, and went to school in Noti, joining the Coast Guard while still in high school.  He later served with the Air Force. He spent many years after leaving the service driving truck over the...

Jan 31, 2026

Paul Douglas "Doug" Frazier, 86, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Mt. Vernon, MO surrounded by his family.  Doug was born on October 29, 1939, in West Plains, MO, the son of Charles Edward Frazier and Lois Morrison Frazier.  He married Gloria Maxine Shipp Frazier in 1964, and they enjoyed 55 wonderful years...

Jan 30, 2026

James Richard Jones, known to his family and friends as Dick and J.R., and lovingly known throughout his community as Santa J.R., passed away at the age of 73 on January 30, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

J.R. was born on October 30, 1952, in Aiken, South Carolina, to Joseph "Joe" Leslie Jones and Joy...

Jan 29, 2026

Max "Doug" Douglas Green, 77, of Bois D'arc, MO passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born Ferbruary 13, 1948, to Alonzo and Stella Green in Springfield, MO.

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

Jan 29, 2026

Rochele Ann Fortner, 65, of Bolivar, MO passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born February 18, 1960, to Richard and Emily Fortner in Kansas City, MO.

When Rochele was younger, she loved to ride her four-wheeler. She was never scared and loved to go as fast as it could go. Rochele graduated high school from...

Jan 28, 2026

Richard "Dick" Anthony Allegrati, 90, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born January 28, 1936, in Detroit, MI.

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

Jan 28, 2026

Deborah "Deb" Jean Detten, 64, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born January 12, 1962, to Jefferson and Barbara Hefner.

Deb is survived by her husband of 44 years, Bob Detten; son, Stephen Collins (wife Heather); and grandchildren, Andrew, Noah, Chloe, Declan and Jamie; son, Jon Detten (wife...