Jan 27, 2026

Daniel "Danny" Lee Gilmore, 76, of Willard, MO passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. He was born July 2, 1949, in Kansas City, KS to Lowry and Margaret Gilmore.

Danny grew up mostly in Willard, MO. After graduating from Willard High School in 1967, he continued his education at Southwest Missouri State...

Jan 27, 2026

Marilyn Sue (Brandon) Morriss, 87, of Springfield, MO, was born October 2, 1938, in Bloodland, MO, to Guy and Martha Brandon. She passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2026, knowing she was loved and would be missed.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Hawkins and Della Smith; grandchildren, Brandon Hawkins, Kirby Hawkins, Quentin...

Jan 26, 2026

Wilma I. Abrams, 92, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 26, 2026. She was born April 28, 1933, in Champaign, IL, to Claude and Ruby.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Jan 26, 2026

Joyce Lubbers was called home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, at the age of 93.

Joyce was born to Arthur and Juanita Lubbers on September 7, 1933, in Deland, Illinois. As a child, she excelled in school and was a member of 4-H and various other school clubs.

Joyce went on...

Jan 25, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Richard McInnis, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born April 4, 1961, to James and Betty "Joan" McInnis in Fort Worth, TX.

He was married over 40 years, was crazy about his sons, loved to fish and working with antiques and collectibles, and refinished old furniture. He won an...

Jan 24, 2026

Barbara Lee Kittner, 70, of Summersville, MO passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born September 4, 1955, to Robert and Joan McVey in davenport, Iowa.

Although Barbara was a strong, independent woman she loved her husband, Bill, fiercely. She was a loving mother, a wonderful cook and a smart businesswoman. During her life she owned...

Jan 21, 2026

Carl E. Baker, M.D. (1949–2026)

Dr. Carl Earl Baker, 76, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.

Carl was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1949 to Wylene (Kennon) and Charles Meza Morton. He spent his formative years in his beloved state of Texas before later moving to Nebraska. There,...

Jan 20, 2026

Danny Lee Hopkins, Jr., 67, of Bolivar, MO passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born October 6, 1958, to Danny and Jacqueline Hopkins in Marshall, MO.

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

Jan 20, 2026

Laura-Jane Thornton, 72, of Lebanon, MO passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born September 10, 1953, to Orville and Fannie Lary in Everett, WA.

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

Jan 20, 2026

Jaqueline Irene "Jackie" East, 82, of Ash Grove, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie's life was one defined by strength, unwavering love for those around her, and fun–Jackie loved having fun.

Jackie was born on January 13, 1944, in Long Beach, California. While living in California,...

Jan 19, 2026

Carrie Ann White 55, of Republic, MO passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2026. She was born to Larry and Linda Drake on May 9th, 1970 in Fort Riley, KS.

Carrie spent over twenty-five years of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She had a big heart and loved not only helping people, but animals...

Jan 19, 2026

John B. Schettler, 84, of Nixa, MO passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born December 8, 1941, to Leonard and Florentine Schettler in Carroll, IA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jutta Schettler.

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

Jan 19, 2026

Roger Lee Woody, 61, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1964, to Harvey "Dean" and Elizabeth (Haywood) Woody in North Platte, Nebraska.

For 16 years, Roger served as a banquet captain at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, where he became much more than an employee — he became family....

Jan 19, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Stephen Brown, 79, a lifelong resident of Joplin, MO passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born November 18, 1946.

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

Jan 18, 2026

Betty Ray Darling, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born February 14, 1940, to Thomas and Elsie in Enola, AR.

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

Jan 16, 2026

Alan Neil Whitney, lovingly known as Uncle Al "big m'gumba", passed away on January 16, 2026, at the ripe age of 70.

Born on July 20, 1955, to Donna and Harry Whitney, Alan lived a life full of adventure, spontaneous celebration, and the 'high life' when he could. He was born to an Airforce father and Irish...

Jan 15, 2026

Christopher "Chris" Michael Head, 59, of Fair Play, MO passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born August 23, 1966, to Robert Randolph Head and Barbara Aguilar in Grants Pass, OR.

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

Jan 13, 2026

Robert "Robbie" Dewayne Hug, 39, of Bolivar, MO passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born December 28, 1986, to Debra Jean Lacey in Jefferson City, MO.

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

Jan 12, 2026

Edward "Eddie" Anthony Redden went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 12, 2026, at age 61. Eddie was born January 31st, 1964, in Council Bluffs, IA to William (Bill) John Redden II of Philadelphia and Deolvia (Dee) Faye (Allen) Rampy of Childress, TX while Bill was stationed there with the Air Force.

Eddie was raised in...

Jan 11, 2026

Donald "Don" Ray Gruis, 93, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born December 28, 1932, to Herman and Eula Gruis in Columbia, MO.

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