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Tommy Burnett
Jul 22, 2021
Dr. Thomas (Tommy) Hays Burnett passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 22, 2021. He was born in Smackover, Arkansas on September 27, 1944. He filled his childhood in Smackover with family, friends, and athletics. He was a standout football, basketball, and track and field athlete for the Buckaroos. He also exceled in baseball and swimming. Upon...
Kelly Stockdale
Jul 22, 2021
Kelly Kim Stockdale, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 22, 2021. She was born March 5, 1960 in Tucson, AZ to Doris and Pete Chandler.
Kelly had a heart of gold and would do anything for her family. She was the "heart of this family" and she kept us together, always. She was the...
Jennifer Yarbrough
Jul 21, 2021
Jennifer Ayn (Tipton) Yarbrough, 50, departed this life July 21, 2021, at Cox South Hospital due to complications from Covid-19. She fought bravely to recover from its vicious attack and return to the life she loved with her husband Troy, daughter Mikayla, and family and friends.
Jennifer was born November 10, 1970, to Captain Robert Eldon Tipton...
Ruth Fleetwood
Jul 20, 2021
Ruth Fleetwood, 71, of Buffalo, MO, passed away July 20, 2021. She was born August 14, 1949, in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Kenneth Marsh
Jul 18, 2021
Kenneth Marsh, 79, of Nixa, MO, died July 18, 2021, in Springfield, MO.
Ken was a proud civil servant for 26 years and worked with the best high voltage crew out of Fort Lewis, WA. He had a thorough grounding from his days as a Navy Seabee with MCB7 as well as a strong father and step-dad....
Justin Lee Martin
Jul 18, 2021
Justin Lee Martin was born June 19, 1983 in Midland, TX, the 2nd of 3 brothers. He was fun loving, kind hearted, and loved every animal he ever encountered. He enjoyed nature, gardening, and spending time with his friends and family. He went to be with our Lord and Savior after passing away unexpectedly, in his home, on July...
Carol King
Jul 16, 2021
Carol Ann King, 79, of Ozark Missouri passed away July 16, 2021. She was born September 22, 1941, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Herman and Rita White.
She was raised in Colorado Springs and that is also where she met Earl while he was in the service. They married and started their life in Springfield, Missouri. She...
Leland D. Roberts
Jul 16, 2021
Leland D. Roberts, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 16, 2021. He was born October 11, 1936 to Leland N. and Ruby (Eckoff) Roberts, of Knob Noster, MO.
Leland married Dolores Bales October 27, 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. He worked at Dayco from 1962-2001. He served as a Greeter at South Haven...
Kevin Castello
Jul 15, 2021
Kevin Glenn Castello, age 59, of Mountain View, MO, passed away July 15, 2021. He was born May 31, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Darlene Castello.
Kevin spent the majority of his life working and supporting his family. Kevin enjoyed spending time with family bbq's, playing poker, winning a game of washers, and collecting...
Jimmy Batye
Jul 14, 2021
Jimmy P. Batye, 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on July 14, 2021, at Jacob's Ladder Hospice Home in Springfield, Missouri. Jimmy was born on January 2, 1949 in Hartsburg, Missouri to James W. and Dorothy M. Batye.
Jimmy served his country in the United States Air Force on active duty from 1969 to 1974 and remained...
Jeffrey Wurgler
Jul 14, 2021
Jeffrey Burke Wurgler, 55 moved onto his next journey with God on July 14, 2021.
It all started June 20, 1966 when Jeff blessed this world and his parents, Julie and Dennis Wurgler. Jeff couldn't help but spread love with his infectious smile, audacious laugh and quick sarcasm.
Jeff grew up in Portland, Oregon and...
Ginger Anne Sailors
Jul 13, 2021
Ginger Anne Sailors, 75, of Springfield, MO, departed this world for her heavenly home July 13, 2021. She was born July 14, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to Vernon and Virginia Walser.
Ginger grew up in St. Louis and loved sharing stories of her childhood. She served as a Police Sergeant in Osage Beach and obtained her...
Jessie Bohnert
Jul 12, 2021
Jessie Bohnert, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away July 12, 2021. She was born September 26, 1935, in Brawley, CA, to Jesus and Lenore Salinas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and many siblings.
Jessie is survived by her children, Michelle McKenna and Dennis McKenna; grandchildren; and brother, Raymond Salinas.
Services...
Beverly Bigelow
Jul 12, 2021
Beverly Jean Bigelow, 76, of Branson West, MO, passed away July 12, 2021. She was born July 28, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Edward and Eva Martin.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
Susan Andersen
Jul 10, 2021
Susan Gale Andersen, 74, of Long Lane, Missouri, passed away July 10, 2021. She was born August 17, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Albert and Clara Johnson.
Keegan Montford
Jul 9, 2021
Kennedy Elisabeth Anne Montford "Keegan", age 18, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away quietly at home following a one and a half year journey with cancer. Keegan was a 2021 graduate of Kickapoo High School.
Keegan was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Carl and Dorothy Peck.
Keegan is survived by mom, Jennifer Montford; siblings, Madisyn, Ian...
Cecil Johnson
Jul 8, 2021
Cecil Johnson, born August 15, 1958, gained his wings on July, 8 2021, after a short illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Betty Johnson; a sister, Lorri Carter; and a brother, Tony Hancock.
Cecil is survived by four sisters and one brother, Brenda Brown (Tony), Barbara Johnson (Michael), Bobbie Barnett...
Rick Helton
Jul 7, 2021
On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Rick Helton lost his battle with Parkinson's disease at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Granville Helton; and his mother, Lola Snow.
Rick leaves behind one daughter, Melissa Bird of Eureka, MO; two grandchildren, Mikayla and Dawson Bird, of Eureka, MO; four brothers...
Kenda Lea Abel
Jul 6, 2021
Kenda Lea Abel, 58, of Halfway, Missouri passed away July 6, 2021. She was born January 3, 1963 in Greenfield, Missouri to Larry and Carol Dickerson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Patricia Sue Dodd
Jul 6, 2021
Patricia Sue Dodd, 85, of Nixa, MO, passed away July 6, 2021. She was born February 26, 1936, in Springfield, MO, to William and Helen Henson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Donald Ray Dodd.
She leaves behind six children, son, Jerry Dodd and his wife Brenda; daughter, Judy and her...

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