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.

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.

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

William Victor Rains, 80, of Bolivar, MO passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born November 6, 1945, to James and Claudia Rains in Osceola, MO.

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

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia Ann Taylor was born in St. Louis City, MO to Cecil and Valeria (DeLascmendt) Griffin, August 24, 1930. She was educated in the St. Louis school district and graduated college with a bachelor's degree in primary education. While teaching full time in St. Louis, she met Robert "Bob" Taylor, the love of her life. The two were married on...

Mar 12, 2026

Eric Leron Harper, 51, of Marshfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born February 15, 1975, to Robert Harper and Velverlean "Velma" Shaw in Marks, MS.

Eris was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea; his son, Megal Russell; his sister, Iris Shaw; and his brother, Dan Durell Sharp.

Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Mar 12, 2026

Keith Alan Ellsworth, 59, of Aurora, Mo passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born September 20, 1966, to Gary and Darlene Ellsworth in Los Angeles, CA. 

He is survived by his sister, Tammy Whittington, and many other family members and friends.

Keith was deeply loved by his family and many friends. 

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

Mar 11, 2026

ElRue Alldredge Stowell

May 3, 1947 – March 11, 2026

ElRue Alldredge Stowell, a devoted daughter of God and a vibrant educator, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 3, 1947, ElRue’s life was a beautiful tapestry of passion, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ElRue was...

Mar 10, 2026

Janice Lee Davis, 70, of Springfield, Mo passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born February 26, 1956, to Leman and Fern Davis in Visalia, Ca.

Janice is survived by one son, Travis Davis of Reno NV; one sister, Cheryl Ferreira of Cody Wy; two nieces, Amanda Ferreira of Ava Mo and Amber Pharris of Cody Wy; along with several...

Mar 10, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Becca McMillan, who left this world far too soon on March 10, 2026, at the age of 23.

Becca was born on May 16, 2002, and from the very beginning she carried a bright, loving spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She had a heart that seemed to make room for...

Mar 9, 2026

David Kowalkowski, age 63 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026. David was born on February 18, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Patricia Kowalkowski.

David worked in many fields from painting and roofing to truck driving and mechanics. He loved caring for his indoor and outdoor cats.

David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived...

Mar 9, 2026

Linda Louise Milster Fanning, 74, of Marshfield, MO passed away Monday, March 10, 2026. She was born August 20, 1951, to Frederick and Mary Lukenbill in Nevada, MO.

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

Mar 9, 2026

Patricia "Trish" Ann Myers, 66, of Lebanon, MO passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born March 21, 1959, to Kenneth and Margaret Begley in Springfield, MO.

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

Mar 9, 2026

Eunice “Arlene” Carpenter, age 86, of Marshfield, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026. Arlene was born on May 5, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, to Earnest James and Wilma Breazeale.

Arlene was united in marriage to Earl Clyde Carpenter on June 6, 1958. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with five children: Greg (Rhonda) Carpenter, Judy (Randy) Loveland,...

Mar 8, 2026

Ernestine McCoy was born July 21, 1940. She passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 85 in Springfield, MO.Ernestine lived much of her life in California. She worked at Edwards Air Force Base and American Aircraft as a key punch operator. She also lived in Utah and Oregon and the past few years in Missouri, which she...

Mar 7, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Jerry Allen Davis, 55, of Branson, MO passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1970, in Springfield, MO.

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

Mar 6, 2026

Judy Larue Rodden, 78, of Lebanon, MO passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born October 2, 1947, in Garden City, KS and lovingly raised by Oliver and Margaret Hudspeth.Judy was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. She also loved to cook and bake. Her family always looked forward to having her delicious cinnamon rolls. Family was very important...

Mar 5, 2026

Sammy Wilburn Barclay

January 27, 1954 – March 5, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

— 2 Timothy 4:7

It is with both sorrow and peace that the family of Sammy Wilburn Barclay, age 72, of Buffalo, Missouri, announces that he went home to the one true Father on March 5, 2026.

Sammy was...

Mar 4, 2026

Ronald Lee Uzzell, 69, of Strafford, Missouri, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on October 8, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri, to Billy Don Uzzell and Ruth Uzzell.

Ronnie attended Grant Avenue Free Will Baptist Church for many years growing up.

His father taught him to bird hunt, and both of his parents were avid fishermen. Ronnie spent many weekends...