Dec 9, 2025

Gloria Mae Holcomb, 87, of Stockton, MO passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was born August 25, 1938, to George and Gladys Helton in St. Anthony, MO.

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

Dec 8, 2025

Steven "Steve" Robert Duncan, 72, of Nixa, MO passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born July 28, 1953, to James and Eunice Duncan in Knoxville, TN.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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

Dec 8, 2025

Dolores Helen Tomasello, 90, formerly of Astoria, NY and West Palm Beach, FL passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, in Springfield, MO. She was born February 24, 1935, to Horace and Helen Tomasello in New York City, NY.

She is survived by her daughter, Alison; granddaughter, Aislinn; and three great granddaughters, Hailey, Paige, and Kaitlyn.

...

Dec 7, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Leroy Rice, age 68, of Pierce City, Missouri passed away December 7th, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1957, a son of Lawrence and Lela Arnold.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Lela.

Ron is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel (Angel), Renee (Rob);...

Dec 6, 2025

Steven Gene Scott, 66, of Aurora, MO passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born April 2, 1959, to Darrel and Wilma Scott.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stanley Scott; and daughter, Robin Scott.

He is survived by his children, Brittany, Darrin, Travis and Cody; 14 grandchildren; his sisters, Paula...

Dec 5, 2025

Garland Eugene Combs, 84, of Strafford, MO passed away December 5th, 2025, in his home with his loving wife, Barbara at his side.

Garland was born December 22nd, 1940, in Bradleyville, MO, and was the son of Granville and Gladys Combs. He grew up in Bradleyville as a young boy farming with his dad, raising crops to...

Dec 5, 2025

Julie B. Sheppard, born November 30, 1959, passed away December 5, 2025, after a period of declining health and a heart forever changed by the loss of her husband. She leaves behind a legacy shaped by love, humor, resilience, and a deep devotion to the people she cherished most. To those who knew her best, she was lovingly called...

Dec 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Belcher, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was born September 24, 1935, to Edward and Joyce Matney Belcher in Kingston, West Virginia.  She grew up in Pikeville, Kentucky, and lived most of her adult years in Riverview, Michigan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Dec 4, 2025

Rye'Chelle Nicole Canady, 40, of Inglewood, CA passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born July 6, 1985, in Springfield, MO and lovingly raised by her parents, Tony and Rayetta Jackson.

A Visitation will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, 2026 W Woodland St Springfield, MO 65807.

Dec 4, 2025

Janet Delores Martinez, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born June 18, 1935, to Dallas and Geraldine Dierdorff in Klamath Falls, OR.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jim Lousignont; Lawrence Siever, and Lou Martinez; a son, Dale Lousignont; and her parents.

Janet is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2025

Luciane Hawkins, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born February 15, 1981, in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

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

Dec 2, 2025

Vernon "Pete" Leonard Hayes was born September 2nd, 1941, in Magnolia, West Virginia. He passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 84 years of age. He was preceded in death 4 months prior by the love of his life, Margaret (Marge) Annie French Hayes; together for 63 years of loving marriage, and now together again.

Pete worked...

Dec 2, 2025

Jim Freeman Exercised, Ate Right, (mostly), Died Anyway.

James (Jim) Edmond Freeman, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at home on December 2, 2025, after fighting cancer for two and a half years. He is the first of us to get to hug Michael again.

The first son of...

Dec 1, 2025

William Steven "Steve" Denney, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away from this life to his eternal home on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Steve was born March 5, 1958, to William (Bill) and June Denney.

Steve was employed as a welder and retired from Loren Cook.  After retirement he enjoyed his hobby of wood carving and...

Nov 30, 2025

Rhonda Gail Wood, age 64, of Kansas, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate loved ones on November 30, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Rhonda was born on October 7, 1961, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The oldest of three daughters born to the late Carl "Bud" Tyler and Shirley Davidson Tyler. She was a graduate of...

Nov 29, 2025

Shannon Lynn Andrew Smiley, age 49, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Cox South Hospital due to complications from blood clots in his lungs.

Born in Springfield on September 20, 1976, Shannon was the beloved son of Bobie Wilcox. He grew up surrounded by family and friends who knew him as a spirited,...

Nov 28, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Gordon Becker, Jr., 76, a lifelong resident of Rogersville & Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born October 4, 1949, to Kenneth and Ollie Becker.

Kenny lived a life full of love, humor & laughter, strong willed, and deep devotion to those he loved. He loved his family and cherished every...

Nov 28, 2025

Douglas "Doug" McArthur Yearta, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1943, in Ozark, Arkansas, to William Ruben Yearta and Erva Mildred Yearta.

Doug was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. A celebration of life and burial of his ashes will be held at...

Nov 28, 2025

Susan Eleanor Slinkard, 70, of Rogers, AR passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born August 2, 1955, to Fred and Pansy Knapp in Peoria, IL.

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

Nov 28, 2025

Paula Rae Blake, 58, of Branson, MO passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born August 31, 1967, in Redding, CA to Elder King and Linda Blake.

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