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William Ervin Leach
Jul 1, 2019
William "Bill" E. Leach, 59, of Bolivar, Mo formerly of Unionville, Mo, passed away on July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born to Frank and June Leach on May 16, 1960, in Unionville, Mo. He lived most of his life in the Unionville, MO and Centerville, IA area.
William worked various jobs including construction and...
Sarah Gail Rash
Jun 30, 2019
Sarah Gail Rash, 69, of Monett, MO, passed away June 30, 2019. She was born May 29, 1950, in Lexington, MO, to Clyde and Mary Fairchild.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Charles Thomas Parks
Jun 28, 2019
Charles Thomas Parks, 59, was born November 2, 1959, in Manhattan, NY and passed away June 28, 2019 in Springfield, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Olive Parks.
Charles is survived by his loved ones: wife, Loretta Parks; his five siblings, Thomas Parks, Mark Parks, David Parks, Iona Rutherford and...
Larry Lee Hubbard
Jun 27, 2019
Larry Lee Hubbard, 60, of Republic, MO, passed away June 27, 2019. He was born March 4, 1959, in Webb, MS, the son of Annie Lee Hubbard and Percy McClellan.
He enjoyed fishing, golf and shooting pool. Larry loved his Chicago Bears, sports and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by...
Zoey Rayann May Martin
Jun 27, 2019
Zoey Rayann May Martin, 16, of Nixa, MO, was called Home by Jesus June 27, 2019. She was born December 31, 2002, in Chillicothe, MO. She was an upcoming junior at Nixa High School. Zoey lettered in high school softball and played short-stop for Nixa High School and the Prospects Elite.
Zoey was saved and baptized at...
Toby Allen Mcmaster
Jun 26, 2019
Toby Allen McMaster, age 47, of Springfield, MO, departed this life on June 26, 2019. Toby was born April 6, 1972, in Wynne, AR.
Toby enjoyed fishing, camping, had a love for life and helping others.
Toby is survived by his wife, Denise Yvonne Snider McMaster; and 3 sons, Bradley Scott McMaster, Austin Kane McMaster,...
Clara Fern Frisk
Jun 22, 2019
Clara Fern Frisk, 79, of Miami, Oklahoma passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on June 22, 2019. She understood and believed in 1Corinthians 15; wherein states that this was her spiritual birth day in heaven. At her request, her body was donated for medical research and she requested no...
Matthew Eugene Foglio
Jun 21, 2019
Matthew Eugene Foglio, 39, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 21, 2019. He was born December 29, 1979, in Lansdale, PA.
Matt enjoyed fishing, hunting, and motorcycles. He had a talent for tormenting his sisters and loved to scare people. He was also a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan.
He is survived by his...
Lyle Ray Bradshaw
Jun 19, 2019
Lyle Ray Bradshaw, 71, of Bucyrus, MO, passed away June 19, 2019. He was born July 5, 1947, in Lebanon, MO, to Cecil and Faye Bradshaw.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
James Arthur Vader
Jun 12, 2019
James Arthur Vader, 79, of Joplin, MO, passed away June 12, 2019. He was born February 3, 1940, in Joplin, MO, the son on Delbert and Ruth Vader.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James is survived by his family and friends.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have...
Lyle E. Miller
Jun 12, 2019
Lyle E. Miller, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 12, 2019. He was born March 27, 1946.
No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Beatrice Judith Benefiel
Jun 10, 2019
Beatrice Judith Benefiel, 83, of Battlefield, MO, passed away June 10, 2019. She was born September 4, 1935, in El Paso, TX.
She will be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Patricia Lee Blake
Jun 10, 2019
Patricia Lee Blake, 49, of Henderson, NV, passed away June 10, 2019. She was born to Charles and Wanda Hensley, June 30, 1969, in Chicago, IL.
Services will be held in the Chicago area, date and time pending.
Virginia "Ginny" Wilma Wellong
Jun 8, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Wilma Wellong, 79, of Cape Fair, MO, passed into Heaven, Saturday, June 8, 2019, after battling cancer for several years. She was born October 22, 1939, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Harry and Agnes Wright.
Ginny loved to dance. She was a member of the Dungaree Dolls for many years. Ginny was excellent at...
Penny Sueann Edson
Jun 6, 2019
Peggy Sueann Edson, 52, of Springfield, lost her battle with cancer on June 6, 2019. She was born June 26, 1966, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Mary Ann Edson.
Penny leaves behind her brother, Bobby Edson of Iowa; 5 sons, Wesley Howe of Hot Springs, AR, Robert of Springfield, MO, Ronald, William and...
Randall Eugene Edstedt
Jun 5, 2019
Randall Eugene Edstedt, was born March 29,1962, and is survived by his father, Eugene; siblings, Cheryl, Michael and Kris; and his two sons Josh and Derek.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Holtz-Edstedt; sister, Sandy; and brother; Devery.
Randy served in the Navy. After the Navy Randy became a...
Michael Ray Barrand
Jun 4, 2019
Michael Ray Barrand, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving and close family. He was born June 24, 1960, in Orange, CA, the son of Sharon (Strever-Guthrie) Barrand.
Mike was united in marriage to Karen Tigges on December 6, 1997, and to this union two wonderful children were born; Alex and...
Larry David Jenkerson
Jun 3, 2019
Larry David Jenkerson was born on November 19, 1937 and passed into peace on June 3, 2019 in the care of loved ones at home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, trusted friend and mechanic to many and king of the road to all who knew him. Larry enjoyed spending time with...
Judith Joanne Bridgeforth
May 31, 2019
Judith Joanne Bridgeforth, age 71, of Anna, OH, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at 7:23 PM at Heritage Center in Minster, OH. She was born August 5, 1947 in Springfield MO. The daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Roggensees) Bridgeforth.
She is survived by two sons, Jeremy (Tamara) Barnett of Anna, OH, and David Barnett...
George Austin Ketcham
May 31, 2019
Dr. George Ketcham, Professor Emeritus of Southeast Missouri State University, passed away at his home in Springfield, MO on May 31 st . He was 90 years old. He passed in his sleep peacefully. His sister, Virginia Cushing of Kansas City, MO and his son, Charles Ketcham of Springfield, MO...

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