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William Ervin Leach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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