Marlena Miller
Jul 15, 2025
Marlena Rae Miller, 74, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She was born October 18, 1950, to William and Lola Holt in Otawa, IL.
Marlena enjoyed spending her time embroidering and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Miller; her parents; and her brother, William Holt.
Marlena...
Betty Mcelwee
Jul 14, 2025
Betty Jo McElwee, 74, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born December 23, 1950, to Willard and Alice Froehlich in Hot Springs, AR.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Charles Sheppard
Jul 14, 2025
Charles Lewis Sheppard, Jr. ("Chuck")
July 16, 1955 – July 14, 2025
Charles Lewis Sheppard, Jr., lovingly known as "Chuck," passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, with his family by his side, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 16, 1955, in New Orleans, Chuck was a lifelong...
Donald Klingsmith, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Gene Klingsmith, Jr., 61, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born July 9, 1964, to Donald and Marjorie Klingsmith in Jeffersonville, IN.
Donald was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with his grandchildren. Over the years he's made several friends in his career as a concrete finisher....
Allen Carpenter
Jul 12, 2025
Allen Paul Carpenter, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born January 8, 1947, to Terry and Lenora Carpenter in Orange County, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
James Brady
Jul 12, 2025
James "Jamie" Earl Brady, 45, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born September 28, 1979, to Dean and Tammy.
Jamie had a passion for racing. He loved to go fast and could often be found working on bikes or cars. If it had wheels and a motor, he could...
Paul Cook
Jul 12, 2025
Paul Daniel Cook, 40, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born August 6, 1984, to Daniel and Jo Cook.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ronald James
Jul 12, 2025
Ronald Joseph James, 82, of Bolivar, MO passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born June 16, 1943, to Joseph and Helen James in St. Louis City, MO.
Placement will occur at Jefferson Barracks at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Vicki Hawke
Jul 10, 2025
Vicki Ann Hawke, 75, of West Plains, MO passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born December 6, 1949, to Robert and Shirley Eakins in Mantino, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Denise Love
Jul 10, 2025
Denise Marie Love, 73, of Walnut Grove, MO passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born February 3, 1952, to Loring and Nancy Erickson in Minneapolis, MN.
On April 11, 1983, Denise married the love of her life, Tony Love. Together they loved all things Disney. She was an avid collector of Disney and The Wizard...
Betty Besaw
Jul 10, 2025
Betty Louise Besaw passed away on July 10, 2023, at the age of 78 in Fairplay, Missouri. Born on February 1, 1947, Betty was a cherished member of her community and a graduate of Granby High School in Missouri.
Betty was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her deep love and dedication to her...
Keith Beasley
Jul 8, 2025
Walter "Keith" Beasley born January 3, 1952, in Modesto, California, to parents Walter and Elma Beasley of Ceres, California.
Keith is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Charles and Thomas; daughter, Jennifer Beasley Alvarez; three grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. He also leaves behind a sister, Karen Stewart and a nephew, Wesley Stewart, both of Ceres, California....
Steve Johnson
Jul 7, 2025
Steve Allen Johnson, 70, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born March 31, 1955, to Charles and Letha Johnson in Iowa City, Iowa.
A family gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kenneth Webb
Jul 7, 2025
Kenneth Mitchell Webb, 66, of Ozark, MO passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born September 15, 1958, to Kenneth and Linda Webb in Little Rock, AR.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Helen Brown
Jul 6, 2025
Helen Sue Brown, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born August 11, 1942, to Arthur and Gertrude Garner in Fort Smith, AR.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Frances Currit-Hernandez
Jul 5, 2025
Frances JoAnn Currit-Hernandez, passed away July 5, 2025. She was born February 10, 1973, in Ketchikan, Alaska, to Ronald and Donna.
Cremation has been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Kirby Archie
Jul 5, 2025
Kirby Lane Archie, 63, was born June 1, 1962, in Cairo, IL to Walter Cleo Archie and Clara Belle Ferrell. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Springfield, MO. He grew up in various places including Webster and Douglas counties. He had struggled with health issues, both mentally and physically, for many years. Kirby was preceded...
Johnetta Logan
Jul 5, 2025
Johnetta DiAnn Logan, 48, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born April 8, 1977, to John and Rebecca "DiAnn" Logan.
Johnetta was born in Columbia, MO, but raised in Springfield. She graduated from Central High School and was proud of that accomplishment. She loved older country music and was listening to it...
Nina Yoast
Jul 4, 2025
Nina Leann Yoast, 61, of Wheatland, MO passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born April 8, 1964, to Bennie and Shirley Armstrong in Lee Summit, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Marsha Patterson
Jul 4, 2025
Marsha Louise Patterson, 72, of Republic, MO passed away on July 4th, 2025. She was born April 9th, 1953, to Ernest and Mary Jewell "Julie" Purkey in St. Louis, MO.
Marsha was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Donna Purkey.
Marsha was very proud of her family that she is survived by: husband,...
