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Claudia Adele Stephens
Sep 14, 2017
Claudia Adele Stephens, 61, of Bolivar, MO, passed away September 14, 2017. She was born October 15, 1955. in Joplin, MO, to Floyd and Ann Jones. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Mark Weston Bingham
Sep 13, 2017
Mark Weston Bingham, 61, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 13, 2017. He was born January 16, 1956. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Sylvia Ann Spear
Sep 13, 2017
Sylvia Ann Spear, 71, of Ozark, MO, passed away September 13, 2017. She was born January 29, 1946, in Elwood, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Carol Hicks
Sep 11, 2017
Carol Hicks, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017. She was born May 23, 1942, in Birch Tree, MO, to Posey and Florence Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hicks; parents; and sister, Joyce Lesperance. Carol is survived by her sons, William Hicks and wife Jamie and Robert Hicks and wife Valerie; and...
Donald Earl Bishop
Sep 11, 2017
Donald Earl Bishop, 72, of Springfield, MO, formerly of the Sedalia, MO, area, passed away peacefully September 11, 2017. He was born in Boonville, MO, September 10, 1945, to Elvin and Florence Bishop.
He was a cantankerous old fart who loved to hunt, fish and gamble.
Naomi Ruth Bills
Sep 2, 2017
(Naomi) Ruth Cravens Bills, 85, Ash Grove, formerly of Springfield and Willard, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, from a long illness. Ruth, the youngest of 14 children, was born to Grover C. and Maude (Bolian) Cravens, September 7, 1931, in Hartville, MO. They all predeceased her. Her sisters were Ruby Cravens Floyd and Eula...
Loretta Mae Colston
Aug 29, 2017
Loretta Mae Colston, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 29, 2017. She was born July 27, 1942, in Fresno, CA, to Lawrence and Edna Boswell. She served for many years as a Missionette Director in California and worked for Cox South in Springfield. Loretta was always crocheting and loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her...
Bernard Thomas Jordan
Aug 28, 2017
Bernard Thomas Jordan, born to Edith (Kight) Cogar and Bernard Jordan in Grantsville, West Virginia on April 5th, 1931 passed peacefully at his home in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, August 28th, 2017 at the age of 86. A strong work ethic lead to many achievements throughout Bernard's life. During the Korean War, he served in the Marine Corps and attained...
Jerrod Timothy Floyd
Aug 25, 2017
Jerrod Timothy Floyd, 41, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Batesville, AR, passed away August 25, 2017. He was born in Batesville, AR, July 7, 1976, to Carl and Rosemary Floyd.
Jerrod was a kind-hearted, gentle, fun-loving, witty and funny person who always tried to make a difference when he could. He was so proud of being...
Michael Duane Bolin
Aug 24, 2017
Michael Duane Bolin, age 58, passed away August 24, 2017, in Clever, MO. He was born December 6, 1958, in Branson, MO, to Dorrell K. and Marilyn (Ronchetto) Bolin. Michael attended Nixa Schools. He was a lover of the outdoors and especially loved to float the river. He was a roofer by trade but to all who knew him, he...
Kenny Lee Carpenter
Aug 24, 2017
Kenny Lee Carpenter, 72, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born October 10, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Jesse and Marguerite Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne (Louise) Carpenter; and survived by his brother Butch (Carol) Carpenter. He married Cathie Kae Arnold August 21, 1964 in Plattssmouth, NE....
James Leroy Finn
Aug 24, 2017
On August 24, 2017, James "Jim" LeRoy Finn of Ozark, MO, passed from this life at age 63. Jim was dearly loved by his wife, Anita, of 35 years; children, Alicia & Bill Krohn, Carter & Traci Rohmiller, Ryan Finn, Mary & Jeremiah Johnston, and Ann Finn; grandchildren, Brett, Shelby, Piper, Chloe', Ella, Elizabeth, Leona, Grayson, Izabell, Shepherd, Miah, and...
Lance Christopher Smith
Aug 20, 2017
Lance Christopher Smith, was born June 25th, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri, to Rosetta Marie Smith and Kevin Lloyd Martin. Lance attended Central High school.
Lance enjoyed boxing, writing and singing songs, drawing, spending time with family; especially with his daughter, Nevaeh,...
Edgar Leroy Johnson
Aug 18, 2017
On Friday, August 18th, 2017; Leroy succumbed to the effects of his various illnesses and passed on from this life to be with our Lord. Leroy was dearly loved by Paula, his wife of 30 years; children, Brenda (Roy), Janice (Kevin), Brian (Lisa); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several loyal and caring friends and neighbors. Leroy lived his life with...
Daniel H. Franklin
Aug 17, 2017
Daniel (Dan) H Franklin, 66, of Battlefield, MO, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born February 11, 1951, in Pontiac, MI, to Cecil and Helen Franklin. Dan enjoyed life and encouraged friends and family to do the same. He always had a suggestion of a game to play, a place to visit, or a recipe to try!...
Laura Ilene East
Aug 16, 2017
Laura Ilene East, 72, of Mount Vernon, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was born February 10, 1945, in Greenfield, MO, to Esper and Ona Ryals. A celebration of Laura's life will be held at a later date in Mount Vernon, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Richard A Fields
Aug 16, 2017
Richard A. Fields, 77, of Mountain Grove, MO, formerly of Lebanon, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born August 30, 1939, in Ozone, AR, to Cleadus and Lois Fields. A Celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Sonja Veronica Christy
Aug 12, 2017
Sonja Veronica Christy, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away August 12, 2017. She was born September 23, 1953, in Hannibal, MO, to Albert and Gertrude Minor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Thomas Lee Johnson
Aug 12, 2017
Thomas (Pops) Lee Johnson, age 80, passed away on August 12, 2017, in Cox South Hospital. He was born August 31, 1936, in Imboden, AR. He left school early to go work in the fields, moved to Springfield, MO in 1961, went to work for Springfield Canning Company and Hickory Hills Country Club where he retired after 35 years. He...
Richard Dean Freeman
Aug 9, 2017
Richard Dean Freeman, 52, of Hunter, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away at home, Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born December 7, 1964, in Springfield, MO, to Robert and Linda Freeman. He loved Bass fishing, collecting things like guns, coins, and knives, finding deals at yard sales, CB radios, and visiting the casino....

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