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Richard Lee Lighwine
Jan 28, 2017
Richard Lee Lightwine, 68, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born July 8, 1948, in Springfield, MO, to Floyd and Georgie Lightwine. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Michele Phillips; and siblings, Jr. Lightwine and Carla Keener. Richard is survived by his daughter, Melissa Mayabb and husband Orba; grandchildren, Jordan, Josh, Matthew...
Elmer Leroy Fisher
Jan 27, 2017
Elmer Leroy Fisher, 82, of Strafford, MO, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. Leroy was born on August 19, 1934, to George A. Fisher and Juanita Ruth (Ferguson) Fisher in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leroy married the love of his life Helen Baxter on November 16, 1951, they enjoyed 65 years...
Fred Wayne Earnhardt
Jan 27, 2017
Fred Wayne Earnhardt, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side January 27, 2017. He was born January 3, 1943, in Springfield, MO, to Shelby and Laura Earnhardt. Fred married Carolyn on August 9, 1967, and they have shared nearly 50 years together.
Viretta Imogene Mccoy
Jan 27, 2017
Viretta Imogene McCoy, 78, of Rogersville, MO, passed away January 27, 2017. She was born in Bado, Missouri, April 20, 1938, to Harlan and Laura Armstrong. She was the wife of Don McCoy and they shared 61 years of marriage together. She loved to cook and bake for family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and reading the...
Richard Barry Monteith
Jan 25, 2017
Richard Barry Monteith, 73, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born in Manhattan, New York, to Robert and Kathryn Monteith. Military Honors will be rendered at 2 PM, January 31, 2017 in the Hillcrest Cemetery of Mountain Grove, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.
Joe Carroll Bauman
Jan 25, 2017
Joe Carroll Bauman, 73, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 25, 2017. He was born June 22, 1943. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Sharon Crites-Hancock
Jan 24, 2017
Sharon Crites-Hancock, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 24, 2017.
Franklin Michael Shetler
Jan 20, 2017
Franklin Michael "Mike" Shetler, 61, of Hollister, MO, passed away January 20, 2017. He was born in Kansas City, MO, to Clarence and Neville Shetler. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Pamela Ruth Lopez
Jan 18, 2017
Pamela Ruth Lopez, 72, of Battlefield, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born October 5, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to Jack and Thelma Earnhardt. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Joe Earnhardt. Pamela is survived by her daughters, Carla Appleberry and Traci Williams; brothers, Robert Earnhardt, Victor Earnhardt and Mark Earnhardt; and grandchildren,...
Dr. Ken Leroy Palmer
Jan 16, 2017
Dr. Ken Leroy Palmer, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully January 16, 2017. He was born September 30, 1954, in Liberty, MO, to Dale and Elizabeth Palmer. Ken was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Neosho High School, Southwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School and St. John's School of Nursing. He proudly served his country...
Karen Marie Thellman
Jan 16, 2017
Karen Marie Thellman, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 16, 2017. She was born December 11, 1952. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
James Lester Toohill
Jan 16, 2017
James Lester Toohill, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Port Chester, NY, December 27, 1944. He studied religion and archeology. He also loved and cared for horses. James was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife, Brenda, in 2014. He is survived by his step-son, Jamie Holdren; father-in-law,...
James "Chip" H. Aycock Iii
Jan 15, 2017
James "Chip" H. Aycock III, 58, Springfield, MO, formerly of Jonesboro and Batesville AR, passed away January 15, 2017, of pancreatic cancer in his home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Delores Aycock; sons, Casey Aycock and wife Amanda, Cody Aycock and fiancée Courtney Duncan and Cooper Aycock, all of Springfield,...
Sherry Elaine Gates
Jan 15, 2017
Sherry Elaine Gates, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Sherry was born October 28, 1960, to Robert C. Small and Jane A. Small in Vincennes, IN. Sherry attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, MO. As a child, she enjoyed riding motorcycles, water skiing, as well as many other outdoor activities. Sherry was married to...
Gail Maureen Simms
Jan 14, 2017
Gail Simms, 63, of Springfield, MO, died Saturday January 14th at home. Gail was born in Hartford, CT and she resided in MO for the past 15 years. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Rita Parlee. She was predeceased by her husband, John Simms. She leaves behind her loving companion and dog,...
Glenda Bernice Griffin
Jan 13, 2017
Glenda Bernice Crawford Griffin, aged 57 years, of Springfield, Missouri, passed on to Heavenly Glory on January 13, 2017. Glenda was born on May 8, 1959, to James Gilbert (Clyde) Crawford and Eva Sylvestia Maggard Crawford. Glenda was the ninth of ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eva; brothers, Leo and James...
John Wesley Hinton
Jan 13, 2017
John Wesley Hinton, 36, of Republic, MO, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, July 24, 1980, to George and Robin.
John loved the outdoors, fishing, cooking, old cars, spending time with his family and the Lord. John's daughter, Hayden, was the light of...
Richard Allen Murray
Jan 6, 2017
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer Richard Allen Murray died on Friday, January 6, 2017, in Cox South Hospital. He leaves behind two sons, Ronald and Robert Kahler.
Richard was born June 30, 1961, in Glendale, CA. He was adopted by his loving parents, Floyd and Christine Murray....
Barbara Jo Banks
Jan 6, 2017
Barbara Jo Banks, 68, of Republic, MO, passed away January 6, 2017, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Barbara was born February 22, 1948, in Paxton, IL, to Louis and Ella Mae (Craft) Miller.
Barbara was united in marriage March 19 , 1965, to Jerry Banks. From this union four children...

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