Jan 29, 2016

Wilson Thomas Dean passed away Friday, January 29th at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He passed away in comfort knowing that loved ones were close by him. He was born in Oxford, NC, September 22nd, 1957. He leaves behind his sons, Alexander, Robert, DeShawn, and Zachary Dean, his life partner, Shane Burr, his sister, Margie Rose Bumgarner Clark Keaton, as...

Jan 28, 2016

Carol Dunn, 64, of Galena, MO, passed away Monday, January 28, 2016. She was born October 23, 1951, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Bencil and Emily McClay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Jan 28, 2016

Jeffery Allen Morlen, otherwise known as "Cletis", 52, of Marshfield passed away January 28, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Jeff was born January 22, 1964, in Springfield, to Donald and Barbara Morlen. He was the oldest of four children and a graduate of Glendale High School. Jeff met his wife, Tina, in the winter of...

Jan 26, 2016

Joanne Smith Pretasky, 81, of Ava, MO, passed away January 26, 2016. She was born March 6, 1934, in Baker, Oregon, to Emmett and Georgia Smith. Services will be held in the Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home of Merced, CA, with burial to follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park also in Merced, CA.

Jan 23, 2016

David M. Cameron, 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 23, 2016. He was born December 7, 1946, in Springfield, MO, to John and Hazel Cameron. A celebration of David's life will be held at Schweitzer United Methodist Church, on February 27, 2016 from 3:30-5:30 PM.

Jan 22, 2016

William Robert Hicks, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born in Elkland, MO, February 28, 1929, to Robert and Harriet Hicks. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Robert is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol Hicks; three daughters, Judy, Diane...

Jan 21, 2016

We Will Miss You. Christopher Blake Martin, 40, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born August 3, 1975, in Tyler, TX, to Clifford and Helen. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Lloyd Martin. Blake loved life and his Chevy truck. He will be remembered by his children, Ashlee Blake Martin, jamie...

Jan 17, 2016

On the morning of January 17, 2016, Phyllis passed away at WebCo Manor in Marshfield, MO. Phyllis was 69 years old.

She was the first of twelve children born to the union of Cecil Bradshaw and Faye Taylor.

Phyllis attended Norwood Public School...

Jan 16, 2016

Gerald Douglas Southerland, 72, of Sparta, passed away January 16, 2016. He was born July 14, 1943, to Vernon and Evelyn Southerland in Springfield, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Jan 16, 2016

Harold Eugene Waddell, 90, of Ozark, MO, passed away January 16, 2016. He was born October 26, 1925, in Mt. Olive, TN, to Tavy and Carrie Bollinger. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Jan 14, 2016

Marie Smith Robertson was born on September 12, 1923 in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Claude and Anna Lee Martin Smith. She was the youngest of four children, Marvin, Melvin and Mildred. Marie died peacefully, with Whitey, Charley and Joy at her side, on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at the age of 92.

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Jan 11, 2016

Leda Belle Mantz, 93, of Rogersville, MO, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born October 23, 1922, in Prescott, AR,  to Paul and Ana Lambert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Mantz Sr.; and her son, Matthew Mantz, Jr. Leda is survived by her daughter, Patricia Corbell Goodrich; son-in-law, Bill Goodrich of Rogersville, MO; two...

Jan 6, 2016

Philip Edgar Brubaker, IV, 50, of Wasola, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born April 8, 1965, in Lancaster, PA, to Jacqueline and Philip Brubaker III. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Jan 5, 2016

Rebecca Gale McCallister, 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born July 14, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to Richard and Mary Jane Staats. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Dec 21, 2015

Edward E. Bussard, 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born in Springfield, MO, May 16, 1950, to Edward and Josephine Bussard. He is survived by his children, John, Angela, and Angel; 6 grandchildren; five brothers; and eight sisters. No services have been planned. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Dec 15, 2015

Marsha Annette Smith-Church, 60, of Cassville, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was born in Tulsa, OK, January 11, 1955, to George and May Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Funeral Services.

Dec 15, 2015

Charles Madden Polk, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born in Woodland, CA, to Charles and Agnes Polk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Dec 2, 2015

Shirley Ann Blevins, age 78, passed away on December 2, 2015 in Christian County, MO surrounded by family at her bedside. She was born on July 26, 1937 in Springfield, MO the daughter of Beulah and Raymond Forbis.

Shirley's life was a unique American experience. During her life she lived across the continent including Long Island, NY,...

Nov 28, 2015

Mark Alan Lund, of Waynesville, MO, passed away November 28, 2015. He was born in Williston, ND, August 22, 1961, to Andrew and Olivia Lund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Nov 18, 2015

Robert Dale Rufenacht of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born on July 8, 1965 in Hinsdale, IL, to Robert and Michele Rufenacht. Robert is survived by his parents; sister, Kristin Powers; brother, Michael Rufenacht; two nephews and one niece, all of Scottsdale, AZ. He also leaves behind one son, Dillon Rufenacht and his mom, Jane...