May 7, 2014

Carolyn Sue Foster, 68, Shell Knob, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born March 25, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to Andrew and Ruth Denny. She lived the majority of her life in Peculiar, MO and moved to Shell Knob, MO, in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carolyn is survived by her husband,...

May 6, 2014

Ernest Bernard Hall, Jr, MD (Ernie) was born on September 12, 1953, in Parsons, Kansas. He was the son of Ernest and Eileen (Langley) Hall. He grew up in Fort Scott, Kansas and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1971. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Fort Scott. Ernest attended Pittsburg State College and graduated...

May 6, 2014

James Robert "Rob" Allison went to be with our Lord at 12:34 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO, at the age of 49. He succumbed to cardiac arrest after a long battle with multiple health conditions. He was born July 22, 1964, in Eldorado Springs, MO.

Rob was preceded in death...

May 5, 2014

Shelly Renee Hicks, 43, Ozark, MO, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, in her home. She was born December 4, 1970, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Clarence and Beverly. Shelly is survived by her son, Christopher Hicks; father, Clarence Sams; mother and step-father, Beverly and Ronald Carpenter; brother, Stephen Sams, and fianc , Mitchell Malek. Services are pending at this...

May 3, 2014

Bonnie Marie (Ellis) Curtis, 70, Mountain Grove, MO, was born October 17, 1943, and departed May 3, 2014, in Mercy Lebanon Hospital. She was born to John and Fay Curtis in Rayburn, MO. Bonnie was the 2nd of 6 children.

She was joined in marriage to Orval Curtis on December 4, 1970. Bonnie was an RN in...

Apr 26, 2014

James Vernon Carter, 52, Humansville, MO passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. He was born June 11, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Travis and Doris Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Robert. James is survived by his sister, Debra Phillips and husband Kenny; two nieces, Alesha and Missy; and two great-nieces, Alexis and...

Apr 23, 2014

Tamara "Tam" Mooney, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. She was born February 25, 1940. Arrangments have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Apr 20, 2014

George Michael Lobin, 59, passed away April 20, 2014. He was born February 16, 1955, in St. Louis, MO, to Melvin and Verna Lobin. A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in the King's Way United Methodist Church, Springfield. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Apr 18, 2014

John Jacob Ruperd

(Feb. 25, 1961-April 18, 2014)

John passed into his Father's arms Friday at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  He is survived by his son, John; daughter, Devina; mother, Leona; father, Walter; brothers, Walt and Dan; sister, Theresa; grandchildren, Aunts, Uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is also survived by the...

Apr 13, 2014

Orval Leo Curtis, 83, Mountain Grove, MO, born April 3, 1931, departed this life April 13, 2014. He was born to Willie and Nellie (Vaughn) Curtis in Duke, MO. Orval was the 3 rd of 11 children born to Willie and Nellie.

He was joined in marriage to Bonnie Ellis on Dec. 4, 1970. Orval retired from...

Apr 13, 2014

Garrett Dean Davidson, 56, Clever, MO, passed away, Sunday, April 13, 2014. He was born December 8, 1957, in Springfield, MO. He is survived by his wife Cherlynn Davidson of Clever; step-daughter, Cheressa Lambert of Springfield; and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors....

Apr 2, 2014

Georgene Mary Allread was born Georgene Mary Vlach but they called her Dooney. I never knew how she got the nickname, until I spoke with her sister recently. Apparently, when her father first saw her he said that her ears stuck out so much she looked gooney. Her mother said you can't...

Mar 29, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Dobyns, 66, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was born July 17, 1947, in Nevada, Missouri, to Joseph and Mabel Dobyns. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife, Michel Ann Dobyns; son, Jeff L.; and sister, Betty Louise, who lives in Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted...

Mar 27, 2014

Steven Curtis Spangler, 58, Springfield, went to be with our Lord God Thursday, March 27, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 6, 1955, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to William and Rose Spangler. We will miss him dearly but rest assure he is with God now and has no pain because of the love...

Mar 27, 2014

Gabriel Everet Ford McGlory, 2, passed away March 27, 2014. He was born July 7, 2011, in Springfield, to Tim and Jessie McGlory. He was the light of his parents' life. Our bundle of joy had a wonderful smile, laugh, and a bright, loving, and bubbly personality.

Gabriel was the happiest being outside. He loved kicking around...

Mar 25, 2014

Elizabeth "Betsy" Shirley Abel died peacefully in her home from congestive heart failure on March 25, 2014 surrounded by her friends and family. Betsy was born May 17, 1951, in Montgomery, AL, to Gene and Libba Shirley. She moved to Springfield in 1965 and was a member of the Glendale Class of '69 before attending Auburn University. Betsy spent...

Mar 24, 2014

Douglas Crieghton Ruckman, 50, Springfield, MO, passed away March 24, 2014. He was born July 12, 1963, to Fred and Janice Ruckman in Duluth, Minnesota. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, Missouri.

Mar 22, 2014

Donald Lee Goodwin, 79, Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935, in Casper, Wyoming, to Adrian and Zelma Goodwin. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Mar 21, 2014

Nancy Jean Coombs, 54, Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born November 27, 1959, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Kay and Edith Duckworth. A service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Mar 20, 2014

Timothy Jacob Wilhite, 31, Rogersville, MO, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born November 16, 1982, in Lubbock, TX. A service for family and friends will be held in Lubbock, TX at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.