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June Ann Griffeth
Oct 6, 2014
June Ann Griffeth, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. She was born January 15, 1951, in Pineville, Oregon, to Irvin and Jean Griffeth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by calling 890-1475.
James Edward Veronee, Iii
Oct 5, 2014
James Veronee, 76, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born May 18, 1938, in Charleston, SC, to James and Margaret Veronee. James spent most of his life with a paint brush in his hand. He was an old school sign painter that traveled all over the United States painting signs, murals, or putting a fresh coat...
Frances Louise Curtis
Sep 30, 2014
Frances Louise (Yousey) Curtis, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014, in her home. She was born March 6, 1943, to Joseph and Mary (Gilliland) Yousey in Rogers, AR and was the fourteenth child of sixteen. Fran attended Pleasant View grade school and graduated from Southwest High School in Washburn, MO. She continued her education and became...
Marvin Pederson
Sep 26, 2014
Marvin Pederson, 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, Friday, September 26, 2014. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on June 16, 1931, to Edward and Dorothy (Marsh) Pederson. Marvin moved to from Duluth to Missouri in June of 1999. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence Pederson, David Pederson, Buddy Pederson, Eugene...
Larry Gene Powell
Sep 21, 2014
Larry G. Powell, age 68, of Galena, Mo. formerly of Canton, OH, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Grover Ray Powell and Floreana Rose (Ford) Sellers; and sister, Shirley Mizer. Larry is survived by his son, Dennis A. Powell; daughter, Melissa J. Schumacher; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Bettie Gene Mcquillen
Sep 16, 2014
Bettie Gene McQuillen, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday morning at 1:30 am on September 16, 2014 in the Maples Nursing Home. She was born February 3, 1924, in Caney, Kansas, to Forrest and Effie (King) Martin. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Raymond; her son, Tracey; and her parents. Bettie is survived by her daughter,...
Hellen Martha West
Sep 16, 2014
Hellen Martha May West, age 81, of Bois D Arc, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in Springfield, MO. She was born July 18, 1933, in Springfield, MO, to Harvey and Doshie Crossland. Hellen loved her family and proudly served as a grandmother for the Boys and Girls Club. She was proceeded in death by her parents; son, Butch...
Shala Dawn Hammonds
Sep 15, 2014
Shala Dawn Halloway-Hammonds, 37, Springfield, MO, passed away September 15, 2014. She was born August 11, 1977, in California. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Jack Francis Tobin
Sep 13, 2014
Jack Francis Tobin, 80, Branson, MO, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 3, 1934, to Roy and Mable Tobin. He was proceeded in death by his parents. Jack is survived by his wife, Karen Tobin. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 22, 2014, in the Friendly Baptist...
Floyd "Bud" Johnson
Sep 12, 2014
Floyd "Bud" Eugene Johnson, age 72, of Springfield, was born January 23, 1942, in Joplin, MO, to Floyd Calvin and Alice Pearl (Henderson) Johnson. He passed away Friday, September 12, 2014, in his home surrounded by his family. He moved to Springfield, MO, in 1968 after serving 2 years in the U.S. Army. Bud was a long time employee of...
Michelle Lynn Burton
Sep 10, 2014
Michelle Lynn (Hammond) Burton was born October 16, 1968, and passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on September 10, 2014, in Springfield, Missouri. She was 45 years old. Michelle is survived by her parents, Richard and Diana (Shehane) Hammond of Fox Lake, Illinois; four siblings, Betty Jean Hammond-Wirsen of Springfield, Missouri, Linda Mae Hammond of Fox Lake,...
Gail Diane Fisher
Sep 5, 2014
Gail Diane Fisher, 65, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014, in her home surrounded by her family in rural Lebanon, MO. She was born July 24, 1949, in Chelsea, MA, to Lloyd and Elizabeth Melanson. Gail was united in marriage to Charles Fisher on July 17, 1971. She was a pastor s wife for 42 years and served many churches....
Dolores Maples
Aug 30, 2014
Dolores Ann (Goss) Maples, aged 78, died on August 30, 2014, at The Maple Wood Alzheimer's Center in Springfield, MO. She was born February 19, 1936, in Mora, MO, to Leonard and Rosemary Goss. Dolores grew up in Sedalia, MO. She attended Sacred Heart High School. After school she worked at Town and Country shoe factory for over 20 years....
Thelma "Nan" Phipps
Aug 29, 2014
Thelma "Nan Phipps 89, of Springfield and formerly of Aurora, died August 29, 2014, in her home. She was the daughter of Ralph and Edith Cook, born on September 23, 1924, in Escondido, California. She was married to Bill "Harold" Phipps and the mother of three surviving children, two daughters, Julie of Springfield, and Dabby Phipps of Seattle, Washington, and...
Pamela Lee Lee
Aug 26, 2014
Pamela Lee Lee, age 63, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Mercy Hospital. She was born May 20, 1951, in Columbia, MO, to Everett and Mary Leah (Trantham) Brown. She received her accounting degree from Draughn s Business College and used her talents as a financial advisor and Tax Preparer at H&R Block for many...
John D. Donaldson
Aug 17, 2014
John D. Donaldson, 52, Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was born January 4, 1962, in Kinder, LA, to Holman and Blanche Donaldson. He is survived by his family and friends in Louisiana. Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO assisted with arrangements.
Wanda Smith
Aug 16, 2014
Wanda L. Smith, 60, Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. She was born in Springfield, MO, to Hugh and Mary Elkins on February 27, 1954. A family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Marquisha Anne Adams
Aug 15, 2014
MarQuisha Anne Adams was born March 31, 1981, and went home August 14, 2014, at the age of 33. She was proceeded in death by her grandmother, Margaret Barker; grandmother, Georgia Adams; and uncle, Larry Martin. She leaves behind a daughter, Daciyah Mania of Springfield, MO; a son, Keyondre Adams of Springfield, MO; her parents, Charles Adams of Springfield, MO...
Cecil Olen Cochran
Aug 14, 2014
Cecil Olen Cochran was born in Burbank, CA, on June 30, 1939, to John and Mary Cochran. He passed away suddenly August 14, 2014. He grew up in southern California and settled in Camarillo, CA, where he raised his four children. He was actively involved in the youth football for Camarillo Roadrunners. He was so passionate about the boys he...
Donna Marie Daugherty
Aug 11, 2014
Donna Marie Daugherty, 54, Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. She was born August 3, 1960, in McNary, Arizona, to Alfred and Theresa Padilla. She is survived by her parents, Alfred and Theresa; siblings, Fred, Pauline, and David as well as her husband, Charles, her three children; Chad, Joshua, and Naomi; and her granddaughter, Ingrid. She was...

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