Mar 20, 2026

Vicky Rae Fishback, 72, of Hermitage, MO passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. She was born April 5, 1953, to Ted and Dorothy in Jackson County, MO.

Vicky enjoyed fishing and loved her beautiful flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Vicky is survived by her husband, Jim Copeland; her children, Rudy, Danny, Susy, Tammy, Tina, Nikki, Stephanie, Cheyenne, Matt and...

Mar 19, 2026

Kwindra Lynn Litty, 46, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born August 15, 1979, to Dennis Litty and Patricia Bath.

Kwindra was an avid sports fan. She loved watching baseball and cheering on the Chief's during football season. Another favorite hobby of hers was baking. She loved to be in the kitchen...

Mar 18, 2026

Wallace "Chuck" Andrew Shupe, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born December 3, 1948, to Wade and Gladys Shupe in Caretta, West Virginia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 18, 2026

Connie Dale Pippin, 78, of Willard, MO passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born August 24, 1947, to Dale and Ruth Towe in Springfield, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 17, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Henry Crawford, 76, of Long Lane, MO peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, which just happened to be St. Patrick's Day. He was born January 6, 1950, to Albert and Wanda Crawford in Hannibal, MO.

He was preceded in death by his son, Pat Crawford Jr., and his parents.

He is survived by his son, Time Crawford; four grandchildren;...

Mar 17, 2026

Linda Louise Richardson, 78, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was born on October 26, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold and Colleen Christman. She was raised in Prairie Village, Kansas, and later moved to Liberty, Missouri, where she graduated in 1966.

A survivor of polio since...

Mar 15, 2026

Dickey "Ned" Bashford, 91, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born January 15, 1935, to Tracy and Eva Bashford in Jamesport, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 14, 2026

Matthew Glenn Segrist, 60, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born October 13, 1965, to Clarence "Raymond" and Mary Segrist in California.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

William Victor Rains, 80, of Bolivar, MO passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born November 6, 1945, to James and Claudia Rains in Osceola, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia Ann Taylor was born in St. Louis City, MO to Cecil and Valeria (DeLascmendt) Griffin, August 24, 1930. She was educated in the St. Louis school district and graduated college with a bachelor's degree in primary education. While teaching full time in St. Louis, she met Robert "Bob" Taylor, the love of her life. The two were married on...

Mar 12, 2026

Eric Leron Harper, 51, of Marshfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born February 15, 1975, to Robert Harper and Velverlean "Velma" Shaw in Marks, MS.

Eris was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea; his son, Megal Russell; his sister, Iris Shaw; and his brother, Dan Durell Sharp.

Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Mar 12, 2026

Keith Alan Ellsworth, 59, of Aurora, Mo passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born September 20, 1966, to Gary and Darlene Ellsworth in Los Angeles, CA. 

He is survived by his sister, Tammy Whittington, and many other family members and friends.

Keith was deeply loved by his family and many friends. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services...

Mar 11, 2026

ElRue Alldredge Stowell

May 3, 1947 – March 11, 2026

ElRue Alldredge Stowell, a devoted daughter of God and a vibrant educator, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 3, 1947, ElRue’s life was a beautiful tapestry of passion, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ElRue was...

Mar 10, 2026

Janice Lee Davis, 70, of Springfield, Mo passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born February 26, 1956, to Leman and Fern Davis in Visalia, Ca.

Janice is survived by one son, Travis Davis of Reno NV; one sister, Cheryl Ferreira of Cody Wy; two nieces, Amanda Ferreira of Ava Mo and Amber Pharris of Cody Wy; along with several...

Mar 10, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Becca McMillan, who left this world far too soon on March 10, 2026, at the age of 23.

Becca was born on May 16, 2002, and from the very beginning she carried a bright, loving spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She had a heart that seemed to make room for...

Mar 9, 2026

David Kowalkowski, age 63 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026. David was born on February 18, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Patricia Kowalkowski.

David worked in many fields from painting and roofing to truck driving and mechanics. He loved caring for his indoor and outdoor cats.

David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived...

Mar 9, 2026

Linda Louise Milster Fanning, 74, of Marshfield, MO passed away Monday, March 10, 2026. She was born August 20, 1951, to Frederick and Mary Lukenbill in Nevada, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 9, 2026

Patricia "Trish" Ann Myers, 66, of Lebanon, MO passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born March 21, 1959, to Kenneth and Margaret Begley in Springfield, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

Mar 9, 2026

Eunice “Arlene” Carpenter, age 86, of Marshfield, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026. Arlene was born on May 5, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, to Earnest James and Wilma Breazeale.

Arlene was united in marriage to Earl Clyde Carpenter on June 6, 1958. Together they built a loving family and were blessed with five children: Greg (Rhonda) Carpenter, Judy (Randy) Loveland,...