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Barbara Holt
May 7, 2026
Barbara Ann Holt, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away May 7, 2026, at Cox South surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Ventura, CA to Charles and Pauline (Inglis) Naylor on December 18, 1940.
She was raised in Bolivar by her mother and grandparents who she adored. After graduating from Bolivar High School, she was employed at the garment factory....
Nancy Johnson
May 7, 2026
Nancy Lea Johnson, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, with her kids and son-in-law by her side. She was born July 11, 1961, to Wendell and Donna Johnson in Clinton, IA.
Nancy's favorite pastime was spending cherished time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wendell.
Nancy is survived by her children, Jeremy...
Josefay Woods
May 6, 2026
Josefay Woods, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born May 27, 1961, to James and Maybelle Martin in Fort Worth, TX.
Josefay was known for her feisty personality, outgoing nature, and free-spirited way of life. She had a giving heart and never hesitated to lend a hand or share a laugh with those around her....
Daniel Naber
May 5, 2026
Daniel Bertrum Naber, 63, of Pleasant Hope, MO passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2026. He was born May 22, 1962, to Bailey and Shirley Naber in Pomona, CA.
Daniel, known as "Danny" or "Dan" to his friends, worked as a crawfish boiler in Monroe, LA. He was deeply loved by his family and will be missed.
He was preceded in death by...
Robert Nooe
May 5, 2026
Robert Wayne “Bob” Nooe, born October 30, 1959, in Lexington, KY, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2026. Bob lived in Clever, Missouri with his beloved wife and family, and found great joy as a husband, a father, and a “Bob-Bob” to his granddaughters.
Bob wrestled with spinal issues for much of his life and was diagnosed with...
Cynthia Martin
May 4, 2026
Cynthia Lynn Martin, 69, of Carthage, MO passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born August 30, 1956, to William and Christine Burns in Akron, OH.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Scott Edwards
May 1, 2026
Michael "Scott" Edwards, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born July 22, 1962, to Jerry and Dee Ann Edwards. Most of his life was on a farm in Lawrence County where his passion for cattle began. His passion for farming was what shaped him into the person we will remember forever....
Cynthia Eppison
May 1, 2026
Cynthia Montalena Eppison, 63, of Nixa, MO passed away Friday, May 1. She was born August 11, 1962, to Leon and Doris Edgett in Denison, TX.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Gary Gallier
Apr 30, 2026
Gary Gallier, 77, of Springfield Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2026 with loved ones by his side.
Gary was born on January 23, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Sam and Paula (Foley) Gallier. Gary grew up with his younger brothers, Les and Don, often butting heads and keeping their parents on their toes. But always cheering...
Steven Smith
Apr 28, 2026
Steven Douglas Smith, 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph Andrew Smith and Loretta Grace Smith, who both preceded him in death.
Steven was a proud United States Coast Guard veteran, serving from 1974 to 1977, including time stationed in Manhattan, New York, where he...
Karen Allen
Apr 28, 2026
Karen Loraine Allen of Cassville, Missouri, fell asleep in death, Tuesday April 28, 2026. She was born November 16, 1947, to Wayne and Margorie Porter in Webb City, Missouri. Her father passed away when she was in her 20's, and her mother, Marge remarried Alva Rector. Karen and the rest of the family adored him as a father.
Karen married her...
Kenneth Peck
Apr 27, 2026
Kenneth D. Peck, 67, of Strafford, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born April 16, 1959.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Vickie Labbee
Apr 26, 2026
Vickie Lynn Labbee, 66, of Seymour, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and Mary Stewart.
Vickie spent her early years in Fort Worth, where she was raised by her beloved mother, Mary Ann, whom she cherished deeply. She carried those early memories with her throughout her...
Robert Vaughn Jr
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Gene Vaughn, Jr., 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away April 25, 2026. He was born February 11, 1963, to Robert and Hazel Vaughn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Leslie Workman
Apr 23, 2026
Leslie Franklin Workman, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, while doing one of the things that he loved the most, riding his motorcycle. He was born August 24, 1957, to Colleen Martz in Joplin, MO. She met and married Grayson Workman, who loved Leslie and quickly adopted him as his own son.
Leslie had a wonderful childhood. After school...
Theresa Stewart
Apr 22, 2026
Theresa Darlene Stewart, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born February 16, 1963, to Barbara Coyle in Greenville, SC.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
John Corum
Apr 22, 2026
John "Johnny" Norton Corum, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born July 6, 1954, in Plattsburg, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Eva Ryan
Apr 22, 2026
Eva Sue Ryan, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born May 9, 1960, in St. Joseph, MO to W.V. and Iona Ryan.
Eva was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, a stay-at-home mother of 3 children, and enjoyed raising her Rottweilers Stormy, Windy, and Thunder.
She is survived by her 3 children (Bobby Lee Ryan, Lisa...
Shirley McCann
Apr 22, 2026
Shirley Jean McCann, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born January 19, 1956, to Samuel and Beatrice King in Marshfield, MO.
Shirley's story began on a dairy farm in Boaz, MO. She spent her childhood there where she grew up with her brothers, Sam King and Kenny King. And her sisters, Carol Loomis and Judy...
James Jones
Apr 22, 2026
James "Jim" Albert Jones, 84, of Republic, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born June 19, 1941, to Albert and Arnie Jones in Spokane, MO.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Horner; and his parents; his sisters, Betty Joe, Barbara Alice, and Dorothy Marie; and his brother, David Eugene.
Jim is survived by his...

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