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Jim Lightfoot

Jim Lightfoot

Feb 7, 2025

James E. Lightfoot, 80, of Perry, Oklahoma, died on February 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.  He was born in Syracuse, New York, to Robert Mitchell (Jr.) and Evelyn Lyons Lightfoot, on May 23, 1944.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years and the love of his life, Pamela Joyce Lightfoot (nee Endicott),...

Velma Carter

Velma Carter

Feb 6, 2025

Velma Marie Carter, 58, of Lebanon, MO passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born October 12, 1966, to John and Annette Cupps in French Camp, CA.

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

Oleta Oveson

Oleta Oveson

Feb 6, 2025

Oleta (Kinney) Oveson of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at 93 years old.

She was born on May 12, 1931, to Levi and Bernice Kinney in Newark Township, Gratiot County, Michigan.

Oleta was preceded by her parents; and her sisters Phyllis in 2022, Patricia in 2015 and her brother Wesley in...

David Norberg

David Norberg

Feb 5, 2025

David Harold Norberg, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born September 10, 1938, to Earl and Mary Norberg in Lafayette, IL.

He was united in marriage to Sharon Maxine Cox on August 17, 1955, and four children were born of this union. David attended Palmer School of Chiropractic for three years....

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Feb 5, 2025

Jack Edward Smith, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born April 23, 1945, to Alvin and Doris Smith in Waukesha, WI.

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

Patty Erisman

Patty Erisman

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Lou Erisman, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 4, 2025. She was born December 2, 1939, in Springfield, MO, to Wayne and Blance Anderson.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Andrew Cunningham

Andrew Cunningham

Feb 4, 2025

Dr. Andrew Platte Cunningham, the son of Robert Cyril and Helen Marian Cunningham, was born June 27, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri and departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 4, 2025, after a short illness at the age of 73 years.

Andrew (Andy) was a devoted husband to Dr. Lystra...

Greg Watkins

Greg Watkins

Feb 4, 2025

William Gregory "Greg" Watkins, 68, of Humansville, MO passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1956, in California to Fred and Vina Watkins.

Greg moved to Missouri from California while he was in High School. He got married shortly after high school to his wife Betty (who passed away in 2009). They...

Teresa Mccullough

Teresa Mccullough

Feb 3, 2025

Teresa Gay McCullough, 67, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born September 16, 1957, to AG and Willine McCullough in Kansas City, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Jay Harris

Jay Harris

Feb 2, 2025

Jay Paul Harris, 65, of Flemington, MO passed away Thursday, February 2, 2025. He was born in California on March 13, 1959.

Jay is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debz" Harris; and their furbabies.

He will be deeply missed.

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

Cheryl Koehler

Cheryl Koehler

Feb 2, 2025

Cheryl Lyn Koehler, 66, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born August 26, 1958, and raised by her parents, Jim and Marlene Pinson in St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Jim Harris and Tony Pinson; her sister, Donna Thompson; and a niece, Sgt. Amanda...

Carl Williams

Carl Williams

Feb 2, 2025

Carl Edward Williams, 62, of Stockton, MO passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born December 29, 1962, to Thomas and Virginia Williams in Oak Grove, MO.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Tommy, Terry, David, John and Mark.

He is survived by his son Thomas Williams and Richard...

Seldon Knowles Jr.

Seldon Knowles Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Seldon Bryce Knowles Jr, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born August 5, 1944, to Seldon and Ida Knowles in Dallas, TX.

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

Sally Green

Sally Green

Jan 30, 2025

Jody Sally Green, the Queen B, passed away peacefully in her home on January 30, 2025. Leaving behind one daughter, Jodean Kane (Bunce); 3 grandchildren, Katie Bunce, Jason Bunce, and Johnathan Bunce; 3 great grandchildren, Apollo Hughes, Isabelle Grant, and Ajari Benjamin; and 3 sisters, Susan Davis, Joyce Madison, and Cindy Pipitt; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Donald Cox, 86, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away January 30, 2025. He was born October 6, 1938, in Paragould, AR, to Leslie and Berniece Cox.

Services will be held in Paragould, AR. Date and time pending.

Richard Maglietto

Richard Maglietto

Jan 30, 2025

Richard Allen Maglietto of Springfield, Missouri passed away 1.30.2025.

He was born in Torrance, California on July 15, 1955. Rick was a very proud Army Vet and proud to be a Teamster where he drove trucks for yellow freight for most of his life. Rick moved to Missouri from California when he retired in 2010 to be...

Orien Duggar

Orien Duggar

Jan 30, 2025

Orien Weston Duggar, 53, of Climax Springs, MO passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born September 7, 1971, to Phanon and Reta Duggar in Lee Summit, MO.

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

Sharon Lasher

Sharon Lasher

Jan 28, 2025

Sharon Kay Lasher (Holmquist), 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Sharon was born December 16, 1939, to Alta (AC) and Geraldine (Greer) Brown in Lansing, MI.  She attended school in Charlotte, MI.

Sharon had a calling at a very young age to be in the ministry.   After High School she attended...

Diane Wood

Diane Wood

Jan 27, 2025

Diane Alice Wood, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born September 22, 1951, to John and Alice "Patsy" Wood in Rahway, NJ.

Diane was the oldest of three children born to John and Pat Wood. Her little sister, Suzie followed in March of 1953. Her little brother, John, known as "Newt,"...

Tony Ferreira

Tony Ferreira

Jan 26, 2025

Anthony (Tony) Ferreira, age 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away in his home on January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tony was born on January 8, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, John Jack Ferreira; mother, Leola Francis Ferreira; and brother, Bobby Ferreira.

Tony was survived by his wife, Cheryl...

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