Donald Wofford
Apr 21, 2026
Donald Wayne Wofford, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born July 21, 1948, to Lawrence and Vera Wofford in Carthage, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and his parents.
Donald is survived by his son, Andy Wofford; his daughter, Sarah Reid and her husband; his stepdaughter, Shelley Robinson and her husband; and...
Odis Houston
Apr 20, 2026
Odis Oliver Houston, 88, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born August 13, 1937, to John and Agnes Houston in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cecelia Porter
Apr 20, 2026
Cecelia Fitzpatrick Porter, 89 years old, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Charles and Anna Fitzpatrick on December 17, 1936.
Cecelia went to Glen Nor High School in Philadelphia. She married Frank Porter, Sr., in 1956, and they lived in Lester, PA with their 2 children, Cheryl...
Mary McLemore
Apr 19, 2026
Mary Alta McLemore, 96, of Springfield, Missouri passed away April 19, 2026. She was born December 29, 1929, in Apache, Oklahoma to Alex and Vesta McDonald.
Mary moved to Springfield in the late 1950’s from Cassville, Missouri and remained there for the rest of her life. She worked various jobs over the years but found her greatest joy and purpose in...
Jim Moore
Apr 19, 2026
Jim Russell Moore, 82, of Urbana, MO passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born December 14, 1943, to William and Marie Moore in Chicago, IL.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life on May 23 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at the Urbana Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
James Budd Sr
Apr 18, 2026
James "Jim" Thomas Budd Sr., 82, of Aurora, MO passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born April 9, 1944, to Elmer and Carman Budd in Logansport, IN.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dixie Lea Budd and his parents.
Jim is survived by his son, James T. Budd Jr (Bonnie); his brother-in-law, Herb Marshall; his grandchildren, Candice Francisco...
James Nunley
Apr 17, 2026
James Preston Nunley, 79, of Aurora, MO passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born June 3, 1946, to Ira and Grace Nunley in Modesto, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jon Ames
Apr 16, 2026
Jon Quentin Ames, born 7/24/45 to James Q. & Gladys E. Ames, in Oshkosh, WI. Jon passed away 4/16/2026 after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS).
Jon attended school in Oshkosh, WI. Jon went on to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and then University of Texas in San Antonio with a degree in Hospital Administration. Jon served in the US...
Johnetta Farris
Apr 16, 2026
Johnetta Elaine Farris, age 77, of Springfield, Missouri, went home to be with her Jesus on Thursday, April 16, 2026. During her last few days, she was blessed to be surrounded by family, laughing and recalling cherished memories.
Johnetta was born on July 10, 1948. She was the proud daughter of John and Naomi Ducker (Beckerdite).
On May 28, 1966, she married...
Mike Morelock
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Michael "Mike" Morelock, 68, of Ash Grove, MO passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born March 22, 1958, to Robert and Gennle Morelock in Springfield, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kevin Cantrell
Apr 15, 2026
Kevin Dale Cantrell, 68, of Clever, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born on January 29, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marvin and Barbara Cantrell.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Missouri and dedicated many years to the healthcare field. Over the course of his career, he served as a...
Tim Donner
Apr 15, 2026
Timmie “Tim” Allen Donner, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born November 26, 1948, to Daryle and Mary Donner in Holdrege, NE.
Tim spent his early childhood in Sterling, Colorado, before his family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he grew up and formed many friendships. These early years helped shape the hardworking and adventurous spirit...
Michael Hickey
Apr 14, 2026
Mike Hickey, aged 74, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at his home in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 29, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, to Don and Hilma Hickey. Mike lived a life full of passion for his family, guitars, fishing, music, cars, and had a profound love for The Holy Bible. In 2002,...
Judith Mullings
Apr 12, 2026
Judith "Judy" Lee Mullings passed away quietly in her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was surrounded by her family.
Judy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Mullings; her parents, Raymond and Margaret Sellers; her brother, Raymond "Buddy" Sellers Jr.; her sister, Shirley and Wayne Farrell and her grandsons, Thadeus Boatman and Seth Boatman-Baker.
She is survived by...
Tonya Handzo
Apr 10, 2026
Tonya Renee Handzo, 62, of Fair Play, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born March 19, 1964, to Richard and Loreeta Cruz in Wichita, KS.
The family will honor Tonya with a Celebration of Life in Wichita, KS at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Loriann Johnson
Apr 10, 2026
Loriann Amy Johnson, 51, of Billings, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born February 25, 1975, to Marion and Laura Osiel in Chicago, IL.
Loriann spent most of her life in Springfield, where she developed a deep love for the outdoors. She found joy in camping and especially loved cooking breakfast over an open fire. Her dream was...
Chris Barone
Apr 10, 2026
Christopher Anthony Barone, aka "Stoney", born Nov. 01, 1956, died in his home, while his wife sat holding his hand, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5:20 A.M. Chris was at home and on hospice care for heart failure. He was lucid, calm and at peace.
Chris, or "Stoney" as his wife called him, was retired from the USMC as a...
Mary Scrivner
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Jeanell Scrivner, 65, of Humansville, MO passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born January 21, 1961, to Bill and Norma Scrivner at Wallace Hospital in Lebanon, MO.
Mary attended Stoutland High School and became a homemaker. She was a woman who was unique and walked this earth to her own tune. Mary loved fiercely and deeply. She was...
Gloria Wilson
Apr 8, 2026
Gloria Jean Wilson, 71, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born January 8, 1955, to Russell Bradley and Wilma King.
She attended Central High School and later obtained her GED. She had many hobbies including playing board games, working on puzzles and watching good movies. Most of all, Gloria enjoyed life with her...
Becky Douty
Apr 7, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Alice Douty, 62, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born July 11, 1963, to James and Marjean Gold in Springfield, MO.
Becky was an all-around amazing woman.
She is survived by her husband, Jacky; her daughters, Jennifer and Jerrica; and her fulltime caregiver and pride and joy, daughter, Jacqueline.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...
