Feb 25, 2025

John Loren Dover, Sr., 81, of Bolivar, MO passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born June 29, 1943, to Lafyette and Netta Dover in Stilwell, KS.

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

Feb 25, 2025

Freida Marie (Jones) Pekarek, 82, passed peacefully from this life on Feb. 25, 2025, in Springfield. She was born April 8, 1942, in Lebanon, Mo., the first-born daughter of Harry David "Digger" Jones and Louise Enos (Krudwig) Jones.

Freida began talking at an early age (9 months) and loved public speaking. At age 12, she won a...

Feb 25, 2025

Rodger Dale Gray, 71, of Bois D'Arc, MO passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born March 24, 1953, to Elmer and Evelyn Gray in Springfield, MO.

A family gathering to celebrate Rodger's life will be held at a later date.

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

Feb 24, 2025

Garry Joseph Florang, 44, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born September 30, 1980, to Wayne and Ellen Florang.

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

Feb 23, 2025

Gary Lee Moore, Jr., 49, of Ava, MO passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born April 23, 1975, to Gary and Elizabeth Moore in San Diego, CA.

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

Feb 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Sean Couch of Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 16, 1968, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert and Norma Couch, and passed away February 22, 2025, at the age of 56.

When Sean was born, his family lived in Grandview, MO. A few years later...

Feb 22, 2025

Joyce Elaine (Brown) Misemer Gifford, 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born October 20, 1935, in Republic, MO.

Joyce graduated from Bois D'arc High School in 1953 and has been an active alumni since. Joyce worked as the Bois D'arc Postmaster for over 30 years and served the Bois D'arc community...

Feb 22, 2025

Brandy Danielle Franklin, 48, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born December 22, 1976, to Ellis and Corrinne Jones.

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

Feb 21, 2025

John Eldon Powell, 82, of Bolivar, MO passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born January 30, 1943, to Clell and Doris Powell in Springfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Carolyn Hoskins and her husband, Leo, Bill, Wanda, Ronnie and Vickie.

He is survived by Janice, his...

Feb 20, 2025

Louis Leroy Russell, Jr., 79, of Buffalo, MO passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born November 8, 1945, to Louis and Ruby Russell in St. Joseph, MO.

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

Feb 19, 2025

John Wayne Lillard was born February 5th, 1974, in Springfield, Mo and passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, in Springfield, Mo, from a combination of health issues.

John left behind his wife, Robecca; daughters, Login and Kylee; parents, Connie and Wayne; 6 living siblings and spouses, Raymond and Kristy, Tiena and Mack, Christy and Greg, Dianna, David...

Feb 18, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Miles, 41, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. He was born December 28, 1983, to Kevin Miles and Joanna Strong in Springfield, MO.

Kenny grew up in Springfield and graduated from Central High School class of 2002. He married his high-school sweetheart and the couple went about raising their 2 children....

Feb 17, 2025

Beverly Ann Ford (Reich), 81, passed away February 17, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri of cancer. She was born in Martinez, California August 23, 1943. She united in marriage to Richard w. Ford of Roseville, California on July 6, 1961. They were married for 60 years.

She was employed at Cameron Insurance and retired at 72.

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Feb 17, 2025

Joyce Ann Halk, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born September 12, 1958, in St. Louis County, MO.

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

Feb 15, 2025

Danny Ray Hawthorne, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born March 6, 1959, to Raymond and Doris Hawthorne in Kansas City, MO.

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

Feb 12, 2025

In Loving Memory

Virginia Fausett, 73, passed away February 12, 2025. The good Lord took her home. Virginia was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was an amazing person and loved people. She had the biggest heart and made such an impact on everybody's life that she was around.

She will be truly missed,...

Feb 12, 2025

From sunrise to sunset. From the beginning to the end.

Celebrating the homegoing of our beloved family member and friend, LA Brooks. LA was born February 12th, 1960, and passed away Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel C. Brooks; mother, Nellie Woods Brooks; and one...

Feb 11, 2025

Dale Raymond Callahan was born July 8, 1943, in South Fork, Missouri, to Willard Ramond Callahan and Alberta Marie Warren Callahan. He passed from this earthly life on February 11 at the age of 81.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Carolyn Sue Cathcart. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Ruth...

Feb 11, 2025

Jaylynn Abcidi Hernandez, the cherished daughter of Stephanie Hernandez, was born on November 17, 2024. She left this world far too soon on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Jaylynn is survived by her mother, Stephanie Hernandez; her brothers, Jason D. Gaona and Jordan Gaona; and her sisters, Jade Hernandez, Janae Y. Gaona, and Jenesis R. Hernandez.

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Feb 11, 2025

Hayward Russell Hamrick Jr., 82, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, creativity, and devotion to his loved ones. Born and raised on the Main Line of Philadelphia, he was the son of Hayward Russell Hamrick Sr. and Katherine Hamrick (née McBirdy), and the younger brother of Joanne Thomas (née Hamrick).

He cherished his role...