Oct 16, 2024

John "Butch" Andy Choate was born June 25, 1955, in Springfield, MO and passed away October 16, 2024, at his home in Bolivar, MO.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby (Jump) Choate; and older sister, Charlene Ballinger.

John is survived by daughters, Amy (Brian) Daugherty and Lisa Moon; sisters, Darlene...

Oct 15, 2024

Stanley Moore Fedora, 66, of Rogersville, MO passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was born March 19, 1958, to John and Mary Fedora in Brunswick, GA.

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

Oct 14, 2024

Gary Clayton Edwards, 82, of Elkland, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born August 20, 1942, to James and Alvatine Edwards in St. Joseph, MO.

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

Oct 14, 2024

Steven "Steve" Ray Carroll, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born December 17, 1958, to Fred and Peggy Carroll 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.

Oct 14, 2024

Kevin Don Stevens Jr., 33, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born July 31, 1991, to Kevin and Kathy Stevens in Los Banos, CA.

Kevin has always had a passion for helping others, from the time he was a child volunteering in nursing homes to being a bouncer for local artists who...

Oct 13, 2024

Douglas Clement, age 57, went to be with the Lord on October 13th, 2024. He was born December 26, 1966, to Ervin and Roselee Clement in Springfield, MO.

As a child, he and his sister, Melissa Birdsong, would play at Tom Watkins Park. They went to church a lot as children, they went to youth groups and...

Oct 12, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Emerson, age 63, of Howell, NJ, passed away on October 12, 2024. Born on July 22, 1961, Bobby was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who brought joy and warmth to everyone he encountered.

He attended Neptune High School and Wall High School; Bobby discovered his passion for music and art at the age...

Oct 10, 2024

David Lee McLaughlin, 57 of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born October 19, 1966, to Paul and Rose McLaughlin in Kentucky.

He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Mclaughlin and Colten Mclaughlin, who loved him dearly.

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

Oct 10, 2024

Jason Karl Hoff (August 8th, 1967 - October 10th, 2024)

Jason Karl Hoff, 57, of Springfield, MO passed away on October 10, 2024.

Jason was born in Kansas City to parents, Louis and Dorothy Hoff in the year 1967. He grew up with his siblings, Mike, Steven, and Terry Hoff. He later went on to...

Oct 9, 2024

Wilma Joyce Wittenberg, 75, of Brighton, MO passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born February 13, 1949, in California.

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

Oct 9, 2024

Charlene Michelle Crutcher, 50, of Springfield, MO passed away October 9, 2024. She was born February 9, 1974, in Oakland, CA.

Our beautiful sister, friend, and mother, Charlene, passed away on October 9th after gracefully fighting a rare autoimmune disease for the past several years. She cared deeply for her family, and her generosity warmed all who...

Oct 9, 2024

Paul William Jones, 46, of West Plains, MO passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born October 28, 1977, in Mountain View, MO.

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

Oct 9, 2024

Larry Eugene Sturdevant, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born July 15, 1954, to Lawrence and Leona "Irene" Sturdevant in Buffalo, MO.

He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

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

Oct 8, 2024

Larry Wayne Carter, 73, of Nixa, MO passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born February 14, 1951, to Glenn and Geneva Carter in Springfield, MO.

Larry was a graduate of Hillcrest High School. He loved riding motorcycles, woodworking, and being around his friends and family. He was the life of the party.

He...

Oct 3, 2024

Carolyn Lorraine Pettibone was born November 02,1942 in Loveland, Colorado and passed away Thursday, October 03,2024 in Bolivar, Missouri from liver failure.

Carol led a full and active life nearly to the end and was most proud of her family: daughters, Julia Marie and Tina Lorraine; and sons, Jerry Rae, Kenneth Robert and David Keith; and, sisters...

Oct 3, 2024

Deanna Lea Berrier Davidson, 87, died October 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born July 25, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Henry and Ethel Berrier of Ottumwa.

Deanna served as a CNA doing in-home care, working with the elderly and worked at Hospice House in Ottumwa for over 20 years until the age...

Oct 2, 2024

Melissa Lynn Trokey, 48, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born February 26, 1976, to Robert and Jeannie Trokey in Hammond, Indiana.

Melissa had a heart of gold and was a special friend to many. She loved to listen to music and dance; she also enjoyed reading and writing poetry.

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Oct 2, 2024

James Orel Reynolds, Jr., 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born June 28, 1947, to James and Dorothy Reynolds.

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

Oct 1, 2024

Elizabeth Gay Rattles, 61, a lifelong resident of Monett, MO passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born December 2, 1962, to Ernest and Joan Springston.

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

Sep 30, 2024

Corky Hankins, daughter of Charles and Lydia was born June 18th, 1942, and departed this life on September 30th, 2024, at the age of 82. Corky was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Terry (Sara) Essick, Kerry (Angie) Essick, and Jerry (April) Essick; 10 grandkids; 4 great-grandchildren...