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...

Sep 30, 2024

MARY LUCINDA "CINDY" BUCHANAN

Sadly, after a zestful life attending more than 100 concerts, rescuing over 20 abandoned cats and dogs and successfully operating The Tanning Edge tanning salon in Springfield for 13 years, Mary Lucinda Buchanan has passed away.

Known as "Cindy" by her family, she enriched all...

Sep 29, 2024

Megan Renee McGuire, 33, of Aurora, MO passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born December 30, 1990, to Richard and Cindy McGuire in Nevada.

She was a loving mother and fiancée and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents

Megan is survived by...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael "Mike" Clark McFarland, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born October 21, 1948, to Clark and Elvira McFarland in St. Louis City, MO.

He worked as a Geologist for the Department of Natural Resources and was a published author. His first book was about the abandoned mining systems in and...

Sep 26, 2024

Gary C. Panter peacefully passed into eternal life on September 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 9, 1935, in Athol, Kansas to Albert James and Edna (Baumann) Panter.

He attended Athol grade school and Athol High school graduating in 1953.  Gary then attended two years of junior college in Garden City, Kansas and...

Sep 26, 2024

Sharon Lea Haskett was born January 22nd, 1949, in Fort Leavenworth, KS and passed away Thursday, September 26th, 2024, in Springfield, MO.

Sharon was preceded in death by her son, Randy and by her parents, Billie and Mary Andrews.

Sharon led a full and active life. She loved being outside gardening, tending to her chickens...

Sep 24, 2024

Charles Andrew May, 59, of Billings, MO passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born March 10, 1965, to John and Judith May in San Francisco, CA.

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

Sep 23, 2024

Jennifer Lavonne McKnight, 52, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Missouri passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, around 10:00 p.m. The good Lord took her home.

Jennifer was married to her first husband, David Lonual Winchel, from 1990-1995 and remained close with him. She had an awesome spouse, Trevor Manning, who took very good care of her. She...

Sep 22, 2024

Randy Allen Phillips, 63, of Nixa, MO passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born January 29, 1961, to Estel and Esther "Verlene" Phillips in Bourbon, MO.

Randy worked as a school custodian for many years. He took pride in keeping up with the school and grounds and he enjoyed the friendships that he developed between...

Sep 20, 2024

Doyle Wrenfrow of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, September 20, 2024.

He left behind his partner, Mary Rose of Springfield. He had 3 daughters, Patty Hennigh of Springfield, MO, Ethlyn Blucher of Republic, MO and Dr. Janet Gottlieb and husband Keith of Foothill Ranch, CA. He also left behind his brother, Ed Wrenfrow of Pomona, MO and...

Sep 20, 2024

On September 20, 2024, we lost our beloved Kelsey Zottarella due to a sudden and tragic event. Kelsey was born on January 17,1994, in Springfield, MO.

She enjoyed back roading, music, shopping and decorating for the holidays. She loved to travel to new states in the semi. For the past 7 years, she has built, shared and...

Sep 18, 2024

Johnna Faye Tower, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born March 25, 1961, to Warren Treat and Glenda Gahl Stokes in Des Moines, IA.

There was nothing that Johnna loved more than her family and her six cats. She was incredibly proud of her children and her grandchildren.

She...

Sep 17, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Ray Lee, 66, of Sarcoxie, MO passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born May 28, 1958, to Curtis and Joann Lee in Yakima, WA.

Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting and metal detecting.

He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Lee and his brother, Wendell Lee.

Ron is survived...