James "Dennis" Tobias
Jul 9, 2026
James "Dennis" Tobias, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born November 25, 1952, to James and Ellen Tobias in Illinois.
Dennis was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He loved to play cards, Bingo, and gamble. He was very easy going and an all around good guy.
He was preceded in death by his...
Donald White
Jul 8, 2026
Donald Gene White, more affectionately known to his family and friends as "Donnie", passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born June 11, 1952, to Dean and Maxine White in Turley, OK.
Over the years Donnie had made a lot of friends, whether it was at his Springfield business, White Motor Company of which he...
Bob Welle
Jul 7, 2026
Robert "Bob" Charles Welle, 79, of Conway, MO, passed away July 7, 2026, in Mercy Hospital. He was born December 9, 1946, in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Ramone Welle.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Donald Tharp
Jul 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Tharp, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on July 7, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on December 19, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas, Donald was the cherished son of Francis E. Tharp and Leola Leek, both of whom predeceased him.
Growing up in...
Kevin Pagels
Jul 7, 2026
Kevin Robert Pagels, 52, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born January 26, 1974, to Donald and Anne Pagels in Elgin, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Phillip Adams
Jul 6, 2026
Phillip Paul Adams, 37, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born October 2, 1988, to William and Luann Adams.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Doris Cox
Jul 6, 2026
Doris Pauline Cox, 87, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born February 3, 1939, to Colva and Roberta Mayberry in Decatur, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Jill Cordry
Jul 6, 2026
Jill Lynn Cordry-Yockey, 63, was born on December 23, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on July 6, 2026.
Jill was a genuinely kind and compassionate person whose warmth made others feel welcome. She had a caring heart and was always mindful of those who were less fortunate, offering kindness and support whenever she could. Her easygoing nature, generous spirit,...
Edward Norris
Jul 5, 2026
Edward "Ed" Norris passed away July 5, 2026. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Norris; and their children, Carla Alvarez, Stephen Norris, Tonya Buchanan, their twins, Joanee Goetsch and Julie Norris, and Kevin Norris and their families. His only surviving family, his sister, Ruth Fortune and her son, Michael Fortune...
Michael Clancy
Jul 5, 2026
Michael David Clancy, 43, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born February 21, 1983, to Dave and Cherri Clancy in Dallas, TX.
He had a love for music, film, the Dallas Cowboys and the culinary arts. He loved his dog, Rosco, for 11 years. Rosco will miss him. He loved his job and coworkers. He was...
James Clark
Jul 5, 2026
James Damien Clark, lovingly known as "Jimmy" or "JD", passed away on July 5th, 2026, at the age of 43. He was born on August 14th, 1982.
Jimmy spent his childhood growing up in Germantown, Ohio, before eventually making Batesville, Arkansas his home.
Jimmy had a personality that was impossible to forget. His sense of humor was unapologetically dark, his sarcasm was...
Connie Ruckman
Jul 4, 2026
Connie Sue (Hall) Ruckman, 68, of Halfway, Mo, after a hard-fought cancer battle, passed away July 4, 2026, at home with her family; she was born December 5, 1957, in Butler, MO to William “Bill” & Rita (Tieman) Hall, who preceded her in death. Connie spent most of her childhood in Harrisonville, Missouri; when she was a teenager the family...
Matthew Henricks
Jul 4, 2026
Matthew "Matt" Dillon Henricks, of Humansville, MO passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born February 26, 1990, to Michael and Brenda Winger Henricks in Springfield, MO.
Matt grew up in Springfield and then moved to Rogersville where he graduated high school. He attended college at OTC for diesel mechanics. He was a very well educated and talented mechanic and...
Donald Bretz
Jul 2, 2026
Donald "Don" Frank Bretz, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was born October 27, 1954, to Robert and Gladys Bretz in Kansas City, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Shirley Churchwell
Jul 1, 2026
Shirley Ann Churchwell, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Shirley was born the twelfth of twelve children on August 16, 1941, in Cabool, Missouri to Aaron Leslie and Laura Meda Ida (Doweidt) Hardy.
She graduated from Parkview High School, Springfield, Missouri in 1960. On March 22,...
Brandy Smith Burks
Jun 30, 2026
Brandy Lee Smith Burks, 53, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born July 18, 1972, to Thomas and Sandra Smith in Springfield MO.
Brandy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and went on to graduate from cosmetology school. She also earned certificates in medical coding, dental hygiene and as a legal assistant. Brandy took the...
Dennis Cave
Jun 29, 2026
Dennis Willard Cave, 65, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born August 2, 1960, to Willard and Doris Cave.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Debora Lesmes
Jun 28, 2026
Debora "Deb" Eudora Lesmes, 62, of Nixa, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born August 31, 1963, and raised by her parents, Martha and Victor Martinez in San Diego, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Donald Connor
Jun 27, 2026
Donald "Donny" Grant Connor Jr., 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was born July 9, 1962, to Donald and Lois Connor in Aberdeen, SD.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; and his sister, Little Lois.
Donny is survived by his son, Donald "Donny" Connor III; his brothers, Roger and Alvin; his sisters, Diana, JoAnn...
Robert Snell
Jun 27, 2026
Robert "Rob" Allen Snell Jr., 67, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was born May 9, 1959, to Robert and Carole Snell in Santa Monica, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
