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Robert Vaughn Jr

Robert Vaughn Jr

Apr 25, 2026

Robert Gene Vaughn, Jr., 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away April 25, 2026. He was born February 11, 1963, to Robert and Hazel Vaughn.

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

Leslie Workman

Leslie Workman

Apr 23, 2026

Leslie Franklin Workman, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, while doing one of the things that he loved the most, riding his motorcycle. He was born August 24, 1957, to Colleen Martz in Joplin, MO. She met and married Grayson Workman, who loved Leslie and quickly adopted him as his own son. 

Leslie had a wonderful childhood. After school...

Theresa Stewart

Theresa Stewart

Apr 22, 2026

Theresa Darlene Stewart, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born February 16, 1963, to Barbara Coyle in Greenville, SC.

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

John Corum

John Corum

Apr 22, 2026

John "Johnny" Norton Corum, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born July 6, 1954, in Plattsburg, MO.

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

Eva Ryan

Eva Ryan

Apr 22, 2026

Eva Sue Ryan, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born May 9, 1960, in St. Joseph, MO to W.V. and Iona Ryan.

Eva was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, a stay-at-home mother of 3 children, and enjoyed raising her Rottweilers Stormy, Windy, and Thunder.

She is survived by her 3 children (Bobby Lee Ryan, Lisa...

Shirley McCann

Shirley McCann

Apr 22, 2026

Shirley Jean McCann, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born January 19, 1956, to Samuel and Beatrice King in Marshfield, MO.

Shirley's story began on a dairy farm in Boaz, MO. She spent her childhood there where she grew up with her brothers, Sam King and Kenny King. And her sisters, Carol Loomis and Judy...

James Jones

James Jones

Apr 22, 2026

James "Jim" Albert Jones, 84, of Republic, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born June 19, 1941, to Albert and Arnie Jones in Spokane, MO.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Horner; and his parents; his sisters, Betty Joe, Barbara Alice, and Dorothy Marie; and his brother, David Eugene.

Jim is survived by his...

Donald Wofford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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