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Virginia Strickland

Virginia Strickland

Dec 4, 2023

Virginia Lois Strickland died quietly on December 4, 2023, at the age of 81. Virginia was born in Jones, LA. She grew up and attended school in Bonita, LA. Virginia lived in Hector, AR for many years. She worked in the mayor's office and for the U.S. Forest Service. She was a member of the Hector Freewill Baptist Church....

Bill Powell

Bill Powell

Dec 3, 2023

William "Bill" Arnold Powell, 91, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born June 29, 1932, to Richard and Nellie Powell at the Gillett Air Force Base in Arkansas.

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

Robin Mccafferty

Robin Mccafferty

Dec 3, 2023

Robin Fredric McCafferty, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born May 1, 1944, to Clell "Bennie" and Anita McCafferty in Yuba City, CA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela McCafferty and his parents.

Robin is survived by his sons, Shawn and Stance McCafferty.

Services...

Katherine Workman

Katherine Workman

Dec 2, 2023

Katherine L. Workman, 48, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 2, 2023. She was born April 29, 1975, in Israel.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Don Walcher

Don Walcher

Dec 2, 2023

Donald (Don/Donny) Ray Walcher, 60, of Republic, MO passed away due to a short illness on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born July 14, 1963, to Joe and Sharon (Kay) Walcher in Neosho, MO.

Donny grew up on a family farm in Rocky Comfort, Missouri. He was a graduate of McDonald County High School. He became...

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Dec 1, 2023

Michael Brandon Smith, 44, a lifelong resident of Greene County, Missouri, left this earth on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born in Cox North Hospital on January 8, 1979, to Keith Smith and Rhonda Holdren of Rogersville, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, his brother Christopher Smith, his sister Rhiannon Smith, and his children, Jamie Smith and...

Ray Hendricks

Ray Hendricks

Dec 1, 2023

Gale "Ray" Hendricks, 91, of Bolivar, MO passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1932, to Arnold and Ethel Hendricks in East Alton, IL.

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

Paul Dodgin, Jr

Paul Dodgin, Jr

Dec 1, 2023

Paul Dale Dodgin, Jr., 67, of Springfield, MO, passed away December 1, 2023. He was born November 28, 1956, in Dallas, TX, to Paul and Billie Dodgin.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Nathan Birnley

Nathan Birnley

Dec 1, 2023

Nathan Todd Birnley, 46, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born November 30, 1977, to Allen and Kathy Birnley. Nathan was born in Omaha, NE and was raised in Council Bluffs, IA. He graduated High School in 1996, from Malvern, IA and went on to graduate from Vatterott College in Kansas City, MO with...

Shawna Ince

Shawna Ince

Nov 30, 2023

Shawna L. Ince, 53, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born July 25, 1970, to Gus and Dorothy Compton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ince; mother, Dorothy Compton; and infant sister, Ashely Compton.

Shawna is survived by her father, Gus Compton; siblings, Melissa Compton and Paul...

Carl Radford

Carl Radford

Nov 29, 2023

Carl Lester Radford, 92, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born January 12, 1931, to Asa and Anna Radford in Bates County, MO.

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

Cindy Butler

Cindy Butler

Nov 29, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Butler, 68, of Springfield, MO, passed away November 29, 2023. She was born August 21, 1955, in Springfield, MO, to Orville and Rachel Tiller.

Cindy enjoyed fishing in her free time.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.

Cindy is survived by her daughter, Dana Craig...

Marion "Bill" Phariss

Marion "Bill" Phariss

Nov 28, 2023

Marion William "Bill" Phariss, 84 of Weaubleau, MO. passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023.  Bill was born on December 9, 1938, to Marion Elvis & Willie Beuna Phariss in Winters, TX.

Bill & Lavanda were married for 55 years and have had the honor of having 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Bill is...

Sharon Freeman

Sharon Freeman

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Lynn Freeman of Halfway, Mo was born on February 8, 1957, to parents, John & Nadine Freeman. She passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was a meat wrapper for 15 years at Dillions grocery store.

She is survived by her son, Jason Overmyer (Brandy) of Springfield; 3 granddaughters, Nikki Overmyer, Kayla Bartley and Kari Overmyer;...

Terri Woods

Terri Woods

Nov 25, 2023

Terri Lee Woods, 56, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born July 1, 1967, to Terrell Watson and Betty Newton (Dunn) in Anadarko, OK.

She was preceded in death by her Parents.

Terri is survived by her two sons Jeremy Gorman and Dakota Woods. Brothers and Sister, Nick Watson, Leon...

Betty Hill

Betty Hill

Nov 24, 2023

Betty Josephine Hill, 91, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born October 16, 1932, to Nilah and Mary Shurley in New Roads, LA.

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

Randy Gibson

Randy Gibson

Nov 21, 2023

Randy Lynn Gibson, 41, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born June 9, 1982, to Randy Gibson and Shannon Stewart in Alton, IL.

Randy was a happy person that went out of his way to make people smile. He was very strong in his faith and accepting of everyone. He had developed...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Nov 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Lee Anderson

Robert L Anderson, age 89, Springfield, MO, passed away in his home on November 21, 2023.

Bob was born November 18, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri and is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Stella Anderson, and all seven brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Max, Mary Ellen, Nona, Jean,...

Drew Ness

Drew Ness

Nov 19, 2023

Drew Allen Ness, 36, of Springfield, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He resided in Springfield, MO, where he began his career in the optical industry. Drew was a hard worker who lived life to the fullest. He was guided by his heart, which served as both his strength and weakness. Drew cared deeply for his...

Chesley Teal

Chesley Teal

Nov 18, 2023

Chesley Bruce Teal, 43, of Bois D'Ark, MO passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born August 5, 1980, to Jerry and Lorraine Teal in Springfield, MO.

Chesley enjoyed working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Jones III.

He is survived by his son,...

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