Judith Mullings
Apr 12, 2026
Judith "Judy" Lee Mullings passed away quietly in her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was surrounded by her family.
Judy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Mullings; her parents, Raymond and Margaret Sellers; her brother, Raymond "Buddy" Sellers Jr.; her sister, Shirley and Wayne Farrell and her grandsons, Thadeus Boatman and Seth Boatman-Baker.
She is survived by...
Tonya Handzo
Apr 10, 2026
Tonya Renee Handzo, 62, of Fair Play, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born March 19, 1964, to Richard and Loreeta Cruz in Wichita, KS.
The family will honor Tonya with a Celebration of Life in Wichita, KS at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Loriann Johnson
Apr 10, 2026
Loriann Amy Johnson, 51, of Billings, MO passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born February 25, 1975, to Marion and Laura Osiel in Chicago, IL.
Loriann spent most of her life in Springfield, where she developed a deep love for the outdoors. She found joy in camping and especially loved cooking breakfast over an open fire. Her dream was...
Chris Barone
Apr 10, 2026
Christopher Anthony Barone, aka "Stoney", born Nov. 01, 1956, died in his home, while his wife sat holding his hand, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5:20 A.M. Chris was at home and on hospice care for heart failure. He was lucid, calm and at peace.
Chris, or "Stoney" as his wife called him, was retired from the USMC as a...
Mary Scrivner
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Jeanell Scrivner, 65, of Humansville, MO passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born January 21, 1961, to Bill and Norma Scrivner at Wallace Hospital in Lebanon, MO.
Mary attended Stoutland High School and became a homemaker. She was a woman who was unique and walked this earth to her own tune. Mary loved fiercely and deeply. She was...
Gloria Wilson
Apr 8, 2026
Gloria Jean Wilson, 71, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born January 8, 1955, to Russell Bradley and Wilma King.
She attended Central High School and later obtained her GED. She had many hobbies including playing board games, working on puzzles and watching good movies. Most of all, Gloria enjoyed life with her...
Becky Douty
Apr 7, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Alice Douty, 62, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born July 11, 1963, to James and Marjean Gold in Springfield, MO.
Becky was an all-around amazing woman.
She is survived by her husband, Jacky; her daughters, Jennifer and Jerrica; and her fulltime caregiver and pride and joy, daughter, Jacqueline.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...
Leota Smith
Apr 6, 2026
Leota Ann (Beckley) Smith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with Jesus on April 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of a life well lived. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Blount Township, Illinois, where her story began—a life that would be marked by deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and a...
James "Bill" Decker
Apr 5, 2026
James William “Bill” Decker, age 72, of Richland, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Springfield Mercy Hospital on April 5, 2026. Little Bill, as he was affectionately known by family, was born on April 7, 1953, in Waynesville, Missouri to Billie Lee Decker and Ruth Pauline Perkins Decker.
Bill was a member of the Swedeborg Christian Church and was baptized November 15,...
Gabrielle Lewis
Apr 2, 2026
Gabrielle "Gabi" Jeanine Lewis, 28, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born July 23, 1997, to William and Tracey Lewis in Joplin, MO.
Gabi was incredibly fun and creative. She liked bright makeup and dressing up. She had a knack for crocheting and enjoyed making things for her friends and family. Most of all, Gabi loved...
Bailey O'Connor
Mar 31, 2026
Bailey McKenzie O'Connor, 26, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born May 9, 1999, to Joseph and Victoria "Ashtin" O'Connor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Mabel Addison
Mar 31, 2026
Mabel Ruth (Pruitt) Addison, age 86, of Springfield, MO danced into Heaven on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving daughters and sons - in- law. Mabel was born August 21, 1939, on the family farm in Richland, MO to Robert Bruce Pruitt and Goldie Alleen (Trower) Pruitt. She graduated from Stoutland High School in 1957....
Vickii Crow
Mar 30, 2026
Vickii Crow, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born January 3, 1948, to Cecil and Jimmie Maberry in Wynnewood, OK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Melissa Wade
Mar 30, 2026
Melissa Marie Wade, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bolivar, Missouri.
Melissa was born on October 20, 1980, in Munster, Indiana. She touched many lives with her kindness, love of worship, and strong spirit.
On October 5, 2002, she married the love of her life Shawn...
Gary Franklin
Mar 29, 2026
Gary Kent Franklin was born October 15, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri to Amos R. Franklin and Vauda “Irene” (Rush) Franklin. He passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 29, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO.
Gary grew up in Urbana, MO. He was saved and baptized as a young boy at Bennett Springs Christian Camp alongside his beloved...
Patricia Duncan
Mar 28, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Kay Duncan, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born September 15, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ruth Ann Henson
Mar 26, 2026
Ruth Ann Henson, 59, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born July 1, 1966, to Delaven "Don" and Margaret Henson in Sunnymeade, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Sandra Philbrick
Mar 26, 2026
Sandra Lu Philbrick, 76, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born April 27, 1949, to Ernest and Bertha Lund in Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Michael Conner
Mar 26, 2026
Michael Kenneth Conner, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 26th surrounded by love.
He was a man full of life, humor, and connection. He worked as a local DJ, bringing music and joy to others through the radio, weddings, school dances, and countless celebrations. Music remained a meaningful part of who he was throughout his life. He was also proud...
Stanley Maxwell
Mar 26, 2026
Stanley Allen Maxwell, 44, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born August 7, 1981, to Gail Walker and Stan Maxwell in Lamar, MO.
Stanley was a self-taught stainless-steel welder and worked for several companies around Springfield. His favorite past time was tinkering on old tractors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stan Maxwell; uncle, Jerry...
