Sep 10, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Smith was born February 8th, 1963, to Robert Lee and Zola June Smith of Springfield.

Jeff was known by his family, friends and neighbors as "Smiley" because he always greeted people with a big smile. He loved hanging out with his friends underneath the hoods of cars, going to races and having a good time....

Sep 10, 2023

Debra Kay Waters, born October 21, 1953, to Betty Jo and Keith Moore in Wichita, KS. Debbie passed away peacefully in Springfield, MO on September 10, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ingersoll; stepmother, Judy Moore; her husband of 21 years, Eldon Leroy Waters; and her son, Gregory Ivan Waters.

She...

Sep 9, 2023

James Allen Gilden, 76, of Bolivar, MO passed away Sunday, September 9, 2023. He was born September 10, 1946, to Cecil and Naida Gilden in Springfield, MO.

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

Sep 8, 2023

Roscoe Lee Choate III was born on February 28, 1970, to Roscoe Lee Choate Jr. and Sherry Choate Smith in Springfield, MO. Roscoe AKA "Rocky" Transitioned from this life on September 8, 2023, in Springfield, MO.

"Rocky" had a big heart for the people he loved and never failed to express his love. Not one time did...

Sep 8, 2023

Maria Roxanne "Roxy" Martinez Born March 13th, 1957, Roxy went to be with our Lord in Heaven the morning of September 8th, 2023. Roxanne grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. Grade schools, Southgate and Furman. Junior High Wynn Seale attended W. B. Ray and graduated from Raymond & Tirza Martin High School in Laredo TX in 1976.

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Sep 8, 2023

Joe Wesley McLemore, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 8, 2023. He was born May 3, 1933, in Greenfield, MO, to Orville and Alma McLemore.

Joe moved to Springfield, Missouri when he was seven where he stayed for the rest of his life. He retired from the Missouri Army National Guard in 1993 with 35 years...

Sep 7, 2023

Michael Jay Molitor, 70, of Bolivar, MO passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born May 2, 1953, to George and Donna Molitor in Hazel Green, WI.

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

Sep 7, 2023

Martha Lee Sparling nee Hanna was born June 24, 1943, in Canadian, Texas. She passed away following a recent decline in health on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Springfield, Mo.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Doil and Geneva Hanna, her brothers Stanley Hanna and Jack Hanna, and her eldest son, Travis Sparling.

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Sep 6, 2023

Larry Dean McCoy 66 from Belvidere, Illinois passed away suddenly of heart failure at his home in Springfield, Missouri on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Belvidere on December 10, 1956, to Roger A. McCoy and Thelma V. (Self).

Larry was a 1975 graduate of North Boone High School. Following high school, he enlisted in...

Sep 5, 2023

Tad Mackenzie Mitchell was born on March 2, 1954, in Clinton, IA and passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Springfield, MO.

Tad was preceded in death by his parents, David W. Mitchell and Jane Mitchell, and his brothers, David J. Mitchell and Ned Mitchell.

Tad led a full and busy life with 3...

Sep 5, 2023

Jessica Lee Stafford, 32, of Halfway, MO passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born July 8, 1991.

She was the daughter of Darin & Tammy Heard and Terry & Kathy Stafford. She was the sister of Michael (Angela) Stafford, Jake Heard, Ty (Shanna) Heard, Shy Stafford and Kelli Stafford.

As a child, one...

Sep 5, 2023

Jaricka Shane McGinnis, 34, of Aurora, MO passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born November 7, 1988, to Marty Hawkins and Shawn Russell in Springfield, MO.

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

Sep 5, 2023

Michael Ross Thompson, 60, of Springfield, MO, passed away September 5, 2023. He was born May 21, 1963, in California.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Michael is survived by a large, loving family that will miss him dearly.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held at a...

Sep 3, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Van Vactor, 69, of Purdy, MO passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born July 30, 1954, to Austin and Gertrude Van Vactor in Mexico, MO.

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

Sep 3, 2023

Our strong, gentle, courageous, feisty, loving, humble, generous Woody left this world at noon on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 86 years young. He was resting peacefully at home with family. Derwood was Daddy and Papa Woody to his family and Woody to scores of neighbors, friends, and his children's friends. As he should have been, Daddy was our...

Sep 2, 2023

Siroos Gamshid Kaviani, 85, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born September 15, 1937, in Tehran, Iran, to Bahram and Banroo Kaviani.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date.

Sep 1, 2023

Karel Ann Gray, 59, of Willard, MO passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born August 1, 1964, to Claude and Marilyn Sears in Kansas City, MO.

She loved animals and used to raise chickens and horses. She loved her goats and her dogs, Rowdy and Angel. She enjoyed her family and friends, but her granddaughter,...

Aug 31, 2023

Derek Alan Williams of Springfield, Missouri, was born March 10, 1976, in Manhattan, Kansas to Gordon and Virginia Williams, and entered into rest Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 22 days.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon R. Williams

He is survived...

Aug 29, 2023

Gary Edward Horringa, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born January 24, 1955, to Daniel and Adrianna (Babe) Horringa in Fruitport, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Horringa; sister, Diane Garvin; and nephew, Dennis Dempsey.

Gary is survived by two children, Lynn (David) Knox...

Aug 29, 2023

Michael Timothy Helton, 60, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born December 16, 1962, to Johnny and Ella Mae Helton in Tonasket, WA.

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