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.

Aug 28, 2023

Tommy Alan Green, 62, of Republic Missouri went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023, after a long illness.  He was born to Kenneth Green and Nell Green in Greene County.

Tom grew up in the Springfield/Battlefield/Republic area.  His childhood home was centered around church, family and friends.  He shared many adventures, misadventures and chores...

Aug 26, 2023

Sian Hwa Oldfield, 90, of Lebanon, MO passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born November 4, 1932, in Bandu, Indonesia.

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

Aug 26, 2023

Michael Joseph Paladino December 7, 1989 - August 26, 2023 33 years old

Michael was born on December 7, 1989, to Victor Torres and Juana Paladino in Chicago, IL.

Michael is survived by his mother, Juana Paladino; his son, Noah Paladino; his sister, Jazzmine Martinez; and his fiancé, Megan...

Aug 26, 2023

Ruth Ann Ripley, 68, of Lebanon, MO passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born December 14, 1954, to Claude and Erma Ripley of Eldridge, MO.

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

Aug 26, 2023

Nancy Lee Horeis, 78, of Nixa, Mo passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born April 16, 1945, in Dannebrog, NE to Axel and Marian Jensen.

Nancy was employed for 13 years as the Office Manager in the Nursing Department at Missouri State University. She was very well respected by her coworkers and the students there....

Aug 26, 2023

Andrew Nicholas Laude Swart, 21, left this world too early on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He has joined his brother, Gabriel Carl Laude Swart to be with God in the next part of life.  He was born in Cebu City, Cebu Philippines to Gregory and Cecile Swart on June 1, 2002.

Andrew grew up in the King...

Aug 24, 2023

Rhonda Sue Allen, 60, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born April 22, 1963, to Horace and Evelyn Pittman in Raceland, LA.

Prior to being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Rhonda loved to go fishing, play putt-putt golf, go to the batting cages and ride go-carts with her family and friends. Although her...

Aug 23, 2023

Sammy Joe Stover (Sam) died peacefully at Republic Nursing and Rehabilitation on August 23rd, 2023, surrounded by family. He is the son of the late Clyde Raymond Stover and Ruth Odessa Hall.

Sam was born and raised in Bakersfield California. After High School, Sam enlisted in the United States Army as a Chaplain and served that role...

Aug 22, 2023

Rita Louise Blake, 81, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born June 17, 1942, to Jess and Nina Blake in Muskogee, OK.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; and three children, Sherry Goetz, Dale Goetz and Frank Peterson; and several siblings.

Rita is survived by her seven children,...

Aug 22, 2023

"Some of it's magic, some of it's tragic. But I had a good life all the way" - Jimmy Buffet "He Went to Paris"

Dennis George Roberts, a resident of Springfield, MO, passed away on August 22nd, 2023. He was born on May 19th, 1978, in Weymouth, MA. At the age of 45, an age many of...

Aug 21, 2023

Willis Quinten Cole, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday August 21, 2023. He was born March 1,1933 to Lee and Lessie Cole in Danville, IL.

Quinten married Garnet Bennett in Weippe, ID in Oct of 1956. Quinten was a graduate of Colorado State University. After college he became a professional forester with the US Forest Service....

Aug 21, 2023

Michael "Mike" Joseph Rikard, 64, or Crane, MO passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born September 9, 1958, in St. Louis, MO and raised by his loving parents, Murrel and Zetia Rikard.

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

Aug 21, 2023

Frances "Jean" Irons, 96, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born May 20, 1927, to George and Maureen Rhodius in Auxvasse, MO.

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

Aug 20, 2023

Lon "Doug" Douglas McDown, 86, of Buffalo, MO passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born August 15, 1937, to Jon and Bea McDown in Elk City, OK.

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