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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jack Carter
Nov 18, 2023
Jackie "Jack" David Carter, 62, of Battlefield, MO, passed away November 18, 2023. He was born September 26, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, to Vernon and Fredna Carter.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry.
Jack is survived by his wife, Vickie Carter; son, David (Jenna) Carter; grandchildren, Logan, Kenzie, Callie, Avery and Jarrett;...
Christine Mosher
Nov 18, 2023
Christine Mosher, 55, of Lebanon, MO passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born January 12, 1968, to Robert Rundle Jr. and Virginia Mosher in West Covina, CA.
She is survived by her twin sister, Cathy Bailey of Camdenton, MO, two sisters of South Dakota, Anne and Mary Johnson, and her sister, Karen (Paul) Hendrix of...
Bill Armstrong
Nov 18, 2023
Billie "Bill" Randall Armstrong, 98, of Nixa, MO passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born October 9, 1925, to Billie and Edna Armstrong in San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Diana and Laura; and his parents.
Bill is survived by his wife, Anna Armstrong and numerous grandchildren...
Sue Dodd
Nov 17, 2023
Elizabeth Jean Dodd went home to be with the Lord on November 17th, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beth Borland.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ira (Jack) Dodd. She is also survived by Beth's husband Roy, their children Jeremy (Cho) and Briana & Selina. Brian (Jennifer) and...

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