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Nina White

Nina White

Jun 1, 2023

Nina Maxine White, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away June 1, 2023. She was born January 17, 1961, in Springfield, MO, to Clarence and Montie Jones.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Rita Williams

Rita Williams

May 30, 2023

Rita Gail Morris Williams, 63, was welcomed to heaven on May 30, 2023. Rita was born to Jack and Juanita Morris on November 11, 1959, in Jonesboro, AR. She grew up there and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1978. After marrying Jeff Williams in 1989, she spent most of her adult life living in the Springfield, MO area....

David Owens

David Owens

May 28, 2023

David Eugene Owens, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born July 30, 1945, to Walter and Dorothy Owens in St. Louis, MO.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Owens; parents, Walter Owens of St. Louis, Dorothy Lee Hall and Woodrow Hall of Cherryville Mo; and grandmother, Pauline Rose...

Timothy Ellsworth

Timothy Ellsworth

May 27, 2023

Timothy Eric Ellsworth, 49, of Republic, MO passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born July 14, 1973, to Henry and Terry Ellsworth in Virginia.

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

Al Borden Jr.

Al Borden Jr.

May 26, 2023

Albin "Al" Joseph Borden, Jr., 77, of Lampe, MO, passed away surrounded by his family May 26, 2023 in Branson Cox Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1945, in Sewickley, PA, to Albin and June Borden.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rosemary Borden; daughter, Valerie Bittick; son, Steven Joseph Borden; grandchildren,...

Jim Brackney

Jim Brackney

May 24, 2023

James (Jim) Judd Brackney died on May 24, 2023, in a motorcycle accident less than a mile from home.

Jim grew up most of his life in Kansas and lived in Colorado while he was in high school. At age 17, he moved to Missouri and lived in the Springfield area for the remainder of his life....

Charla Corban

Charla Corban

May 22, 2023

Charla Darlene Corban, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born January 5, 1961, to Louis and Marie Garrett in Greeley, CO.

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

Ronald Carr

Ronald Carr

May 20, 2023

Ronald Joseph Carr, 70 of Springfield MO passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, in his home after a long battle with oral cancer. He was born December 20th, 1952, to William and Dorothy Carr in Independence MO.

After attending high school Ronnie joined the Navy where he served for 3 years. Ronnie worked primarily in construction and...

Mark Keeling

Mark Keeling

May 19, 2023

Mark Allen Keeling, 66, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born November 13, 1956, to James and Dora Keeling.

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

Karen Turner

Karen Turner

May 19, 2023

Karen Faye Turner, 71, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born December 15, 1951.

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

Tim Saathoff

Tim Saathoff

May 19, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Ron Saathoff, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born October 5, 1958, to Donald and Jean Saathoff in San Fernando Valley, CA.

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

Lois Griffin

Lois Griffin

May 19, 2023

Lois Ann Foyil Griffin, 83, of Buffalo, MO passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born February 12, 1940, to Leonard Foyil and Frances Logan in Wheelen Springs, AR.

Lois has had a very full and active life. Where sewing and painting took up a lot of her time. Lois was a loving person and never...

James Groves

James Groves

May 18, 2023

James E. "Rooster Groves- October 18, 1955 - May 18, 2023

James E. "Rooster" Groves departed this life for the big lake in the sky on May 18, 2023, at the age of 67.

He was born on October 18, 1955, to Floyd J and Martha (Medley) Groves and...

David Haring

David Haring

May 18, 2023

David Herman Haring, 87, of Competition, died Thursday, May 18th, 2023, in Lebanon.

He was born January 12th, 1936, to James and Jesse Mae Haring in Rutherford County, North Carolina. On April 20th, 1957, he married Shelby Jean "Polly" Mills to whom he was married for 64 years. They had 3 children, 13 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren....

Evelyn Edwards

Evelyn Edwards

May 18, 2023

Evelyn Marie Edwards, 72, of Elkland, MO passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born September 6, 1950, to John and Lillian Sullender in St. Joseph, MO.

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

Sherron Smith

Sherron Smith

May 17, 2023

Sherron was born on May 17, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the second child of Mosella Bankston and Jesse Van Smith. Her mother later married Jimmy Bankston who played a huge role in her life and gave her the nickname "Gal."  Her sisters and brothers are Mychelle, James (BoBo), Missy, Stephanie, Courtney, and Marie.

Sherron went...

Cathy Cole

Cathy Cole

May 17, 2023

Catherine "Cathy" Jean Cole, 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born September 21, 1959.

Cathy loved to sing and listen to music. It wasn't uncommon to hear her making up her own lyrics as she sang along. She would do anything for the people she loved, especially for...

Liz Powell

Liz Powell

May 16, 2023

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Powell, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born November 4, 1958, to Royce and Sharon Simmons in Chicago, IL.

Liz enjoyed painting and spending time with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Powell; and her parents.

Liz is survived...

Regina Snider

Regina Snider

May 15, 2023

Regina Marie Snider, 90, of Walnut Grove, MO passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born August 28, 1932, to Orville and Thelma Harper in Nebraska.

Regina loved gardening and growing flowers.

She was very loved and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest...

Stephen Meyle

Stephen Meyle

May 15, 2023

Stephen Joesph Meyle, 37, passed away May 15, 2023. He was born April 15, 1986.

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

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