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John Martin Kay
Dec 2, 2022
John Martin Kay passed peacefully in his home on December 2, 2022 after a long illness. He was born on December 21, 1939 in Newton KS to John Rex and Juliette Kay.
Martin spent his youth in Kansas where he worked for his father in produce of the Dillons grocery store in Hays. He started college at...
Toi Lynn Allen
Dec 2, 2022
When the Good Lord gathers our loved ones to Himself and they are no longer with us, the memories of their life's journey becomes a treasured keepsake that is kept within the safe places of everyone's heart that they touched.
Toi Lynn Hayes Allen, affectionately known as Toi-Toi was a gifted, dedicated woman of God whose character...
Marliss Ann Detmers
Dec 2, 2022
Marliss Ann Detmers, 88, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born November 18, 1934, to Elon and Freida Tollin in Norwood City, MN. Marliss was preceded in death by her parents, her sister June Glaholt, and brothers Elon D. and Curtis Tollin. Marliss led a full and active life to the end and...
Paul Douglas Person Ii
Nov 30, 2022
Paul Doulas Person II, of Urbana, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born December 7, 1950, in Kansas City, MO to Paul Douglas and Irene B. Person. Paul graduated from Kearney High School in 1967 and in 1969 he entered the military. He served in the United States Marine Corp until 1971. After his service...
Cyndi Lee Foulks
Nov 29, 2022
Cynthia "Cyndi" Lee Foulks, 60, of Rolla, was born on December 30, 1961, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and lost her battle with cancer on November 29, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri. Cyndi was adopted as a toddler by Carl Wain and Lucille Marie (Hanneken) Lee and was preceded in death by both of her parents.
Cyndi was...
Carolyn Woodall
Nov 29, 2022
Carolyn Renee Glasgow Woodall, 52, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on November 29th, 2022, after a long battle with cervical cancer. Carolyn was born on April 13th, 1970, to Jeannie Currier and Donald Glasgow in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her stepfather Jerry Currier. Carolyn is survived by her mother and...
Charles Leo Mashburn
Nov 28, 2022
Charles Leo Mashburn (83) of Bolivar passed away in Buffalo on November 28, 2022. "Charlie" was born July 26, 1939, on the family farm between Goodson and Louisburg, the first of four children born to Betty (Crowell) and Jesse Mashburn.
Charlie lived most of his life in Polk County and worked as a tree trimmer, auctioneer, and...
Thomas Jackson Ward
Nov 27, 2022
Thomas Jackson Ward, 74, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at home with family by his side. He was born February 16, 1948, to George and Gwendolen Ward Jr. in Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. George and Gwendolyn Ward
He is survived by loving wife...
Michael Anthony Scull
Nov 27, 2022
Michael Anthony Scull, 53, of Nixa, MO passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born April 28, 1969, to Michael A. Scull and Raeann Wilcox in Portland, OR.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Raeann Wilcox and his grandmother, Shirley Wilcox.
Michael is survived by his wife, of 32 years, Silena Scull...
Leota Sue Cutcher
Nov 25, 2022
Leota Sue "Susie Q" Cutcher, the daughter of Richard R. Havens and Violet L. Hayes, was born on January 10, 1956 in Salinas, CA. Leota departed this life on November 25, 2022. Leota gave her life to Christ at the of 16, in 1972 at the Assemblies of God Salinas First in Salinas, CA. Throughout high school, she worked...
Iva Tinsley
Nov 23, 2022
Iva Lee Tinsley, 89, of Springfield, MO passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don A Tinsley and her granddaughter, Chloe Jade Farrell.
Iva Lee was born January 12, 1933, to Walter and Edna Johnson in Alton, MO. She is survived by her daughter,...
Carol Ellingsen
Nov 23, 2022
Carol Yvonne (Chapin) Ellingsen, 79, of Everton, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Carol was born September 3, 1943, the daughter of Loren and Viola Chapin. She grew up on the family farm in Rushville, MO and graduated from Rushville High School in 1962.
Carol's professional life took many turns. She was a nurse in...
Terry Huffman
Nov 23, 2022
Terry Lynn Huffman, 66, of Morrisville, MO, passed away November 23, 2022. She was born February 11, 1956, in Buena Park, CA, to Jack and Doris First.
Terry worked caring for others as a Registered Nurse, but in her free time she enjoyed fishing, antiquing and attending auctions.
She was preceded in death by her...
Janice Simons
Nov 22, 2022
Janice Louise Queen-Simons passed away November 22nd, at her home at the age of 76. She was born on February 21st, 1946, the second of four children. Her mom was Aileen Ellingsworth, and her dad was Clarence "Rusty" Queen. Her siblings were Shirley Clark, deceased, Debbie and her husband Mark Bentley of Lake of the Ozarks, and John Queen,...
Roger Samuelson
Nov 21, 2022
ROGER A SAMUELSON
3/25/1952 – 11/21/2022
Roger A Samuelson was born in Los Angeles, Ca on March 25, 1952 to Lawrence WÂ and Esther M Hitchcock Samuelson.
Roger graduated Alhambra High School, Alhambra, Ca. He was a member of the Alhambra, Ca JCs and helped with the Parade of Roses floats. He attended...
Travis Burns
Nov 20, 2022
Travis Lee Burns was born June 23, 1987, in Springfield, MO and passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Springfield, MO.
As a teen, Travis enjoyed baseball and skateboarding. In high school he lettered in debate and aspired to become an attorney. He loved sports with his favorite teams, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas...
Jennie Lou Cary
Nov 20, 2022
Jennie Lou Cary, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born November 24, 1957, to Ross and Gloria Powell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Thomas Deadmond
Nov 20, 2022
Thomas Gene Deadmond, 77, of Nixa, MO, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born October 19, 1945, to Chester and Mildred Deadmond in Amboy, IL.
Thomas was preceded in death by parents, one brother and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Sherri. Stepdaughter Crystal Tabor (Darrell) of Southaven, MS. Stepson Spike...
Kurt Michael Arnold
Nov 19, 2022
Kurt Michael Arnold passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on November 19, 2022, at 07:30 AM. He was a beloved father, husband, and grandfather. Kurt died in the presence of his wife and children.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Arnold; children, Michael Arnold and Kathryn Arnold-Romine; his son-in-law, Devon Romine; daughter-in-law, Kelly Arnold;...
Susan Lynette Pearce
Nov 19, 2022
Susan Lynnette Pearce, 61, of Pierce City, MO, passed away November 19, 2022, at 5:35 P.M. in Cox South Hospital, Springfield following a short illness. She was born May 31, 1961, in Aurora, MO.
She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Reta Pearce of Pierce City; two sisters, Terri Lucas and husband Kevin of Monett and...

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