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John Martin Kay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 W  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

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

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

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

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

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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