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Carolyn Wilkins Best
Mar 6, 2023
Carolyn Wilkins Best passed away on March 6, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. She was 90 years old.
Carolyn was born on October 31, 1932, in Amory, Mississippi. The family lived in nearby Smithville at the time. Her father's work with the Soil Conservation Service later took the family to New Albany, Holly Springs, and then Yazoo City,...
Martha Woolf
Mar 6, 2023
Martha Sue Koller-Woolf, 64, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born October 5, 1958, to Billy Joe and Maxine Koller in Salem, MO. She enjoyed a long and meaningful career in healthcare before early retirement last year. Martha had a huge heart, and always selflessly put others first. Anyone who met Martha knew how much...
Yohali Bisachi
Mar 6, 2023
Yohali Bisachi, 98, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 6, 2023. She was born January 1, 1925, in the Republic of Congo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Morris Sjostrom
Mar 6, 2023
Morris Darwin Sjostrom, 97, of Nixa, MO, passed away March 6, 2023. He was born January 6, 1926, in Kulm, ND.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
David Lee Thompson
Mar 3, 2023
David Lee Thompson, 53, of Pittsburg, MO passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born December 20, 1969, to David and Rose Mary Thompson in St. Petersburg, FL.
David grew up in Indiana, and then moved to Florida. He joined the workforce at 14 and worked for an auction company. In his 20's he moved to Oklahoma,...Mike Craighead
Mar 3, 2023
Michael "Mike" Warren Craighead, 67, of Lebanon, MO passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born November 23, 1955, to Albert and Jessie Craighead in Dinuba, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Susan Johnson
Mar 3, 2023
Susan Abigail Johnson, 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 3, 2023. She was born November 12, 1958, in Springfield, MO, to Spokane and Jennie.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Paul Simpson
Mar 2, 2023
Paul Christian Simpson passed away Thursday March 2, 2023, in Springfield, MO at the age of 69. He was born Tuesday, May 12, 1953, in New Orleans, LA to Thomas and Norma Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Norma Simpson; stepmother, Betty Simpson; grandparents, Spencer and Veva "B.B." Myers; and his beloved Aunt Betty Howell....
Joan Evelyn Gourley
Mar 2, 2023
Joan "Jo" Evelyn Gourley, 73, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born August 6, 1949, to Bill and Blanche Gourley in Corwith, Iowa.
Jo was a deeply spiritual person, and her passion was caring for others. She worked as an LPN for many years and always took the time to check in...
Machell Pruitt
Mar 2, 2023
Machell was born September 19, 1980, in Bastrop, LA. She departed this earth on March 2, 2023, in Brighton, MO.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing her husband, Travis Pruitt; son, Reid Pruitt; brother, Stephen Jackson and wife Danielle; sister-in-law, Amy Glisczinksi and husband Joe; nieces and nephew, Rylee, Callie, Jackson, Norma and Willa; and a...
Charlotte Hardy
Mar 2, 2023
Charlotte Kay Hardy, 69, of Lebanon, MO passed away March 2, 2023. She was born December 8, 1953, in Marion, IN. Charlotte was a natural caregiver and she was a nurse by trade. She retired from nursing after 40 years. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Charles and Barbara Lobdell; and a sister, Stella Whippert. Charlotte is survived...
Richard Branch
Mar 1, 2023
Richard Branch, age 53, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Richard was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. People that speak of Richard share stories of him being a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand, willing to do anything for anyone and having the biggest heart. He...
Gregg Cadwallader
Mar 1, 2023
Gregory Allen Cadwallader, 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 1, 2023. He was born February 8, 1953, in Davenport, IA, to Grant and Hellen.
Services were held Monday, March 6, 2023, at 5 PM, in the Wilson's Creek Baptist Church.
James Huskey
Feb 28, 2023
James Almon Huskey, age 82, Wheatland, MO, passed away on February 28, 2023. Jim was born September 4, 1940, in Grant, AL, to Fred and Ruby Huskey. Jim was raised in Grant, AL, before moving to Kansas City, KS.
Jim worked at Bendix from January, 1959, to July, 1972. He then went to work for Associated Wholesale...
Thomas William Pickard
Feb 28, 2023
Thomas William Pickard, 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born May 16, 1932, to D.C. and Katie Pickard in Bristow, Oklahoma. Tom wed Martha Ferree Pickard, June 27, 1952, and began their wonderful 70-year marriage. As a minister in the Church of Christ and Christian Church, Tom shared his love of God with others...
Marylou Lyon
Feb 28, 2023
Mary Louise Lyon, 82, of Ozark, Missouri, was born March 28, 1940, in Nebraska City, NE., to Ivol and Alma Stever. Marylou passed away February 28, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by family and a cloud of witnesses who received her into heaven and into her eternal reward. She lived a life which is not able to be fully...
Charles Green
Feb 28, 2023
Charles E. Green, 88, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 28, 2023. He was born October 12, 1934, in Morrilton, AR, to Charles and Ira Green.
Services will be held in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Kim (Tok Cha) Bobb-Johnson
Feb 27, 2023
Kim Bobb-Johnson (Tok Cha), 67, of Springfield, MO, fought bravely against cancer and was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born January 10, 1956, in Pusan, South Korea. Kim loved to shop. She enjoyed spending time on QVC and HSN looking for a new piece of jewelry or her next pair...
Joneane Bonnot
Feb 26, 2023
Joneane Sue Bonnot, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 26, 2023. She was born May 28, 1965, in Aurora, CO, to Gordon and Joan Keltner.
Joneane went to school in Newport Beach and was raised by military parents. She was a very talented artist; interior designer and she knew how to host a party. She loved traveling...Glen Earl Larcom
Feb 26, 2023
Glen Earl Larcom, 79, of Humansville, MO passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born March 10, 1943, to Ralph and Edna Larcom in Coyville, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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