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William Thornbrugh
Jan 11, 2023
William Alfred Lawrence Thornbrugh, 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born April 26, 1945, in Plainview, TX, to Alfred and Mamie Thornbrugh.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
Randall Hemphill
Jan 11, 2023
Randall Ladd Hemphill, 77, of Nixa, Mo, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born September 17, 1945, in Pearl, MS, to Robert and Doris Hemphill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ramona Hemphill, mother-in-law his sister Glenda, sister-in-law Kathleen Hemphill, and many aunts and uncles.
Randall is survived by his children;...
Phyllis Ann Hicks
Jan 11, 2023
Phyllis Ann Hicks, 83, of Bolivar, MO passed away surrounded by her loving children, peacefully at the family farm Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born September 19, 1939, to Rufus and Violet Longenecker in Albion, IL.
Phyllis was a true caregiver at heart. She worked in healthcare as an LPN for many years and was a...
Chris Dill
Jan 10, 2023
On January 10th, 2023, our dear friend and loved one, Chris Dill, went to be with the Lord. His departure was an unexpected surprise to us all, and he will be greatly missed. Though he is not here with us, he would not want us to be sad. He would want his family and friends to come together and...
Ray Banfield
Jan 10, 2023
Ray Banfield, 72, of Bolivar, MO passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born November 27, 1950, to Norvell and Eulah Banfield in Wilmington, DE.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Melissa Ann Evans
Jan 8, 2023
Melissa Ann Evans, 53, of Vinita, OK was born April 12, 1969, to Gladis Leaf in Jefferson City, MO. She grew up in Vinita and was the middle child of 6. Melissa always loved sports (especially basketball) and shopping. She would have been described as the stubborn one, especially if you really knew her. She worked very hard with...
Richard David Bullock
Jan 7, 2023
Richard David Bullock passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2023 at his home in Osceola, Missouri. He lived 80 ½ years.
Richard, Dick or Dicky, as he was affectionately called by his brothers and sisters, was born on Saturday May 16, 1942 in Highland Park Michigan, the first of eight children to Signe Matilda Mikkola Bullock...
Richard Youlden Roberts
Jan 7, 2023
Richard Youlden Roberts, 84, of Webster City, IA passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born August 12, 1938, to Truman and Phyllis Roberts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Brian Swadley
Jan 6, 2023
Brian K. Swadley, 52, of Springfield, MO, passed away January 6, 2023. He was born September 27, 1970, in Springfield, MO, to Donald "Gene" and Judy Swadley.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Mackin and infant sister, Karney Wynita Swadley.
Brian is survived by his father, Gene and stepmother, Alene; brothers, Jerry...
Johnnie Marion Manry
Jan 6, 2023
John M. Manry of Springfield, MO, formerly of San Diego, CA, died on January 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family; Donna Manry, wife; Tanya Manry and Barbara Manry, daughters; and grandsons, Clayton Manry-Clark and Aden Manry-Phillips. After graduating from San Diego's Kearny High School in 1963, John commenced a career in the roofing industry and later began his...
Lori Jeneane Vanhorn
Jan 6, 2023
Lori Jeneane VanHorn, 58, was born July 23, 1964 to Marvin L and Tamara L Thompson. On January 6, 2023, she left this earth, to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lori had a heart for the hurting and was always quick with a...
Starr Marie Dewitt
Jan 4, 2023
Starr Marie DeWitt, 62, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born September 27, 1960, to Donald and Geraldine Hamilton in Milwaukee, WI.
Starr loved crafts, her furbabies and most of all her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Geraldine Hamilton.
She is survived...
Robert Warren Bailey
Jan 4, 2023
On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Robert Warren Bailey passed away peacefully at the age of 62 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Rob was born on August 25, 1960, in Neodesha, KS to Albian "Bud" Bailey Jr. and Nancy Dreisbach, both who preceded him in death. In 1965 the family moved to Springfield, Missouri, but Rob always remained...
Margaret Ann Mcelhany
Jan 3, 2023
Margaret "Meg" Ann McElhany, 72, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born August 27, 1950, to Jack and Betty McElhany in St. Joseph, MO.
Meg's favorite things were playing cards, hiking, and spending time with her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Kit McElhany...
Mildred Byer
Jan 3, 2023
Mildred Byer, 77, of Niangua, MO passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born March 14, 1945, to Arbie and Tressie Reed in North Judson, IN.
Mildred was a woman of many talents. She decorated beautiful cakes, cooked delicious food and was a quilt maker. However, her greatest talent was making her friends and family feel...
Kerstie Sue Ellen Taylor
Jan 2, 2023
Kerstie Sue Ellen Taylor, 27, of Republic, Missouri departed this world on January 2, 2023, from health complications. Daughter to Kenny and Mary Hoffman. Devoted wife to her husband Nathan. A loving mother of her daughter Luna. Sister to April Jones, Patrick Yates (Erica), Cody Yates, and Kendall Hoffman. A wonderful Aunt to Raigan, Dallas, Parker, Peyton, Kenadie, Wyatt,...
Beverly Gene Hankins
Jan 2, 2023
Beverly Gene Hankins, 70, of Nixa, MO passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born June 22, 1952, in Texas.
Beverly loved to work outside, gardening, thrift store shopping and all dogs.
She was preceded in death by her mom and stepdad, Glenda and John; and her brother, Logan.
She is survived...
Joy Lachelle Clark
Dec 30, 2022
Joy Lachelle Clark, 51, of Springfield, MO passes away Friday, December 30, 2023. She was born March 13, 1971, to John and Betty Clark Sr. in Beloit, WI.
A Memorial Service will be held January 28, 2023, at the Bethel AME Church 1314 Athletic Ave Beloit, WI 53511 from 10:00am to 12:00pm with a Service directly following...
Elaine Evers
Dec 29, 2022
Elaine Ann Evers, 57, of Lebanon, MO, passed away December 29, 2022. She was born December 27, 1965, in Jefferson City, MO, to Raymond and Judith Baumhoer.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Baumhoer.
Elaine is survived by her three children, Kat Justice, Michael Baumhoer and Matthew Evers; three grandchildren; her father,...
Clinton Joseph Pratte
Dec 28, 2022
Clinton Joseph Pratte, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born July 15, 1945, to William and Blanche Pratte in St. Louis, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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