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Cynthia Martin
May 4, 2026
Cynthia Lynn Martin, 69, of Carthage, MO passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born August 30, 1956, to William and Christine Burns in Akron, OH.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Scott Edwards
May 1, 2026
Michael "Scott" Edwards, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born July 22, 1962, to Jerry and Dee Ann Edwards. Most of his life was on a farm in Lawrence County where his passion for cattle began. His passion for farming was what shaped him into the person we will remember forever....
Cynthia Eppison
May 1, 2026
Cynthia Montalena Eppison, 63, of Nixa, MO passed away Friday, May 1. She was born August 11, 1962, to Leon and Doris Edgett in Denison, TX.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Gary Gallier
Apr 30, 2026
Gary Gallier, 77, of Springfield Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2026 with loved ones by his side.
Gary was born on January 23, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Sam and Paula (Foley) Gallier. Gary grew up with his younger brothers, Les and Don, often butting heads and keeping their parents on their toes. But always cheering...
Steven Smith
Apr 28, 2026
Steven Douglas Smith, 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph Andrew Smith and Loretta Grace Smith, who both preceded him in death.
Steven was a proud United States Coast Guard veteran, serving from 1974 to 1977, including time stationed in Manhattan, New York, where he...
Karen Allen
Apr 28, 2026
Karen Loraine Allen of Cassville, Missouri, fell asleep in death, Tuesday April 28, 2026. She was born November 16, 1947, to Wayne and Margorie Porter in Webb City, Missouri. Her father passed away when she was in her 20's, and her mother, Marge remarried Alva Rector. Karen and the rest of the family adored him as a father.
Karen married her...
Kenneth Peck
Apr 27, 2026
Kenneth D. Peck, 67, of Strafford, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born April 16, 1959.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Vickie Labbee
Apr 26, 2026
Vickie Lynn Labbee, 66, of Seymour, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and Mary Stewart.
Vickie spent her early years in Fort Worth, where she was raised by her beloved mother, Mary Ann, whom she cherished deeply. She carried those early memories with her throughout her...
Robert Vaughn Jr
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Gene Vaughn, Jr., 63, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away April 25, 2026. He was born February 11, 1963, to Robert and Hazel Vaughn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Leslie Workman
Apr 23, 2026
Leslie Franklin Workman, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, while doing one of the things that he loved the most, riding his motorcycle. He was born August 24, 1957, to Colleen Martz in Joplin, MO. She met and married Grayson Workman, who loved Leslie and quickly adopted him as his own son.
Leslie had a wonderful childhood. After school...
Theresa Stewart
Apr 22, 2026
Theresa Darlene Stewart, 63, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born February 16, 1963, to Barbara Coyle in Greenville, SC.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
John Corum
Apr 22, 2026
John "Johnny" Norton Corum, 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born July 6, 1954, in Plattsburg, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Eva Ryan
Apr 22, 2026
Eva Sue Ryan, 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born May 9, 1960, in St. Joseph, MO to W.V. and Iona Ryan.
Eva was a graduate of Hillcrest High School, a stay-at-home mother of 3 children, and enjoyed raising her Rottweilers Stormy, Windy, and Thunder.
She is survived by her 3 children (Bobby Lee Ryan, Lisa...
Shirley McCann
Apr 22, 2026
Shirley Jean McCann, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born January 19, 1956, to Samuel and Beatrice King in Marshfield, MO.
Shirley's story began on a dairy farm in Boaz, MO. She spent her childhood there where she grew up with her brothers, Sam King and Kenny King. And her sisters, Carol Loomis and Judy...
James Jones
Apr 22, 2026
James "Jim" Albert Jones, 84, of Republic, MO passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born June 19, 1941, to Albert and Arnie Jones in Spokane, MO.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Horner; and his parents; his sisters, Betty Joe, Barbara Alice, and Dorothy Marie; and his brother, David Eugene.
Jim is survived by his...
Donald Wofford
Apr 21, 2026
Donald Wayne Wofford, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born July 21, 1948, to Lawrence and Vera Wofford in Carthage, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and his parents.
Donald is survived by his son, Andy Wofford; his daughter, Sarah Reid and her husband; his stepdaughter, Shelley Robinson and her husband; and...
Odis Houston
Apr 20, 2026
Odis Oliver Houston, 88, of Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born August 13, 1937, to John and Agnes Houston in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Cecelia Porter
Apr 20, 2026
Cecelia Fitzpatrick Porter, 89 years old, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Charles and Anna Fitzpatrick on December 17, 1936.
Cecelia went to Glen Nor High School in Philadelphia. She married Frank Porter, Sr., in 1956, and they lived in Lester, PA with their 2 children, Cheryl...
Mary McLemore
Apr 19, 2026
Mary Alta McLemore, 96, of Springfield, Missouri passed away April 19, 2026. She was born December 29, 1929, in Apache, Oklahoma to Alex and Vesta McDonald.
Mary moved to Springfield in the late 1950’s from Cassville, Missouri and remained there for the rest of her life. She worked various jobs over the years but found her greatest joy and purpose in...
Jim Moore
Apr 19, 2026
Jim Russell Moore, 82, of Urbana, MO passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born December 14, 1943, to William and Marie Moore in Chicago, IL.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life on May 23 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at the Urbana Park.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.

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