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Lawrence Edward Wilson

Lawrence Edward Wilson

Feb 17, 2022

Lawrence Edward Wilson, 79, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1942, to Norman and Winifred Wilson in Kansas City, MO.

Arrangements have been left to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield, MO.

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols

Feb 16, 2022

Sheryl Ann Hawkins-Nichols, 64, of Ozark, MO, passed away February 16, 2022. She was born June 1, 1957, in Maryville, MO, to Richard and Lucille Watkins.

Sheryl graduated from Morristown high school in Tennesse. Then, went on to attend Rockhurst School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO, where she graduated with her RN and BSN degrees. After...

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy

Feb 16, 2022

Carolyn Sue Kenworthy, born August 30, 1951, to Homer N. Cruse and Clara L. (Witt) Cruse, passed away February 16, 2022, at the age of 70. Carolyn was the third born of seven children. She was a lifelong resident of the Springfield/Willard area.

On September 12, 1983, Carolyn married the love of her life, Jack M. Kenworthy....

David Lawrence Ryan

David Lawrence Ryan

Feb 15, 2022

David L. Ryan Sr., 86, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Springfield, Mo.

He was born Sept. 8, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. to David and Ruth (Riske) Ryan.

Survivors include his son David Ryan Jr. and and his wife Rita; two grandchildren, Kristina McCoy and husband Buddy and Christopher Ryan and wife Chelsei;...

Jimmie Gayle Tackkett

Jimmie Gayle Tackkett

Feb 14, 2022

Jimmie "Jim" Gayle Tackkett was born in Houston, MO to George and Norma Tackkett on November 6, 1953.

Jim served in the Navy from 1971 to 1975. While stationed on the USS Hancock he enjoyed passing the time by taking up the sport of boxing. When he got out of the Navy, Jim went to work in...

Carl Juarez

Carl Juarez

Feb 13, 2022

Carl Manuel Juarez, 67, died on February 13 in Springfield Missouri amongst his five children. Carl was born to Juanita (nee Briseno) and Manuel "Waxie" Juarez on October 31, 1954.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Joseph Juarez.

He is survived by his siblings, Freddie, Larry, Ron, Chrystal, and Shani;...

Janice Marvel

Janice Marvel

Feb 13, 2022

Janice Leigh (Ladd) Marvel, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 13, 2022. She was born July 3, 1945, in Wichita Falls, TX, to HA and Wanda Ladd.

Janice spent her early childhood surrounded by family in Trumann, Arkansas. Her family moved to New Buffalo, Michigan where she attended elementary school. She graduated from La Porte High...

Randy Joe Britain

Randy Joe Britain

Feb 13, 2022

Randy Joe Britain was born in Mt. Vernon, MO, February 12, 1972, to Joe Britain and the late Antoinette Britain. Randy grew up mostly in Republic near the Britain family farm where he talked about hauling hay and doing chores for his grandfather. At times he had fun shooting with family or running over to the neighbor's land owned...

Barbara Sue Casper

Barbara Sue Casper

Feb 11, 2022

Barbara Sue Casper, 69, of Nixa, MO, passed away February 11, 2022.  She was born October 14, 1952, in Springfield, IL, to Benjamin and Gwendolyn Hankins. Barbara graduated from Williamsville, IL High School in 1970.  She retired from Citizens Electric Corporation in 2016 as the Manager of Member Services.  Barbara worked at various electric utilities for 27 years including CILCO,...

Ralph Ruggles Smith

Ralph Ruggles Smith

Feb 9, 2022

Ralph Ruggles Smith Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1944, to Ralph and Ruth Smith in

Modesto, CA.

Ralph is survived by his wife Karen.

Shelby Haring

Shelby Haring

Feb 8, 2022

Shelby Jean (Mills) Haring "AKA Polly,'' 84, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.

She was born June 27, 1937, in Marion, N.C. to Avery and Pearl (King) Mills.

On April 20, 1957, she married David Haring, and to this union three children were born, Deborah, Robert and Carl.

She was preceded in...

Cheryl Renee Brekken

Cheryl Renee Brekken

Feb 8, 2022

Cheryl Renee Brekken, 38, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born August 31, 1983, to Randall Brekken and Brenda Parkes in Springfield, MO.

Cheryl has most definitely had a hard life, but that never stopped her from being a kid. She loved going to the movies, spending time with her friends and...

Harold Henry Flood

Harold Henry Flood

Feb 8, 2022

Harold "Hal" Henry Flood, of Fordland, MO, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born March 2, 1937, to Harold and Ethel Flood in Oakland, CA.

Hal was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

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Christopher Luke Dugan

Christopher Luke Dugan

Feb 7, 2022

Christopher Luke Dugan, 60, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 7, 2022. He was born April 3, 1961, in Cleveland, OH, to James and Rosemary Dugan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary; and son, Christopher Dugan.

He is survived by his partner, Jenny Cope; father, James Dugan; and his siblings.

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Catherine Mary Lindemann

Catherine Mary Lindemann

Feb 7, 2022

Catherine M. Lindemann (Horne) of North Ft. Myers, Florida, age 91, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born to Wilfred and Marie Horne on Sept 15, 1930, in Trinidad and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She was predeceased by her siblings; Sr. Phyllis Horne, Corinne Buthorn, Marie Collins, Wilfred Horne; and husband, John Crawford. Catherine is survived by...

Penny Sue Wells

Penny Sue Wells

Feb 6, 2022

Penny Sue Wells, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, next to her loving husband Timothy Wells and family.

"Nipper," as she was affectionately known, was born on January 27, 1969, in Springfield, MO. The youngest daughter of Carl and Luella Kindred. She married the love of her life, Timothy Wells, on May 20, 1990,...

Debbra Williams

Debbra Williams

Feb 6, 2022

Debbra "Debbie" Ann Williams of Strafford MO went home to be with the Lord Sunday February 6th 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Debbie was born January 5th 1957 in Springfield MO to James Chastain and Patsy Daniels, preceding her in death. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Floyd "Fee"...

Tony Jenkins

Tony Jenkins

Feb 5, 2022

Tony Allen Jenkins, 63, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 5, 2022. He was born January 23, 1959, in Caraway, AR, to Edward and Mary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.

Duncan Haney

Duncan Haney

Feb 2, 2022

Duncan Eric Haney, 63, of Billings, MO, passed away February 2, 2022. He was born June 16, 1958, in High Point, NC, to Benjamin and Lillie Haney.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.

Billy R Jackson Sr.

Billy R Jackson Sr.

Feb 2, 2022

Billy R. Jackson Sr, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1949.

Billy graduated high school in 1967 and in 1968 he enlisted in the Air Force. Billy met the love of his life, Sarah McElroy, on December 7, 1974. The two were married on May...

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