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Michelle Sapp
Sep 28, 2026
Michelle Posvar Sapp, 65, of Bolivar, MO passed away Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born April 24, 1961, to Ken and Wilma Berry in Amarillo, TX.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Alan Smith
Sep 26, 2026
Alan Albert Smith, 69, of Humansville, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born September 22, 1957, to Albinus and Evelyn Smith in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Fredrick Stone
Sep 26, 2026
Fredrick "Freddie" Richard Stone, 82, of Republic, MO passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. He was born June 28, 1944, in Jackson County, MO.
Freddie was a hardworking farmer who loved the outdoors and the simple things in life. He spent many years working with horses and mules and took great pride in his teams of mules. He especially enjoyed riding...
Johnny McBrayer
Sep 25, 2026
Johnny Eugene McBrayer, 69, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born July 1, 1957, to John and Dolly McBrayer in Clinton, OK.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Oklahoma at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Mildred Blankenship
Sep 22, 2026
Mildred Alice Blankenship, 94, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born November 22, 1931, in Dove, Missouri, to Stewart and Lorene Floyd.
Mildred loved her family and friends and cherished the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed cooking for everyone and sharing meals together. She was a member of Willard Presbyterian Church...
Douglas Gilliam
Sep 21, 2026
Douglas "Doug" H. Gilliam, 69, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry and Gail Gilliam.
Doug graduated from Hillcrest high school in 1976. He was in the boy scouts throughout his childhood and loved the outdoors. Doug worked for years in Springfield in various positions,...
Bernice Gann
Sep 21, 2026
Jean “Bernice” Gann, age 68, of Crane, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, following a long illness that she faced with remarkable strength, determination, and faith. She fought the fight with grace and courage, never losing sight of the deep love she carried for her family and her unwavering trust in Jesus Christ.
Born on October 17, 1957, in...
Vickie Walker
Sep 21, 2026
Vickie Ann Walker, 58, of Stockton, MO passed away Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born March 6, 1968, to Henry and Peggy Ruggles in West Frankfort, IL to parents, Henry Addison Ruggles and Peggy Marie Roggles. She was married to Jimmy Walker in Carthage, IL on February 14, 1992.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Walker of Stockton, MO;...
Catherine Downs
Sep 20, 2026
Catherine "Kathy" Downs, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born May 25, 1944, to Harold and Jean Downs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Avonn Foley
Sep 19, 2026
Avonn Lea Foley, nee Oppermann, 79, “Vonnie” to her family and “NaNa” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on September 19, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 14, 1947, to LeRoy and Helen Oppermann.
Avonn was wife to John H. Foley and a truly amazing mother to Michael Foley and John J. Foley. She raised her children...
Jesica Leigh
Sep 18, 2026
Jesica Marie Leigh, 43, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. She was born November 10, 1982, to Kenneth Braden and Patty Goss.
Jesica was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for the love she gave, the memories she created, and the special place she held in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Jesica is survived...
Carey Langstraat
Sep 18, 2026
Carey Dean Langstraat, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born April 14, 1956, to William and Altha Langstraat in Pomona, CA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Kevin Cravy
Sep 18, 2026
Kevin Wayne Cravy, 37, of Buffalo, MO passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born April 14, 1989, to Glen and Angela Cravy in Decatur, IL.
Kevin was an avid gamer and could often be found playing Fortnite with his online friends or board games with his family. He was also a loving son, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by...
Carol Miller
Sep 15, 2026
Carol Sue Miller, 85, of Conway, MO passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born March 20, 1941, to Clyde and Ida Dicus in Potosi, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Miller; and her parents.
Carol is survived by her four children, Jeff Miller, Tracy Miller, Michael Alfred Miller, and Teresa Russell; and many grandchildren and...
Jared Deeds
Sep 14, 2026
Jared Bryan Deeds, 45, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, September 14, 2026. He was born November 16, 1980, to Patrick and Tina Deeds in Ketchikan, AK.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Truman Tuttle
Sep 12, 2026
Truman Edward Tuttle, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born March 1, 1941, to Charles and Alta Tuttle in Summersville, MO.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Ron Ashley
Sep 11, 2026
Ronnie “Ron” Michael Ashley, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born May 15, 1949, to Otto and Carmel Ashley in Gideon, Missouri. Ron was the youngest of eight children. After his father passed away when Ron was just 10 years old, his older siblings...
Lisa Riley
Sep 11, 2026
Lisa Riley, born Lisa Yonkers, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 65.
Lisa was the daughter of the late Bill Yonkers and Deena Decker. She leaves behind her son, Justin Koldan; her brothers, Richard Yonkers and David Yonkers; her beloved grandchildren, Kaleb Koldan, Dylan Koldan, Violet Koldan, and Ryan Koldan; and her lifelong friend, Susan Lynch, whose...
Joan Zrodlowski
Sep 11, 2026
Joan Marie Zrodlowski, 94, of Republic, MO passed away Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born April 25, 1932, to Edward and Helen Garvin in Buffalo, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.
Teddy Noirfalise
Sep 10, 2026
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Teddy “Ted” Joe Noirfalise was born on May 6th, 1941, to Phyllis and York Noirfalise in Texas County Missouri. He departed this life on September 10, 2026, at the age of 85.
After graduating from Cabool High School in 1959 he met the love of his life, Kathleen May Noirfalise. They were married on January 24, 1963...

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