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Mary Alice Davis

Mary Alice Davis

March 10, 2025

Mary Alice Davis, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on March 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on January 16, 1938, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was a guiding light to those who knew her.

Mary's legacy lives on through her beloved family. She is survived by her devoted husband, David Dee Davis; her...

John Charles Rutherford

John Charles Rutherford

March 8, 2025

John Charles Rutherford, 62, passed away at CoxHealth Medical Center South on March 8, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on June 5, 1962, to Leland and Ethel (Damschroder) Rutherford.

He met his future wife, Clara Lee Gunn, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where both were attending Middle Tennessee State University (and where John earned a Bachelor of...

April Davis

April Davis

March 4, 2025

April Davis, 56, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

We are trying to locate her husband, Gary Dodson. We need to speak to him as soon as possible, so that her children can have closure and lay their mother to rest.

If you are a friend of Gary Dodson and would happen to know how to get...

Wilma Faye Davis

Wilma Faye Davis

February 23, 2025

Wilma Faye Atkins Davis, 77, Brookline, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

 She was born on July 9, 1947 to David Jesse Atkins and Wilma Vera (Wilson) Atkins in Lebanon, MO. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1965 and Southwest Baptist College in 1969 where she majored in Physical Education...

Lloyd Thomas Chapin

Lloyd Thomas Chapin

February 22, 2025

It's with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd Thomas Chapin on February 22nd, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. Having just celebrated his birthday on January 25th, 

Lloyd lived a very full 66 years. Lloyd was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He lived most of his life "Back East". He was a Union Laborer, worked for an asphalt company and...

Charles Leroy Fox

Charles Leroy Fox

February 20, 2025

Charles Leroy Fox was born in Seymour, Missouri on May 24th, 1941, to Raymond Fox and Sarah Ingles (Tolbert) Fox. Charles departed this life on February 20th, 2025.

Charles joined the United States Air Force in November 1959 and honorable served until January 1961.

Charles met the love of his life, Sharon Jean Knight on October 7th, 1961. They had two children...

Marilyn Sue Tompkins McGee Dean

Marilyn Sue Tompkins McGee Dean

February 18, 2025

Marilyn Sue Tompkins McGee Dean, 81 of Springfield, MO, lovingly known as "Meme," passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in Springfield, Missouri. Born on November 17, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Marilyn was a true Texan at heart. Her warmth, kindness, and spirit of generosity radiated to everyone she met. As the matriarch of the...

Jeanette Kensinger Williams

Jeanette Kensinger Williams

February 16, 2025

Jeanette L. Kensinger Williams, 69, Springfield, passed away February 16th , 2025, peacefully at home with family.

She was born April 6th, 1955, in Sikeston, MO, to Paul and Betty Williams.

Jeanette married Randy A. Williams on February 10th, 2023. They enjoyed traveling to South Dakota for vacation. She liked going to fall festivals. She was an avid collector of wolf pictures.

Jeanette...

Julio Báez Díaz

Julio Báez Díaz

February 12, 2025

Julio Báez Díaz passed away peacefully on February 12 2025, at home, in Springfield, MO. He was 89 years of age when he passed. He was born in Havana, Cuba on February 14 1935, to Maria Díaz and Segundo Báez. 

He lived most of his life in Puerto Rico, but he spent the final years of his life in Springfield, MO,...

Judy Darline Dulaney

Judy Darline Dulaney

February 10, 2025

Judy Darline Dulaney, born on June 8, 1954, in Gard, California, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of William LeRoy Dulaney and Stella Latrelle Barber.

Judy touched the lives of those around her with her warmth, humor, and kindness. Her spirit was a beacon of light to her family and friends, who...

Denver "Earl" Anderson

Denver "Earl" Anderson

February 9, 2025

Denver Earl Anderson 10/14/1935 - 2/9/2025 

Denver Earl Anderson was born in Dent County, MO on October 14, 1935 to Denver Anderson and Irene McCarter. He is proceeded in death by his son Tracy Earl Anderson and is survived by his wife of 70 years, Thelma Lee Anderson; his daughter and son in law, Cassie and James Olson; his grandchildren and...

William Clifford Willard Jr.

William Clifford Willard Jr.

February 7, 2025

William Clifford Willard Jr., born on June 10, 1947, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested...

Jon David Hanson

Jon David Hanson

February 7, 2025

Jon David Hanson, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away after an extended illness at 7:20 a.m. on February 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

 He was born on January 29, 1948, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Russell Lowell and Anita Nelle (Matson) Hanson. He attended schools in Chillicothe, graduating from Chillicothe High School in 1966 where he was a member of...

Charity Mae Grant

Charity Mae Grant

February 6, 2025

Charity Mae Grant was born to the union of Minnie Grant and Andrew Grant on July 18, 1929, in New Madrid, Missouri. Charity later moved to Springfield, Missouri in the early sixties.

 Charity confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized. Charity worked many years for Cox Hospital until retirement. She was a faithful member at Timmons...

Edward Moore

Edward Moore

February 6, 2025

Edward “Ed” Wilkinson Moore, born October 28, 1948, in Iberia, MO, passed away last week at the age of 76 in Fair Grove. He is survived by his son, Kevin “Mike”, his daughter in law Angel, their two sons, Jayce and Tydus, and his sister Sharon.

Ed volunteered for the Army during Vietnam and had great pride in his country. After...

Cassandra Lynn Lynch

Cassandra Lynn Lynch

February 5, 2025

Cassandra Lynn Lynch, age 40, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Our funeral home tried to find and was not sucessful in finding any family members to the decedent as of March 5th, 2025. 

If you are a friend of the decedent and would happen to know how to get in touch with any family members, please have...

Virginia May McCurtain

Virginia May McCurtain

February 1, 2025

Virginia May McCurtain, daughter of Evelyn Pearl (Griffith) and Thurman “Buddy” Lee Brown, was born Wednesday, January 1, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri and departed this life on February 1, 2025, at her home in Springfield, Missouri. She was 78 years and 1 month old at the time of her death.

Virginia loved her nieces, nephew, great nieces and nephews as her...

John Frank George

John Frank George

February 1, 2025

John Frank George passed away at the age of 83 in Bolivar, Mo.  He was born in Shenandoah, IA. He later moved to Auburn, NE when he graduated from Auburn High School.  He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.  Upon returning to Auburn, he owned and operated George's body shop for many years before retiring.

John...

Olga Gutu

Olga Gutu

February 1, 2025

Olga Guțu - Jentimir, 76 years old, passed away at 5 am, Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in her home, Battlefield, MO.

She was born January 25, 1949, Moldova, Gura-Galbenei, to Macarie and Pelaghia Jentimir. She worked in Agriculture most of her life. She helped with harvesting/plating grapes.Olga Guțu, as most people would say, was the most generous, modest and patient person...

Virginia "Ginny" Smithberg

Virginia "Ginny" Smithberg

January 30, 2025

Virginia (“Ginny”) Smithberg slipped into eternal rest peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lyn Holtmann, former husband, John (“Jack”) Holtmann, parents, John Peter and Opal Marie (Jones) Hall, and older brother, Charles John Hall.

Ginny is survived by her husband, John Peter Smithberg, and three remaining children: John (wife Anne), David (wife Molly),...

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