Doris Karolina Cox
Feb 3, 2025
Doris Karolina Cox (Meme), 82, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025 with her beloved daughters by her side. She was born on March 14, 1942 in Berlin, Germany to Karolina and Ernst Geilke.
Doris was a true trailblazer, becoming the first female barber in both the State of Bavaria, Germany, and Missouri. She held a cosmetology...
Olen Ray Provow
Feb 1, 2025
Olen Provow, Springfield, passed away on February 1, 2025. Born in Bakersfield, MO to Chester and Rebecca (nee Butcher) on September 17, 1941.
A graduate of West Plains High School, Olen served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon an honorable discharge, Olen met his future wife, Theresa and married in March 1965. They were...
Phillis Elaine Worthington
Jan 24, 2025
Phillis Elaine Worthington, 68, of Willard, MO passed away at her home on Friday, January 24, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on Thursday, May 10, 1956 in Owensboro, KY to Gerold and Helen Tucker.
Phillis' passions were playing Yahtzee and cards with her sisters. She enjoyed doing crafts as well. Phillis loved rooting for the...
Lonnie Wesley Nance
Jan 24, 2025
Lonnie Wesley Nance, 90, passed peacefully at his residence in Nixa, MO on Friday, January 24, 2025 and completed his heavenly journey home. He was born on Thursday, March 1, 1934 in Broken Arrow, OK to John and Edna Nance.
In 1936 Lonnie moved to Blanchard, IA with his parents and siblings. He worked closely with his...
Harold Dean Mcmanis
Jan 23, 2025
Our beloved Harold Dean McManis was born in Greenfield, Mo on Wednesday, March 21, 1934 and departed this world on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Harold was a wonderful, loving father, husband and provider, generous to almost a fault. He literally always put everyone before himself. Harold had a sharp, incredible witty way of explaining things-always with a...
Richard Ivan Preffitt
Jan 22, 2025
Richard Ivan Preffitt, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. He was born on Wednesday, November 14, 1934 in Washington, DC to Ruth Adelaide Fisher and Selby Wayne Preffitt.
Richard was a foster parent for many years and served his country in the US...
Judith Joyce Sharp
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Judith Joyce Sharp age, 81 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Springfield.
Judith was born on Monday, February 22, 1943, Huron, South Dakota to Wray and Bessie (Devries) Roush. She attended school in South Dakota and throughout her adult life, she worked as a Special Needs Bus Aide for the public...
Edith Marie Johnson
Jan 16, 2025
Edith Marie (McCreery) Dale-Johnson 98, of Ava, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born on Thursday, January 13, 1927, in La Junta, Colorado to Levert and Esther (Giles) McCreery.
Edith married Claude Arvin Dale and to this union five children were born. She later married Otis Peter Johnson. Edith first started working at...
Gene Eldon Eflin
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Gene E. Eflin, 96, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Springfield, MO.
Gene Eldon Eflin was born on Sunday, December 16, 1928 in Mahaska County, Iowa to Marvin and Eva (Dunlap) Eflin. Gene graduated from Montezuma High School and then attended Central Bible Institute and Seminary and graduated in 1950. While...
Barbara Ann Ford
Jan 11, 2025
Barbara was born July 9, 1929, to Roy and Fern (Rinehart) Tibbetts in Kansas City, MO and departed to her heavenly home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 95.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Janice Baker; grandson, Johnny Sullivan; granddaughter, Terra Riley; sister, Velma June Elam and...