Oct 25, 2022

Sara Shelley, 82, an adored wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, friend and retired public school teacher, died peacefully Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Springfield two days after a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Known for her welcoming hugs, quick wit and sparkling eyes, Sara had a loving heart and zest for life that will continue to comfort her...

Oct 24, 2022

Bonnie Lois Reeves, age 84, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born November 27, 1937 in Springfield, Missouri to David Newton and Marie Ola (Knowles) Reeves. She Lived in Tacoma, Washington with her sister Jo Ann Hargis. She attended Morrisville School and was a member of the Lone Star Baptist Church, Willard.

Bonnie is preceded...

Oct 17, 2022

A truly gentle soul was called to his heavenly home to reside amongst the angels. James "Jimmy" Mark Franke, 61, of Springfield, MO departed this earth Monday, October 17th, 2022. He was born om Wednesday, January 18, 1961 in Springfield, MO to Joseph A. and Twyla N. Franke.

Jimmy was a generous big hearted man who was...

Oct 17, 2022

Ruby Johnson, 89, of Springfield, MO passed away at home on Monday, October 17, 2022 with her husband by her side. She was born on Monday, December 12, 1932 in Bath, NY to Mr. and Mrs. Symonds.

Ruby worked as an accountant for 30 years with Ingersoll Rand before moving to Springfield, MO. She then spent the...

Oct 16, 2022

Robert Norman Nixon, formerly of Springfield, was born to Russell and Iva [Wilcoxson] Nixon on March 23, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Nixa, Missouri at peace with his daughters and granddaughter Johnna by his side.

He was known by many names. "Norman" is believed to be his...

Oct 15, 2022

Patricia Gail Kirkman, 86, of Springfield, MO passed away on October 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Everett (Anne) Powers; and Vada Powers, and her sisters Betty Clements and Sue Reeves.

Patricia is survived by her husband Dan Kirkman, sons Donald (Debbie) Cooper, Trent Cooper; daughter Katherine Cooper; step-son Michael (Raetta) Kirkman; step-daughters...

Oct 13, 2022

Mona Lea Balius (née Ellsworth) passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mona was born February 2, 1929, in Bald Hill, Oklahoma. She was the seventh child of Delbert and Caledonia (Arrington) Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Samuel H. Balius, her parents, four older brothers: Levoy, Charles, Jack,...

Oct 11, 2022

Laura Renee Coffman of Springfield Missouri passed away in her home on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Coffman was born on April 17, 1952 in Los Angeles California to parents Elmer Eugene and Grace Elaine East. She remained in California until she and her extended family all migrated to Southwest Missouri where she spent her remaining years.

Mrs....

Oct 5, 2022

Sally Pender was the oldest of nine children; born to Charley and Vera Wright-Williams at LePanto, Arkansas on April 2, 1927. Sally passed from this life on October 5, 2022.

Sally met her husband Bill in 1946 after his return from WWII and married on October 24, 1947. From this union, 2 sons, Douglas and Michael were...

Oct 3, 2022

Floyd G. Shadwell, 87 of Springfield, Missouri passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 3, 2022.  He was born on January 24, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri to William and Delise (Hall) Shadwell.

Floyd was an avid, hunter, fisherman and gardener. He also loved bowling and joining his friends at the Stafford Senior Center for the...