Nov 1, 2022

Michael Dean Stewart, 75, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born on Sunday, October 5, 1947 in Richland, MO to Orpha Decker and John Stewart.

Michael married the love of his life, Autumn Thi Pham, on May 7, 1968. He worked as the Manager of the Meat Department for Ramey/Price Cutter...

Oct 30, 2022

Sonya Coleen (Smith) Cunningham, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 30, 2022. Sonya was born August 6, 1938, to Grover C. and Artie (Felton) Smith in Gamaliel, Arkansas. Losing her parents at a young age and surviving polio, among other adversities, molded Sonya into a strong, selfless individual. She lived...

Oct 28, 2022

Eugene Alan Gemmill, 84, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Cox South Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Chino, CA to Gayle Gemmill (Edwards) and Myron Gemmill.

Gene grew up on the family farm where he and his three brothers helped his parent's growing potatoes, corn, cabbage and raising livestock. He attended...

Oct 27, 2022

Patsy Lynn Holley of Springfield was born January 28, 1960 to Ray and Marie (Young) Hall in West Plains. She passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Patsy worked at Springfield Public School for 30 years in the cafeterias. She worked in several schools including Central High School where she graduated in 1978. She was the cafeteria manager...

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...