Jun 20, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Martin Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, June 20 2021 in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by family.  He was born on Friday, September 28, 1945 to Charlene Joanne Weldon & Gerald Lee Martin Sr. in Raytown, Missouri.  Jerry was the oldest of four children, David Martin, Charlene Stine, and Patty Williams.

He worked hard all his...

Jun 18, 2021

Elick Henry Acree, 85, of Joplin, MO passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born on Sunday, August 25, 1935 in Seminole, OK to Osia Johnson and Eck Acree.

Elick was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Velma Acree.

He is survived by his two children Angela Acree and Greg...

Jun 17, 2021

Mary Rose Warner 65, of Republic Mo. went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on Tuesday February 14, 1956 in Springfield MO. to Lawrence and Jessie Weatherman.

She left high school after 10 th grade where she married her high school sweetheart Ricky Lee Warner on August...

Jun 15, 2021

Ms. Charlene "Char" Lee Douglas, 58, completed her journey through this life in the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home in Springfield, Missouri. Her fight with an extended illness concluded while in the company of her longtime partner in all things and caregiver, Michael Loveland. Char's beloved constant companion dog "Itchy" loyally remained at his...

Jun 14, 2021

Parlee Earlene Owens, 87, of Springfield, MO went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. Earlene was born on Monday, September 11, 1933 in Dora, MO to Beeda and Thurlo Adams.

Loren Owens and Earlene Adams met at the Doling Park skating rink, where they both enjoyed roller skating. They dated for a...

Jun 12, 2021

Betty Jo Hall-Chapman was born October 19, 1927 and passed away on June 12, 2021 at the age of 93. Betty was born in the Stockton area to Charles and Edna Hall.

Betty met and married R.C. Chapman in 1945 and to this union three children were born, David L, Daniel (Dan) W. and Dana R. Chapman....

Jun 8, 2021

Rex Eugene Friend Sr., 94, passed away at his home in Bois D'Arc, MO on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born on Flag Day, Monday, June 14, 1926 in Springfield, MO to Kittie Hammons and Eugene Friend. Rex would happily tell you that his birth was the reason they flew the flag.

Rex married the love...

Jun 6, 2021

Davis Wayne Drake, 74, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home in Springfield, MO. He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1946 in Gainesville, TX to Dorothy Jean Hodges and Davis Whiddon Drake

Davis graduated from Midwest City High School in 1965. He then went on to serve his country in the United...

May 23, 2021

Betty "Sue" Owrey 77, of Republic, MO passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her home in Republic, MO. She was born on June 4, 1943 in Richland, MO to Claude and Ethel Davis.

Betty was a member of Elwood Full Gospel Church for nearly 30 years. She started a program for "prayer pillows" that she...

May 23, 2021

Vernon Carrol Kite, 97, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully in his home on May 23, 2021. He was born in Prescott, KS, on March 19, 1924, to Lloyd and Florence (Sutherland) Kite.

Vernon grew up in the Prescott area with his three brothers, graduating from Prescott High School in 1942.  On March 23, 1944, Vernon married...