OBITUARIES
Jakey Grider
Dec 7, 2024
Jakey Herbert Grider, age 94 of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1929 in Highlandville, Missouri, the son of H. Bill and Nellie (Essick) Grider.
Jakey took pride in his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was a talented woodworker by trade. Jakey enjoyed fishing and...
Kathy Kay Combs
Dec 2, 2024
Kathy Kay Combs, 75, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1949, to William and Annabelle (Simmons) Combs.
Kathy lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
A proud graduate of Wasco High School, Class of 1967, Kathy played the clarinet in the school band. Her nurturing spirit and devotion to...
Wilma Hilton
Nov 26, 2024
Wilma Dean Hilton, age 92 of Springfield passed away November 26, 2024. She was born September 21, 1932 in Ozark, the daughter of Omer and Mabel L. (Wiggins) Hilton.
Wilma was a graduate of Ozark High School, and a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. She was a graduate of Draughon Business College. Wilma worked as an insurance administrator and...
Amelia Bilyeu
Nov 25, 2024
Amelia Sophia Bodnar Bilyeu was born May 22, 1932, to Michael and Domenica Bodnar in a mud plastered log house her father built on his homestead outside the village of Glendon, Alberta, Canada. Michael had immigrated from Austria-Hungary, and Domenica’s family was from Romania. Amelia was the youngest in the family, the fifth child of Michael and the seventh child...
Lisa Michelle Bailey
Nov 25, 2024
Lisa Michelle (Cossin) Bailey was born September 8, 1965 in Sedalia, Missouri and passed this life November 25, 2024 in the hospice cancer center in Cox South Hospital.
Lisa was survived by a son, Bryce McCoy and a daughter, Breanna McCoy and a granddaughter Evelyn McCoy, her parents, Bob and Joyce Cossin, a sister, Kenna (Cossin) Hartwell and Kenna's husband Jake.
Lisa...
Dennis W. Davis
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis W. Davis, age 74, of Saddlebrooke, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1950, in Highlandville, Missouri, to Wilford and Vivian (Whitlock) Davis.
Dennis answered the call to serve his country, joining the U.S. Army in 1967. As a brave and dedicated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, he flew Huey...
Eric Paul Johnston
Nov 24, 2024
Eric Paul Johnston, 50, of Nixa Missouri, passed away on November 24, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 2, 1974, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Fred and Sandy (Martin) Johnston. Eric grew up with a passion for sports and a deep love for family and friends.
Eric graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida,...
Marlene Ferguson
Nov 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Marlene Ferguson, the beloved matriarch of our family, on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 89. Marlene was a woman of unwavering strength and grace, whose life was a testament to her deep faith, selfless love, and enduring courage.
A devoted follower of Christ, Marlene’s...
Catherine Virginia Garrison
Nov 23, 2024
Catherine Virginia Hulett Garrison, age 96 of Springfield, was born June 21, 1928 in Bazaar, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil Willis Hulett and Flora Eunice (Baker) Hulett. Catherine was the fifth child of eleven.
Her siblings include: Lillian Wanetta (Hulett) Storment, Victor Carl Hulett, Ellsworth Lee Hulett, Peggy Jean Hulett, Paul Dewight Hulett, Twilla Yvonne (Hulett) Johnson, Roy Dee Hulett, Vesta...
Karen Braziel
Nov 19, 2024
Karen Annette Braziel, age 60 of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away November 19, 2024. She was born December 10, 1963 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the daughter of Jimmy and Francis (Green) Goss.
On February 14, 2004, Karen was united in marriage to John W. Braziel who survives her.
Other survivors include: a son, Rentz; her son, J.T. Braziel and wife Shelby and...
Carmen Ruth Detherow
Nov 17, 2024
Carmen Ruth Detherow, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born to Goody and Edith (McDonald) Greer on November 18, 1936, Carmen was raised on a farm in Webster County, Missouri, where she learned the values of hard work, family, and faith.
On September 11, 1954,...
Bruce Wade Greene
Nov 16, 2024
Bruce Wade Greene, age 72, of Spokane, passed away on November 16, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1952 to Joe and Della Lee Greene in Campbell, Missouri. Bruce was married to Terry Greene (DuBois) for nearly 40 years; they were united in marriage at Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell, Missouri, on November 24, 1984.
Bruce attended Bernie High...
Darlyne Chaffin
Nov 15, 2024
Darlyne (Fergerson) Chaffin, age 91 of Ozark, passed away November 15, 2024. She was born December 21, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Earl and Elsie (Alexander) Fergerson.
At the age of nine, Darlyne was saved at G.A. Camp at Fassnight Park in Springfield. She was baptised at East Avenue Baptist Church.
In high school Darlyne was a member of the Kiltie...
Charles Eugene Bunnell
Nov 14, 2024
Charles Eugene Bunnell, 84, of Galena, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Born to Charles and Fannie Bunnell on March 3, 1940, Charles lived a life of dedication, service, and love.
In 1958, Charles graduated from Watts High School, where he was a proud member of the football team, displaying the tenacity and teamwork that would define his life....
Christina Gail Smith
Nov 13, 2024
Christina Gail Smith, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 39. Born January 4, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Mitchell and Gail Smith, Christy was a light to everyone who knew her—full of joy, laughter, and sparkle.
A 2003 graduate of Sheldon High School, Christy was actively involved in band,...
Maria Elana Gibbs
Nov 11, 2024
Maria Elana Gibbs, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 29, 1941, in Rumford, Maine, to Winfield and Colleen Yeaton, Maria grew up with a generous heart and a creative spirit that she carried with her throughout her life.
A talented artist and craftswoman, Maria enjoyed making beautiful...
Arthur Daniel Gilleylen
Nov 10, 2024
Arthur Daniel Gilleylen, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Ozark, Missouri, on November 10, 2024. Born on December 21, 1933, to Adolphus and Myra Gilleylen, Dan spent a lifetime dedicated to family, faith, and community.
On September 8, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Lou Hill. They shared 72 wonderful years together, building a family that...
Charlie Don Fears
Nov 6, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Fears, 82, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 8, 1941, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Pete and Lois Fears, Charlie grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school before embarking on a life marked by love, service, and deep devotion to family, faith,...
Gloria Jean Phanton
Nov 5, 2024
Gloria Jean (Outlaw) Phanton, of Springfield, MO, wife of the late MSgt Felix John Phanton, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, of natural causes. Gloria was born March 17, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri and was the daughter of Air Force CMSgt Earl and Mary (Jaqua) Outlaw. Gloria was a proud Air Force wife that was stationed in Washington State, Alaska, Louisiana,...
Nancy James
Nov 3, 2024
Nancy Ann James, age 77 of Springfield, passed away November 3, 2024. She was born April 29, 1947 in Salem, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred and Martha (Dixon) Halbrook.
Throughout her life Nancy enjoyed bowling, riding horses, yard work, and walking. She walked 14 miles each week. Nancy was a retired funeral director and hair dresser. She still loved clerical work...
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