Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
Martha Louise Scott
December 17, 2025
Martha Scott, 63, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Republic.
Born on September 2, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, Martha was the daughter of William and Leona Cash. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family and carried that spirit of connection and care throughout her life.
For over two decades, Martha dedicated herself to her...
Darren Delmar Hannah
December 16, 2025
Darren Delmar Hannah, age 60, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2025.
He was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 30, 1965 and was adopted by Delmar and Virgina Bulin Hannah when he was 17 days old through the Methodist Mission Home of Texas.
The Hannah family moved from Garland, Texas to Springfield, Missouri in 1968...
Linda Palmer
December 16, 2025
Linda Palmer, age 76, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-abouts of any family members or loved ones at this time. It has been requested that our funeral home try...
Judy Elane VanTongeren
December 11, 2025
Judy Elane VanTongeren, born on February 25, 1956, in Barry County, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend whose life touched many.
Judy was the cherished daughter of James Dale Jones and Lorene "Orchie" (Moller) Jones, who predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted son, Jason Means, and...
Bernard Louis Grubaugh
December 9, 2025
Bernard (Bernie) Louis Grubaugh, passed away on December 9, 2025, in his home in Willard, Missouri. He was born to Benjamin and Martha Grubaugh on February 14, 1938, in Wellfleet, Nebraska. He was the youngest of 11, eight boys and three girls.
Bernie was a graduate of Steelville High School, class of 1956. He was a man of many careers. He...
Jimmy Ray Bryant
December 6, 2025
Jimmy Ray Bryant, age 42, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Michael Ray Bryant, his mother; Twila Marie Snodgrass.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Lily Bryant; his son, Austin Bryant; and two sisters; April and Jessica Bryant.
No services will be held at this...
Regina Ann Rymer
November 29, 2025
Regina Ann Rymer, age 66, was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri.
She will be met at heavens gate by her mother, Patricia Williams, her father, John Rymer, and her nephew, Dustin Pruitt
Regina spent her life in the kitchen, as the head cook, at the Boys and Girls Club Henderson unit where she enjoyed feeding all the generations of children over...
Doreen Constance Powell
November 29, 2025
Doreen Constance (Fisher) Powell was born on 9/25/1927 in Great Bend, KS. Her parents were Verna & John Sylvester Fisher. Her father died when she was 10 weeks old. She had 2 older sisters, Dolores Rusco and Verdean Leroy. Her brother, Donald, died at 18 months old. Verna raised her 3 girls by herself during the Great Depression.
Doreen had good...
Mary Anne Beck
November 28, 2025
Mary Anne Beck was born in September 1940 at the Springfield Osteopathic Hospital but within a few days was being royally escorted to my home at Wells Farm outside of Republic in the town hearse driven by my granddad R. E. Thurman, the town undertaker. My parents were Linzee and Daphne Thurman Wells; my grandparents were Joshua Gardner and Sue...
Ruby Rexene Worrell M.D.
November 25, 2025
Our wonderful wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Ruby Rexene Worrell M.D., passed away at home on November 25, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, following a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years old and beloved by many.
Ruby (aka “Rex”) lived an inspiring and fearless life. She was born in 1955 to Artie Jane Denny and Howard Worrell. She attended Sheridan...
Veralee Lucille Williams
November 20, 2025
Veralee L. Williams (Rainey), 83, of Springfield, Missouri, was called home to rest on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A woman defined by her deep faith and soft-spoken grace, Veralee dedicated her life to caring for others and cherishing her family.
Born in Springfield on September 29, 1942, to Ike and Florence Rainey, Veralee was a proud lifelong resident of the area....
Brian Leroy Hewitt
November 19, 2025
Brian Leroy Hewitt, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on Tuesday, August 6, 1963, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, to George Logan and Minnie Hazel (Hall) Hewitt.
Brian is survived by his four children: Barbara Hewitt, Brandy Hewitt, Eric Hewitt, and Jennifer Hewitt. Their memories, along with his own, are treasured...
Charles (Chuck) Wendell Higdon, Jr.
November 17, 2025
On November 17, 2025, the world lost the kindest of men, Charles (Chuck) Wendell Higdon, Jr., (77), who was born December 2, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles Wendell and Narva Hilda (Crites) Higdon. He often reminisced about his fun-filled childhood, which he credited to his amazing parents.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sylvia Maxine Alford...
William Anciel Brown
November 17, 2025
William ‘Wild Bill’ Anciel Brown, born January 17, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Missouri, on November 17, 2025, surrounded by some of the many who loved him.
A man of quiet strength, steady wisdom, and a heart that always had room for one more, Bill lived a life marked by resilience and deep devotion...
Brenda Faye Gozia
November 16, 2025
Brenda Faye (Kyte) Gozia, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 16, 2025, at home with her family, following a short illness. Born on April 16, 1946, in Carthage, MO, Brenda was the daughter of Lawrence and Mildred Kyte. She grew up in Joplin, Missouri, graduating from Joplin High School.
Brenda and her family relocated to Texas in 1970. Between...
Charles Barton Talley
November 11, 2025
Charles “Bart” Talley was born in Springfield, Missouri, on May 24, 1974, and passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 51.
Bart was raised by his mother, Betty Parnell, and her husband, Todd, living in several cities throughout his childhood. He spent his early adult years in the United States—studying, beginning his career, and building...
Richard B. Schatz
November 11, 2025
Richard Bernard Schatz went to heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM surrounded by his sister and Nova Center of the Ozarks caregivers at his home in Springfield, MO.
Richard Bernard Schatz was born on September 27, 1955 in Springfield, MO to John Bernard Schatz and Agnes Katherine (Berghaus) Schatz. He grew up on Clover Ridge Guernsey Farm outside...
Lowell "Bud" Corbin
November 10, 2025
Lowell “Bud” Corbin
Bud Corbin, age 95, of Willard, Missouri, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek.
He was born February 3, 1930, in Bois D’Arc, Missouri. The son of Oliver and Itilla Corbin.
He married Celestine Sally Vodicka on June 4, 1960.
Preceding him in death was his wife Sally Corbin; five sisters, Wilma Carpenter, Verla Snider, Frances Williams,...
Nancy Virginia Hurt
November 9, 2025
Nancy Virginia Hurt, age 75, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 9, 2025.
Nancy was born and raised in Springfield, graduating from Central High School in 1968 and later earning her degree from Springfield Draughon Business University in 1970. She carried her education into a long and varied career, working as a secretary at a law firm, in manufacturing at...
Olinda Ann Moore
November 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Olinda Ann Moore
Sunrise: March 3, 1960 Sunset: November 9, 2025
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Bolivar, Missouri, Olinda Ann Moore was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Though her earthly song has quieted, her spirit now rejoices in the presence of Jesus—whole, radiant, and free.
Olinda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...
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