Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
Billy Edward Watts
May 22, 2026
Bill Watts was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 5th, 1941, to Clella Watts and Eddie Watts and was proceed in death on May 22nd, 2026, with his family in his home where he loved to be all day, every day to watch his westerns.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Suzette Watts and his son-in-law Buddy Pilmore (partner in crime);...
James Stewart
May 22, 2026
James R. Stewart, 82, Nixa, MO passed away on May 22, 2026 in his home. He was born December 26, 1943 in Dallas, TX to Raymond and Mildred Stewart. He served in the Texas Army National Guard where he was awarded the Texas Faithful Service Medal in 1973.
He worked as a machinist in the Civil Engineering Department at the University...
Mark Knotts
May 22, 2026
Mark Stewart Knotts,66, passed away early May 22 in his Strafford home with loved ones nearby. Mark was born December 2nd, 1959 to Paul and Pauline Knotts. He is preceded in Death by his father Paul Knotts, brother Paul Jr Knotts, and beloved wife Tamara "Tate" Nash. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Knotts, Son, Nicholas Knotts and wife...
Patricia Mae Sternberg
May 18, 2026
Patricia M. Sternberg, 71, Passed away at 10 am, Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home.
Pat was born November 5, 1954 in Chester, Illinois to Howard and Maydell Ernsting. She attended High School in Steeleville, Illinois. She married Jim Sternberg on November 9, 1973 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, Illinois. She attended and worked at Southern Illinois University/Carbondale as...
Ardis May Orthel
May 18, 2026
Ardis May Orthel, 91, of Branson, passed away on May 18, 2026.
Ardis was born on August 3, 1934, to Clifford and Lulu Shoger at home in Cedar Township, Mitchell County, Iowa. She attended a rural school in Oakdale Township, Howard County, and graduated from McIntire High School in McIntire, Iowa. She later entered Hamilton Business School in Mason City, Iowa,...
Richard Lee Buell
May 15, 2026
It is with great sorrow that I share the news of Richard Lee Buell's passing at the age of 74 in Springfield, Missouri. Richard passed away on May 15, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.
Born on July 21, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio. Richard was the son of Floyd Winston Buell and Jaunita M. Dunham.
He served with pride in the...
Patrick Joseph Haynes
May 11, 2026
Pat Haynes (54) Springfield MO passed away at 2:30 AM Monday May 11, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1971 in North Kansas City MO to Susan Haynes. He attended Oak Park High School and was an Army Veteran. He married Kim Terry on October 26, 2002, in Gladstone MO and became a...
Gregory Alan Spurlock
May 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregory (“Gregg”) Alan Spurlock, 64. He died in his home in Republic, Missouri on Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
He was born to Bonnie Goad and Bob Spurlock in Kentucky on November 15th, 1961. He graduated from Powell County High School in 1980 where he also met the...
Nicholas Gill Banner
May 7, 2026
Nicholas Gill Banner, 63, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born December 31, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Frank Raymond Banner and Flora Hastings Banner.
Nick graduated from Spring High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University.
He spent most of his life in Houston, Texas where he had many professions. He was the manager of a Houston...
Billy Dale Tharp
May 5, 2026
Billy Dale Tharp, Springfield, MO, passed away at 7:15 pm, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
He was born August 23rd, 1963 to Loren Edward and Betty Claudene (Montgomery) Tharp. He attended West Plains High School, class of 1981; and Missouri State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice...
Jerrod L. Curl
April 29, 2026
Jerrod Lee Curl, 48 years old of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 16, 1977, to Jody Curl Ellis and Darrell Curl.
Jerrod grew up in Mt. Vernon Missouri, attending all years of K-12 education in the Mt. Vernon school district. In a town as small as...
Eva Pauline Kirk
April 28, 2026
Eva Pauline Kirk, 88 years old, of Republic MO, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at home.
She was born December 21, 1937 in Bogota, Illinois to Delmer and Nola King. She attended Newton High School, Millikin University, and Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Later, Drury College in Springfield, MO to complete her Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
She practiced nursing...
Bradley Dean Cox
April 26, 2026
Bradley Dean Cox, 61, passed away on April 27, 2026, with his sisters by his side. He was born on July 23, 1964, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Harold and Doris Cox. Brad was baptized at an early age at the First General Baptist Church.
Brad grew up in south Springfield, Missouri, alongside his parents and two older sisters. He graduated from...
Thomas Lemuel Morton
April 22, 2026
Thomas Lemuel (“Tom” or “Sonny”) Morton, age 78, of Springfield, passed away on April 22, 2026, fittingly on Earth Day—reflecting his deep love of the natural world. Tom was the devoted husband of Susan “Suzy” Morton, with whom he shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife...
Jason Edward Singleton
April 18, 2026
Jason E. Singleton was born in Branson, Missouri on May 2, 1972. He was adopted by Ann & Blaine Singleton on May 5, 1972. He grew up in West Plains, Missouri and lived on the family farm until 1998 when he married Regina Murphy. To this union 3 children were born. Two daughters, Paige and Brooklyn, and one son Jaxon.
Jason...
John Phillip Barclay
April 13, 2026
John Phillip Barclay "JP", 50 years old, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
There will never be another JP. He was adventurous. He loved nature, being at the river, hunting for cool rocks and arrowheads. He always had a fun story to tell. JP was loved by many, and he loved all his family and friends. But...
Ruth Nadine Rupert
April 13, 2026
Ruth Nadine Rupert, of Bessemer, AL, passed on April 13, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born to the late Frank and Lucille Truesdell on February 24, 1930. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 72...
Candace Renee Pearson
April 11, 2026
Candace “Candy” Pearson, 57, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away suddenly on April 11th.
Candy worked as a caregiver, a role that reflected her passion for being a provider for others. She accepted people as they were, often extending understanding and care in ways that were her own. When it mattered most, she showed up through her actions, and those who truly...
Larry James Foss I
April 11, 2026
Larry Foss 1st, a retired Vietnam Veteran 1968-1970, a cop for the Florissant Police Department 1972-1977, and a retired Fireman and Paramedic from the Florissant Valley Fire Department 1977-1994 passed away in Springfield, MO. April 11th, 2026 at Cox South, Springfield, MO. Larry is proceeded in death by his parents Roy and Myrtle Foss, his beloved wife of 50 years...
David Earl Gilchrest
April 10, 2026
David Earl Gilchrest, age 69, of Springfield, MO, was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10th, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
He was born on December 17th, 1956 in Granville, NY to William Cecil Gilchrest and MaryLou (Burch). David was raised in Hoosick Falls, NY and graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1975. After...
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