Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Monroe Leslie Wilkerson

Monroe Leslie Wilkerson

May 26, 2026

Monroe Leslie “Monty” Wilkerson went to his eternal home on May 26, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79.

Monty was born on December 6, 1946, in Boonville, Missouri, to Monroe Conway Wilkerson and Marian Lee (Williamson) Wilkerson. They preceded him in death, along with one brother, Kelly Wilkerson.

Monty attended Laura Speed Elliott High School in Boonville, Missouri, where...

Billy Edward Watts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lynn Rossington

Lynn Rossington

April 14, 2026

Lynn Rossington, age 72, of Springfield, Missouri passed away April 14, 2026.

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 and locate...

John Phillip Barclay

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

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

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...