Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
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...
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...
Brenda Kroeger-Piper
November 8, 2025
Brenda Kroeger-Piper, 66 years old, of Thornfield, Missouri, passed away on November 8th, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri.
Brenda was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 8th, 1959, to Bob and Anne Kroeger.
She was a Christian and often volunteered at her church. She was a talented artist and worked in that field.
Brenda was united in marriage to Gary...
Vencil Lee Burnett
November 6, 2025
Vencil Lee Burnett was born to Herschel and Denzil Burnett on February 18, 1936. He grew up in the Missouri, Illinois area with 2 brothers and a sister.
On September 4, 1955, Vencil united in marriage with Mary Edna Willis, beginning a beautiful journey that would span 69 years. Their union was blessed with four children: three daughters and one son.
Early...
Cris Aaron Gerdes
October 31, 2025
Cris Aaron Gerdes, 38, of Springfield Mo., passed away at 9:10pm on October 31st, 2025, in Springfield, Mo., in a fatal motorcycle accident.
He was born August 29, 1987, in Joplin, Mo., to Joseph Gerdes and Rose Moore.
Cris was a very faithful man, who knew the Lord as his Savior. He was one of a kind. He always brought the biggest...
Noreene Marie Wooldridge
October 29, 2025
Noreene Marie Wooldridge passed away at 12:40 am Wednesday morning October 29th, 2025, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born in Mercedes, Texas on May 20, 1933, To Raymond H (Pete) Nuwer and Agnes Mary Hock Nuwer. She attended Grade School in Santa Maria, Texas and High School in Mercedes, Texas.
Her family moved to Alton, Missouri in 1951. In...
Mary Helen Felin
October 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Felin May 24, 1936 – October 28, 2025
Mary (Gann) Felin, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, surrounded by love from her family and friends.
Born in 1936, she was raised in Conway, Missouri, a proud Conway Elk. She often joked that she went in one door of the Conway schoolhouse...
Robert David Plank
October 26, 2025
Robert “David” Plank passed away at Maranatha Village on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his sons. Born in Springfield, MO, January 1 st , 1936, to Leslie and Bessie Plank. David learned to raise cattle and tinker with mechanical things on the family farm. He attended grade school at Mount Pleasant, a one-room schoolhouse, Ozark High School, received B.S. degrees...
John Kordell Ferguson
October 25, 2025
John Kordell Ferguson
November 23, 1963 – October 25, 2025
John Ferguson, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with aggressive cancer. He was 61 years old.
Born on November 23, 1963, John was the cherished son of the late Beverly and Alton Robert Ferguson. A lifelong lover of history, John was known...
Deborah Croxdale
October 14, 2025
Deborah Croxdale, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Our funeral home is trying to find any immediate family members that are related to the decedent. The deceased has passed away limited 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...
Christopher Eugene Merfeld
October 8, 2025
Christopher Eugene Merfeld, age 68, of Marshfield, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Nancy Carolyn Woolford
October 6, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Woolford slipped her earthly bonds on October 6, 2025, at the age of 94 — a long life well lived and deeply loved.
Born on July 21, 1931, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Paul Edward and Olivia Calhoun Cunningham, Nancy grew up in the gentle hills and fertile fields along Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas. With her brother Edward Cunningham,...
Joetta Sue Rader
October 6, 2025
Joetta Sue (Stepp) Rader passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, Missouri on October 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Joetta was born on December 10, 1939, to Oral and Kathryn (Thompson) Stepp. On March 3, 1957, she married the love of her life Charles Wayne Rader Sr., their love and marriage was centered in Christ and was...
John Dale LaPointe-Ackfeld
October 4, 2025
John Lapointe-Ackfeld, 46, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1979, in South Dakota. He is survived by his daughters, Serenity Ackfeld of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Auria Pendergrass of Springfield, Missouri; his brother, Chris Ackfeld and family of Springfield, Missouri; his sister, Ashley Fangmann and family of O’Fallon, Missouri; and his...
Merna Bolin
October 3, 2025
Merna Bolin, age 66, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2025.
There are no services planned at this time.
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