Obituaries in Springfield Missouri
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...
Emily Ann Bruner
December 8, 2025
Emily Bruner of Springfield, Missouri, entered into rest December 8,2025. She is survived by her two daughters, Mercedes Bruner and Faylynn Eaton. She was the loving daughter of Johnna Steiniger and Christipher Liggett. Beloved sister to James Steiniger, Michael Steiniger, Matthew Steiniger, Katherine Steiniger and Aunt to Lucas Steiniger. Emily was proceeded in to death by her grandparents Mary Sue...
Leonard Jay Smith
December 8, 2025
Mr. Leonard Jay Smith, age 73, of Willard Missouri passed away on December 8, 2025.
Leonard was born on December 9, 1950 and served in the United States Military.
Leonard is survived by his two daughters, Kelley Smith-Lopez of Kentucky and Delena Kay Martin of Springfield, Ohio.
Interment will be scheduled at a later date.
Audie Busic
December 7, 2025
Audie Busic, age 24, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on December 7, 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 and...
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.
A celebration of life service will be...
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...
Sheila Tressler
November 27, 2025
Sheila Tressler, age 69, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on November 27, 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 and...
Lynae Faye Howell
November 27, 2025
Lynae Faye Howell, 34, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her home on November 27 th , 2025.
Lynae was born in Los Angeles CA on October 17th, 1991. Lynae was born with Angelman syndrome and cerebral palsy, and despite being nonverbal, her gorgeous eyes and face communicated everything. She was adopted by Donna Howell and eventually relocated from California to...
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...
Bruce Schrimsher
November 10, 2025
Bruce Schrimsher, age 70, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on November 10, 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 and...
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,...
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