Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:15am
Milton Andrew King was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Proctor, Texas to John Andrew King and Ida Adelaide (Allen) King. He grew up in a humble household with four sisters: Helen, Mary, Margaret and Sandra, along with a brother Donald. He passed away suddenly on Oct.
Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:14am
Born Feb. 11, 1951, James Clyde “JC” Holmes grew up in Laurens, S.C. and moved to Miami, Okla., in 1966. He built a life defined by coaching with heart, teaching with patience and living with steady, good-humored ease.
Barbara Jean (McMillen) Cosby, 91, of Willard passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. She was born Dec. 18, 1933, in Springfield, to Clyde and Zelma (Garner) McMillen.
With his beloved wife and family by his side, William “Bill” F. Meisenheimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025. Born in Framingham, Mass., on July 18, 1943, he was the son of William and Bertha (Lauze) Meisenheimer.
Melvin Leigh Fiedler, 88, of Republic passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Springfield Villa, in Springfield. He was born May 3, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Donavan and Gladys (Quigley) Fiedler.
Karen Lynn Prichard, 75, of Ash Grove passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. She was born Aug. 15, 1950, in Indianapolis, Ind. to William and Ireva (Smith) Oswald. On Sept. 6, 1980, Karen and Dell Prichard were united in marriage and shared over 45 years together.
Dale Allen Garner, 69, of Springfield passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. He was born Oct. 21, 1955, in Springfield to Otis Alfred and Emma Sue (Quinn) Garner. On Nov. 3, 1990, he and Julie Nelson were united in marriage and shared over 34 years together.
Justin Earl Bricker, 43, of Republic, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at his home. He was born April 17, 1982, in Springfield, the son of Jack Bricker and Rene (Helton) Dudley.
He was a baler operator for Marck Recycling in Republic. He enjoyed fishing and camping.
Brittany Ashe Barker, 31, of Hollister, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. She was born June 10, 1994, in Springfield, to Richard Barker Jr. and Michelle (Utterback) Barker.
