Obituary Listing

Mar 9, 2026

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Mar 9, 2026

Charles B. Edel, age 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.

Charles was born in Stafford, Missouri, and attended Springfield Senior High School, where he met his future wife of 60 years. During his school years, he was an active member of the Missouri ROTC and was involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He later...

Mar 8, 2026

Full obituary will be added soon.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

Mar 8, 2026

Barbara Anne Squires June 2, 1935 – March 8, 2026

Barbara Anne Squires, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 90.

Barbara was born on June 2, 1935 in Carthage Missouri and grew up as both a city and country farm girl, After high...

Mar 6, 2026

No services are planned at this time.

Mar 5, 2026

Carol Rae Hastings, 78, Republic, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Mercy Hospital. She was born January 25, 1948 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gale C. Campbell and Donna Marie (Miller) Campbell.

Carol worked for ATT for 32 years and also as a teacher assistant in Hannibal, Missouri. She was an Officer in the...

Mar 3, 2026

Paula Jean Spalding Paula Jean Spalding, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Born November 5, 1936, in Atchison, Kansas, Paula lived a life characterized by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

Family and Loved Ones Paula was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David L....

Mar 2, 2026

Stuart Todd Wheeler, age 52, Nixa, Missouri passed away Monday, March 2, 2026.

He was born the son of Jack and Elizabeth Wheeler in Springfield, Missouri.

Stuart graduated high school and Votec for Diesel Mechanic.

He served in the Air Force after graduation, being stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base.

Stuart...

Mar 1, 2026

Patricia Jolene Miller passed away on Sunday, March 1st at Elfindale Manor at the age of 89 with family by her side.

Patty was born at home on her family dairy farm in Webster County, MO on September 29, 1936. She was the beloved daughter of Helen and Clint Snider. Patty attended Sand Springs Elementary School. She...

Feb 28, 2026

Mildred was born on November 1, 1961 in Dyer, Tennessee to Thomas and Annie Mae. In 1967, Mildred moved to Springfield, where she built her life and later welcomed her beloved son, Christopher Watson, and gained a daughter, Patricia Tureaud.

Mildred was what many would call the life of the party. She had a vibrant spirit that...

Feb 28, 2026

Mark Arden Hall, 66, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.

Born September 26, 1959, Mark lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and deep love for his family. The son of Robert and Mary Ann Hall, he carried forward the values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance throughout his life.

In...

Feb 27, 2026

Judy Clare Gailey, 83, of Bolivar, MO, was born on March the 10th, 1942, to Loyd and Leila Shelton.

She grew up in Marionville, Missouri, and after high school, went on to become on of the first female barbers in the state of Missouri. During her career she met hundreds of people, with most of whom she...

Feb 26, 2026

Harry Eugene (Gene) Pittman was born October 30, 1929 in Independence, Kansas and died February 26, 2026 at 96 years of age. He moved to Springfield as a child and graduated from Springfield (Central) High School in 1947. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served both in the States and Europe until his honorable discharge...

Feb 24, 2026

Beth was born on September 13, 1948, in Hartville to Everett and Dessie Hensley. She grew up surrounded by six older brothers, Dale, Glenn, Morris, Donnie, Bob, and Jim all of whom preceded her in death, along with her parents. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Junior Robertson; her son-in-law, Doug Wilson; brothers-in-law Henry, Raymond,...

Feb 24, 2026

Our sweet, beloved mother, Joyce Lee Gray (Phillips), passed away at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Springfield, MO at Mercy Hospital under the care of their Hospice Care team.

Joyce suffered from Dementia/Alzheimer's the last 18 years and after a short illness she went to meet her Lord and Savior.

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Feb 23, 2026

Betty Jo Gillespie passed away on February 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born May 12, 1949, in Davenport, IA.

Betty Jo liked to play the guitar and had a passion for art. She gave away many paintings to friends and relatives. She lived a life without a lot of expensive things and...

Feb 22, 2026

Willie "Papa" Lee Williams, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Willie was born February 15, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lee and Jennie V. "Betty" Williams. Willie was a proud member of the Zodiacs Motorcycle Club. He also proudly served his country for six years as a member of the United...

Feb 22, 2026

Kenny Eugene Rogers

October 26, 1956 - February 22nd, 2026

Kenny Eugene Rogers, a beloved husband, father, papa, friend, and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on February 22nd, 2026.

Kenny Rogers was born in Cabool, Missouri to Arlie and...

Feb 21, 2026

On 29 August 1931, Betty was born Betty Jean Paige in Daytona Beach, FL to Opal Fern Childers.  A year later her sister Wilma Lou Childers was born. Both girls returned to Cameron MO with their mother in 1934. Betty was adopted by Julius and Annie Laurie Scott Ferguson who lived nearby in Gallatin. Wilma was adopted by another...

Feb 21, 2026

Alberto "Beto" Barrientos, 31, entered his heavenly home on February 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and in the arms of his loving wife, following a short illness in the hospital. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Margarita Barrientos on January 31, 1995. In middle school, he began playing the guitarrón with the Lutheran mariachi band at...