Orville Joseph Pelkey, 96, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday in his home. He is survived by his wife, Janet; two daughters, Cherie Paisley (Lakewood, OH) and Eva Pelkey (Strafford, MO); six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9 am in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen Clinic, 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803, or the charity of donor's choice.