Obituary Listing

Aug 8, 2021

Louella Marie Thompson, age 84, of Springfield, MO passed away at 9:05 a.m. on August 8, 2021.  Marie was a member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield, MO.

She was born November 6, 1936, in Stone County, MO.  Marie grew up in the Galena/Reeds Spring area.  She went to Abesville Elementary and graduated from Reeds Spring High...

Aug 7, 2021

Joann Louise Spurgeon, age 90, of Ozark, Missouri, was sung into heaven by her family on August 7, 2021.

Joann was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 12, 1930.  She graduated from Southwest High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and received a BA in Religious Education from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.

Joann spent...

Aug 6, 2021

Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Aug 6, 2021

Mona Lynn Oller Brake, a New Year's Day baby born in New Orleans, LA, was welcomed into heaven on the wings of angels on Friday, August 6, 2021.  She was 56 years old when her courageous battle with cancer ended.  Mona's loved ones will continue to honor her legacy by living life to the fullest.  Her family was blessed...

Aug 5, 2021

Linda Vaughan, 80, of Springfield passed away after a long illness on August 5, 2021.  Linda lived in Springfield her entire life, graduating from Springfield (now Central) High School.  She retired from Mercy as a medical transcriptionist after 40 years of service.

Linda was preceded in death by her father and mother, Burnie and Eva Sheppard; a...

Aug 3, 2021

Michael Joseph Coleman, age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

He was born August 8, 1952, in Memphis, TN.  The Coleman's moved to Springfield, MO in 1959 where he and his four siblings attended Immaculate Conception and St. Agnes High School where he met his wife, Theresa, and her five siblings. In his youth, Mike was...

Aug 1, 2021

Stacy John Schlueter, Springfield, MO was born on May 13, 1978, and passed away on August 1, 2021, at the age of 43 in Cox South Hospital from injuries sustained while shooting off fireworks.  Stacy attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and graduated in 1997 from Rogersville High School. Stacy was preceded in death by his father, Michael J Schlueter;...

Jul 30, 2021

Shirley Marshall passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Hazel Roberts, and a son, Steve Marshall.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Randy and Dan Marshall; and grandchildren, Brandon, Brett and Nicole Marshall, Jason Bertelsmeier, and Ashley Verace.

Graveside services will...

Jul 30, 2021

Charles E. Vardiman "Chuck", 72, passed away at home in the morning of July 30, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family will not hold an in-person funeral service at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be announced in the future.

Born September 15, 1948, in Marshall, MO, Chuck was the son of the...

Jul 29, 2021

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Jul 27, 2021

L. Lorene Hall died July 27, 2021.  Lorene faced many health issues over the years, including cancer, stroke, heart attack, and finally the Parkinson's Disease that ended her life.  Lorene faced each of those with her dry wit and a triumph of spirit.

Lorene was Department Head of English at Tera Tech College in Ohio for many...

Jul 26, 2021

Sharon Lee Miller departed this earth July 26, 2021 after a heroic battle with Parkinson's Disease. Her life reflected true grace and beauty through her actions, her dedication, and her love of family.

Sharon was born on June 24, 1939 in Kansas City Missouri to James and Freda McCullough. As the oldest sister in a large and,...

Jul 23, 2021

Marjorie (Marge) Skordahl, 96, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on July 23, 2021, at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield.

Marge was born on March 9, 1925, on the family farm near Remsen, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Herlig (Mortensen) Lassen.  She grew up on the farm and graduated from the country school.  Her favorite...

Jul 23, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 22, 2021

Clara Bess, 102, was born on January 27, 1919 to Ernest M. Edie and Joe Ellen Miller Edie in Rogersville, MO and passed away on July 22, 2021 in Springfield. Clara Bess was the youngest of four children born to Ernest and Joe Ellen. Ernest's job with the Frisco Railway eventually took the family to Aberdeen, MS where Clara...

Jul 20, 2021

Joseph Michael O'Malley, 66 of Oldfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Joe was born in Tulsa, OK on May 29, 1955. Joe married Colleen Grace on September 27th, 2006, in Jasper, AR. Joe served his country in the USAF from September 1978 to his honorable discharge in August 1981.

Joe worked as a heat...

Jul 20, 2021

Michael D. Jurgens age, 75 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on July 20, 2021.  Mike was born on April 7, 1946 to Edward and Helen Jurgens in Waynesville, Missouri.

Mike graduated from Marshfield High School in 1964 and was drafted into the Army and served in the Vietnam War as a firefighter.

Mike then attended...

Jul 20, 2021

Jeanne C. Robinson, 72 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

She was born September 9, 1948 in Springfield to Richard E. and Evelyn C. (Anghouse) Moist.

Jeanne loved to craft and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Dee Robinson; children, Jeff (Amy) Robinson, Wendy Robinson (Betsy...

Jul 19, 2021

Adam Turner, Jr, age 89, of Kimberling City, Missouri departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his family home.

Adam was born September 1, 1931 in Pomona, Missouri the son of Adam and Gladys (Brown) Turner.

Adam served his country in the US Army during the Korean War as a Sgt. 1 st...

Jul 18, 2021

Apolinario (Paul) Acosta Ancheta Sr., locally known by Dr. Ancheta, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Paul and his wife were devoted members of Immaculate Conception Parish Church for many years.

He was a quiet man who never drew attention to himself. He was always putting others first. So today,...