Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2021

Jeanne A. Gamble  -  November 22, 1919 to January 25, 2021

On November 22, 1919, a little "ray of sunshine" was born in Bartlesville, OK, to Frank and Hattie Atkinson.  She joined sister Evelyn who was 18 years old and brother Donald who was 9.  Finding just the right name for her had proven tough. The doctor...

Jan 25, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 24, 2021

Cynthia Austin Lumpkin, 66, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at James River Care Center Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 7:27 PM.

She was a faithful servant to the Lord, a wonderful and outgoing mother and grandmother, and protector.  She was a dental assistant for many years for Dr. Wolf in Springfield.  She was a dedicated grandmother and...

Jan 24, 2021

Marie Haas Prater, 88, died peacefully on January 24. She was born in Springfield to Henry and Inez Tracy Haas. Marie attended Springfield High School and graduated from Drury College as a proud Pi Beta Phi. After graduation she moved to St. Louis with her four best friends to seek fame and fortune. While there she fell in love...

Jan 22, 2021

Ronald "Alvin" Collins born February 28, 1956 to Jack and Bonnie Collins in Klamath Falls, Oregon, passed away peacefully in his home, on January 22, 2021. Known as "Alvin" to his families and closest friends, he was most proud of his over 30 years of experience at Kraft Foods.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents...

Jan 22, 2021

Julia Ann Moulder passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was born March 10, 1933 in Navarre, OH to Thelma and Garnet Levi Patterson.  Julia loved telling stories of growing up in a small town with her close family, friends and many beloved pets.  She greatly valued her training in music and elocution and presentation that she received during...

Jan 22, 2021

Tela Ann Smith, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away January 22, 2021 in Springfield.

She was a member of East Side General Baptist Church

She was preceded in death by her father, Irven McFadden; mother, Betty McFadden; husband, Dewey Smith; sister, Barbara Freeman and grandson, Michael Smith.

She is survived by son and...

Jan 22, 2021

Audrey J. Hankins, 87, Ash Grove, MO, passed away January 22, 2021 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.  She was born January 14, 1934 in Greene County, MO, to Fredrick S. and Clara L. (Edel) Pranter.

She received her master's degree and worked as an Educator for many years.  One of Audrey's books was entered into the Library of...

Jan 22, 2021

James (Jim) Edward Vaughan passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 1, 1935 to Harold and Louise Vaughan.  Jim grew up in Concordia, Kansas with five sisters. He attended Creighton University where he played basketball. Jim graduated with a Master's Degree in Accounting from...

Jan 21, 2021

James (Jim) A. Williams, 73, a member of St. Agnes Cathedral, died January 21, 2021, in Springfield MO. Jim had an accomplished 36 year career with JCPenney, culminating his last 10 years as store manager in four states.  He married Kathleen Rocap on September 15, 1973, in Denver CO. Their loving union brought three wonderful children.  As a family,...

Jan 21, 2021

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Seminole Baptist Temple. Full obituary will be added soon.

Jan 20, 2021

Paul Monroe Vickers was born to Ralph D. and Ella May Vickers on November 15, 1935, in Deepwater, Missouri. After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, he died January 20, 2021 from COVID-19 complications. Paul was a middle child of seven and had the privilege of growing up in the small Missouri town of Deepwater. He enjoyed playing basketball...

Jan 20, 2021

Linda Sue (Carlson) Bennett, 74, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 20, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri.

Linda was born on January 8,1947 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Paul Whitney Carlson and Marietta (Graves) Carlson. She spent her early childhood years between Rhinelander, Wisconsin and her aunt's farm near Phillipsburg, Missouri. Being a military...

Jan 20, 2021

Bettye Lou Watson (Reeves) of Springfield, MO passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

She was born in Sherman, Texas on January 24, 1931 to William and Arlene (Ring) Reeves.

Bettye was always at the top of her class and grad­uated High School early.

In 1946, after...

Jan 19, 2021

Betty Lou Brown (McCoy) 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Mercy Hospital after a battle with Covid.

Betty was born in Ozark, Missouri, the daughter of Lloyd "Scoot" and Arlene McCoy, and sister to Joe E. McCoy.  She grew up in Ozark and from there lived in Springfield and then many other...

Jan 19, 2021

Kevin W. Cox, 63, Rogersville passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

He attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was an amateur Radio Operator since age 16. Kevin was a pharmacist for 40 years and worked in many different locations in his pharmacy career. He loved grilling for the kids when they could get home. He also...

Jan 18, 2021

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

Jan 18, 2021

Albert Napoleon Joseph LaBrie went to be with the Lord Jesus at the age of 77 on January 18 th , 2021 at 11:13pm. He passed peacefully in his home in Springfield MO., surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren; singing songs, reading scripture and telling stories that honored his amazing life.

Al was born November 30...

Jan 18, 2021

Anne Price Burress Wampler, 78, was the beloved and devoted wife of Dee Wampler of 55 years.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bigby Burress (Frances Kagey) of New Market, Virginia, and the great-great granddaughter of Captain Berryman Zirkle Price of the Confederacy. She was born at "Riverlawn" in the Shenandoah Mountains in New Market, Virginia...

Jan 17, 2021

Click on the link below to view his funeral livestream: Dan Palen Funeral Livestream

Robert "Dan" Palen, 52, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 after suffering from an unexpected stroke. He was so many things to so many people-- a man full of vibrance and love for life.

Dan was...