Joe R. Salmon
Jan 28, 2021
Joe Ray Salmon, 92 of Springfield, Missouri, passed away January 28, 2021. Joe and his twin brother James Roy were born to Tom and Mary (Taylor) Salmon on May 06, 1928, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Joe graduated from Hector, AR High School and was 1 of 2 surviving classmates. As 1 of 10 children growing up during the...
Patricia V. Buckley
Jan 28, 2021
Patricia 'Pat' Virginia Buckley, age 92, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 28, 2021, from complications of a stroke. Born on July 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Diva A. Harrison of Kansas City, MO. She married James 'Jim' Charles Buckley on January 20, 1951. A mere month after her wedding, Pat happily embraced the...
William Prochaska
Jan 28, 2021
William "Bill" Thomas Prochaska, age 91, of Springfield, MO passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Olathe, KS of Alzheimer's with his daughters at his side.
He was born in Chicago, IL on February 16, 1929 the son of Lucy (Dixon) and William J. Prochaska.
Bill graduated high school...
Dennis West
Jan 26, 2021
Dennis Scott West, age 60, passed away on January 26, 2021. Dennis was born in Springfield, MO on June 7, 1960, the fourth child of William West and Dorothy West Westlake. He graduated Central High School in 1978. Soon after graduating Dennis joined Uni-Post as a printer; and in the early 1980's he started his own printing company Preferred...
Jeanne A. Gamble
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...
Cynthia Austin Lumpkin
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...
Marie Carol Prater
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...
R. Alvin Collins
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...
Julia Ann Moulder
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...
Tela Ann Smith
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...
Audrey J. Hankins
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...
James (Jim) Edward Vaughan
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...
James A. "Jim" Williams
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,...
John Rude
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.
Paul Monroe Vickers
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...
Linda Sue (Carlson) Bennett
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...
Bettye L. Watson
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 gradÂuated High School early.
In 1946, after...
Betty Lou Brown
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...
Kevin Wayne Cox
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...
