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John "Russell" Wheeler
Sep 22, 2020
John "Russell" Wheeler was born at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO to John and Carole Wheeler and passed away on September 22, 2020 in his home in Humansville, Missouri. He was 54 years old. He is survived by his wife Jeanilyn Wheeler; his mother, Carole and her husband John Wikoff; his father, John Wheeler; his sister and her husband...
Ernest F. Ruzicka
Sep 22, 2020
Ernest F. Ruzicka passed away on September 22, 2020, at the age of 94. Ernest was born in Polk County Mo to Joseph and Agnes Ruzicka on February 23, 1926. He married the love of his life, Lois D Driskill on September, 30 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kansas City, MO.
Ernest grew up in the...
Larry John Layton Shull
Sep 22, 2020
Larry John Layton Shull, 80, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his wife, Connie by his side. He was born December 11, 1939, Pierce City, MO and was the 12 th and last child of the late Clarence and Zeta Shull. Larry was preceded in death by his...
Phyllis J. Kimbrough
Sep 21, 2020
Phyllis Joan Kimbrough, age 78, of Branson West, Missouri, passed away at 3:15 a.m., September 21, 2020, in Ozark, Missouri.
She was a member of Tomorrow's World Church.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her father and mother, Dale and Louise Phillips; and her grandson, Trey Von Sutton.
She is survived by her...
Clara M. Gardner
Sep 21, 2020
Clara Mae (Harding) Gardner, age 92 years and 6 days, went peacefully to her heavenly home Monday afternoon, September 21, 2020 at the Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home with loving staff members by her side.
Clara Mae was born to Fay Harding and Frona (Davis) Harding in Nixa, MO on September 15, 1928. She was the eldest...
Sarah Lee Belt
Sep 20, 2020
Sarah Lee (Skelton) Belt, 89, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020.
Sarah Lee was a tiny package bursting with love, compassion, and pure energy. As a young girl growing up in Dallas, TX, she found a zeal for life and expressing love for others. At an early age, she discovered her passion for music, playing the...
Maurice Cummings
Sep 20, 2020
Maurice Lee Cummings, 78, was born on March 6, 1942, in Hartley, Iowa, to Blanche M. (Cody) Cummings and Harlan V. Cummings. He met his Savior face to face on Sunday, September 20, 2020, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Jo (Brundage) Cummings of 56 years. They were married in Hartley, Iowa,...
Robert E. Boswell
Sep 19, 2020
Robert (Bob) Everett Boswell (74) passed away on September 19, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was born in Branson, Missouri to Warren and Audrey Boswell. Bob grew up in Branson and Springfield graduating from Central High in 1964. After graduation Bob entered the work force in sales until he retired. Bob is survived by his soul mate, Florence Blakey...
Doyle Waldo Bolyard
Sep 18, 2020
Doyle W. Bolyard passed away in the early morning hours of Friday the 18 th, September 2020. He was the son of Raymond and Alta Bolyard.
Born on July 5, 1931, Doyle shared his life with his wife Arlene for 70 years. Their shared lifetime included time spent as college students, members of the military,...
Kenneth Alexander Wright, Iii
Sep 18, 2020
Kenneth Alexander Wright, III, 19, Springfield, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020.
He was born November 26, 2000 in St Louis, Missouri.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Marlene Rae Walton
Sep 18, 2020
Marlene Rae Walton, 86 of Springfield passed away September 18, 2020 at her daughter's home in Springfield. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Marlene owned and operated Ozark Rentals with her husband Jack since 1980. She also started a tax preparation company with her daughter, which they ran together for many years.
Marlene enjoyed...
Keith Mcanally
Sep 18, 2020
Keith Dale McAnally, 91, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Springfield, MO. He was born October 16, 1928 in Seymour, MO.
Keith was the son of a farmer and loved to hunt, fish and trap. He left for Portland, OR to build Liberty ships for the war effort in 1943. Keith returned to marry Neva in...
Gary Wynn Scott
Sep 15, 2020
Gary Wynn Scott, born July 1 st , 1943 in Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on September 15 th , 2020 after a short illness. Gary graduated from Willard High School in 1961. He served in the Vietnam War from 1966 – 1968 and was awarded the Bronze Star and other commendations. He assisted on the family farm where...
Jay C. Colson, Jr.
Sep 13, 2020
Jay C. Colson, Jr., 61, Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Springfield. He was born August 10, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Jay C. Colson, Sr. and Rudean Ruth (Looney) Colson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Regina Young.
Jay is survived by his...
Vivian Walene Cline O'Dell
Sep 12, 2020
Vivan Walene Cline O'Dell died September 12, 2020 at Oxford, MS.
Mrs. O'Dell was born in Manes, Missouri on Jan. 11, 1922, to Charles Lee Cline and Myrtle May Edwards Cline. She grew up in Grove Spring, MO. and graduated from Grove Spring High School in 1939.
Soon thereafter, she met her future husband of...
John A. Jamison
Sep 12, 2020
John Albert Jamison, 69 years of age, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 and was born May 7, 1951.
John was proceeded in death by his parents, Theresa Bodde-Jamison and John Willis Jamison; grandparents, Shirley Robb Jamison and John William Jamison and Mabel Whiten Jamison; and one brother Robby Jamison.
He is survived by his...
Janie Beth Christian
Sep 12, 2020
Janie Beth Christian, 66. of Aurora, MO passed away September 12, 2020 in Springfield.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2020 in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Edward Ellman
Sep 11, 2020
Edward Vincent Ellman, 87 yrs, of Springfield, MO passed away at 6:10 P.M Friday, 9/11/2020 in his home. Born in Chicago, IL 2/7/1933.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, and later, Immaculate Conception Parish in Springfield, MO, Knights of Columbus, The Happening, and Disabled Veterans. He was an ordained Catholic Deacon and would have celebrated...
Viola Mae Lees
Sep 11, 2020
Viola Mae Lees, 91 went to Heaven after passing peacefully in her home. She was born March 2, 1929 in Donaldson, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Lees.
Vi is survived by her four children, Paula (Kevin) Byrne, Laura Lees, Karyn (Danny) Edwards, and Jonathan (Lisa) Lees; seven grandchildren, Shannon...
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