Obituary Listing

Nov 12, 2019

Dr. Katherine Blacklock (Kate) passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2019.  Kate was born on April 3, 1951.

Kate is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas A. Blacklock and Marguerite Simms-Blacklock, and her brother, Thomas G. Blacklock.

Kate is survived by her loving husband Norbert Paredes, (Bert) and has resided in Littleton, CO for...

Nov 10, 2019

A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM in St. Agnes Catholic Church, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No visitation will be held.

Nov 9, 2019

Nancy K. Ipock (Childress), 89, of Springfield, passed away on November 9 th , 2019 after a long and fulfilling life.

She was born on October 22, 1930 in Diggins, Missouri to Ollie Ethel Childress (Shelton) and George Annos Childress.  Nancy married Rex Ipock on October 6, 1951, and celebrated 55 years of a loving marriage. She...

Nov 8, 2019

Billy "Bill" Joe Stehle, 91, passed away November 8, 2019.

The child of Joseph Stehle and Glessie (Derrick) Stehle, Bill was born in Lutie, Missouri on December 16, 1927. He attended Forsyth High School, and was a Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, and a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, Missouri. He served...

Nov 8, 2019

Velma Alice Stearns, 91 of Ozark, MO, formerly from Springfield, MO, passed away at 4:51 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019, surrounded by her family.   She loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren.  She was a charter member of Cherry Street Baptist Church, starting in their garage.

Velma was over the kindergarten department at CSBC for...

Nov 7, 2019

Peter Michael Wilson, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born December 12, 1948 in Mississippi County, MO. He was a member of the Greater Springfield USBC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie; mother, Imogene; sister, Rosemarye and brother, Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie...

Nov 6, 2019

Coral Frances (Fuller) Baucum, 83, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2019 following a long illness.

She was born on August 12, 1936 in Glasco, KS to Cora (Folkner) Fuller and Wesley Newell Fuller. After graduation, she moved to Salina, KS to attend beauty school. There she met the love of her...

Nov 5, 2019

Betty Sue Jenneman passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Lakewood Assisted Living in Springfield, MO.

Sue was born December 22, 1922 in Springfield to Howard and Susie Anderson. She married W.C. Jenneman in 1946 in Springfield, MO.

Sue attended Drury and The University of Oklahoma and later worked as a technologist in a...

Nov 5, 2019

Richard was born November 10, 1944 in Houma, Louisiana to Elvin and Mary Smith.  He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clinton.

He was employed by Kraft Foods for 33 years and after retirement drove a school bus for 11 years.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the...

Nov 3, 2019

Elizabeth Anderson Dillon was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 28, 1947.  She passed away in her home in Springfield on November 3, 2019.  She attended Springfield public schools, graduating from Glendale High School in 1965.  After high school she was accepted at TCU as part of their dance program.  After two years, injuries ended her aspirations in dance...

Nov 3, 2019

Born June 15 th , 1947 Patricia Ann Connell (Thomas) passed peacefully after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer on November 3, 2019 in Southwest Missouri. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Connell, loving mother of Kristy (Jerry) Strickland, Shannon (Vernon) Platero, Chad (Meghan) Connell and Kelly (Lewis) Ecker. Dearest grandmother to Nick (Brittany), Charlie (Rebecca), Cody, Maggie, Molly,...

Oct 31, 2019

Alice E. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Aurora Nursing Center.  She was born October 25, 1927 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Alfred and Lucy Conger Bonnin.

She is survived by her seven children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

The family will have a private celebration and burial with be at...

Oct 31, 2019

Michael William "Orville" Pottenger, 70, died suddenly of shock last week when after 55+ years of playing golf he finally got a hole-in-one.  Not really, but he would have hoped for that.  Mike passed away quietly from natural causes in his downtown Kansas City home.

A celebration of Mike/Orville's life will be held at Uncle Bentley's in...

Oct 30, 2019

Rex Garret (Gary) Finley, P.E. passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans home at 89 years of age. Gary was a registered civil engineer in 21 states. Gary served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, attaining the rank of first lieutenant.  Gary served in the 44th engineering construction battalion, also known as...

Oct 28, 2019

Larry Michael "Mike" Carter was born on February 1, 1963 in Springfield, MO to Jonna (Hooper) Carter and Larry G. Carter.  He passed away unexpectedly in his sleep of natural causes on October 28, 2019.

Mike was a loving father, new grandfather and devoted son.  Master "fixer" of all things mechanical, a talent since childhood.  Mike took...

Oct 28, 2019

Rita Joyner, 79, of Springfield, passed away October 28, 2019.

Her friends and family meant everything to her. Her ashes will be scattered in a place that she held dear and no public services will be held. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her son, Scott and grandson, Dalton.

Condolences may...

Oct 28, 2019

Ann Walters, 84, a long-time resident of Springfield, Missouri, has left the dance floor of earth. On Oct. 28, 2019 she joined her late...