Obituary Listing

Jun 9, 2019

Michael Wayne Latimer, age 68, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in his home.  Mike was born January 13, 1951 in Springfield, MO to Lloyd and Virginia Latimer.  He grew up in Springfield and married his high school sweetheart; Lea Anne Walker, and they would have celebrated 49 years of marriage this September.  He served in the Army...

Jun 7, 2019

Gail Frances James, 80, Springfield, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 in her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Midland, Texas on January 21, 1939.  She moved to Springfield, MO in 1961.  She was retired from Professional Answering Service after 40 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 5, 2019

Ruby Jewell Ellison, 99, of Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2019. Memorial services will be held 2:30 pm Friday June 21 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, MO.

Ruby was born in Treece, Kansas to Rufus/Elzada Payne on a snowy February 28, 1920.  She went to High School and Business College in Jefferson City,...

Jun 5, 2019

Duane Earl Bjorge was born August 10, 1939 in Cazenovia, Wisconsin and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Duane grew up in Dowagiac, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy. He spent most of his enlistment aboard the Aircraft Carrier...

Jun 4, 2019

Helen Louise Lewis, 84, Springfield, peacefully passed away at 9:54 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Irwin, MO on September 6, 1934. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Lamar High School. She was married to Harold R. Lewis on May 9, 1954 and they celebrated 51 years together. She was...

Jun 4, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Jun 4, 2019

Brendon Michael Kelly, 47, passed in his home on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019, from a heart arrhythmia.

Brendon was born September 20th, 1971 in Branson, MO. He was self-employed as a copywriter and was a member of the Masons. Brendon was an avid reader and writer, a lifelong runner, and loved nature and spending time outdoors.

Jun 3, 2019

Dr. Tony Tarrasch, 78, of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully in his sleep on June 3rd. Tony was born on December 10th, and at the age of 5 moved with his parents, Dr. Ernest and Ena Tarrasch, to Springfield where he lived most of his life. Tony received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, followed by a Doctor of...

Jun 2, 2019

(Ralph Eugene) Gene Akins was born July 23, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri. He passed away on June 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old at the time of his passing. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Akins and Rachel Cox, his wife, Lois (Norris) Akins and a granddaughter Carrie Rice....

Jun 2, 2019

Sandra Joy (Arnold) Lingo was born with great joy to Harold and Emily Arnold on March 16, 1947. She went to live with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2019 at the age of 72. In eternal rest she was delivered from blindness, physical limitations and most importantly, pain. She was a wonderful and cherished mother. She loved...

Jun 1, 2019

William F. Stout, 99, Springfield, MO passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Cox South.  He was born October 30, 1919 in Humansville, MO, the son of Roy and Elsie Stout.

He was an active member of Boy Scouts from youth throughout his adult life for over 85 years.

William was preceded...

Jun 1, 2019

Richard Clell Nelson, Jr. "Rick", 59 of Springfield passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital ICU after a long illness.

He was born August 13, 1959 in Springfield to Richard Clell Nelson, Sr "Rocky" and Norma Dean Cole Nelson.  He started his career as an over the road trucking operator in 1997 and retired in...

May 31, 2019

Ray Robinson, 76, of Springfield, was born Jan. 12, 1943 in Fordland, Mo. and passed away May 31, 2019 in Springfield.

Ray founded Robinson Fence Company in 1978 and operated it until his retirement in 2009. He served in the U.S Army Reserves as a Medic.

He is survived by his wife Sheila, two sons...

May 30, 2019

Patsy Ruth Fairleigh, 93, of Springfield, Missouri passed away May 30, 2019.  She was born Patsy Ruth Parsons on December 21, 1925 to Marvin and Marjory Parsons in Saint Louis, Missouri.  She is survived by daughter Elizabeth Fairleigh-Rainwater, son Mark Fairleigh, son-in-law Greg Rainwater, brothers Marvin, Robert, David, and James Parsons, sister Margie Smith and granddaughters Meaghan, Joan and...

May 30, 2019

Lillis Ethel Hulme, 97, of Springfield, Mo, went home to be with Lord on Thursday May 30, 2019.

Lillis was born April 12, 1922 to Earl and Lila Wooden in Fort Madison, IA.  She met her husband, Gilbert Hulme, at church in Indianapolis, IN during the war. Her parents invited him for Sunday lunch, which was the...

May 30, 2019

Larry Bruce Zook, 80, of Springfield Mo, was born February 24 th , 1939 in Newton Ks and gained his angel wings on May 30 th , 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Mo.

Larry was married December 4, 1993 to Nancy Lynn Allen in Granite City, Illinois and together they celebrated 25 years.  Larry had three...

May 28, 2019

Lois Jean Essex, 80, Willard, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in her home.  She was born August 14, 1938 in Taneyville, MO, the daughter of Loral and Sylvia (Johnson) Triplett.

She worked for many years at Litton Industries.  "Mama Jean" was the loving mother of 4 and was loved by all who knew her....

May 23, 2019

Daniel Bryan Gillham was born October 13, 1961 and died unexpectedly May 23, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Jamie, and his two sons, Sam and Jack, who he loved fiercely.  Dan is also survived by his parents, Jack and Susan Gillham, along with other family members and friends.  Dan never met a stranger and was a man...

May 21, 2019

Memorial graveside services at Missouri Veterans Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

May 21, 2019

Claudette Combs, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her home.  She is survived by daughters, Cindy (John) Creager, Vickie Norton, Jackie (James) Greene, Marsha (Steve) Hughes and Janie (Bill) Chadwell; son, Justin (Tiffany) Combs; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Donna Johnson.

No services are planned.  Online condolences may be left...