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Nanette Philibert
May 20, 2019
"She inspired students to venture beyond their backyard to the bigger world, and opportunities they hadn't yet imagined." Cecilie Washburn, former student.
Nanette was born October 1, 1956 to Robert and Willena Philibert in Springfield, MO. She has an older brother Robert Philibert, older sister Suzanne Stringer, a nephew Ben Stringer, niece Cally Fronabarger, and nephew Alex...
Raymond Coats Clemens
May 20, 2019
Raymond Coats Clemens, 92, of Springfield, passed away on May 20, 2019. He was born November 22, 1926 in Dallas, TX to Augustus and Irene Clemens. Raymond served in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara J. Clemens, who passed away July 9, 2017.
...Mark Allen Ringenberg
May 19, 2019
Mark Allen Ringenberg tragically lost his life while boating with a good friend in Virginia on May 19, 2019. Mark was born on November 25, 1959 to Herman and Jean Ringenberg in Springfield, Missouri. He grew up just west of Springfield on the Ringenberg farm. He always was proud of his country roots and "idyllic" home life. He graduated...
Willis (Will) Dwane Hamby
May 17, 2019
Dad loved Woodruff's peanut brittle, candy orange slices, Deborah's cornbread and brown beans, Pam's peanut clusters, John's BBQ, and Mom's chocolate pies.
Food helped him work—and work was what he liked best. One 3 a.m. morning, neighbor Leonard heard hammering from Dad's workshop next door. "Mr. Will!" he said. "Why don't you wait until daylight? I'll come...
Marshall Gordon
May 17, 2019
Dr. Marshall Gordon, 81 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born September 1, 1937 in Ballard County, Kentucky, the son of Ollie James and Dora Ellen (Everett) Gordon.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Murray State University in Kentucky and a PhD in Chemistry at Vanderbilt University. He met...
Janice Helen Pray Wilson
May 16, 2019
Janice Pray was born on September 12, 1923 on a farm near El Dorado Springs, MO. She and her twin, Joyce, were the youngest of the five children of Alice and Arthur Pray. Eugene Pray, Wilbur Pray, Caroline Pray Reed, and Joyce Pray Newberry all preceded her in death. She lived her 95 years with joy and peacefully, with...
Chris Kent
May 13, 2019
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Full obituary will be posted soon.
Garon Salzman
May 13, 2019
Garon Salzman, 65, Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Cox Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Anderson) Salzman.
In addition to his father, Garon was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Roxie.
Garon is survived by his mother, Helen Orlena Salzman;...
Donna Sue Massey
May 13, 2019
Donna Sue Massey, age 79, of Springfield passed away at 11:18 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2019.
Donna was born July 22, 1939 in Northview, MO to Dave and Loie Brake. She was united in marriage to Sammy V. Massey on July 5, 1958. Donna was a devoted mother and wife. She was an avid motorsports fan.
...Zofia Zakrajsek
May 12, 2019
Zofia Zakrajsek, 87, Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Springfield Villa. She was born December 5, 1931 in Rodine, Slovenia, the daughter of Franc and Maria Marcelje.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and a sister, Maria Marcelje.
Funeral mass will be held at...
Ruth Ann Auner
May 10, 2019
Ruth Ann Auner was born in 1928 in Galena, Missouri to Dr. J.H. Young and Grace Young. Growing up in Springfield with her sister Louise (Goeke-Wright), Rudy attended Rountree Elementary, Central High School, and Missouri State, where she majored in German and was active in theater. Rudy married Cecil Auner and moved with him to St. Louis where he...
John C Gailey
May 7, 2019
John C. Gailey passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at the age of 80.
John grew up in Springfield, MO where his parents, Joe and Beulah Gailey, operated Gailey Drugs pharmacy and breakfast/lunch counter. John was very involved in various sports during his school years and was an accomplished drummer appearing on the...
Ralph K. Manley
May 6, 2019
Ralph Manley was born on October 15, 1923 in Springfield MO, an identical twin with Roland. He died at the age of 95 on May 6, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jayne in 2008, sisters Louise and Dorothy and his brother Roland.
...Robert Archer
May 4, 2019
Robert "Bob" Archer, 92, of Rogersville, MO, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 4, 2019. Bob was born in Coffeyville, KS in 1927 to Otis and Ethel Archer. He was raised there and remained in the area as a hairdresser for many years. Bob served two tours of duty in the United States Navy, first...
Lawanda Lou Pigg
May 3, 2019
Lawanda Pigg passed away May 3rd, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Hershel and Hazel Davars and by siblings Norman Gibbs, Steven Gibbs, Larry Gibbs, and Joanne Larimore. She is survived by sibling Donald Gibbs, children Jerry Hoskins, Crystal Lemmon, Brian Hoskins (Wendy), Nikki Gartner (Aric), Dawn Lane, and Meta Kennedy (Dean); 22 grandchildren and 21...
Brian Paul Jamison
May 1, 2019
Brian Paul Jamison, 29, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Mercy Hospital. He was born September 11, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was a graduate of Kickapoo High School. He was a kind-hearted person who always cared about others and loved all animals. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking his favorite trails, working...
Carl Ramsey
May 1, 2019
Carl Ramsey, age 68, of Springfield, MO passed away May 1, 2019. He was born September 27, 1950 in Illinois to Elie and Maude Ramsey. Carl retired from General Electric/Regal Beloit after many years. He is survived by his wife, Ginny.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. ...
Laura Joan Campbell
May 1, 2019
Laura Joan Campbell, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 87 years, 11 months.
She was a member of Ritter Springs Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for 14 years before her death. Although Joan could not physically attend services in the last few years due to declining health, she enjoyed attending Bible...
Christopher Ryan Appleby
May 1, 2019
Christopher Ryan Appleby, 42 of Springfield, MO passed away May 1, 2019.
He was born Feb 12. 1977 in Springfield, MO to Christopher P. Appleby and Jean M. White.
Christopher had recently completed welding training and received his certificate. He worked as a chef with Touch, Flame, Tower Club, and Trollies. Christopher won Taste Of...
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