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Patricia Ames
Aug 19, 2019
Patricia Ames, 80, Battlefield, MO passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, in her home. She was born February 24, 1939 in Whittier, CA, the daughter of Charles Day and Frances (Simpson) Day.
Patricia worked for the Marshfield School District as a guidance counselor for 25 years and received her Master's Degree from Missouri State University in...
Ruth Emma Murray
Aug 19, 2019
Ruth Emma (Thomas) Murray was born to Roy and Ethel (Hughes) Thomas, August 26, 1921, in Springfield, MO. She was their only child. Ruth spent her childhood in Springfield, living next door to (and later working in) her father's independent grocery (Thomas Market) at the corner of Division and Clay Streets. In 1945, she married Thomas Middlemus Murray, and...
Maurice Butler Moffitt
Aug 18, 2019
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2019 in South Street Christian Church. Private family burial will be held in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, MO.
Bruce Allen Jobe
Aug 18, 2019
Bruce Allen Jobe, 61, Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born October 27, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Troy Gene and Velma Pearl (Hockett) Jobe. Bruce attended State School for the Deaf in Austin, TX and graduated in 1978. He also attended Texas State Technical Institute. Bruce moved...
Betty Faye Brookshier Becker
Aug 17, 2019
Betty Faye (Glaze) Brookshier Becker was born August 23, 1930 to Don Hyrum and Goldie Faye (Clements) Glaze. This strong, loving woman left a big hole in this world and her family on August 17, 2019.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Levi Becker; children, Donna Faye and husband Clyde Dotson, Steve Becker, and Morgan Kent...
Shelby Sherman Bradley
Aug 17, 2019
On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Shelby Sherman Bradley, loving husband and beloved uncle, passed away in Fair Grove, MO at the age of 80. Shelby was born January 25, 1939 in Dallas County, MO, to Gladys Thelma Williams Bradley and Sherman Noel Bradley. He spent the first years of his life in Dallas County. He graduated from Central High...
Joseph Shipman
Aug 16, 2019
Joseph Shipman, 92, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Birch Pointe Health and Rehab.
He was in the United States Navy and served during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. Joseph was an American, a patriot and loved his family so. God holds him in his embrace and brings peace to his heart...
Judy Beshears Swanson
Aug 16, 2019
Beloved Judy Beshears Swanson, 76, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, surrounded by love with her husband, John, and daughter Heather by her side.
Judy was born on June 24, 1943, in Springfield, MO, to James Keith and Mildred Fern Beshears. Her father's career with the Frisco Railroad led the family through many...
Joseph "Joe" Carl Hurst
Aug 16, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Carl Hurst passed away August 16, 2019. He was born February 23, 1941 in Cotter, Arkansas, the son of Joseph and Evelyn Hurst, who preceded him in death.
Joe graduated from Yellville HS in 1959. He served in the United States Army from 1960-1963, reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was decorated as a sharpshooter....
Georgia Maxine Misemer
Aug 15, 2019
Georgia Maxine (Hubbard) Misemer was born September 9, 1923. "MaMa or NaNa" was called home on August 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Marshfield, Missouri to Carl and Lena Hubbard, she had a younger brother named David Todd who preceded her in death. In 1950, she married the love of her life Beauford Lee...
Deborah Lynn Coverston Huff
Aug 15, 2019
Deborah Lynn Coverston Huff, 46 of Springfield, MO, passed away on August 15, 2019 at Cox South Hospital after a long illness.
She was born in Park Ridge, IL, on September 12, 1972, daughter of Robert and Alicia Coverston, who survive her. She is also survived by her spouse, Bill Ed Huff, her son, Jaxson...
Barney Whitlock
Aug 14, 2019
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 R. Barnes Whitlock, loving Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away in Springfield, MO at the age of 79.
Barney was born January 8, 1940 in Springfield, MO to Herbert and Mary Whitlock. He was raised in Springfield, and after his graduation from Greenwood Laboratory School he attended the University of Missouri. He...
Vida June Sullins
Aug 14, 2019
Vida June Sullins, 89, Springfield, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in The Fremont. She was born August 30, 1929 in Clever, MO, the daughter of Martin and Willie May (Davis) Little.
June graduated from Senior High School and attended Teacher's College, both in Springfield. She was a secretary at the Missouri Highway Patrol Troop...
Edith R. Gottschall
Aug 11, 2019
Cremation is under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Lake Humane Society, P.O. Box 588, Reeds Spring, MO 65737.
Gene A. Rhodes
Aug 11, 2019
Gene A. Rhodes, 89, of Republic, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2019. He was a beloved father and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 11:00 AM, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial with full...
Suzanne Richmond
Aug 10, 2019
Suzanne Richmond, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2019. She was born in Kansas City, MO on November 10, 1927 to John D. and Leola Mohler, and was the youngest of 5 children; siblings Hester, John D. Jr., Virginia, Shirley along with the parents preceded Suzanne in death as did husbands Wendell...
Walter "Joe" Kastendieck
Aug 8, 2019
Walter Joe Kastendieck, 87, of Springfield, passed away on August 8, 2019 at Mercy Hospital after suffering from a stroke.
Joe was born to George and Irene (Hayes) Kastendieck on May 26, 1932. Joe was the youngest of 4 children. Joe grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High (now Central) in 1950. After graduating, he...
Suzetta Scranton Hunter
Aug 6, 2019
Dear Friends and Family, Sue, as she was known to those in her life, passed away quietly in Cox South Hospital late afternoon Tuesday August 6, 2019. As per Mom's request there will be no funeral. Instead, please join us for an informal, casual gathering at the Parish Hall, Friday August 16, 2019 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, St....
Janet Huston
Aug 6, 2019
Janet Huston passed away in her residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
She was a member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church. The daughter of Clark and Delia Huston, she was born January 13, 1934 on the family farm in Putman county near Unionville, Missouri. She grew up in Rolla, Missouri then graduated from Missouri University in 1956...
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