Charles W. Mitchell
Jan 1, 2019
Charles W. Mitchell was born in Denison, Texas to John and Etta Mitchell on September 20 th (and it's nobody's business what year it was!) and he passed away at Marshfield Care Center on the 1 st of January, 2019.
He graduated from Denison High School and Austin College in Sherman, Texas. During WWII he served in...
Shirley Weatherford
Dec 31, 2018
Shirley Weatherford, 73, of Springfield, passed away December 31, 2018. She was born February 14, 1935 in Alton, IL to Frank and Gertrude Weatherford. She received her Bachelor's degree in English and Master's degree in Education from Southwest Missouri State University. She was a high school business teacher and counselor to high school girls. She taught at Spokane High...
Bruce "Cowboy" E. Jones
Dec 30, 2018
Bruce Edward Jones age 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully after a short struggle with cancer on Sunday, December 29, 2018. Bruce was born on April 17, 1948, along with his identical twin B.G., in Medford, Massachusetts to Bert and Mary Jones. The family moved to Oklahoma City, OK in 1960 when " the boys" were twelve years...
Virginia Bee (Crump) Houska
Dec 29, 2018
Virginia Bee Crump Houska, born July 3, 1931, left this life on December 29, 2018, to join her beloved husband of 55 years, Dennis Theodore Houska, for another New Year's Eve dance.
During her 87 years, Ginny played many roles including daughter, sister, beautiful bride to Dennis, Mom, Grandma Ginny, Grandma Houska and Aunt Bee. Ginny was...
Edna Marie Baldwin
Dec 29, 2018
Edna Marie Baldwin, passed away, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 93.
She was born December 31, 1924 in Reeds Spring, MO, the oldest of five children born to Albert and Gladys Hedrick.
Edna earned a scholarship to what is now Missouri State University. She earned her Master's degree from the University of...
Harold Call
Dec 27, 2018
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Barbara (Spradling) Call, and three sons, Mark Call and his wife Linda of San Luis CO; Mike Call and his wife Sandy of Springfield MO; and William Call and his late wife Nancy of Kingsport TN; and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves an older brother Malcolm Call of...
John Thomas "Tom" Pearl
Dec 27, 2018
John Thomas "Tom" Pearl of Springfield, MO passed away December 27, 2018 at the age of 76. Tom was the middle child of five children born November 21, 1942 to Charles Ray and Christine Elizabeth (Talbert) Pearl in Cassville, MO. Aug 24, 1968 Tom married the love of his life Peggy Sue Tuter. He graduated from Neosho High School...
Linda Mccarthy
Dec 27, 2018
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 31, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Emma Catherine Loughrige
Dec 25, 2018
Emma Catherine Hershberger Loughrige, 94 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in the Gardens Assisted Living facility in Springfield where she received loving, compassionate care. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and a member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Catherine was a devoted wife and...
Teresa Sparkman
Dec 25, 2018
Teresa Elaine Sparkman went to Heaven on Christmas Day, 2018. Born on May 24, 1952, in Springfield, MO, Teresa was the daughter of Robert and Wilma Sparkman.
As she was a much-honored speech and debate coach, Teresa's legacy is in the thousands of students whose lives she influenced during her 37-year career at Cassville, Hillcrest, and Kickapoo...
Robert L. Rodgers
Dec 25, 2018
Robert Lee Rodgers, Sr. was called Home December 25, 2018 after a long illness and disabling injuries from a bicycle accident.
Born August 26, 1930, St. Louis, MO to parents Lewis K. and Mary M. (Eck) Rodgers.
He attended Kirkwood High School, class of 1950, where he played on the football team. He graduated with...
Steve Stevens
Dec 24, 2018
Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, with a service to follow at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, MO.
Douglas Pender
Dec 24, 2018
Douglas Pender, 69, Springfield, was born on November 23, 1949 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of Bill and Sally Pender. He passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Cox Hospital in Springfield. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1967. Douglas joined the Army in 1968 and served during the Vietnam Conflict until 1971. He began his career...
Betty E. Brinkman
Dec 24, 2018
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Martha Mary Jo Cassity
Dec 23, 2018
Martha Mary Joe Cassity,102 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Sunday December 23, 2018.
Mary Joe was a devoted wife and mother who loved animals, singing and was a voracious reader. Mary Joe was born on April 10, 1916 in Springfield to Omar and Imogene Yadon. During World War II, Mary Joe was a...
Tommy Wells
Dec 23, 2018
The heavenly bar for caring, levity, and brotherhood was just raised a notch with the ascension on December 23 of Thomas Duvall Wells. As he reunites with the family and friends who went before him, the doors above swing wide to accommodate the outsized personality and huge heart of this unique and special man.
Tom burst onto...
John Henry (Jack) Feuerbacher, Jr.
Dec 23, 2018
John Henry (Jack) Feuerbacher Jr., age 74, passed away at Cox South Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born June 16, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. Jack graduated from Drury University where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He served his country as a sergeant in the United States Army...
Imogene Robinette
Dec 22, 2018
Imogene H. Robinette, 91, of Springfield, died peacefully on December 22, 2018. She was born August 30, 1927, in Yocum, AR, daughter of Franklin and Allie.
Imogene was one of 16 siblings and was raised in the Yocum area, graduating from Green Forest High School in 1947. After a brief stay with family in Colorado, Imogene moved...
Margery Grace Rich
Dec 21, 2018
Margery Grace (Sweet) Rich was born September 12, 1921 to Albert and Ruth Sweet. She was the third of four children, having an older sister Beryl, older brother Dale, and younger sister Darlene. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1939 and began her teaching career in 1940 at Lonestar, a one room school northwest of Liberal, Missouri. After...
Gerald Dean Creed
Dec 21, 2018
Gerald Dean Creed, 79, passed away in the early morning Friday, December 21, 2018. Gerald served his country as a Marine from 1957-1960, then went on to earn his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education. Gerald is most remembered for his time spent teaching and coaching. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Lorene and Earl Creed, and...
