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Roger Dale Hauth
Jun 24, 2019
Roger "Dale" Hauth died June, 24, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. In his nearly 88 years, Dale led a full and vibrant life. Because he fully embraced life and seemingly never knew a stranger, Dale had a multitude of friends. Dale modeled Christian love and treated all as he wanted to be treated. In his words, he was,...
Robert "Dale" Taylor
Jun 24, 2019
Robert "Dale" Taylor, 79, of Willard, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Springfield after a sudden illness.
Dale was born at home on July 9, 1939 in Springfield, the only child of Harry and Nellie Taylor. His early years were spent in Garrison, MO, being raised by his loving aunts and uncles. In his early...
Willa Jean Jordan
Jun 24, 2019
Cremation under the care of the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Iva "Ivy" Wilfong
Jun 24, 2019
Iva Mae (Ivy) Wilfong passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the age of 77. Ivy was born on May 18, 1942 in Streator, IL to Harley and Velma (Davisson) Snow. She graduated from Chatsworth, IL High School and ultimately settled in Bloomington, IL where she met and married Jim Wilfong on March 26, 1965. They had one...
Frank Stark
Jun 23, 2019
Reverend Frank R Stark, age 87, passed from this world on Sunday, June 23 , 2019 surrounded by his family. Frank was born September 18, 1931 to Frank W. Stark and Pearl H. Gray Stark. He accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was 9 years old after a revival. He served the Lord in ministries from the age...
Andy Dunlap
Jun 19, 2019
Andrew J. "Andy" Dunlap, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Mercy Hospital. He was born September 18, 1948 in Portland, ME, the son of Stanley and Katherine Geer Dunlap. Following a 22-year career in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, he went on to a second career in banking in Springfield....
Melinda Jackson
Jun 16, 2019
Melinda Jackson, 50, of Springfield, MO passed away from health complications at 6:43 am Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home.
Melinda was born April 23, 1969 in Troy, MO and later moved to Bland, MO with her parents and brothers during her early childhood. After graduating Belle High School, she later attended and graduated from Missouri...
Richard "Rich" Henry Stevens
Jun 12, 2019
Richard Stevens, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away on June 12, 2019 in his home.
Richard practiced law for over 42 years in the Ozarks, where he dedicated much of his time to helping his clients. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, bird watcher, and outdoorsman. Rich loved playing basketball and could be found playing at the...
William T. "Bill" Stalnaker
Jun 12, 2019
William Thayer Stalnaker, 79, of Springfield, MO, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Bill was born on July 28, 1939 in Fairmont, WV to John & Roxie Stalnaker. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara. Bill was the oldest of five children. His brothers Wendell, John and Richard have...
Minnie Leona Hull
Jun 11, 2019
Minnie Leona Hull, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri. Minnie was born September 23, 1927 in Ajax, Louisiana to Earl Finch Johnson and Priscilla Caroline (Callie) Ebey. She married George William Hull on June 25, 1960, and they were sealed together in the Idaho Falls temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Betty Watson
Jun 11, 2019
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Michael Wayne Latimer
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...
Gail Frances James
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,...
Ruby Ellison
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,...
Duane Earl Bjorge
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...
Helen Louise Lewis
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...
Brendon Michael Kelly
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.
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