Obituary Listing

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;...

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.

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...

May 11, 2019

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

May 1, 2019

Ray Robinson 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 Rex and Mike and Mike's...

Apr 29, 2019

Charles Jay (Butch) Freeman, age 78, of Springfield was quietly carried into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 29 in his home with his wife and daughters by his side.  Butch, the adopted son of James and Verda Freeman, was born on October 12, 1940 in Perry, Iowa to Edgar and Nora Russell.  Nora died shortly after Butch...

Apr 27, 2019

Mary Jo Megee died on April 27,2018 in Springfield, Missouri after a long illness. She was 89.

Mary Jo was born on September 15, 1929 in Gassville, AR to her parents, Joe and Jewell Mace. She graduated from Cotter, Arkansas High School and re-met her future husband Leo after he returned home from serving in the Air...

Apr 26, 2019

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

Apr 26, 2019

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

Apr 26, 2019

Edmund Otto Koch, 83, of Nixa, MO passed in peace quietly at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO April 26, 2019.

Edmund was the son of Henry A. Koch and Viola Wells Koch of Manchester, MO, born December 28, 1935 at Kirkwood, MO.  He was the second of their five children; the late Richard Koch, Robert J. Koch, Henry...

Apr 25, 2019

Jimmy Lou (Maples) Bradley, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 after a long illness.  She was born April 5, 1940 to Roy F and Lena (Webster) Maples in Los Angeles, California. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and served our country in the Navy Reserves.

She was preceded in death by...