Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2018

Lorna J. Holopter passed to her eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by family Sunday, August 19, 2018 after a long illness.  She was born in Pennsylvania to H.D. Maginley, M.D. and her mother Jessie.  After graduating from high school, Lorna received her RN degree from Harrisburg General Hospital.   She worked part-time at St. John's and for The Red Cross after...

Aug 17, 2018

Phyllis Marie Richardson is in the arms of Jesus now, leaving this world Friday, August 17, 2018 at 8:43 a.m. at a Springfield hospital. She was 82 years old and adored by all who knew and loved her. Phyllis was born at home in Monett, Missouri, on October 19,1935. Springfield was home to Phyllis, but she had lived all over...

Aug 14, 2018

Thomas James "T.J." Dugan, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 31, 1930, in Long Lane, Missouri, but moved with his family shortly thereafter to the Marshfield area of Webster County, Missouri, where he spent all of his formative years.  He was the son of Charles Benton and Jessie Mae...

Aug 13, 2018

Maxine Lunsford Wester, age 98, of Springfield joined her heavenly Father Monday, August 13, 2018 in The Baptist Home, Ozark.  She was born August 25, 1919 in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Robison Bruce Lunsford and Tamzon Laws Lunsford.  She graduated from Willard High School and Drury College.  She attended Northwestern University and received her Master's degree from New...

Aug 12, 2018

Michael Heath Hess, age 53, residing in Springfield, MO, passed away on August 12, 2018.  He was a steadfast Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #409 who gave tireless hours of service to all those he knew.  He was a hard-working man and a committed member of the United States Navy, with a pure spirit and kind nature. ...

Aug 11, 2018

Dec. 18, 1924, to Aug. 11, 2018

Father, grandfather and great-grandfather Arthur Carl Alday passed to the Lord Aug. 11, 2018, at The Maples in Springfield. He was a man of integrity and good humor, strong in his faith and beloved by his family and friends. His wife, Ruth, gave him the love and close...

Aug 11, 2018

Chester G. Baldwin, 82, Springfield, passed away, Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Mercy Hospital.

He was born August 19, 1935 in Hinsdale, IL. Chester was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired from GE in 1989.  He was a life-long Cubs fan and loved bowling...

Aug 8, 2018

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Aug 8, 2018

Fay L. Martin, 96, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  Fay was born October 24, 1921 to Opal R (Dougherty) Leach and Herbert E. Leach in Chariton County.

Fay was a life-long member of First Christian Church, Sedalia, MO where she was known as the greeter who knew everyone in the congregation and...

Aug 5, 2018

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 10, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.  No visitation will be held.

Aug 4, 2018

Andrew Richard Kramer, 26, of Crocker, MO passed away at 8:37am Saturday, August 4, 2018 in a motorcycle accident in Springfield, MO.

A US Marine veteran who was stationed with HMX-1 as a military policeman supporting the Marine One detail and traveled with the president outside of Washington, DC during his active duty tour, 2010–2015, stationed at...

Aug 2, 2018

Betty Lou Norris, 89, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born December 26, 1928 in Willard, MO, the daughter of Roy and Rhoda Whalin (Goodin). Betty worked as a waitress at the Cat and The Fiddle Restaurant in the 1950's and retired from Lily Tulip. She had a smile...

Jul 26, 2018

Robert J. Gerhardy "Bob", 85 of Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born January 24, 1933 to Frank ad Loretta Gerhardy in Rockville Centre, New York.  Bob was very proud of serving his country in the Navy during the Korean War.  He graduated with a degree in marketing from Hofstra...

Jul 23, 2018

Joan S. Chrisman, age 86, of Springfield, MO passed away at Mercy Hospital on July 23, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

Jo was one of seven children born to Fred and Loma Schupbach.  She grew up on the family farm in Highlandville, MO.  She was the salutatorian of her graduating class at Spokane High School in 1948. ...

Jul 21, 2018

Tina Marie Watson, 56, lost her battle with cancer on July 21, 2018. She passed in her sleep at the beloved family...

Jul 18, 2018

Jewell Grace Smith, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on July 18, 2018.  She was born to Rev. John William and Verda Minor on April 11, 1922 in St. Joseph, MO, the third of four children.  Her siblings, Bill, Earl Wayne and June Rose all preceded her in death.

Jewell graduated from Central High School, St. Joseph,...

Jul 18, 2018

James Barry "Jim" Richerson passed peacefully from this life on July 18, 2018.  He was born December 4, 1931 in Ottawa, Kansas to Quay and Eva Richerson.  He graduated from Kansas City Northeast High School and the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.  He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Air Force in...

Jul 18, 2018

Brandon Richard Peterson, 28, of Columbia, MO passed away on July 18, 2018. He was born November 20, 1989 in Springfield. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Julie; sister, Carly; cousins, Kaylie, Grace, Ella, Julian, Hayden and Rowan; aunts and uncles, Carolyn, Wendi (Richard), Scott (Amy), and Eric; grandparents, Barbara (Tex) and Jan (Jim); his loving girlfriend...

Jul 18, 2018

Dixie Ruth Hanby Gish Norwood, 97, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Springfield Villa, in Springfield, MO.

Born 6 Dec 1920  in  Berryville, AR, to Albert Luther and Emma Rilla Carter Hanby, she was the youngest of 10 children.  Having graduated from Berryville High School in 1938, she began nurses training in Little Rock, AR. With the...

Jul 17, 2018

No services are planned at this time.