Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2018

Frances A. Bounds entered her heavenly home on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the age of 91.  She was born to George and Mable Hunter on July 9, 1926 in Springfield MO where she lived until moving to Mt. Vernon in 2000 to be near her grandchildren. She was married to Harry E. Bounds on December 22, 1945 who...

Mar 31, 2018

John L. Litle, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018.

Born in Dunnegan, MO, November 24, 1945, he was the youngest son of Perry W. Litle and Gertie L. Watt Litle. His family moved to Springfield and he graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1963. He was an accountant as he...

Mar 30, 2018

Pearl Walker passed away on March 30, 2018, at 93. She was a fine arts painter, having attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She was fired from her first job as an ad agency graphic artist for refusing to illustrate the woman advertising floor wax as "sexy" and from her second job for telling the...

Mar 30, 2018

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

Mar 30, 2018

Mary Del Chestnut, 84, passed away March 30, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Missouri. She was born to Haud (H.E.) Bolen and Delta Garber on August 7, 1933 in Galena, MO, and was married to ralph J. (Junior) Chestnut on May 26, 1951 in West Plains, MO. Mary was a 1951 graduate of...

Mar 29, 2018

John Peter Schatz, age 64 of Springfield, MO passed away at 4:38 PM, Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Springfield, MO.

He was born March 26, 1954 the son of Rosemary (Fee) and John Dewey Schatz in Springfield, MO.  John loved McDonald's and was a jokester.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, April...

Mar 27, 2018

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Mar 26, 2018

Juanita Hopper of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in Cox Health Center. She was born in St. Louis, MO...

Mar 26, 2018

Steven Clifford Becker, Sr., 76, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by family. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Becker.

He is survived by his loving wife Judy; brothers, Sander and Clayton Becker; sisters, Susan Felps and Karen Kelley; sons Steven Jr....

Mar 23, 2018

Norman A. "Phil" Phillips, 96, Springfield, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Springfield. He was born January 5, 1922 in Versailles, MO. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry for over 20 years. His service time included WWII and Korea. During his time in the Army he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant and was awarded the...

Mar 23, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family March 23, 2018. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara of 64 years, son Timothy Lee, son Gary Lee, daughter Catherine (Michael) Swearengin, and daughter Rebecca (Donald) Calvin and many loving grandchildren. Bob was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend. Bob...

Mar 22, 2018

Janette Helen Fitzgerald, 36 of Nixa, MO passed away on March 22, 2018.

Janette was born in Springfield, MO on March 20, 1982 to Caroline Janoka Garner and Charles David Garner. She married Justin Fitzgerald on the 9th of September 2006 in Springfield, MO.

Janette attended Springfield Catholic High School, Ozark Technical College and graduated...

Mar 22, 2018

Timothy E. Jackson, 61, Fordland, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Cox Health.  He was born November 10, 1956 in Springfield, the son of Joe and Geneva Jackson.  After graduating from Hillcrest High School, Tim enlisted in the Army.  He spent 26 years with Advanced Concrete Company.  He was united in marriage to Lila Jackson on August...

Mar 22, 2018

Max W. Lilley, 96, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in his home.  He was born November 19, 1921 in Hartville, MO, the son of Frank and Elva Lilley.  He graduated from Central High School, Missouri State University in 1941 and University of Missouri Law School in 1948.  He served in World War II from 1942-1945 and...

Mar 22, 2018

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Mar 21, 2018

Charles E. Johnson, Sr., 88, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Cox Medical Center.  He was born October 8, 1929 in Springfield, the son of Edward and Clara Johnson.

A graduate of Lincoln High School, he was also a U.S. Veteran having served in the U.S. Army and completing a tour of duty during...

Mar 21, 2018

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

Mar 20, 2018

Services will be held at a later date in Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Mar 20, 2018

Jo Pachl, born Doris Jo Sanders on October 8, 1930 in Miller, MO, left this world to be with the love of her life, Max; Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Jo is survived by her son, Max F. Pachl III (Jane Henson Parker), daughter Constance Pachl (James Conant) and son-in-law Mark Haldiman. She is preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2018

Hazel L. Love was born on November 12, 1919 in Wright County, Missouri to Nathaniel and Zoa Robbins. She died in peace on March 20, 2018 at the age of 98. She attended rural schools in Webster and Wright counties and Marshfield High School.

In 1938, Hazel married Lavaughan George.  To this union a son, Vaughn George...