Obituary Listing

Aug 23, 2018

Paul Thomas Berry passed away at home in Springfield, Missouri, on August 23, 2018, at the age of 94. He was born in Kane, Illinois, in 1924 to Letitia Roady Berry and Wiley Berry. He attended Illinois College and graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He served in the Navy as a physician during the...

Aug 23, 2018

Doris Carolyn Fay Cadle Witt passed from life August 23, 2018 at The Montclair in Springfield.

Doris was born December 16, 1927, the first child to her loving parents, Everett "Teak" and Emily Jean Houghtlin Fay both originally from St. Louis.  Her brother, David Warren Fay arrived in 1934, and her sister, Nancy Alice Fay completed the...

Aug 22, 2018

Seth Marshall Pelley, 38, Pleasant Hope, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in his home.  He was born August 19, 1980 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 East Seminole, Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rescue One,...

Aug 22, 2018

Marjorie Reames died last week at a St. Louis hospital of heart failure.  She was 98.  She had been living in St. Louis at Friendship Village since 2012. Previously she had lived in Springfield, MO since 1959.  She was born on a farm in West Plains, MO then married John P. Reames during World War II.  John and Marjorie...

Aug 21, 2018

Martha Lou Powell Mitchell, 93, passed away on August 21, 2018. On a cool November day in 1924, a beautiful, blue-eyed baby girl was born to Dr. George M. and Ruth Bray Powell. Martha Lou grew up in Springfield, MO, participating in a full social life, developing a love of the violin and classical music and being Kiltie at...

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...