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David Spalding

David Spalding

Jan 2, 2018

David Lewis Spalding, 83, of Rogersville, MO passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

He was born on January 23, 1934 to Dr. Wilbur and Helen Spalding. David completed his undergraduate work at the University of Missouri and graduated from Medical School at the University of Kansas in 1959. While in Kansas, David fell...

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Adkins Jr.

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Adkins Jr.

Jan 2, 2018

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Adkins Jr., age 68, of Springfield, MO passed away at 9:35 a.m. on January 2, 2018. Gene graduated from Greenwood high school in 1967 and received degrees from Drury University and Missouri State University with an emphasis in Political Science and History. He worked at Meeks Lumber since the late 1970's and "retired" in 2015. In...

Retha June Holt

Retha June Holt

Jan 1, 2018

Retha June Holt, 85, of Jasper passed away on Monday, January 01, 2018 at Timberidge Nursing Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends on Thursday, January 04, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, MO with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 4:00 p.m. under the direction of Shultz Funeral...

Darrell Franklin Bryant

Darrell Franklin Bryant

Dec 31, 2017

Darrell F. Bryant, of Springfield, MO, and formerly of St Louis, MO and of East Alton, IL, passed away on December 31, 2017, at the age of 77 years.

He is survived by his two sons; Dar (Valerie) Bryant and Tim (Terri) Bryant of East Alton, IL and his daughter, Sherri (Steve) Yates of Wood...

Mark M. Tendai Iii

Mark M. Tendai Iii

Dec 30, 2017

Mark Tendai, age 52, of Springfield passed away at his home December 30, 2017.  He is survived by his son Mark Tendai IV, daughter Audrey Tendai, mother, Janet Tendai, dear friend, Ramon Mendoza, sister, Dr. Jeanette Tendai, cousins Chris Tarnowiecky, Kathy Tarnowiecky, Ocktavian Tarnowiecky, Tanya Hayworth, Siegfried Tarnowieckyi, along with extended family members Arleth Fuentes, Karen Mendoza and Connie...

Alice Marie Patrick Wooten

Alice Marie Patrick Wooten

Dec 30, 2017

Alice Marie Patrick Wooten, age 78, of Kimberling City, Mo passed away peacefully December 30, 2017 of esophageal cancer. She was surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Alice was born on March 10, 1939 to the late Chester and Goldie Merritt in Broseley, MO.

Her career was in the Insurance claims...

William Sharon Amoss

William Sharon Amoss

Dec 29, 2017

William Sharon Amoss passed from this life into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 84 years.  He was born in St. Louis, MO October 14, 1933 to Sharon and Madia Amoss who preceded him in death.

William (Bill) Amoss was a retired psychologist.  He received his Bachelor of...

Larry L. Girth

Larry L. Girth

Dec 28, 2017

Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Schweitzer United Methodist Church.

Herbert Wilson Shoemaker

Herbert Wilson Shoemaker

Dec 26, 2017

Graveside memorial services with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Missouri veterans cemetery.

Marvin Arden Mcintyre

Marvin Arden Mcintyre

Dec 25, 2017

Marvin Arden McIntyre, age 86, was born May 4, 1931 in Jasper County, Missouri to Jerrold and Eunice (Parsons) McIntyre. He died at his home in Springfield, Missouri on December 25, 2017. Marvin graduated from Golden City High School in 1949. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, earning an honorable discharge in 1953. In 1955,...

Betty Jo Waite

Betty Jo Waite

Dec 24, 2017

Betty Jo Waite aged 85, passed away after a long illness on December 24, 2017 while at the Maples Health Center.   She was born March 1, 1932 to Everett and Lois Eisenhour, who both preceded her in death.

She had diverse life experiences; raising 5 children, owning a small cafe, Silverleaf Liquor Store, a ceramic business, breeding...

Patricia Lou Dugan

Patricia Lou Dugan

Dec 24, 2017

Patricia Lou Dugan, 52, of Springfield, passed away on December 24th, 2017 while in her home.  Patricia leaves her sister, Michele Day; brother-in-law, Scott Day; and nephew, Jesse Day.

Patricia was born on May 12, 1965 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri to Ralph Benton and Edna Doris (Hyde) Dugan.  She graduated from Glendale High School...

Robbie June Dixon Walker

Robbie June Dixon Walker

Dec 24, 2017

Robbie June Dixon Walker, 97, of Springfield, MO went to be with her Lord December 24, 2017.  She was born June 26, 1920 in Dade County, MO to Sterling and Blanch L. (McConnell) Scott.  Robbie June graduated from Greenfield High School.  She was united in marriage to Leon F. Dixon, and to this union one son was born, Harold...

Karan Kay Johnson

Karan Kay Johnson

Dec 23, 2017

Karan Kay Johnson, 79 of Springfield passed away at 11:00 pm Saturday, December 23, 2017.  She was born in Springfield on October 6, 1938.

Karan was involved in Art Group, Bridge Club, Canasta, Mah Jong, Knit Now, Knit Wits, ski groups and other groups too numerous to mention.

She was a charter member of King's...

Virginia True, Cdr, (Usn, Ret.)

Virginia True, Cdr, (Usn, Ret.)

Dec 23, 2017

Cdr. Marion Virginia True, USNR, Retired, was born September 7, 1917, near Elwood, Mo., the daughter of William Albert and Edith Clara (Fry) True. She died Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 100, in the Manor at Elfindale.

After graduating from State Teachers College (now Missouri State University) in 1938, she taught at School of...

Ann Vennyce Clay

Ann Vennyce Clay

Dec 23, 2017

Ann Vennyce Clay, 76 of Springfield, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2017. She was born September 2, 1941 to Albertine Clay in St Louis Mo.

Ann started her career at Litton in 1979-2002 she retired after 23 years of employment at Litton. She picked up a new hobby at the casino and bingo hall during her...

Margaret Ruth Maple

Margaret Ruth Maple

Dec 23, 2017

Margaret Ruth Maple, 93 of Springfield passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek.  She was born September 30, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana to Emmett John and Margaret Zella (Zeke) Feeny.  She attended Emerson Elementary, Pershing Jr. High and Central High School graduating in 1942 all in Muncie, IN.  She later attended Ball State University,...

Deryl Lee Buck

Deryl Lee Buck

Dec 22, 2017

Graveside services will be Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Matthew Scott Davis

Matthew Scott Davis

Dec 21, 2017

Matthew Scott Davis, age 48, of Springfield Missouri, passed away December 21st, 2017 in his home following a sudden illness.

He was born October 2, 1969 in Springfield to William Paul "Bill" Davis and Diane Durham Davis.

Matthew attended Wilder and Hickory Hills schools, and was a 1987 graduate of Glendale High School. He furthered...

Karen Sue Tucker

Karen Sue Tucker

Dec 18, 2017

Karen Sue Brooks Tucker 71, of Springfield Missouri passed away December 18, 2017.  She was born in Monmouth, Illinois to Reverend Kenneth Brooks and Virginia Carver Brooks on January 14th 1946.  She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her son Daniel Tucker.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years Joel Tucker of Springfield, her sister...

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