Obituary Listing

Nov 10, 2017

Keith W. Ireland of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 10, 2017, at the age of 94.   He was the loving husband of the late Lucille Ireland of Springfield, MO, brother to deceased brothers, Cletis Ireland, Raymond Ireland, Harold Ireland, and Kenneth Ireland.  He is the father to children, Carol Johnson, of Aurora, CO, Linda Lipscomb, San Antonio, TX,...

Nov 10, 2017

Richard Alan Barnes, 65, of Rogersville, MO passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness, with his family by his side.

He was born on December 3, 1951, the second son of Albert Dwayne and Burma Jean (Sizemore) Barnes in St. Louis, Missouri.

Richard graduated from Ladue High...

Nov 8, 2017

Robert Haston Combs, 83, of Springfield, passed away November 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital.  He was born July 22, 1934 in Couch, MO and was also known as Ab, Haston, Son and Bob. Robert served twenty-four and a half years in the Air Force, worked at the Post Office and at Fort Leonard Wood. He received the Meritorious Service...

Nov 7, 2017

She was born in Canton, MO June 11, 1925 to M. Fred and Mildred Haney Burrows.  She was reunited with her husband in Heaven on November 7, 2017. She attended Canton High School, then obtained a degree at Culver-Stockton College with a double major in Economics and Sociology including a minor in French. She was active in Chi Omega...

Nov 5, 2017

Elaine Hain, age 84, of Springfield, MO died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home after a long illness.

Elaine was born in Pierce, NE to Herman and Esther Plahn.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years George, daughter Anne and son-in-law David Buckley, granddaughters Sarah and Kate Buckley; son Scott Hain, grandson Joe...

Nov 4, 2017

Thomas F. Mallicoat was born September 25, 1932 and passed away in his home November 4, 2017.  He was the son of Alva and Bessie Mallicoat.

As a young adult, Mr. Mallicoat served time in the U.S. Navy.  He graduated from SMS (MSU) with a teaching degree and earned his Master's degree from Drury College (Univ.).  He...

Nov 4, 2017

Darrell W. Roberts, 70 of Springfield passed away November 4, 2017 in his home.  He was born November 20, 1946 in Sparta, Missouri to Lewis G. and Bernice Wallace Roberts.

Darrell was owner and operator of D & D Office Products, Inc. in Springfield.  He sold his company in 1996 and retired shortly thereafter.

He...

Nov 4, 2017

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will precede the service from 12 PM - 12:30 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Nov 3, 2017

Ruth Gorden died peacefully in Cox South Hospital, Springfield MO from complications of a broken hip on Friday, November 3, 2017.  She was born October 4, 1928 in Springfield, MO to Ralph Robertson and Bessie Rose (Mallory) Robertson.  Ruth was united in marriage to Leonard E. "Gene" Gorden on May 14, 1954.  She was a member of Boulevard Baptist...

Nov 2, 2017

Errett C. Sechler, III, 71 of Augusta, GA entered into rest Thursday, November 2, 2017. Mr. Sechler attended Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU) and majored in drama and speech therapy and was active in Tent Theatre. Using his talents he traveled with the USO performing for the military. He went on to earn his...

Oct 31, 2017

Jerry Wayne Mitchell, 78, of Springfield, passed away October 31, 2017 in Cox South Hospital.

He worked many years for Springfield Newspapers. Jerry was a Native American and a member of the Potawatomi Nation.

He is survived by his wife, Sonia; daughter, Jerri Sue Fry; and son, Tracy Wayne Mitchell; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and...

Oct 30, 2017

Bonnie Lee Fleck, 73, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 30, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, MO from 5:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday, November 2, 2017.  Graveside services for family only will be on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery located at 5201 S. Southwood...

Oct 30, 2017

Leonard Augustus "Gus" Nickels passed away October 30, 2017 at the age of 85 in his home in Springfield, MO.  Gus was born December 30, 1931 on the family farm in Laquey, Missouri, the son of Wade and Mary Nickels (12 pounds).  He grew up on the farm and was very proud to have worked alongside his mother and...

Oct 30, 2017

Mildred "Maxine" Groover, 95, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital, Overland Park, KS.

She was born Oct. 5, 1922 in Mountain Grove, MO to Marshall and Ida Smith.

Maxine volunteered for St. John's Hospital at the Auxiliary Information Desk and was a Partner in Performance as an usher for The Juanita...

Oct 29, 2017

Susie Wampler

Carolyn Sue Wampler, 73 of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Mercy Hospital.

Susie was born November 6, 1943 in Springfield, MO to L. J. and Juanita Hartley Hacker.  She graduated from Fair Play High School in 1962 and attended Missouri State University and University of Missouri.

She...

Oct 28, 2017

Pauline Phyllis Katzfey (Mininni) of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Pauline was born on January 1, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Gualtiere) Mininni.

Pauline attended Catholic school from 1st to 12th grade graduating from...

Oct 27, 2017

Jean Laton Woody was born on February 16, 1939 in San Diego, California and passed away on October 27, 2017 in Springfield, Missouri.

She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, William O. "Bill" Woody, two daughters, two sisters and nieces and nephews.  She also leaves behind two dogs, Hoogie and Jack.

She left her...

Oct 27, 2017

Scott Charles Higgins, 56, of Springfield, MO, completed his time on earth after a hard-fought 15-year battle with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1961 in Beatrice, NE to Charles and Verneel Higgins. He graduated from Beatrice High School and Southeast Community College of Milford. On October 22, 1982 he married Jacqueline Wallman at Zion Lutheran...

Oct 25, 2017

Silvester Clement Leonard died Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  He was born November 3, 1929 to the late Clement Anthony Leonard and Silvia Ivadel (Schadt) Leonard on a farm south of St. Clair, MN.  He was an only child.  He attended school in Worthington, MN; St. James, MN; and Lawrence, KS; graduating from the University of KS in 1951 with...

Oct 24, 2017

Andrew Wells Lewis, 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 24, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia. Andy attended Jenkins High School in Savannah and received a B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1966. He completed his Master's degree in history at the University of Chicago in 1967 and received his PhD...