Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2018

Geoffrey Thomas Branch, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born March 19, 1952 in London, England, the son of the late Alf Branch and Esther Betty Rockall and step-father Doug Rockall.  Geoff is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sally Freed Branch; brother Chris...

Jan 6, 2018

Shirley Ann Dike was born on November 1, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She was the youngest of five daughters of Albert and Johanna DeRoo.  She departed this life for her heavenly home on January 6, 2018.

When she was twelve years of age the family moved to San Antonio, Texas where in 1952 she met John...

Jan 6, 2018

Sean Steven Cross, 17, Republic, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Sean chose to end his own life.

He was born December 5, 2000 in Springfield, the son of Kevin Cross and Kimberley Anne (Gorman) Cross.  Sean was a bright spot in many lives and was loved by...

Jan 5, 2018

Dominic "Nick" Joseph Arbeitman, 53, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on January 5, 2018.

Nick was born on June 16, 1964.  He is survived by his parents, Jolyne and Alan Arbeitman of Springfield; three brothers, Richard Vairo and wife Kathy, of Oklahoma City, OK, Chris Arbeitman and wife Brook, of Norman, OK and...

Jan 4, 2018

Rosalie Collinson Cook, aged 79, died peacefully on the night of January 4th, 2018 surrounded by her family at home in Springfield, MO.  Rosalie was born February 22, 1938 in Springfield to Judge William Collinson and Mary (Wad) Rosalie Umbarger Collinson.

Rosalie grew up in Springfield, attending both Greenwood and Central High Schools.  After graduation she enrolled...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 28, 2017

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

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...