Padma Kotamraju
May 18, 2017
Padma Kotamraju, daughter of Pratap and Sarada Kotamraju (both deceased), passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She is survived by her brother Pradeep Kotamraju and his wife Lakshmi Sarada Nadiwada. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, or American Lung Association.
Richard "Dale" Burns
May 17, 2017
Richard "Dale" Burns was born July 17, 1939 in Springfield, MO and passed away May 17, 2017 at home in the presence of his loving family.
A lifelong resident of southwest Missouri, Dale graduated from Southwest Missouri State with a BA in Speech and Theatre and received a Master's Degree in Education from...
Dorothy Grace Campbell
May 17, 2017
Dorothy Grace Campbell, 95, passed away on May 17, 2017. She was born on December 28, 1921 to Carl and Grace Bauer in Northport, Nebraska.
She met Russell, her husband, while serving in the Army during World War II as a helicopter mechanic. They married in 1945, and had...
Reverend Donald O. Brown
May 15, 2017
Donald Owen Brown was born 30 July, 1931 in Champaign, IL to Fred Herschel and Alma Elizabeth Rebecca (Nofftz) Brown. Don was married to Sonya Sue (Massey) Brown on 3 February 1952, in Mattoon, IL. Before entering the ministry in 1959, Don was in business with his father at Brown Heating and Sheet Metal, was a rural...
Klaus Greinke
May 15, 2017
The uniquely fascinating life of Klaus Greinke came to a premature end on Monday, May 15, 2017 when he was taken from his family and friends following a heart attack. Klaus was born in Stuttgart, Germany on March 21, 1948. Always a very active man, he taught in his Taekwondo studio in Germany until he moved to the Greek...
Dolores N. Wyatt
May 15, 2017
Dolores N. Wyatt, 88, of Springfield, MO passed away in her home May 15, 2017. She was born March 31, 1929 the daughter of Joseph and Geneva (Conant) Cockell in Kansas, City, MO.
Memorial service will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Mary Jean Brock
May 13, 2017
Mary Jean Brooks Brock died Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Springfield, MO where she was born and lived for a full and happy 93 years. The only child of May Mote Brooks and Andrew Johnson Brooks, she was born on April 4, 1924. She lived on North Broadway in Springfield in a typical depression era household with grandparents, parents...
Betty Jo Lamar
May 12, 2017
Betty Jo Lovett Lamar, age 91, died peacefully on May 12, 2017, at Cox South Hospital after a stroke. Betty was born in Morrisville, MO on March 22, 1926, the daughter of E.J. ("Dude") Lovett and Murel Dixon Lovett.
Betty is survived by daughters, Donna and husband, Rick Presley of Overland Park, KS and Jan Heller of...
Shawn Snider
May 12, 2017
Shawn Neal Snider, age 54, departed this world far too soon on the morning of Friday, May 12, 2017, surrounded by those who loved him most in his Springfield home.
After graduating from Mansfield High School in 1980, Shawn began a 30+ year healthcare career, first becoming certified as a Radiologic and Ultrasound Technologist before earning both...
Helen Ann Strong
May 12, 2017
Helen Strong, age 69, of Springfield, went to be with her Savior, Friday, May 12th, 2017 while peacefully in her home. Helen is survived by her wonderful children whom she loved with all her heart: Charlie Grissum, Amy Duvall and her husband, Mike. Above all, she had an indescribable and whimsical love for her beautiful granddaughter, Lyla. We are thankful...
Marcia Medler
May 9, 2017
Marcia Louise Medler, 42 of Springfield passed away at 10:13 AM Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Cox South Hospital.
Marcia was a member of High Street Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel L. Clark, step-father, Derek K. Certain Sr., grandparents, Abe and Ernestine Clark, Sr. , Red and Chris Medler,...
Bonnie "Janelle" Fender
May 9, 2017
Janelle went to be with her Lord in Heaven on May 9, 2017 at the age of 82. She was born on October 31, 1934 to Allen and Veda Boyts in Springfield, Missouri. She lived her life in Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. Janelle devoted her life to her family, raising her two children and...
Chester "Van" E. Garrison
May 9, 2017
Chester "Van" Elwood Garrison, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Van was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married to Roberta (Umphress) Garrison for 60 years.
Surviving are his loving wife, Roberta Garrison; his children, Tom (Lisa) Garrison, Roger (Ruth) Garrison, John...
James H. Sammons, Dds
May 8, 2017
Dr. Jim Sammons, 86, passed away May 8, 2017 at home with his family, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. His kind and gentle demeanor continued until the end.
He is survived by Gratia, his wife of 60 years, as well as his children, Jim R Sammons (wife Vicki) and Jeannie Robins (husband Doug). He leaves...
Byron Daugherty
May 7, 2017
August 16, 1931 – May 6, 2017
Byron passed away after a short illness but long life filled with generosity, curiosity, humor, and service to others. His deep Christian faith led him to teach Sunday School and serve as Elder and Deacon at churches including Colonial Presbyterian in Kansas City, National Presbyterian in Washington, D.C., and First...
Barbara C. Jackson
May 3, 2017
Barbara Jackson, age 92 of Springfield, MO passed away at 2:46 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Marantha Village.
She was born in Billings, MO to Albert and Minnie Rauch and raised in Stone County. August 24, 1962, she married James W. Jackson, one year and six days later, Cathy, their daughter, was born.
Barbara...
Conner Ransom
May 2, 2017
Wallace "Conner" MacGyver Ransom, 24 of Springfield, MO, was called home on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was born on June 7th, 1992 in Springfield, Missouri. He was the beloved son of Wallace "Wally" Merco and Pamela "Pam" Lynne (Sexton) Ransom. He loved playing football and took pride in coaching the Parkview Jr. Vikings Football Team. Through his love...
Lawrence William Scheid
May 2, 2017
Lawrence W. Scheid, age 87, of Springfield, MO passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in his home.
He was born December 17, 1929 in St. Louis, MO the son of Frederick William and Margaret Mary Scheid.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Lawrence worked for Frisco/Burlington Northern Railroad for over...
