Obituary Listing

Jun 10, 2017

Ronald E. Ferguson, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on June 10, 2017 to be with our Lord.

Born June 6, 1933 to parents Sylva C. (Kapfer) and Chester L. Ferguson in Meyer, Missouri.

He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving on the Navy Aircraft Carrier, the USS Boxer and the...

Jun 9, 2017

Daniel Alfred Newton, 59, of Springfield, MO crossed the finish line June 9, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Catherine B. Newton, a sister and a brother, Suzette and David.

He is survived by his three brothers, John Jr., Bill and Carl, four sisters, Katie Brooks, Nancy Evans, Henrietta...

Jun 9, 2017

Imeldia W. "Millie" Bunselmeyer, 93, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Ozark Health and Rehab Center in Ozark, AL. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:30 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be on Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery. She...

Jun 9, 2017

William L. "Bill" Clinkenbeard, 81, Springfield, passed away on June 9, 2017. He was born May 9, 1936 in Springfield, the son of George William and Edna Clinkenbeard.

Bill graduated from Springfield Senior High School and the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. During high school...

Jun 7, 2017

Helen Louise Zeilmann was born in Wattsville, Alabama on December 26, 1926. She died in Springfield, Missouri on June 7, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Annie (Lovell) Layton, her brothers Bruce, Bob, and Bill Layton, her sister Betty Billings, two infant sisters, and her son Wayne Smith.  She was the oldest of seven...

Jun 4, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of David Noble of Springfield, MO announces his passing late evening June 4, 2017 at the age of 72.  David succumbed to cardiac arrest.

David was a loving and caring husband and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family.  He is survived by his wife of 24...

Jun 4, 2017

John David Withers was born on June 18, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri to Bob and Patricia Withers.  John called Springfield, Missouri home his entire life.  Throughout his life, John enjoyed participating in athletics and loved hunting, fishing and being with family and friends.  He graduated from Glendale High School in 1975 and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia. ...

Jun 3, 2017

Steven Michael Maggard, 56, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his home. He was born in Springfield on July 2, 1960, to his parents, Glenn and Linda (Pile) Maggard.

Steve received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. His life's vocation was spent in developing new applications for near infrared technology devices...

Jun 3, 2017

Orlin A. "Lin" Scott was born in Hartville, Missouri January 12, 1926 to Andrew A Scott and Elsie Gladys Scott. He died peacefully June 3, 2017 following a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Scott, sisters Patricia and Geraldine Scott Stock and his wife, Darlene Bacon Scott. Orlin raised five children, David Scott (Karen), Gary...

Jun 1, 2017

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

May 31, 2017

Nancy Lee Wiley of Springfield passed away peacefully on the evening of May 30 from the complications surrounding Alzheimer's disease. Throughout her life she nurtured those around her as Girl Scout leader, cook in the public schools, teachers' aide, volunteer, foster mother, and head of kitchen at Boy Scout Camp Arrowhead. She is survived by her husband, Hew, three...

May 31, 2017

Patsy was born in a small house in the little southwest Missouri town of Fairview.  She was the first born of Uhlan and Virginia (Patton) Stipp, on March 29, 1933; shortly afterward they moved to a small farm near Wanda, Mo., south of Stark City.  She often recalled milking cows before dawn, and taking care of the...

May 31, 2017

Frances Johnson Snelson passed away on May 31, 2017 at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek Skilled Nursing Facility after a brief illness.

Margaret Frances Johnson was born on October 14, 1918 in Dalton, Nebraska to Thomas and Myrtle Johnson. Frances grew up in Holden, Missouri along with her brothers James and Ralph. Frances was a strong woman...

May 30, 2017

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

May 29, 2017

Larry Donzell (Woody) Garrison passed away May 29, 2017 on his 74th Birthday. He was born on May 29, 1943 to Dan and Ruby Garrison.  Larry met the love of his life Shirley Climer and they were married on November 15, 1963.

Larry began his many years in the tile business working with his dad before starting...

May 28, 2017

Barbara Sue Rohrbaugh, 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away on May 25, 2017. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at James River Church. Visitation will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

May 28, 2017

Beth Ann Bradley Howell, 61, of Buffalo, passed away Sunday, May 28th at 6 A.M. at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of the Buffalo First Christian Church and a life-long resident of Dallas County.

She is survived by her daughter, Allyson Howell, her father: Bryce Bradley and wife Linda, mother: Sara Beth Sipes; a brother:...

May 28, 2017

Paul David McGinn, 64, of Springfield, MO entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 28, 2017.  He was born in Sedgwick, KS to the late Sam and Virginia McGinn.  Beloved husband of Sheila Cannon McGinn for 37 years.  Dear father of Sam and Maggie McGinn and Annie (Cory) Cox.  Brother of Mick (the late Joyce) and Jim (Renea) McGinn...

May 27, 2017

Nancy Jo Reynolds was born on November 3, 1954. She passed away on May 27, 2017 after a short illness. She was the daughter of Bill and Betty Jo Revis. Nancy graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield in 1972. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1976, taught children with learning disabilities...

May 26, 2017

Nickey Dean Callaway, 69 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 in Mercy Hospital Springfield.

He was born Aug. 30, 1947 in Springfield to Dean and Tuter Callaway.

Nick was a talented artist who had a love for life, people and golf.

He was a member of Sunset Church of Christ....