Joseph E. Burnett
Jan 4, 2017
Joseph E. Burnett, 94, passed away January 4, 2017. Joe was born August 8, 1922 in Springfield, MO to Maude and Joe O. Burnett. Joe graduated with the Class of 1940 from SHS (Central High). After graduation, Joe enrolled in Drury College (University). In January, 1941, Joe, seeing that our country was headed for war, enlisted in...
Catha Lee Russell
Jan 3, 2017
Catha Lee Russell, born February 20, 1925, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 at Springfield Rehab. She was married to Joseph L. Russell, who preceded her in death in November 1991. She is also preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Russell.
She is survived by her children, Joseph L. Russell, III, Steven E. Russell,...
Judy G. Gilbert
Jan 3, 2017
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Matthew Mahlon Merrifield
Jan 2, 2017
Matthew Mahlon Merrifield, 41, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 in Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born March 18, 1975, the son of Roland and Miriam Merrifield.
He is the brother of Joel Merrifield and his wife, Laura and uncle to Ben, Jack, Ryan and Isla.
He networked with his family in the family...
Mary Picotte
Jan 2, 2017
Mary Elizabeth (Morehouse) Picotte passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at the age of 95 at Mercy Villa Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 29, 1921 to Roscoe F. and Maude (Melton) Morehouse at Burge Hospital in Springfield, MO. She met Robert Picotte while working at the Frisco Railroad and they were wed in 1946. They both worked for...
Catherine Porter
Jan 2, 2017
Catherine Ann Ditson Porter (Kay) passed away January 2, 2017 in her home at the age of 86. She was born May 22, 1930 in Joplin, MO to William Morgan Ditson and Margaret Helen George Ditson.
Known as Catherine as a young girl in Joplin she was, in her own words, "a left-handed Gemini" – maintaining a...
Warren James Darrah
Jan 2, 2017
Warren James Darrah, born January 5, 1926, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, MO with his wife, Myrtle Darrah, and friends, some family, and Hospice Compassus by his side on January 2, 2017. He would have been 91 years old on January 5.
Memorial services will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home on Saturday, January...
Richard Cravens
Jan 1, 2017
Richard Baldwin Cravens was born in Excelsior Springs, MO on January 11, 1928 and died January 1, 2017 in Springfield, MO. He was the son of E. Hugh and Jane Baldwin Cravens.
He received his undergraduate degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and his Masters and Doctorate Degrees from The Ohio State University. He was a...
Derek Scott Burch
Jan 1, 2017
Derek Scott Burch, age 22, of Springfield, MO passed away at 10:55 a.m. January 1, 2017 in Irvine, California at Hoag Hospital after a battle with addiction.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Hiram Turner Burch Jr.; aunt Laura Ann Civey; uncle Dennis Ritch; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Civey, Mr. and Mrs. Winfred...
Roy Arvil Parsley
Jan 1, 2017
Roy Arvil Parsley, age 81, of Ozark, MO (formerly of Lead Hill, AR) passed away at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2017.
He was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church of Nixa, MO.
Roy is preceded in death by his father Roy O. Parsley, mother Gladys Parsley and sister Lorene Brown.
He...
Fred Joe
Dec 31, 2016
Fred Joe , 66, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, for eternal rest and peace, on December 31, 2016 while in the presence of family. He had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2010, however through therapy, medical treatments and lots of prayers, he was not able to return to the man we all knew...
Leola Marie Taplin
Dec 30, 2016
Leola Taplin, age 89, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016.
Leola was preceded in death by Charles, her husband of 60 years.
After graduating from Bolivar High School in 1945 Leola moved to Springfield to attend Draughon Business College and then worked at Citizens' Bank.
Leola and Charles were married in 1948 in...
Graciela Guevara
Dec 30, 2016
Graciela Guevara, 86, passed away on December 30, 2016. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM with a visitation to follow until 9:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Charles Scofield
Dec 30, 2016
Charles Darryl Scofield (Chuck), 72, retired Lieutenant Colonel US Air Force passed away on December 31, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ruth Garber Scofield, his niece Mallory Scofield and his constant companion, his dog Buster. He is survived by his son Ryan (Emily) Scofield of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sister, Barbara (Joe) Scofield Pauler, nieces Moriah McClure...
Sammy Mayhall
Dec 30, 2016
Sammy Jean (Balden) Mayhall, age 65, of Springfield, MO, passed away on December 30, 2016 at Cox South Hospital. Sammy was born to Fred H. Balden, Jr. and Thelma Louise (Graber) Balden in Monett, Missouri on January 11, 1951.
She graduated from Glendale High School, where she loved being a member of the Glendale Glengarry Scots Drum...
Arthur David Eastwood
Dec 29, 2016
Arthur David Eastwood was born April 6, 1963 and died on December 29, 2016, at the age of 53. He had the gift of imagination and a very lively personality, always ready to share his many stories of diamonds, gold, and extensive travels, including outer space. He spent endless hours studying science and math, attempting to gain enough knowledge...
Willard "Bill" E. Doering
Dec 28, 2016
Willard "Bill" E. Doering, 85 of Springfield, MO went to meet his Savior on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. He was born November 13, 1931 to Charlie and Rosilee Doering in Georgetown, Texas.
Bill graduated from Concordia High School, Austin, Texas in 1948 and Concordia Teacher's College, River Forest, IL in 1952 and did graduate...
Velma Stockstill
Dec 28, 2016
Velma Cain (Mansbridge) Stockstill passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Quail Creek in Springfield, MO. She was born October 15, 1917 the daughter of John H. and Alora (Hance) Cain.
She gave her heart to God early in life and was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Velma was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy Jean Langston
Dec 28, 2016
Dorothy "Jean" Langston, 91 of Springfield, MO passed away December 28, 2016.
Jean was a member of the Springfield Chapter of PEO, the Opera Guild, and the Theatre League. Music was an important part of her life, and she was in the church chancel and handbell choirs. Through the years Jean was an avid bridge player and enjoyed spending...
Faye Iona Sisco
Dec 27, 2016
Faye Sisco, age 91, passed away December 27, 2016. She was born March 3, 1925 to Lewis and Eutoka Wells in Ash Grove, MO. Faye trusted in Christ as her savior at a young age. Her junior year she played softball on the Chelan high school team in Washington. She loved watching baseball especially the Cardinals, Diamondbacks and Mariners....
