Obituary Listing

Jan 19, 2017

Paul G. Nahon, Sr., passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017, with his loving wife, Sharon, by his side. Paul was born December 10, 1933, in Springfield, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by adored grandson, Paul G. Nahon, III; parents, Farris and Grace Nahon; and brother, Farris Nahon, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Sharon;...

Jan 19, 2017

Geneva Calvin Beck passed away January 19, 2017 in Springfield, MO. She lived 101 years and six months.

Geneva was born July 26, 1915 in Sikeston, MO to her parents Pearl and Guy Calvin. She graduated from Matthews, MO High School and then attended Central Missouri State University and also Southeast Missouri State University. She began her...

Jan 19, 2017

W. Phillip Gustin

Passed away peacefully in his home Thursday January 19th 2017. Born March 27th 1949, Phil graduated from Central High in 1967. After high school he began his career at Frisco/BNSF for 40 years. His passions in life were his family, friends, golfing and fishing.

He is survived by his children Jennifer "Gustin" Cosgrove of...

Jan 19, 2017

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

Jan 19, 2017

James Eric Morris, 77, Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in his home.  He was born November 2, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jim was born in Detroit, but on medical advice his parents moved to the dry Arizona climate and extended his life about 70 years. After graduating from Glendale High School, he was in...

Jan 18, 2017

Yes, Lord I hurt The pain is deep And I feel the mountains are to steep. I cannot seem to stand; Please, dear Lord. Take my hand. I cannot seem To find my way. For me the sun is not shinning today. I know you are there I've felt your presence near But now, my Lord. My heart is gripped...

Jan 17, 2017

Dee Anne Kelley, 60 of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Mercy Hospital.

She was born December 30, 1956 in San Bernardino, CA.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse for 20 years. Above all she was a loving mother and a best friend to...

Jan 17, 2017

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; and where I am there you may be also. Jack was born...

Jan 17, 2017

Dean Holtkamp, age 51, passed away January 17, 2017 from diabetic complications. He is survived by his parents, John and Marilyn Holtkamp; brother, Randy Holtkamp; niece, Jennifer (Jaimes) Schmittling; nephew, Ryan (Alisha) Eagleburger; great-nephews, Avery, Asher, Brayden and Austyn; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His sister, Sandra Eagleburger passed away in 2009 at the age of 50. A...

Jan 15, 2017

Shirley Obit in her words

Shirley Ann Clothier Maddy, age 91, passed away on January 15, 2017.   She was born in 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. Reverdy Mead Clothier of Silver Creek, New York. After graduation from high school, she attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA for two years before transferring to the Boston School of Occupational...

Jan 15, 2017

Barbara Z. Gomez, 88, of Springfield, MO died peacefully on Sunday January 15, 2017 at Mercy Hospital with family present.

She was born May 8, 1928 to Nellie and Carl Zoellner in Highlands, NC. After attending Mars Hills College, NC for two years, she transferred to Duke University where she completed her training in medical technology. She...

Jan 14, 2017

Charline Lindsay of Springfield, MO died January 14, 2017 at 2:06 a.m. Charline was born August 1, 1918 to Dr. and Mrs. JW Lindsay of Conway.

She received a BS degree from Southwest Missouri State University and a MS degree from the University of Wisconsin. She continued her education with sabbaticals at Cornell University and the University...

Jan 14, 2017

Gertrude Alice (Trudy) Madden passed away on January 14, 2017 at Woodland Manor in Springfield, Missouri. She was 95 years old.

Trudy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 10, 1921. Her parents were Floyd McKinley Linger, a farmer, and Gertrude Boggs Spencer, a secretary. Her mother was the youngest of 12 children, so Trudy had...

Jan 12, 2017

Carl S. Horton Sr., 81, Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in his home.  He was born January 22, 1935 in Springfield, MO to Frank A. and Florence (Brugger) Horton.

He grew up in Springfield, graduating from Springfield (Central) High School in 1953.  Carl served honorably in the Air Force from 1953-1957.  Carl was a...

Jan 11, 2017

Robert D. "Bob" Reeves, 82, of Springfield, passed away Jan. 11, 2017. Bob was born and raised in Polk County, MO. He was the only son of Lonnie and Lula Reeves, who preceded him in death. Bob attended Fair Play schools and served in the U.S. Army. After his service in the military he returned to Springfield, where he...

Jan 11, 2017

Kristi Marie Spurlock, 30, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

She was born April 18, 1986 in Springfield to Rick and Elizabeth (Libby) Spurlock.

Kristi was raised in Ozark where she graduated from high school. Kristi was a loving, giving person who was loved by many. She will be sorely missed, taken too...

Jan 8, 2017

Denton Shelby Ingram, age 84 of Nixa, MO passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 surrounded by family.

Denton was a hard worker, and he was running his business up to a week before his death. He loved his family, gardening and taking care of his yard.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2017

Hulen Ernest McMullin, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Marantha Village following a brief illness. Hulen was born in Ravenden Springs, AR on December 13, 1933 to Hubert and Lucy (Cremeens) McMullin. Hulen was one of seven brothers born to this union. He was reared in Pocahontas, AR. Hulen met the love of his life, Theda...

Jan 7, 2017

Grace J. Buckingham, 76, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Cox South.  She was born March 29, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Harry Virgil and Cora Ellen Miller. She was preceded in death by her son, Greg and two grandchildren. Grace is survived by her loving husband, Billy Joe Buckingham; son, Randy Buckingham; daughter, Ramona...

Jan 7, 2017

Lucille Layne Hillin began her journey on earth January 28, 1924. Her parents were Everett Guy Layne and Bessie Cleo (Green) Layne. Lucille was the second oldest of six children. She was a member of Methodist Church Rogersville, Missouri and graduated from Rogersville High School. She continued her studies with courses in Business. Lucille worked as a...