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Marcia Medler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael Clark

Michael Clark

May 1, 2017

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Robert "Mark" Mitchell

Robert "Mark" Mitchell

May 1, 2017

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Darlene Myrtle Campbell

Darlene Myrtle Campbell

Apr 29, 2017

Darlene Myrtle Campbell, 88, of Springfield MO, passed away April 29th at 6:25 AM, at the Neighborhoods of Quail Creek. She was born January 11th, 1929 in Mason City, IA, the daughter of Harold and Alice Bammon. Darlene was co-owner of Campbell Distributing Company. Darlene was a life time member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, The International Chapter of...

Juanita Cannon

Juanita Cannon

Apr 29, 2017

Juanita Cannon, age 89, of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday April 29, 2017 at Mercy hospital. She was born April 17, 1928 in Springfield MO to Sam and Bess Jones. She attended Central High School. A member of Sigma Kapa Sorority, she graduated from Southwest Missouri State in 1950 with a teaching degree.

Juanita taught in Rogersville,...

Keyshawn A. Jackson

Keyshawn A. Jackson

Apr 28, 2017

Keyshawn Amaré Jackson, 16 Springfield, MO. Son of Jerome and Lesa Jackson was born August 7, 2000 in Springfield, MO at St. Johns Hospital. Departed this earth on April 28th, 2017.

Keyshawn Jackson grew up in Springfield , MO and attended Kickapoo High School where he maintained the A and B Honor Roll....

Floyd Harold Hardin, Jr.

Floyd Harold Hardin, Jr.

Apr 26, 2017

Floyd Harold Hardin, Jr. was born February 17, 1948, in Springfield, MO. He was the first born of four children to Margaret Ann (Ellis) and Floyd Harold Hardin, Sr. He departed this life on April 26, 2017, at age 69 in Chandler, AZ.

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Allen Keith Malcolm

Allen Keith Malcolm

Apr 25, 2017

Allen Keith Malcolm, 77, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home with family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Sikeston, MO to Pleasant Matthew Malcolm and Virginia Fern Malcolm (Sharp), both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Anne Malcolm and Martha Jane Bullard.

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Lola Given

Lola Given

Apr 25, 2017

Lola Butcher Given, 92, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Frametown, WV, died on April 25,  2017 at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield.

Born July 9, 1924 to Levi Jonathan and Emily Belle Given Butcher, she grew up in the coal town of Widen, WV. In...

Donald Jean Simkins

Donald Jean Simkins

Apr 24, 2017

Don was born on September 13, 1950 to Gerald and Millie Simkins in Rockford, IL. They moved to Springfield, MO when he was a young boy. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1968. He attended MSU and Arkansas Tech.   On May 13,1972 he married Jo Ellen Shuler. Their family was the most treasured part of his life. He...

John Gates Bradley

John Gates Bradley

Apr 24, 2017

John Gates Bradley, age 53, of Springfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on April 24, 2017 with close friends by his side.

He was born in Springfield, MO the son of Forrest Wayne and Carolyn Joanne (Gates) Bradley September 28, 1963.  He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1981 and later graduated with a Bachelor of Library...

Keith Park

Keith Park

Apr 23, 2017

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

James Norman Capps

James Norman Capps

Apr 20, 2017

James Norman Capps, 65, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Ash Grove Health Care Center. He was born December 9, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Clarence Richard and Kathryn Mary (McClellan) Capps. He retired from the KU Medical Center dietary kitchen. James had a passion for...

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