Obituary Listing

Jul 10, 2016

Mary Nancy Bryan Morris, age 74, of Willard, MO passed away at 11:45 a.m. July 10, 2016 in her home in Willard.

She was a member of Willard Community Christian Church and a lifelong supporter of many Veterans organizations due to the loss of her father in World War II.

Nancy was preceded in death...

Jul 10, 2016

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

Jul 9, 2016

Virginia L. Benassi was born in Baltimore, MD January 1, 1948 and passed away July 9, 2016 after a short illness.

As a teenager, Virginia sang in her church choir.

She was employed in the past by Cox Medical Center South, Marantha Village and Kimbrough Nursing Home. She loved working in Nursing as a CNA....

Jul 8, 2016

Helen Wolf Scott, age 91, Springfield, went to meet her maker at 4:30 am on July 8th at Cox Hospital.  Helen was born in Protem, MO, to James and Clara (Hampton) Wolf, January 13, 1925. She lost her mother at age 17 and grew up in an almost pioneer lifestyle where her family homesteaded 500 acres close to the...

Jul 8, 2016

Dwaine and Judith (Adams) Crigger left this world together after 48 years of marriage on Monday, July 4th, 2016 due to an unknown carbon monoxide leak in their home. High school sweethearts, it was a very rare occurrence to see one without the other, and by the grace of God, that is exactly how they left their earthly lives....

Jul 8, 2016

Dwaine and Judith (Adams) Crigger left this world together after 48 years of marriage on Monday, July 4th, 2016 due to an unknown carbon monoxide leak in their home. High school sweethearts, it was a very rare occurrence to see one without the other, and by the grace of God, that is exactly how they left their earthly lives....

Jul 7, 2016

Carle H. Schroff, M.D., 86, passed away early Thursday morning, July 7, 2016, in Springfield, Missouri, after a courageous decade battling Parkinson's disease. He was born on October 20, 1929 in Sikeston, Missouri to Margaret and Highland Schroff. He was the second son in a family of six boys.

Carle grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas, playing every...

Jul 7, 2016

John S. Jackson, 82, passed away on July 7, 2016. He was born to John R. and Lois Smith Jackson in Kansas City, MO on January 28, 1934. His early childhood was spent between country life in Cameron, MO and city living in K.C. where he graduated from Westport High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and economics...

Jul 4, 2016

Virginia K. King, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away July 4, 2016 at home.   She was born on August 30, 1949 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Virginia (McCabe) Warber.

Virginia was an artist, who sculpted and did paintings. She was a part of the Springfield Art Alliance. Virginia was a member of Grace United...

Jul 3, 2016

Don L. Akers , 89, Springfield, MO died on July 3, 2016.  He was born March 2, 1927 in Springfield, MO to Harold and Eula Akers.  Through his 4 years in high school at Senior High and college at Drury, he continued to live in Springfield until leaving to serve in the Army at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia where he...

Jul 2, 2016

Anthony "Del" D'Alessandro, 87, of Springfield passed away July 2nd, in Springfield. He was born December 2, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Antonio and Rosaria Belusso D'Alessandro. He graduated from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn. He married the love of his life Gloria Barra on September 24, 1949. They enjoyed 67 wonderful years together. He moved...

Jul 1, 2016

Willard "Will" Nathan Nopper, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully Friday morning July 1, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 78.

Will was born October 22, 1937 in Dunkirk, New York to Willard Nelson Nopper and Isabelle Grace (Litz) Nopper. After graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1956, he attended Northwestern University in Evanston,...

Jul 1, 2016

Victor Hugh Watts was born March 7, 1924, in Baker, Arkansas. He was the son of Hugh and Bettie Watts. His childhood was spent in Arkansas and the Oklahoma oil fields during the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression. He graduated as valedictorian from Halfway (Missouri) High School in 1942, and promptly enlisted in the Naval Air Corps. He...

Jun 30, 2016

Mark was born in Slayton, MN to Martin and Mae Berg. He would later go on to attend Hastings College in Hastings, NE and to serve our country in the U.S. Air Force. For 25 years he worked as a Cartographer for the USGS in Rolla, MO. Mark married Frances (Herr) on September 7, 1952. He is survived by...

Jun 30, 2016

Peggy Jean Culbertson, age 90, of Springfield, Mo passed away Thursday morning, June 30, 2016.

She was married on August 13, 1950 to Floyd Culbertson at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and they celebrated 65 years together this past year.

Peggy was born on October 17, 1925 in Springfield, MO, the only child of Addie...

Jun 30, 2016

Phyllis Ann Stewart, 66, of Springfield, MO passed away on June 30, 2016. Phyllis was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, where she spent most of her life.

She is survived by her children Corine Stewart (Cheri Norton) of Springfield, Jennifer Stewart (Ivan Goloskewitsch) of Denver, CO, Cary Stewart, Jr. (Sheila Lee Brown) of Raleigh, NC, granddaughters Jade...

Jun 29, 2016

Michael James Montgomery left his life on earth to continue into his reward in eternity on June 29, 2016. He celebrated his 78th birthday on May 25 of this year. He died peacefully in his home with his family gathered with him. His was a life well lived. He loved well and was well loved in return. In his...

Jun 27, 2016

Norma Mueller passed away peacefully in her Strafford home on June 27th. She was born June 2, 1930, to Harry and Leila Johnson, of Chicago, Ill. Family was everything to Norma. She was the "Mom" all her children's friends wanted. She did get to travel around the country in her later years, with her husband. Norma is preceded in death...

Jun 27, 2016

Henry James Eley, 75, of Buffalo, MO passed away at 11:35 pm on June 27, 2016. Henry (Gunny) was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1961. While serving his country he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired from the USMC in April 1981, his highest rank held was...

Jun 27, 2016

Lova Jean Mullins, 89, of Springfield Missouri, passed away peacefully on the early morning of June 27, 2016.

Jean was born in Springfield, Missouri on December 16, 1926 and graduated from Fordland High School. She worked at Thomas Market and retired from Mercantile Bank. She and her sister were long-time members of Dale Street Methodist Church, and...