Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Dec 26, 2016

John Gordon "Duke" Gambon passed away on December 26, 2016, after a brief illness. John was born on October 10, 1930 in Chicago IL to John and Viola Gambon.

John grew up an only child in Chicago. He spent many summers living with relatives in Bloomington Illinois. While attending St. Benedict's College in Atchison, KS, John joined...

Dec 25, 2016

Eileen Penny DeFriese was born on August 01, 1924, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Truman and Goldie Wilson, and was from hardy stock. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loving family at her side in her home on Christmas morning (December 25, 2016). She lived to the age of 92 ½ years old. Mom was supposed...

Dec 24, 2016

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

Dec 22, 2016

Jean Rae Wright passed away on December 22, 2016 in Cox Hospital, Springfield MO. She was born in 1935 in Garrison, Iowa to Leland and Miriam Pieper. After graduating from High School in 1952, she attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated in 1956 with a degree in teaching. She taught school in Orono, Minnesota for over 40...

Dec 21, 2016

James Baxter Porter Jr. (Jim) passed on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 86. Jim was born in Joplin, Missouri on January 1, 1930 to James Baxter Porter and Mary Bingham Porter. He attended school in Joplin where he lettered in basketball, football and golf.

In 1949 he attended the University of Missouri, Columbia where...

Dec 18, 2016

James Edwin Mellers, known to his family and friends as JE or Jim, died peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Jim was born in Bell, California on August 2, 1925, the son of Irma and James H. Meller. In his later years, he enjoyed telling anyone who asked that he was a "1925 model."

Climbing above a...

Dec 18, 2016

Arnold Wayne Mallonee , 92, passed away December 18, 2016 after a year-long illness at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Arnold lived independently until September 2015 when an injury prevented him from living alone.

Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jean Marie (Pierce) Mallonee. He leaves behind one child,...

Dec 18, 2016

Jeff L. Dyer, 75 of Springfield passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 in his home. Jeff was born to W.L. "Pat" and Josefa L. "Jo" Dyer on July 20, 1941. At a very early age his family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico where he grew up.

He played baseball in high school and college. In high school...

Dec 13, 2016

Chester is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons Kalam and Kevin Bowling; daughters April (Clay) Verink and Penny (Shawn) Lin; and many other close family and friends. Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Watching Over Whiskers Feline Fund at www.watchingoverwhiskers.org

Dec 13, 2016

Melvin S. Daniel

Sunrise: February 18, 1961

Sunset: December 13, 2016

Melvin Stevinson Daniel was born February 18, 1961 in Gary, IN to Mrs. Bessie Mae (Pugh) Daniel (deceased) and Mr. James Daniel, Sr. (deceased).

Melvin attended Brunswick Elementary School and continued his education at Westside High School both in Gary,...