Obituary Listing

Nov 23, 2016

Jack R. Tucker, 84, of Springfield passed away peacefully Wednesday morning in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 2, 1932 in McAlester, OK, the son of Earl and Nannie Tucker.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty from Jan. 1953 – Dec. 1956 and the...

Nov 23, 2016

Young men can change the world (Jaycees). Bob Scheid peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born to Art and Dale Scheid in Springfield , MO in 1945. Starting at Central High School and throughout his life he became a leader to make the world a better place. Early in his business career he joined the Springfield...

Nov 21, 2016

Lyman "Al" Turner, 68, Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 in his home. He was born July 15, 1948 in Springfield, the son of Herbert M. and Betty Turner.

Al loved camping, spending time at the family trailer at the river, playing poker, geocaching, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Al served his...

Nov 20, 2016

Jerry Darwin Orr age, 69 of Springfield passed away on November 20, 2016.  He was born November 21, 1946 in Mincy, MO to Charlie and Audra Orr and grew up in Mincy and attended Branson High School where he played baseball and basketball.  Soon after graduation he was drafted into the Army and served overseas as a...

Nov 20, 2016

Evelyn M. Delamater, 86, of Springfield, MO, passed away from Alzheimer's, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, peacefully into the arms of her Savior.

She was born and attended school in Florence, NJ. At the age of 19, she married Tom Delamater and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this year. At the age of 25 she accepted...

Nov 20, 2016

Mike "Pa" Burros was born in Springfield, Missouri on July 3rd, 1953 to Grant and Ellene Burros. On Sunday, November 20th, 2016 he went home to be with the Lord, his brother Richard, and his parents whom he loved so dearly. Mike lived a life full of joy and laughter and said that he "had no complaints and no...

Nov 19, 2016

Dorothy Pauline Harvey, 91, passed away Saturday, November 19. Dorothy was born in Bado, Missouri July 25, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Minnie Ragsdale. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold.

Dorothy is survived by her children Judy, Hal and his wife Paula, and Janet and her husband Mike; five grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2016

Donna Ruth Hartin, 88, of Springfield went to join her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2016.  Donna was born in Augusta, Kansas to Audrey and Martha (Mattie) Adams(Nance).  She graduated from Ava High School and attended SMS college.  Donna was married to Johnnie Hartin for 61 years, until his passing in 2009.  She taught school in Goodhope...

Nov 18, 2016

Amazing Grace! Rev. Richard (Dick) Stanley Richards went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2016. Born in central Illinois on June 27, 1923, Dick fell in love with and married Daisy Carson on February 24, 1942. He bravely served in World War II; shortly after he became a minister and provided leadership in...

Nov 17, 2016

Willis Melgren, 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, November 17th, in his home. He was born February 22, 1929, in Lyon County Kansas, the son of Harry and Selma Fager Melgren. He married Nadine Dykman on August 10, 1957. They were privileged to share more than 59 years together.

As a young farm boy in...

Nov 16, 2016

Ronald C King was born April 11, 1944 and passed away November 16, 2016, with his 3 children, Laura (King) Elwood, Lisa (King/Bouldin) Doran, her spouse, Lee Doran, Keith King, with his spouse, Tonya (Waltz) King, along with his grandchildren, Ashley Dye, her spouse, Eric Dye, Lindsey Phoenix, her spouse Caitlin Phoenix, Kainon Bouldin, his spouse, Tiffany (Walden) Bouldin,...

Nov 15, 2016

Orlando Mack Dicus was born October 11, 1961 to Maggie and Donald Dicus of Springfield, MO. He departed this life on November 15, 2016 in his home in Springfield, MO.

Preceding him in death are his parents Maggie and Donald Dicus.

He leaves to mourn his nine children: Brittany...

Nov 13, 2016

Delmar R. Wiese, 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 13, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Del was born November 20, 1938 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Rudolph and Grace Wiese. On September 9, 1977, he married his wife Beth. Del was a 1956 graduate of De Witt High...

Nov 12, 2016

Barbara Jean Capps, 77, Walnut Grove, MO, beloved wife of James N. Capps, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2016.

She was born November 20, 1938, the daughter of William and Evelyn Fuller.

She is survived by her husband, James; sister-in-law, Judy Malloy; and several nieces.

Graveside services will...

Nov 12, 2016

Lois Sybil Young, 89, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3:15 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Young; her parents; and two brothers. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Mansfield, Mo., to Floyd and Frankie Hale. She was united in marriage to Jesse Young June 23, 1944....

Nov 10, 2016

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

Nov 10, 2016

Doris Irene Courtney, 93, Billings, MO passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Cox South. She was born July 24, 1923 in Golden City, MO, the daughter of Fred and Belva Curry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her daughter, Nancy Sue Charlton; and a great-grandchild, Gisela.

Nov 9, 2016

Charles J. Babb passed away peacefully Nov. 9, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer at Cox South Hospital with friends by his side.

He was born May 3, 1962 to William J. Babb, Jr. and Judy A. Hale Babb in St. Joseph, MO. When he was 4 years old, the family moved to a farm near...

Nov 8, 2016

Dorothy "Bette" Elizabeth Reynolds Dickinson, 97, passed away November 8, 2016. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery in Springfield, MO. Bette was born June 4, 1919 to Ethel and George Beilby in Yankton, SD. She was married to James O. Reynolds, DDS until his death in 1990 and later was...

Nov 7, 2016

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