Obituary Listing

May 8, 2016

Terry Vanderpool was born on May 21, 1944 in Los Angeles, California and passed away May 8, 2016. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Vanderpool, father, Robert Partyka, step-father, Hoyt Vanderpool and brother, Gordy Burk. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; brother, Hoyt Vanderpool, II (Nancy); sister, Sharon Quinn; son, Gordy Vanderpool; daughter, Pepper Argaez...

May 6, 2016

Connie Jean Light Barngrover passed away on May 6, 2016 after a 27 year long journey with breast cancer. Connie was born July 23, 1940 in Omaha, NE to Millard A. and Marguriete Grigsby Light. Due to her father's occupation, the family moved frequently and Connie attended schools in Minneapolis, MN, Lakewood, CO, and Ardmore, PA, before graduating from Topeka...

May 4, 2016

Marie McNay – 91 – of Springfield, Missouri, was born on September 10, 1924 in Quincy, Illinois, and passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016. Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She lost her husband Curt, over 36 years ago, and has dedicated her life to loving and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

May 3, 2016

Margaret Elaine Williams, age 80, of Springfield, MO passed away at 6:50 pm May 3, 2016 at her home.  All 3 of her children were there. Margaret was born in Harvey, IL. She became a Registered Nurse at Silver Cross Hospital Nursing School and practiced for over 40 years.  She married Kenneth Lee Williams June 7, 1958.  They lived in...

May 2, 2016

Benno Maynard James Williams of Springfield, MO passed away at 3:13 am on May 2, 2016 in Cox South Hospital. He was born at 1:07 am that morning. Benno expired from Trisomy, a chormosonal imbalance.

He is survived by his parents, Roy Williams and Tia Harris of Springfield; three half-siblings, Joshua Harris, Damon Going, and Kristal Going;...

May 2, 2016

James C. Tuck, 72, Springfield, passed away May 2, 2016. He is survived by 3 sons, David (Darlene), Rodney and Tony Miller; daughter, Charlene Tuck; brother, Richard Tuck; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 in Clear Creek Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Visitation...

May 2, 2016

Jane Lea Beamer Simpson passed from this life May 2, 2016 following a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Jane was born June 10, 1942 to Cecil and Evelyn Beamer in southwest Iowa. Her father died when Jane was 3 years old. She was raised with her brother John, by their mother and grandmother until her mother married Wm Warrick...

May 2, 2016

Beloved wife and mother, Virginia June Walker Logan, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016 at the age of 89. She was born in Chicago, IL to Betty K. Hosek Walker and George J. Walker, Sr. on February 23, 1927. She graduated from Morton East High School in 1945 and attended the University of Illinois at...

May 1, 2016

Doin Edwin Loftis, 77 of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Cox South Hospital after a short illness surrounded by family.

He was born to the late Ferd Loftis and Fredah (Loftis) Sallee and husband, Joe on July 8, 1938 in Portland, Oregon. In addition to his parents, his brother, Foin Loftis preceded him in...

May 1, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 30, 2016

George Abraham age 86 of Springfield passed away at 4:20 a.m. on April 30th, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri.

George was born in Galena, Kansas on March 6, 1930. He had served his country during the Korean War. After returning from the service he married the love of his life Ruth. Together they were blessed with five children....

Apr 29, 2016

Bruce Timothy Mueller, 55, Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2016 in his home.  He graduated from Strafford High School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1981-1987.  Bruce started as a small engine mechanic and worked up to become a heavy equipment repairman.  He worked at C&W Services in Springfield.  (URICO/DTZ/C&W Services) as manager of their...

Apr 29, 2016

Apr 28, 2016

Virginia Louise (Clark) Gambriel

February 5, 1947 – April 28, 2016

Virginia Louise (Clark) Gambriel (69), lifelong resident of Pleasant Hope, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Northwood Hills Nursing Home in Humansville, Missouri.

Virginia was born on Wednesday, February 5, 1947 in Fair Grove, Missouri. She...

Apr 26, 2016

If my grandfather, Arch Pummill, had been the kind of man to spend money on a funeral, this is the sort of eulogy I would have given him. He was a private man who spent money very carefully. A funeral was not on his list of expenditures.

Arch Pummill, Papa Arch to me,...

Apr 26, 2016

Dolores Jean Crawford was born January 23,1930 to Clifton G. Parks and Ina Gail Jones of Miami, OK. Dolores passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2016 in Springfield, MO. Dolores was raised in Miami, OK, and graduated from school there. Dolores later married John H. Crawford on May 20, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They later solemnized...

Apr 26, 2016

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Apr 25, 2016

William Thomas Chambers 69, of Nixa, MO passed away early in the morning April 25, 2016 at his home with his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born February 21, 1947 in Detroit, MI to Dale and Elizabeth Chambers. He was a communications engineer for over 40 years. He loved his family. His favorite pastime...

Apr 25, 2016

Shannon L. Wilson, 46, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 24, 1970 in Springfield.

Shannon was a devoted and loving daughter, sister and aunt.  She has many friends who will miss her dearly.

She enjoyed cake decorating, cross-stitch, crochet, collecting porcelain dolls...

Apr 25, 2016

Robert "Bob" Warren Brown, 98, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, in his home. Bob was born in Springfield, Missouri, February 23, 1918, to Frank and Marion Brown. Bob spent the majority of his childhood in Springfield, Missouri. September, 1942 Bob met Florence Frances Pienkos; they were married February 18, 1943. Bob served in the...