Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2016

Dewey C. Smith, age 75, Springfield died Saturday, April 23, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tela Smith; two sons, Jeff and Sherry Johnson and Jim Smith; two step-sons, Mark and Debby Hunter and Greg Hunter and Wendy Thompson; a step-daughter, Michelle Mello; a sister, Jean Williams; 19 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters....

Apr 22, 2016

Carl Edwin Ferguson, Sr, age 99, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Springfield, Missouri and Washington, D.C. died April 22, 2016 following a brief illness at his residence at Capstone Village, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A memorial service to...

Apr 21, 2016

Betty Marie Prentice Wollpert 92, Springfield, MO passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016.

She was born May 8, 1923 in Painesville, OH to Lawrence C. and Doris Prentice.

Betty served in the Waves during WWII.

She retired as a secretary.

Betty received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and...

Apr 18, 2016

Dr. Paul J. Busiek, son of Dr. U.J. and Erma Busiek, was born in Springfield, MO on April 1st, 1923 on April Fools Day and Easter Sunday. He went to his heavenly home on the morning of April 18th, 2016 at 8:20 am.

He was a life-long resident of Greene County and served his community in countless...

Apr 17, 2016

The Lord called Steve Brown to his Heavenly home at 5:22am on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Steve was born on August 10, 1945 to W. Frank, Jr. and Charlene Brown in Poplar Bluff, MO. Steve received his Bachelors of Arts Degree from Central Methodist University in 1967 and went on to receive his law degree from the...

Apr 17, 2016

Arbie E. Marsh, age 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in Mercy Hospital on April 17, 2016 following a short illness. He was born April 9, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dave and Ruby Marsh. On December 25, 1953, Arbie was united in marriage to Ima Mae Setser in Maysville, Arkansas.

Arbie belonged to Seminole Baptist Temple...

Apr 16, 2016

Thomas Christopher Billionis, 44, passed away unexpectedly in Springfield, Missouri on April 16, 2016. Tom was born in Aurora, Colorado, on June 21, 1971.

Tom graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1989 and Pittsburg State University in 1994. He played football at Pitt State throughout his college career. Tom married his true love, Michelle Lix, on...

Apr 15, 2016

Apr 14, 2016

Bernadette "Bernie" (nee Fitzpatrick) Watts, 65 years old, of Springfield Missouri passed away on the morning of April 14. Bernadette's hard fought battle with colon cancer was ended peacefully in her sleep. She was born February 1st, 1951 to Bernard and Louise (nee Davis) Fitzpatrick of Dunville, Newfoundland. She married Lawrence Watts, of Long Beach, California, while he was...

Apr 14, 2016

Pat, 84, died April 14, 2016 at her home in Springfield, MO, In lieu of a funeral service, a visitation will be held Tues., April 19, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 6-8 PM. Pat was born on March 16, 1932, in Cushing, OK to "Tony" and Opal Lambeth. She graduated from Central High School in 1949 and worked at Citizens...

Apr 13, 2016

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Apr 10, 2016

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

Apr 9, 2016

Jean Alice Erickson, 93, Springfield, MO, passed away on April 9, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her five children, who loved her very much. She was born July 13, 1922 in McCracken, MO, the daughter of Homer and Eunice Whittenburg.  She lived in Springfield over 60 years enjoying travel, golf at Twin Oaks and celebrating holidays at home with...

Apr 9, 2016

Ella Louise McGee Rainey, 71, Springfield, passed away April 9, 2016.

Ella was born on July 17, 1944 in Portageville, MO the daughter of Josie Askew and Morris McGee, Sr.

She was married to James I. Rainey, now gone to Heaven. They both left behind four children, Steven Rainey, Constance Rainey, Gregory Rainey and Douglas...

Apr 9, 2016

Walter L. (Walt) Friedhofen was born March 22, 1948 in Springfield, MO. to Walter R. and Dieudonne (Lejear) Friedhofen, a WWII Belgian war bride. He departed this life on April 9, 2016. Growing up in a home that was bilingual in both English and French would play an important role in his life.

He graduated from Parkview...

Apr 8, 2016

John Henry Howard was born February 7, 1933 in Marengo County, Alabama. He was the youngest child of Rosie Lee and Allen Howard. From the comfort of his home he found his eternal peace on April 8, 2016.

At the age of 17, John enlisted in the United States Army and began his lifelong Military career. He...

Apr 7, 2016

Stella Daniel, age 80 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 07, 2016. Stella was born in Lewisville, Arkansas on May 10, 1935. She met and married Edward T. Daniel while attending the University of Arkansas. Edward preceded her in death in 2010. Stella was a special person. She enjoyed several successful careers; she loved the work and...

Apr 6, 2016

Donna Jean (Zuck) Tidmore peacefully departed this life on April 6, 2016 at the age of 90 years and 7 months old. She had been a resident at the James River Care Center during a short illness.

Donna Jean was born September 6 1925 to Edgar Howard Zuck and Bernice Evelyn English in Clark, South Dakota, spending...

Apr 5, 2016

Edward (Ed) McGuire was born December 1, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Marquis and Evelyn McGuire. He passed away in his home Tuesday, April 5, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Ed attended Arkansas State and served in the Army (military police). He and Carolyn Sue were married in 1965. They celebrated their 50th...

Apr 2, 2016

Mary Mildred Loveridge Mahy, 109, died Saturday April 2, 2016. Mary was the only child of Ray and Phoebe Loveridge and was born December 18, 1906 in Mountain Home, Idaho. She grew up in Maryville, Missouri and moved to Kansas City, Mo in 1930 where she lived until moving to Springfield in 1971. She attended St. Paul Methodist Church....