Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 27, 2016

Lois Ann Willis, 70, of Springfield passed away June 27, 2016.

She had been preceded in death by her mother Imogene Cameron, father E.L. Cameron and brother Robert Cameron.

She is survived by her husband Fred Willis of Springfield, sisters Sharon Enyart of Springfield, Nancy Eslick (David) of Springfield, Mary Proctor (Kerry) of Marshfield, and...

Jun 25, 2016

Lorene M. (Sloan) Carter, 85, Springfield, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 in her home. She was born December 23, 1930 in Swedeborg, Missouri, the daughter of Clell and Frona (Davis) Sloan. Lorene loved to do hand crafts, go antique shopping, and to garage sales.  She loved to be with her family & friends.  She was a member of South...

Jun 25, 2016

Chloe Elizabeth Butcher, 13, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 .  She was born March 10, 2003 in Springfield, the daughter of Joshua Kent and Shannon Ashley (Parks) Butcher.

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Jun 21, 2016

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

Jun 21, 2016

EvaLee Schreiber, 92, of Springfield, passed away on June 21, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1923 in Christian County to Edd and Eula Bilyeu.

She was an educator for over 30 years, retiring from the Kansas City school district. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Twin Oaks Country Club, and enjoyed being a...

Jun 20, 2016

Peggy (Tomlin) Owens, 84, of Springfield, passed away June 20 after an extended illness. Peggy was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Plant City, Florida to Col. Robert and Margaret (Watt) Tomlin.

As an "army brat," Peggy attended 10 schools before graduating from high school in El Paso, Texas. Because she loved to write, she headed off to...

Jun 19, 2016

Homer "Jolly" Boyd, 83, Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Mercy Hospital.

Homer was a member of Gibson Chapel Presbyterian Church and a founding member of the well known vocal group, The Philharmonics. He was also a member of Truth Lodge #151.

He was preceded in...

Jun 19, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

Jun 17, 2016

Arlis Ray Bilyeu of Reeds Spring, Missouri, son of Shird and Ella Mae (Rose) Bilyeu, born July 2, 1940 in Berryville, Arkansas, departed this life June 17, 2016, at age 75. Arlis grew up in Carr Lane, MO and was a resident of Reeds Spring, Missouri since 1967. He was of Christian faith.

Arlis served in the...

Jun 15, 2016

Thomas "Buck" Thurmon McConnell, Jr., 86, of Springfield, MO went to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Tom was born July 17, 1929 in Springfield, Mo to Thomas T. and Mary E. (Metzger) McConnell. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1949 and attended Southwest Missouri State University and then Missouri University for...