James Allen Shapiro
Aug 8, 2015
James Allen Shapiro, age 77, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2015. Jim was born on Sept. 3, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, the son of David and Virginia Shapiro. After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the Navy and traveled the world. He later joined the United States Capitol Police department and retired at...
Martha Louise Agee
Aug 7, 2015
Martha Louise (June) Agee, at the age of 94, of Springfield, MO passed away August 7, 2015. Martha had retired many years ago from the Frisco Railroad after working various office positions. She was also a dedicated member of Second Baptist Church here in Springfield. Martha was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Laura Shurte, husband...
James Vincent Stone
Aug 7, 2015
James V. "Jim" Stone of Springfield, MO passed away August 7, 2015 at the age of 82. Jim was born in Cape Girardeau, MO and was a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. Following a career in Mechanical Engineering Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, creating stained glass, dancing, and listening to live music. He was a member of...
Mary Evelyn Howard
Aug 7, 2015
Mary Evelyn Howard, 90, of Springfield, MO died on August 7, 2015. She was born November 4, 1924, in Webster County, MO, to Otis and Edith (Roper) Miller. She married Edgar Lee Howard on April 16, 1944. After graduating from Conway High School, she attended State Teachers College, now MSU. She was a long time volunteer with the CoxHealth System...
Bill O'Neal
Aug 5, 2015
Bill O'Neal was born December 14, 1929 in Melbourne, Arkansas to Silas Hugh and Liza (Vines) O'Neal. He passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Springfield. He attended a one room school for 8 years and then graduated from Melbourne High School where he was the center for the school basketball team. After three years of college, he enlisted in...
David Allen Pertuche
Aug 3, 2015
David Allen Pertuche, age 63, of Springfield, MO passed away on August 3, 2015 at Cox South of a heart attack. David was employed by Monarch Machine Co., Nixa MO and was previously employed with Paul Mueller for 22 years. He played drums for several years in many local bands. David loved doing crosswords, playing drums, and being around family...
Melvin Yenicheck
Aug 2, 2015
Melvin Ray Yenicheck, 66, of Springfield went to be with his Lord on August 2, 2015, due to complications from lung cancer. He is survived by his father, Junior R. Yenicheck of Springfield; sister, Carolyn Thomas (husband Rocky) of Palm Desert, CA; nephew, Bryan Cole (wife Aurelia) of McKinney, TX, and his two devoted dogs Buddy and Roscoe. He was...
John C. Roop
Aug 2, 2015
John C. Roop, age 71, of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 following an 8 month battle with cancer. He was born in Kansas City, MO, February 17, 1944, the son of Charles Preston and Frances (Garbee) Roop. A very kind and generous man, John formally lived in Billings, MO and later moved to Springfield where he became...
Charles E. Brand
Aug 1, 2015
Charles Edward Brand, a retired railroad employee and Korean veteran, died on August 1, 2015 in Springfield, MO. He was born in Cape Girardeau, MO on July 25, 1928, the son of Louis Henry Edward Brand and his wife, Helen Marguerite, nee Litzelfelner. He was married to Dorothy Elizabeth Wehrman on September 20, 1952 in Lockwood, MO. He is survived...
Dr. Duane Hellam
Jul 31, 2015
Doctor Duane C. Hellam was born in Kittaning, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1933. He passed away at James River Care and Rehabilitation Center on July 31, 2015. Duane did his preliminary education at Arizona State University, Tempe, earning his B.A. Degree in Chemistry with Distinction in 1955. He then entered Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and received his M.D....
Oscar Z. Morrison
Jul 30, 2015
Oscar Zanthanese Morrison was born on Friday, November 13, 1925 in Hannibal, Missouri. He was born as the son of James Morrison and Rubie Estell, both of whom preceded him in death. He departed this life in comfort on July 30, 2015 and was called by his Creator from labor to reward while resting peacefully at Ravenwood Assisted Living in...
Jerry Morris
Jul 28, 2015
Jerry W. Morris, 66, of Springfield, passed away on July 28 in his home. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Morris; mother, Lula Morris; sister, Barbara Morris; and brother, Steve Morris. Jerry is survived by his ex-wife, Sheila Morris of Springfield; daughters, Sheri Morris of Branson and Kristi Harden and husband David of Republic; son, David Morris...
Charles A. Raper
Jul 28, 2015
Charles Arthur Raper of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life into glory Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at his home. His name was highly respected by his peers both locally and nationally as a champion motorcycle racer and a wonderful person. Charlie was a long time employee of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Charlie was preceded in death by his father and mother,...
Elmer Clarence Johnston
Jul 28, 2015
Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Friday, August 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Abbott A Williams
Jul 27, 2015
Abbott A. Williams, Jr., passed away on July 27, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born on October 18, 1927 in rural Springfield, Missouri. Abbott married Binnie Mae in 1952 and they had three daughters. He was preceded in death by Binnie Mae, daughter, Susan Thomas and sister, Jeannette Reid. He is survived by daughter, Abba Williams of...
Rodger Mark "Buff" Buffington
Jul 27, 2015
Rodger Mark Buffington ("Buff") of Halfway, MO passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at the age of 74 of complications with his ongoing battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family. Rodger was born in Golden City, MO to Martin Pierce Buffington and Helen Pauline Kifer and was an only child. He graduated from Central High School in Springfield. He...
Margaret Marie Tilton
Jul 25, 2015
On Saturday morning, July 25, 2015, a glorious reunion was held in Heaven, as Margaret Marie Ummel Tilton was welcomed by a host of friends and family, but particularly by her husband and partner for life, Allen, from whom they had been separated by death some 13 years ago, after 61 years of marriage. Smiles and joy were abundantly shared...
Craig Shane Jones
Jul 25, 2015
Craig Shane Jones was born on July 6, 1968 in Springfield, MO and passed away on July 25, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. He was 47 years old. He is survived by his mother, Marquita Walker, one sister, Dana Walker, two brothers, Matthew Walker and Jeremy Walker, one niece, Abigale Ross, and two nephews, Jason Walker and Adam Walker. Shane grew...
