Scott Joseph Carpenter
Nov 21, 2015
Scott J. Carpenter, 51, of Buffalo, Missouri, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Highlandville, MO. He was born December 4, 1963 in Festus, Missouri, the son of Melvin and Deanna Carpenter. He married Diane M. Carpenter on March 13, 1982. Scott spent 14 years serving in the United States Navy and worked 17 years for the...
Billie Duane Young
Nov 21, 2015
Billie "Bill" Duane Young, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. His unbelievable strength, supportive wife and family, and God assisted him to peace in his final days. He was born to Dwight and Charita Young on October 27, 1928 in Springfield, MO, the third of five sons. His childhood was spent in the area,...
Noel Burtis Bascom
Nov 20, 2015
Noel Burtis Bascom, 67, returned to his heavenly home on November 20, 2015, after a 25 year battle with Parkinson's diseases. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Noel was born to the late Ulys and Haseltine Bascom in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, on September 24,...
Wanda Crowe
Nov 20, 2015
Wanda Lee (Glenn) Crowe, 81 of Springfield was born November 17, 1934 in Selmore, MO south of Ozark. She had passed away November 20, 2015 at her home after battling with bone cancer. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield. On October 26, 1973, she married Harlan Crowe. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earnest...
Bettye Jean Vogel
Nov 19, 2015
Bettye Jean Holt Vogel was born August 29, 1921 in Aurora, Missouri to Dr. and Mrs. Charles (Sara) Holt. In 1926 the family moved to Springfield where her father had his dental practice. Bettye died in Springfield at the age of 94 on November 19, 2015. Always outgoing and blessed with extraordinary energy, while in high school Bettye was captain...
Richard Neal Fiss
Nov 18, 2015
Richard Neal Fiss, 88, of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 18 at home. He was born on June 29, 1927 to Frances and Roy Fiss. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Niece, his parents and granddaughter, Amanda Rynearson. He leaves behind his "beautiful" family Becky and Tom Schuetz (Bettendorf, IA), Linda and Rick...
Jessie Eva Calhoun
Nov 18, 2015
Jessie Eva Calhoun, age 100, died in Springfield on November 18, 2015. Born in Ozark County, Missouri on July 16, 1915, she was married to Frank Calhoun, former manager of Springfield's Kraft Foods factory, from age 18 until his death in 1983. Jessie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) John F. (Jack) and Claudia Calhoun...
Margaret Ellison
Nov 16, 2015
Margaret Ellison, 96, died November 16, 2015, at Springfield Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Bosque County Texas, the daughter of Verne and Jess Stephens Gracey. She was married Feb. 16, 1941, to Olyn G. Ellison, who preceded her in death. A member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Margaret worked as hostess at the Heer's Garden...
John Richard Richmond
Nov 16, 2015
John lived a full life, which came to a close on Nov 16th. He's at peace, whole again and in a better place where he deserves to now reside. John was born July 28, 1924 in Hannibal Mo where he grew up involved in the Presbyterian church, Boy Scouts, and the high school band. John proudly served our country in...
Beth Gray
Nov 16, 2015
Beth Ann Bricker Gray of Springfield passed away at age 62, on Monday Nov. 16, 2015 after a short illness. She is survived by her sons Jeremiah Bohatkiewicz and Daniel Bohatkiewicz, both of Springfield; sister Jill Alliman and husband Peter of Tennessee; brother Mike Bricker and wife Jody of Arkansas; nephews Nathan Donegan and Joseph Donegan of Tennessee and Ben...
Carl Thomas (Tom) Holt
Nov 16, 2015
A Celebration of Life for Carl Thomas (Tom) Holt will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 20 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri with Rev. Bryan South officiating. Burial will follow at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 9:00am until time of the service. Tom was born...
Clyde Leon Rodreick
Nov 13, 2015
Clyde L. Rodreick, 89, Springfield, passed away Friday, Nov 13, 2015. He was born Nov 7, 1926 in Monett, MO. He enlisted into military service at the age of 17 in WW II and served in the G-2 Army Intelligence branch of the Army in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was in the investment & insurance profession for...
Martha Ann Revis Nichols
Nov 9, 2015
Martha Ann "Martie" (Burns) Revis Nichols grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born on February 24, 1931. Martha was the only child of V.L. "Bob" Burns and Nola B. Burns. She passed away peacefully on November 9, 2015 in Arizona.
Martie graduated from high school in Pittsburg, Kansas. She attended SMS where she majored in art...
Hazel Hill Smith
Nov 8, 2015
Hazel Hill Smith, 96, peacefully closed the final chapter of an extraordinary life on November 8th, to be with her Lord. She was preceded by her husband, Roy Edgar Smith, her parents Harold and Alma Hill, and other beloved family. Hazel leaves behind her children, Shari (Phil) Walker of Springfield, Janis (Jim) Goetz of Nixa, and Steven (Donna Cartwright) Smith...
Ruth Louise Gay
Nov 6, 2015
Ruth Louise (Kastendieck) Gay, 92 of Springfield, MO, passed away on November 6, 2015. Ruth was born on the family farm in Billings, MO on September 14, 1923, to Karl D. and Minnie (Peiter) Kastendieck. She was a graduate of Billings High School Class of 1941 and then became a Registered Nurse upon completion of the Baptist Hospital School of...
Len Samuel Burton
Nov 6, 2015
Men often express a desire to be a pilot, a coach, write a book, run a marathon, or become a FBI agent. Len did all of these. Len and his twin, Ben, were born August 12, 1929 in Magnolia, Arkansas. Len graduated from Magnolia High School as an honor student and was awarded an athletic football scholarship to Arkansas State...
Barbara Wright
Nov 6, 2015
Barbara Sue Herrick Wright was born November 5, 1932 and returned to heaven on November 6, 2015. She was a resident of Springfield, Missouri. With her family by her side Barbara passed away peacefully at her home. Barbara was born and raised in Springfield. She attended Greenwood and graduated from Springfield Senior High School Class of 1949. She later attended...
