S. Gene Campbell
Feb 7, 2015
S. Gene Campbell, 81, of Springfield, surrounded by his loving family went to the arms of his Lord and Savior at 8:25 p.m. February 7, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born April 30, 1933 in Mountain Home, AR to Jess and Artie Campbell who preceded him in death. Gene was a successful general insurance agent for...
Gail Ann Steed
Feb 6, 2015
No services will be held; cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Charlotte Collier
Feb 6, 2015
Charlotte Cornish Collier of Springfield, Missouri, originally of Chicago, died on February 6, 2015 at the age of 91. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Gordon Collier, and her sisters Miriam Ewing Hammil and Rose Cornish Cassedy. She is survived by a son, John Collier (Sharon), daughter Catherine Gilpin (Phil), and grandchildren Jennifer Gilpin (Sarah...
Ruth Olesen Kelley
Feb 6, 2015
Ruth Olesen Kelley died Friday February 6, 2015. She was born in February 1920, when Woodrow Wilson was president of the USA and before women had the right to vote, which was gained later that year. Esther Mitchell and Charles William Olesen were her parents. Her mother was from Oxford, North Carolina and her father from Salem, Massachusetts, where Ruth...
Orlin "Dee" Newman
Feb 6, 2015
Orlin Dee Newman was born on April 1, 1937 in Springfield, MO to Glen and Bonnie Rogers Newman and died on Feb 6, 2015. Dee owned and operated the Professional Building Barber Shop for 25 years and retired from MSU security. Dee officiated softball, football, basketball, and volleyball in the Springfield area for 10 years. He was a 4 year...
Barrie Maurice Peterson
Feb 5, 2015
No services; cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Richard D. (Dick) Radford
Feb 5, 2015
Richard D. Radford, age 86, died at home in Springfield, MO, the evening of Feb. 5, 2015. He was born Sept. 8, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Jack and Zella Radford. Richard graduated as valedictorian of his Vanduser, MO high school class in 1947. In 1948, he enlisted in the army and served with the 11th Airborne...
Jean N. Heyne
Feb 4, 2015
Jean N. Heyne, 83, of Springfield, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 4, 2015 with family at her bedside. She is survived by three sons; Glen Myers of Spring, Texas, Alan Myers and wife Dorothy, Kelly Myers and wife Jana, all of Fordland; one daughter, Lori Rasa of Springfield; three stepsons, Dale Heyne, Joel Heyne, and Larry Heyne; one stepdaughter,...
William (Bill) Gustin Lucas
Feb 3, 2015
William (Bill) Gustin Lucas, 76, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on February 3, 2015 after suffering a stroke and heart attack. He was the son of Ethel Lucas Green and Clyde H. Lucas. He graduated from SMS where he was the medalist on the 1963 golf team, which won the NCAA College Division Tournament. In 1962, he won the Springfield...
Casandre Fletcher
Feb 3, 2015
Casandre Jordan-Deane Fletcher, born August 26, 1996, left her temporary home on February 3, 2015. With her beautiful and infectious smile, she was welcomed home to heaven by the loving smile of Jesus. During her time on earth, Casi touched many lives and was the light of the lives of friends and family. She enjoyed time on Bull Shoals Lake...
Joseph Clayton Petersen
Jan 31, 2015
Joseph C. (Joe) Petersen, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in his home in Springfield Mo. He was born January 11, 1920 to Isabel and Peter C. Petersen in Bemidji MN. After graduating from Bemidji High School he attended Crosier Seminary until his enlistment into the US Army. He was activated and joined the Combat Engineers...
Brenda Larae Roy-Boykins
Jan 31, 2015
Brenda LaRae Roy Boykins, 54 passed away January 31, 2015 in Springfield, MO. She was born on November 22, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA to George Edward Roy III and Azel Leona Fleming. Brenda grew up in Compton, CA and graduated high school in 1973 at St. Mary's in Compton, CA. In 1988, Brenda and her three boys, Robert II,...
Patricia Johnson
Jan 30, 2015
Pat departed this life on Friday, January 30, 2015 in her home after a short illness. She was born July 19, 1929 to Marcus & Deane Glover near Paris, MO. and graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. Pat worked for Farm & Home Savings & Loan for many years where she headed up the Insurance Department, then owned/operated Colony...
Jewell Riddle
Jan 30, 2015
Jewell (Freeman) Riddle, 96, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on January 30, 2015 after a long blessed life filled with family, love, and admiration. Her devotion to her husband, family, and her firm belief in God supported her during her final days and ultimately gave her peace. Jewell is survived by her husband of 31 years, Hershel Riddle; her...
Rozetta June (Fuller) Westfall
Jan 29, 2015
Rozetta June (Fuller) Westfall, 90, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born June 5, 1924, in Halltown on the family farm. She was one of five children of John G. and Bertha M. Fuller. She was a 1941 graduate of Halltown High School. Rozetta attended Draughn's Business College in Springfield, and while there she worked for...
Raymond Francis Broyles
Jan 29, 2015
Raymond Francis Broyles died after a wonderful life of 91 years on Thursday January 29th, 2015. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Kathleen Ehrnman and son Robert. He is survived by daughter Judy Null of California, son Bart of Alabama, and son Brad of Florida. Ray also has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. There...
Emanuel "Manny" Smith
Jan 29, 2015
Emanuel Smith, "Manny," passed away January 29, 2015. Manny was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 22, 1930, born to Harry and Ella Smith. Manny was a past member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Director Staff, Scottish Rite, Purchashing Agents, Temple Israel Congregation and served in the Korean War from 1951-1954. He graduated from the University of Misssouri-Columbia...
Benny Jay Miller
Jan 28, 2015
Benny Jay Miller died peacefully at home after a short illness on January 28, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 6, 1937 in Cabool, Missouri to Marion and Lucille (Wade) Miller. He graduated with the class of 1955 from Cabool High School. After graduation, he lived and worked in Cabool for a year before moving to...
