Robert W. Duncan
May 2, 2015
Robert Wendell Duncan, 89 walked through Heaven's Gates, May 2, 2015. He was born in Springfield, MO on March 4, 1926. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Lillian A. Duncan; his parents Howard S. Duncan Sr. and Nancy Duncan; his sisters Ramona Tindall and Rose Duncan; his brother Charles Small, Howard Duncan Jr., Frances...
Noreen Cox
Apr 29, 2015
Noreen Cox, our beloved Auntie N., died the morning of April 29, 2015, at the age of 101 in Springfield, Missouri. Born Noreen Elizabeth Fox on March 23, 1914, in Northern Ireland, Noreen's early years were spent on a Cree Reservation in Canada where her father Charles Fox was an Episcopal minister. Her mother, Marjorie, whose British accent and devotion...
Carl Linden Wilcox
Apr 28, 2015
Carl Linden Wilcox passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, April 28 at the age of 86. Carl was born April 3, 1929 in Topeka, KS, the son of Winfield Warren Wilcox and Violet Marie Cozad. Carl graduated from Washburn University and served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict as a pilot. On April 8, 1961 he and...
Dorothy Jane Flournoy
Apr 28, 2015
Dorothy Jane (Langley) Flournoy passed away in her home from heart failure on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the age of 84. Dorothy was born July 29, 1930 and was the daughter of Arthur and Verna (Webb) Langley, who preceded her in death. Dorothy had a very pleasing personality and loved retail sales. She worked part-time at FW Woolworth, Sears,...
Dorothy "Dee" Ellen Figuli
Apr 26, 2015
Dorothy Ellen "Dee" Figuli, age 102, died at Welcome Home Assisted Living in Redding, California on Sunday, April 26, 2015 where she had resided for the last two years. Born March 17, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the last survivor of a family of fifteen children born to Edward and Gertrude Schurdell. She married Joseph John Figuli in 1946....
Ivon Hubert Lowsley, Jr.
Apr 25, 2015
Dr. Ivon H. Lowsley, Jr., age 77 of Springfield, Missouri passed away suddenly at home on April 25, 2015. Ivon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960, received a Masters in Engineering (Civil) in 1966 and his PhD in 1973 from Johns Hopkins Univ. in Environmental Engineering Science. He was a professor at such institutions as Virginia Military Inst.,...
Betty Margaret Ebe
Apr 24, 2015
BETTY EBE Betty Lewis Ebe died on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Westminster Manor, Austin, TX, after a short illness. Her survivors are daughter Nancy, son-in-law Steve Meyer, and grandchildren Jessie and Nick, of Austin, Texas; and son Robert, daughter-in-law Jane, grandchildren Lauren, Todd, and Sarah of Lafayette, California and great grandchild, Riley Bouton. She was preceded in death by...
Murray Gene Sneed
Apr 23, 2015
Murray Gene Sneed Jr passed away Thursday morning April 23, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family after losing a short battle with cancer. Murray was born April 4, 1946 to Murray and Dessie Sneed in Springfield, MO. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and Drury University. He worked in sales for Maytag and at the...
Robert (Bob) Edward Hales
Apr 22, 2015
Robert (Bob) Hales (70) of Little Rock, AR passed away in his home on April 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mildred Hales. He is survived by his brothers, Mike and Bill Hales; daughters, Kim Hales Hudson, Capri Hales and partner Carla Marchetti, Alice Weimer and husband Brian; son, Matt Hales and wife Lenka;...
Opal Haas
Apr 20, 2015
Opal Haas, 94, died peacefully at Parkview Nursing Home, Bolivar, Missouri, at 2:20 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015. Mrs. Haas was born October 18, 1920 to John Elmer and Helen Elizabeth McKinzie. She graduated from high school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in 1936. She met her husband, Norman at a dance at Tune Town (the dance spot in St....
Wilma Mae Sowards
Apr 20, 2015
Passed on April 20, 2015 following a short illness, to be with her heavenly father, family and friends who preceded her. Born in Springfield, MO to Jacob "Blackie" and Ella (Murphy) Decker. She was baptized as a teenager in the Church of Christ. Following graduation from Springfield Senior (Central) High, Wilma married Bert A. Sowards. She was an avid St....
Jeannette W. Reid
Apr 19, 2015
Jeannette Williams Reid, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, April 19, 2015. A consummate mother and homemaker, Jeannette was an excellent cook and passed that passion down to her children and grandchildren. She endlessly enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for gatherings of family and friends. She was also an avid sports fan and cherished...
Faith Lingbeck
Apr 19, 2015
Faith Delaine Lingbeck, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born November 25, 1934, to Ogden and Lillian (Russell) Casterton in Canton, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in Canton, graduating in June of 1952. Faith married Wayne Eugene Lingbeck in Harmony, MN on September 25,...
Travis Allen
Apr 19, 2015
Travis Allen was born in Dermott, Arkansas on September 22, 1962 to Fredrick Allen and Wilma Jean Charleston. His father preceded him in death. Travis confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized in Arkansas City, Arkansas. Travis attended Arkansas City's Elementary and High School where he was an honor student. Travis was a very talented...
Darren (Tracy) Bruce
Apr 19, 2015
Darren "Tracy" Bruce was born November 1, 1961 in Independence, Missouri. Tracy went to be with his Lord and Savior, peacefully, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Tracy was a witty, fun loving man who enjoyed his family, Journey, Coca-Cola, being outside and working as maintenance man. Tracy leaves behind his beloved wife, Lucinda "Cindy" Bruce. Tracy enjoyed traveling the country...
Charles Eckman
Apr 17, 2015
Charles Eckman Jr, 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 6 am on April 17, 2015 at Cox Medical Center. Charles was a member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, MO. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Eckman Sr; mother, Cleo Eckman; and his sister and brother who passed at birth. He is survived by his wife,...
Jack O. Evans
Apr 17, 2015
Jack O. Evans born July 28, 1922, seventh of eight children, of Charles H. and Mary F. Evans, Springfield, MO passed away April 17, 2015. He graduated from Central High School and later attended Draughon's Business College and Drury University. Jack served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in India-Burma Theatre in World War II. He retired from BNSF Railway...
Marcella Backlin
Apr 16, 2015
Marcella E. Backlin, 91, formerly of Fayetteville, Arkansas died April 16, 2015 in Springfield, MO. She was born February 28, 1924 in Blue Island, Illinois to Oscar P. and Alma (Schimmel) Laubscher. She is survived by her son David L. Backlin of Fort Smith, AR; daughter Kathleen Battershell of Fayetteville, AR; one grandson Damien Battershell of Little Rock, AR; and...
William (Bill) A. Brunner
Apr 16, 2015
William A. (Bill) Brunner, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this earthly life to live with his Heavenly Father on April 16, 2015, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Born February 9, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then attended Ohio State University and received a Bachelor's degree...
Bonnie Boone
Apr 16, 2015
A kind, loving, and gentle heart was stilled as Jesus nestled her in his arms and carried her immortal soul to her heavenly home, there to be with him throughout all eternity. "Granbonnie", as she was called by her grandchildren and great grand children, was born October 21, 1929, and departed this life April 16, 2015. Bonnie is survived by...
