Ruth Esther Mullikin
Oct 28, 2014
Ruth Esther Mullikin, 85, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in Quail Creek. She was born February 4, 1929 in Stuttgart, Germany, the daughter of Adolf and Karoline Haug. On September 26, 1953, she married Everett Mullikin and immigrated to the United States of America in 1954, and became a U.S. Citizen in 1957. Mrs. Mullikin graduated from MSU...
Carol Crabb
Oct 27, 2014
Carol Sue Crabb departed this life on October 27, 2014 after a brave fight with cancer. Carol was born in Monett, MO to Hollis Adrian Walton and Mildred Catherine Walton on December 19, 1937. Growing up on a farm outside Monett, Carol Sue had a true love of nature and all animals, who she nurtured and cared for lovingly. Carol...
Barbara Jean Adams
Oct 27, 2014
Barbara J. Adams, aged 52, died peacefully on October 27, 2014 at home after her courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born March 24, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Phillip E. Fortune and Patricia B. Fortune. Barb thoroughly enjoyed athletics and the outdoors - especially riding her bike and watching the leaves change. She was never one to...
Brandy Lee Nichols
Oct 26, 2014
Cremation under Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No public services scheduled at this time.
Alice Lowe
Oct 25, 2014
Alice Sue Lowe, 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 4:15 am on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Magnolia Square. She was a loving wife, friend to all, and loved to fish. She is survived by her husband, Alvin; 3 step-children, Marvin, Mark, and Karen; and special friend, Jeri McAnally. No memorial services are planned. Private burial will be at...
Mary Graven
Oct 24, 2014
Mary K. Graven, 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 8:32 pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. She was born and raised in Cabool, MO. In 1957, she married Willis Graven, raising her 2 sons in Jefferson City, MO. She was an avid Quilter and a cancer survivor. She found great joy in spending time with her...
Bill O'Neill
Oct 24, 2014
Bill O'Neill, legendary coach and athletics administrator at Missouri State University for nearly four decades, died early Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 25, 1943, Coach O'Neill was 71, having worked in MSU athletics from 1970 until his retirement in 2008. A fixture on the football coaching staff for 16 years on...
William "Bill" Carnagey, Ii
Oct 23, 2014
Dr. William "Bill" Carnagey II, 61, of Fordland, MO., passed away on October 23, 2014. He was born in Springfield, MO on June 4, 1953. Bill was a life-long learner earning several degrees culminating in an Education Specialist degree and a Doctorate of Ministry. Bill dedicated his life in a service to others. All who knew Bill knew him to...
Pearl B. Wilson
Oct 21, 2014
Pearl B. Wilson, age 97,passed away October 21, 2014 in Springfield, MO. She was born August 17, 1917 in Laclede County, MO. She taught 7 years in one-room schoolhouses in Laclede County. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from now MSU and her Master's Degree from Drury, she taught at Holland Elementary for 27 years until her retirement in 1984. As...
Robert D. Heller
Oct 20, 2014
Robert D. Heller, age 88, of Springfield passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. He was born December 19, 1925 in Ft. Scott, KS, the son of Nelson and Esther VonStrough Heller. Robert was a US Navy World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hazel; and three brothers, Samuel, Nelson and Marion. Robert is survived...
Steven B. Rich
Oct 19, 2014
Steven Bracken Rich passed away early Sunday morning on October 19, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Greenwood High School and the University of Missouri. Steve then returned back to Springfield as the third generation working alongside his father for 40 years in the family's feed manufacturing...
Norma B. Meyer
Oct 18, 2014
Norma Beatrice Meyer, 85, of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 29, 1929 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Bernard James and Mabel Rankin. She was married to Donald Lester Meyer on May 7, 1949, who precedes her in death. In addition...
Dorothy Lee Strick
Oct 18, 2014
Dorothy Lee Strick, 67 of Branson passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. Dottie was born June 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to William and Dorothy Cooper Lyons. She cared for over 1000 children in a 43 year career as a child care provider. She loved every child as if they were her own. She enjoyed reading...
Bonnie F. Nibert
Oct 16, 2014
Bonnie Faye Nibert (Ryan), 82, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014. Bonnie was born to Warren and Ethel Ryan of Harrison, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Norman Nibert and 3 sons and daughter-in-laws: Mike (Debra) Nibert of College Station, TX, Steve (Carla) Nibert of Kimberling City, MO and Drs. David (Carol) Nibert of Wichita KS. She...
Bill J. Miller
Oct 16, 2014
Bill J. Miller passed away October 16, 2014 in Cox South. Bill was born April 9, 1932 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Ted and Billie Miller. He was a graduate of Lamont High School, Lamont, OK. Following high school, Bill joined the Army and served his country during the Korean War. In 1967 he moved to Springfield and...
Bonnie Jo Wood
Oct 13, 2014
Bonnie Jo Wood, age 84, died on October 13, 2014, after a sudden illness. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 10, 1930, to Kenneth L. and Naomi Schwartz. In 1936 the family moved to Wright County, Missouri, near Hartville, where Bonnie attended school, graduating from Hartville High School in 1948. Bonnie was married to Joseph Ira Wood...
