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Betty Hickory

Betty Hickory

Oct 10, 2014

Ethel E. (Betty) Hickory, 80, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 9:25 pm on October 10, 2014, at Manor Care. Our beloved mother, sister, and Nana went home to Jesus. She was full of life and was very creative in writing both stories and songs. She's had several published articles in "Springfield Magazine" and the "Singles Magazine" published by the...

Jack Doty Gorden

Jack Doty Gorden

Oct 9, 2014

Jack Gorden, 84, of Springfield, passed away October 9, 2014 following a short illness. He was born October 14, 1929 in Oxnard, California. He served in the US Navy from 1947 to 1951. Jack was a long time employee of Missouri Mill Store and Dillon's. He was a member of Schweitzer Church. Jack is survived by his wife Deanna of...

Nancy Gilbert Cantrell

Nancy Gilbert Cantrell

Oct 8, 2014

Nancy Gilbert Cantrell, age 86, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was born in Springfield, MO on June 29, 1928 to Robert D. and Grace Gilbert, and attended schools in Springfield, graduating from Central High School in 1946. She attended Southwest Missouri State College and was employed by the Frisco Railroad until her marriage to Roy M. Cantrell, Jr....

Lou Bernard Whitney, Ii

Lou Bernard Whitney, Ii

Oct 7, 2014

Lou Whitney passed away at home on October 7th, 2014 at the age of 71 surrounded by family and loved ones. Lou was born January 11th, 1943 in Phoenix Arizona to parents Harold and Helen Whitney. He married his loving wife and friend, Kay "hunny-bunny" Whitney on May 13th 1991. Lou spent the last 40 years as a Springfield resident...

Ronnie Dale Archer

Ronnie Dale Archer

Oct 7, 2014

Ronnie Dale Archer, age 62, of Springfield, MO passed away October 7, 2014. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, had a love for playing pool and was very good at it; he hardly ever lost a game. Ronnie also enjoyed fishing. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 289, Riverside, CA. Ronnie worked for Cla-Val for close...

Genevieve Johnson

Genevieve Johnson

Oct 7, 2014

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N. Juanita Miller Mathes

N. Juanita Miller Mathes

Oct 6, 2014

N. Juanita Miller Mathes, 82, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 in Spring Ridge Assisted Living. She was born March 15, 1932 in Phillipsburg, Missouri, the daughter of Richard B. and Nellie Luthy. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School and Draughon's Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper for Clover Leaf Dairy, she was a proud owner of a...

Hazel Logan Hancock

Hazel Logan Hancock

Oct 5, 2014

Hazel Logan Hancock was born January 12, 1916 at home on her parent's farm near Turner's Station, MO and passed away on the farm on October 5, 2014. The doctor came out in his horse and buggy and charged to check out the tiny newborn. Hazel and Kenneth Hancock were married June 29, 1943 and were together until his...

John William Rush

John William Rush

Oct 4, 2014

After a long battle with melanoma, John "Bill" William Rush, 68, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2014, in Lakewood, CO, with his wife of 42 years, Tina Rush, and daughter, Kelly Rush, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Rush, Helen S. Rush and two sisters, Margie Bunker, Mary Candelori. Bill grew up...

Mildred Truth Cunningham

Mildred Truth Cunningham

Oct 2, 2014

Mildred Cunningham, 85, of Ozark, MO passed away at 11:00 am October 2, 2014 in Ozark MO. She was a member of Knox United Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Roy Cunningham of Ozark, MO; daughter Teena Cunningham of Des Moines,...

Elizabeth L. Potts

Elizabeth L. Potts

Oct 1, 2014

Elizabeth Louise (Williams) Potts, 91, Springfield passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in ManorCare. She was born July 8, 1923 in Springfield, MO. She was united in marriage to Rex L. Potts on February 14, 1943. Betty was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Rosa Williams, her husband, Rex and...

Howard G. White

Howard G. White

Sep 30, 2014

Howard G. White, 96, was born March 22, 1918 to Ernest and Bessie White in Clarksdale, Illinois. He passed away September 30, 2014. He graduated from Louisville High School in Louisville, IL in 1937. He was a World War II Veteran with the U.S. Navy. After the Navy he worked for 40 years as a wholesale furniture representative in Kansas...

George Earl Young, Jr.

George Earl Young, Jr.

Sep 29, 2014

George Earl Young Jr. age 54 of Springfield, MO passed away at 9:53pm Monday September 29th, 2014 in a tragic work accident. George was a father of two. He enjoyed playing basketball and leftfield in softball in his free time. He had a vast collection of DVDs, CDs and his favorite of all, his records. He was also known for...

Helen Marie Mccartney

Helen Marie Mccartney

Sep 29, 2014

Helen Marie McCartney, 89, Springfield, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. She was born July 22, 1925 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Walsh. Helen, a former Mayor's wife, is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, N.L. "Mac" McCartney; son and his wife, Patrick and Sharon McCartney; two daughters, Patricia...

Louise Wammack

Louise Wammack

Sep 28, 2014

Louise Blair Wammack, 84, passed away in The Manor at Elfindale on Sunday, September 28, 2014, surrounded by her family. Louise was born on January 24, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Elizabeth and Howard ("Red") Blair. In 1938 her family moved to Springfield for her father to coach the Southwest Missouri State College football team. She attended Greenwood Laboratory...

Wanda Lee Climer

Wanda Lee Climer

Sep 27, 2014

Wanda Lee Climer of Springfield, MO passed away on September 27, 2014, after a two year battle with cancer that she fought with humor and determination. She was born October 21, 1946 in Springfield, MO to Addie M. Smith and Lloyd J. Melton. Wanda graduated from Central High School, Springfield, MO in 1964. She spent the last 40 years of...

Jim Pretti

Jim Pretti

Sep 24, 2014

James Michael "Jim" Pretti, 71 of Springfield passed away at 3:53 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in his home. As a boy he started working at Wright Auto Body Shop. He was the first one at Central High School to work at an auto body shop (VoTech). He was the one who made it possible for deaf children to...

Emma "Fran" Roberts

Emma "Fran" Roberts

Sep 24, 2014

Quiet beauty. Selfless love. Deep dedication. Thankful heart. Strong spirit. Warm comforts. Steadfast faith. Admirable resilience. Gentle grace. Fran, 87, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Cox South. She was born September 19, 1927 in Butler, Missouri, the daughter of Shirley and Josephine Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Dolores Kennedy

Dolores Kennedy

Sep 23, 2014

Dolores Kennedy, age 86, of Springfield, MO passed away at 11:30 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Springfield. She was born November 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Arturo and Virginia Quiroz. Dolores was a 1945 graduate of Bayview High School, Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to John Kennedy June 6, 1947. John preceded her in death in 1999....

Gerald A. Getty

Gerald A. Getty

Sep 21, 2014

Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, airman, accountant, pinochle player, amateur golfer (very amateur!), hiker, occasional emcee, faithful Christian, lover of music, committed friend, and sweet, sweet manGerald A. Getty, 92, passed on to eternal life on September 21, 2014, in Springfield, MO. Born in Butler, New Jersey, Gerry was the loving father of Charlie and Vicky, father-in-law of Carol, and...

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