Betty Jo Nichols
Jul 9, 2012
Betty Jo Nichols, 87 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 in St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa. She was born June 27, 1925 in Ava, Missouri to Elmer C. and Nettie Robinette Haskins. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Nichols; sons, Jimmy and Allen; and grandsons, Trevor and Travis. Betty is survived by her daughter,...
Bobby Lee Chatfield
Jul 9, 2012
If you listen you can hear the soft, sweet sounds of Bobby's pedal steel guitar as he plays from the cloudy realms of heaven above, Bobby left his earthly family, friends and beloved dogs on July 9th, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hayden, CO on June 19, 1934, Bobby is survived by his wife Marilynn; four...
Rowena Geoghegan
Jul 6, 2012
Rowena Ann Geoghegan of Springfield, MO passed away on July 6, 2012, at the age of 78. She was married to John Geoghegan on December 22, 1960 in Burlington, Iowa. They were married 52 wonderful loving years together. Rowena was a housewife, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rowena and John love to go boating, fishing, hunting, and traveling to...
Bobby Joe Johnson
Jul 6, 2012
Bobby Joe Johnson departed this life on July 6, 2012 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Hoosier and Joel Hancock; his first wife, Betty A. Johnson; his second wife, Dolly Johnson; a daughter Lorri M. Carter and a granddaughter, Shanessa Cunningham. He is survived by an aunt, Alberta Duncan and uncle, Robert Duncan;...
Lyle Branson
Jul 5, 2012
Lyle Duane Branson, age 87, of Ash Grove, Missouri died July 5, 2012 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born July 22, 1924 in Genoa, Nebraska the son of Jay Leon Branson and Lela Mae Umbarger Branson. On September 2nd, 1944 he married Nelda Leona Procter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were the parents of Gary Duane,...
Hugh Parks
Jul 3, 2012
Mr. Hugh Shannon Parks of Springfield, MO passed away on July 3, 2012, at the age of 94. Hugh was born to Robert and Lenna Parks on February 18, 1918 near Crane, MO. He was married to Thelma L. Cope on May 3, 1941 in Clever, MO. After 52 great years of marriage, Thelma passed away suddenly on October 7,...
Margaret Neth
Jul 3, 2012
Peggy (Lavin) Neth, age 80, formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at McKnight Place, St. Louis, Mo., where she had been a resident for the past six years. Peggy was a teacher at Springfield's Roundtree Elementary for 24 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Neth, and her parents Thomas and Margaret Lavin....
James W. Matthews
Jul 2, 2012
James W. "Jim" Matthews, 90, of Springfield went home Monday, July 2, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1922 in Joplin, MO, the son of Carl and Elsie Clubb Matthews. He was raised in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School and Kansas State University. In 1941, he married Patricia Charlton in Joplin, and they moved to...
Sylvia Kay Sneed
Jul 1, 2012
Sylvia Kay Sneed of Springfield, MO, age 67, passed from this life on July 1, 2012 in her home after a long struggle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 9, 1945 in Clarksville, Arkansas to Ben Calvin Long and Dona Arlena (Harmon) Long. Syliva is survived by her loving husband, Robert Sneed of Springfield, daughter Natalie Sneed Miller and...
Dr. John P. Ferguson
Jun 30, 2012
Dr. John P. Ferguson, Jr. died quietly at rest on June 30th, 2012 after 97 years of a wonderful life. He was born April 19, 1915 to Dr. John P. and Mary Virginia (Birdie) Ferguson at 604 E. Elm St. in Springfield. He was a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and practiced at the Woman's Clinic from 1946 until 1992 when he...
Max R. Sarff
Jun 28, 2012
Max R. Sarff, 87, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. He was born February 27, 1925 in Bryant, IL. He and his wife, Donna J. Sarff, spent 67 wonderful years together. Max graduated from the University of Notre Dame, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and was devoted to his family. He retired from...
Charles "Bud" Vest
Jun 28, 2012
Charles G. "Bud" Vest, 82, Springfield, passed away at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012 in his home. He was born December 20, 1929 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Charles J. and Francena M. (Holmes) Vest. Bud came to Springfield in 1954 and retired from Kraft Foods in 1992. He was a charter member of South Campbell Avenue Baptist...
Dean N. Koetz
Jun 27, 2012
Dean N. Koetz 1926-2012 Dean was born and raised in Minnesota. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Dean was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. After retirement as a vice-president with Mid-America Dairymen, he enjoyed a full, happy life with family and friends. Dean will be missed greatly. Dean is survived by his...
Lavern Edward Waigand
Jun 26, 2012
Lavern Edward Waigand, 87, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in the Mt. Vernon, Missouri Veteran's Home. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Noland). Lavern grew up in Mascoutah and Lebanon, Illinois. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at St. Agnes Cathedral Friday, June 29 at 10:00 am with burial in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Springfield...
Patricia Uhlis
Jun 26, 2012
Patricia (Pat) Johanna Uhlis, 90, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday June 26, 2012. She was born March 22, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the daughter of Reuben C. and Bertha (Koehler) Streeter. She was united in marriage on December 20, 1948 in Lander Wyoming to Francis J. (Fran) Uhlis who preceded her in death on August 15, 1979. They...
Rosemary Ellen Elson
Jun 26, 2012
Rosemary Ellen Elson, born on December 2, 1923, in Corder, MO, to John and Christine (Elsner) Kuddes, was called to her eternal home on June 26. She wed Murrell Arthur Elson November 27, 1941. From this union, three children, Michael Wayne; Marcia Gail; and Deborah Jean were born. She is survived by daughters Marcia (Jack) Rosenkoetter and Deborah (Ben) Schroeder;...
Holly Lynn Bowlin
Jun 24, 2012
Holly Lynn Bowlin went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 24, 2012. The daughter of Earl and Mary Bowlin, she was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 18, 1959. Her family moved to Joplin, MO in 1960 and Holly attended Stapleton School and Joplin Junior High. In 1972 the family moved to Springfield where Holly attended...
