Helen Dolores Franklin
Jun 3, 2012
Helen Dolores (Adams) Franklin, 77, Springfield, Mo. departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at James River Care Center from a long illness. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. on July 17, 1934 to Charles R. Adams and Elma C. (Jackson) Adams. She graduated from Sumner High School in St. Louis, Mo. and moved to Springfield, Mo. in...
Henry A. (Hank) Gerwert
Jun 2, 2012
Henry (Hank) A. Gerwert was born February 10, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life June 2, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Schubert and their children, Michael and Jana Gerwert. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Lamb (of the first marriage), her husband Reggie and their son, Austin,...
Jody Atkinson
May 30, 2012
Jody Atkinson of Springfield passed away May, 30th 2012 in Louisville, KY. She was born March 6, 1943 to Jack and Daisy Hackley. Jody was a lifelong resident of Springfield. She attended Central High School, graduating in 1961. Jody retired in 2011 as property manager of the John B. Hughes Complex. She is survived by her husband of 49 years,...
Grady Holland Sanford
May 30, 2012
Grady Holland Sanford, 61, died at home Wednesday, May 30, of pancreatic cancer. Grady was born in Springfield, Missouri November 4, 1950, to William P. and Helen S. Sanford. After graduating from Parkview High School in 1968, he completed his BBA and MBA at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Grady...
Ethel Doherty
May 29, 2012
Ethel Petie Doherty, 81, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in her home. She is survived by a son, James of Springfield, MO and daughter, Barbara Reader of Rockford, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the building fund at Christ Episcopal Church, 1601 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806. Memorial service will be Friday June...
Edward G. Dunaway
May 28, 2012
Ed was one of seven children and was the next to youngest child. His mother died when he was in seventh grade, which came as quite a shock to him. He did not know his mother was in ill health, and he was sent home from school one day to be informed of her passing. It seemed from this time...
Avanell Johnson
May 25, 2012
Avanell (Matthew) Johnson-It is unlikely that Alverta and Ira Matthew (Marionville) knew what a gift they were giving the world on November 26, 1934 with the birth of their daughter, Avanell. For the next 77 years she won the hearts of all who knew her. At the top of that list of devoted admirers: Richard Dean Johnson who she married...
Beulah Mae Rodgers
May 24, 2012
Beulah Mae Nichols was born March 29, 1921 in Springfield, MO. She attended Robberson Grade School, Reed Junior High and graduated Senior High School in 1938. She continued her education at State Teachers College (now MSU) with majors in Music and Sociology. She married Frank Cataldi in 1941, to this union four children were born; Gary, Bruce, Carol, and Frank....
William A. Smith, Jr.
May 23, 2012
SMITH-William A Jr. Passed away on May 23rd, 2012 at the age of 68, following a brave battle with cancer. Former Marine Corp Officer and Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Patricia. Cherished father of Billy, Michelle, Michael and Matthew. Adored grandfather of Sophia, Isabella and William. Kind, gentle and humble, to know him was to love him. He will live...
John (Jack) R. Norton
May 23, 2012
John (Jack) R. Norton, age 68 of Springfield, MO passed away at noon on May 23, 2012 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. John retired as a Yard Master with the Railroad. After retirement, he worked part-time at Rivercut Golf Course, and volunteered at Hulston Cancer Center. John was preceded in death by a son, Michael Norton. He is survived by...
Harry Don Maynard
May 21, 2012
Harry Don Maynard, age 77, a resident of Springfield, MO passed away Monday, May 21, 2012, at home. He was born on June 28, 1934 in Springfield to Harry Lee and Ruth (Griswell) Maynard. He was a graduate of Springfield High School (Central High School). Harry served his country from 1954 to 1957 in the United States Marine Corp. On...
Barbara Louise Dixon
May 20, 2012
She was a mother to envy and a wonderful wife for Larry. Her name was Barbara Louise Dixon and she lived an exciting fun-filled life that abruptly ended on Sunday morning, May 20th, 2012. In her late years she fought a terrible progressive affliction called Pick's Disease. These years were marked with discomfort, frustration and remarkable courage. Barbara and Larry...
Hal Joseph Brown
May 18, 2012
Hal Joseph Brown, 84, passed away May 18, 2012 at his home in Nixa, Mo. He was born on Nov. 18th, 1927 to Joe and Edna Brown of Springfield. Hal graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School in 1947 and attended SMSU, before serving in the Korean War in the Army Signal Group. Hal married the love of his life, Barbara (Cates)...
Geraldine Stoner Floyd
May 18, 2012
Geraldine Francis Stoner was born in Kansas City, KS to Jerry Stoner and Barbara Stoner (Looney) on October 25, 1961. She was raised in Kansas City, MO until the early 1970's when she moved with her mother and older sister to Springfield, MO where she spent several years. Following that she lived in several different places finally settling in Oakland,...
Alice Ann Schroeder
May 18, 2012
Alice Ann Schroeder, age 83 passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 in Springfield, MO. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Daughters of St. Francis DeSales, and was the former director and 40+ year volunteer at Birthright of Springfield. Alice is survived by husband, Edward Schroeder, six children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held...
Nancy Jean Greene
May 17, 2012
Nancy J. Greene age 73 passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Springfield, Mo. Nancy was born March 22, 1939 to Allen and Marie (Neil) Shaffer. She is survived by her son Steven Morgan of Nixa; two grandchildren; one sister Madge Swan of Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Nancy loved people and served them in nursing for over 30...
Sandra Kay Richardson
May 16, 2012
Sandra Kay Hall Richardson, age 65, of Springfield, MO passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Cox South Hospital. She was born September 19, 1946 in Woodbury, NJ to Casto and Josephine Pratt Hall. She graduated from Paulsboro High School in Paulsboro, NJ in 1964. She received her R.N. degree from Temple University in Phila., PA...
Joshua Leigh Tucker
May 16, 2012
Joshua Leigh Tucker was born February 22, 1993 in Springfield, Missouri, and far too soon, was welcomed to his Eternal Home on May 16, 2012 at the age of 19 years, 2 months, and 23 days. Josh loved all his family and so many others too. He attended schools in Newton, Iowa, Springfield Lutheran, and Hickory Hills, and was a...
Terry R. Bessman
May 15, 2012
Terry R. Bessman, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO following a lengthy illness after the Joplin Tornado. Terry was born on May 28, 1962 in Neosho, MO to Gilbert and Carol Fullerton Bessman. He was preceded in death by his father. He graduated from East Newton High School and was...
