Martha Bunge
Apr 23, 2011
Martha G. Casey Bunge passed away Saturday, April 23rd, at 2:30 a.m. She was born in Iberia, Mo. on March 24th, 1916 to Clarence and Cora Adams Casey. After attending Iberia Elementary School and the Iberia Academy and Jr. College, she received her Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in piano, from the Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Mo. in...
Philip Robinett
Apr 21, 2011
Philip Robinett, 78, of Springfield, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Thursday, April, 21, 2011 in his home. He was born August 25, 1932 in Brownwood, Texas. Mr. Robinett is a U. S. Navy Veteran. Following his Naval Service, he joined the Memphis, TN Police Department where he retired as Captain after serving thirty-two years. He and his first wife Blanche...
Joey Mcclure
Apr 20, 2011
Joey McClure, 67 of Springfield slipped into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 after a brief illness. She leaves behind family and friends grieving over their loss but rejoicing that she is now with her Lord and Savior for all eternity. Joel Helen Nord McClure was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on October...
Ralph Emory Metzger
Apr 19, 2011
Ralph Emory Metzger, age 86, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Ralph was a WWII Army combat veteran of the Pacific theater, a graduate of Purdue University, and a Missouri licensed professional Civil Engineer. He was employed 31 years by the Frisco / Burlington Northern Railway Company and retired in 1981. Ralph was born in Indianapolis,...
David Evans Pryor
Apr 18, 2011
David Evans Pryor of Calhoun City, MS. died Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek in Springfield, MO. He was born in Houston, MS. August 3, 1932 to Evans Eugene Pryor and Virginia Griffin Pryor of Calhoun City, MS. He was a graduate of Calhoun City High School and Millsaps College where he earned a degree in...
Betty Chase
Apr 17, 2011
Elizabeth "Betty" Adelle Chase, Evangel University's longest-serving employee, died Sunday night. She was 84. Chase was Evangel's director of media relations for three decades before establishing the university's archives in 1988. She retired in 2007 and continued to serve as a volunteer for two more years. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E....
Virginia Ann Highley
Apr 16, 2011
Virginia Ann Highley, age 79, was lovingly and peacefully escorted from this world on Saturday night April 16, 2011. She was born to Esther F. and Walter H. Bland on March 29, 1932 in Danville, IL. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved gardening, flower arranging, shopping and watching and listening...
Teddy L. Purvis
Apr 14, 2011
Teddy L. Purvis, 78, Springfield, MO was called home by the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2011 in St. John's Hospital. Teddy had been battling lung cancer for a little more than a year and was surrounded by friends and family. He was born July 28, 1932 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Ira and Pansy Purvis. Teddy was united in marriage...
Norma June Bonar
Apr 13, 2011
Norma June (Williams) Bonar, 84, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in her home in the presence of the Lord. Her love and zest for life began in Springfield, August 20, 1926. Norma was married to Dr. Arlie E. Bonar on August 8, 1947 at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Norma attended Central High School in Springfield and graduated...
Emma Gaunt
Apr 12, 2011
Emma Gaunt passed away on April 12, 2011 at Mercy Villa nursing home. Emma was born May 18, 1914 in Bardwell, Kentucky. Emma was united in marriage to Ralph Gaunt in February 1929. Emma was a fun loving person. She enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, family games, and fishing. Throughout her many years, she traveled to many different states but called...
Jimmie Lloyd Frazier
Apr 12, 2011
CSM (Ret) Jimmie Lloyd Frazier, 66, passed away on April 12, 2011, in the Mount Vernon Veterans Home where he resided the past three years. Jim was born was born on June 17, 1944, to Lloyd and Louise Frazier, in Altus, Ark. He graduated from Joplin High School and attended Pittsburg State University in Kansas where he earned a degree...
Diana Lea Robinson
Apr 10, 2011
Diana Lea Robinson, 51, of Springfield, passed away in her sleep on April 10, 2011 in her home. She was born in Groton, CT, on April 26, 1959 to Ensign Paul and Kathryn Driscoll. She married the love of her life, Gary Robinson, on January 30, 1982 and spent 29 wonderful years building and nurturing her family. She was a...
Rosario Mazella
Apr 10, 2011
Rosario Mazzella, 71, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Cox South Hospital. He was born February 8, 1940 in Ischia, Naples, Italy to Michele and Adelaide Mazzella. Rosario worked as a Pastry Chef and was an excellent cook. He was a founding member of Queen City Council of the Blind and served as President for many...
David Ponder
Apr 9, 2011
David C. Ponder of Springfield, passed away at his home on Thursday. A long time employee of the Paul Mueller Company. He is survived by two sisters, three nieces and one nephew. The visitation will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 East Seminole, Springfield, MO on Friday, April 15, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 PM.
Gayle F. Brown
Apr 9, 2011
Gayle Frances Brown went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Gayle was born July 3, 1947 to the late Ivory and Mary Etta Certain. She was the twelfth child born to this union. Gayle was preceded in death by her mother, father, six brothers, four sisters, three nephews and husband, Thomas (Tommy) E. Brown. Gayle accepted...
Paul Lional Heath
Apr 9, 2011
Paul Lionel Heath, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 9, 2011. Paul grew up in Broadwater, Nebraska. He admirably served his country, during the Korean War and World War II, through which he earned the rank of Master Sergeant. Paul is survived by Joleta, his wife of 28 years. His children include Sherry Newcomb and husband Keith Newcomb...
