Judge George J. Donegan
Jul 17, 2010
Judge George J. Donegan, age 87, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Mercy Villa, in Springfield, Missouri. Donegan led a life dedicated to community, political and religious service. He acted in leadership roles for the Greene County Bar Association, Springfield Boy's Club, United Way and the Springfield Housing Authority (rejecting the national model which was to build large projects and...
Naomi Schwinck
Jul 16, 2010
Naomi Beard Schwinck died on July 16, 2010 following complications from a fall at her 90th birthday party. Although her hip was broken, she had a wonderful time with her family opening gifts and eating chocolate cake. She was born on July 7, 1920, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Helen Will Beard and Sydney Beard. She divided her childhood...
Harley Raymond Williams
Jul 13, 2010
Harley Raymond Williams, 70, Springfield, passed away at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. He was born July 7, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Joseph Ezra and Irene Wilma Foreman Williams. Ray attended Avant High School in Avant, Oklahoma and lived in Tulsa until moving to Sarcoxie, Missouri in 1971. He later moved to...
Peter G. Mckay
Jul 12, 2010
Peter G. McKay, 28 of Springfield Mo., passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 in his home. He worked as Computer Technician for Teletech. Peter was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Mendoza. He is survived by his wife, Michelle McKay; three brothers, Felipe Mendoza, Cesar Gonzalez and wife Lorena, and David McKay and wife Evangelina; a sister, Nelly...
Charles Lee Young
Jul 10, 2010
Charles Lee Young was born August 12, 1928 in Clear Creek, Mo., and went to heaven July 10, 2010. He graduated from Willard High in 1946, University of Maryland in 1969. He joined the Navy in 1948, serving nine years. He married Becky Pennel in 1955 and they enjoyed 54 years together. The generous spirit which characterized his life prompted...
Willette Lanning
Jul 10, 2010
Willette Harman Lanning Willette Harman Lanning, 95 of Springfield passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 3:15 AM in Mercy Villa. She was born March 10, 1915 in Du Bois, Penn. to Edward Henry and Mary Ethel Corp Harman the last of eight children. She graduated from McKinley Tech High School in Washington, DC and Draughn's Business College. In school,...
Florence Pearl Bench
Jul 9, 2010
Florence Pearl Bench Florence Pearl Bench, 101, departed this life on Friday, July 9, 2010 at 2:40 a.m., bound for her Heavenly home where she will join her family and friends who have gone before her. She was born to Marc and Rushie Bench, on January 13, 1909, in Rogersville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, as...
Elmer Franklin Gomes, Jr.
Jul 9, 2010
Elmer Franklin Gomes, Jr., 78, Springfield, passed away July 9, 2010 in Cox South. He was born January 4, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Elmer worked most of his life as a pharmaceutical sales representative. He was known as a avid bridge player. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Phyllis Kay Hammons
Jul 7, 2010
Phyllis Hammons, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 7, 2010 in her Springfield, MO home after a battle with cancer. Phyllis was born in Kansas City, KS to Hurley and Lucille Harbison. She married her high school sweetheart, Gene Hammons and enjoyed 46 years of marriage. She accomplished a lot in her...
Harry Jefferies Thorpe
Jul 7, 2010
Harry Jefferies "Jeff" Thorpe, 90, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2010, in Cox Walnut Lawn. He was born on December 12, 1919, in Independence, Mo. Jeff was a veteran of the Army Air Force and served in World War II, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service. After his time in the service, Jeff owned several businesses in Columbus,...
Philip F. Hood
Jul 7, 2010
Philip Frederic Hood, age 56, left this world on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at St. John's, following a brave battle with an undetermined respiratory illness. Philip was born May 18, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Juanita Hood. The family relocated to Springfield when Philip was five. In his lifetime, Philip played in a couple of local bands,...
Robert D. Herbel
Jul 6, 2010
Robert David Herbel, age 79, of Springfield, Mo, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in his home. Bob was born on March 27, 1931 in Brighton, Colo., the son of the late Harry Herbel and Velva (Cook) Herbel. He graduated from Springfield Senior High (Central High) in Springfield, Mo. and attended SMSU before enlisting in the United States Marine...
Charles L. Middleton
Jul 6, 2010
Charles Lamar Middleton, 72 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 3:15 a.m. July 6, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. He graduated from West High School in Denver, Colorado and attended the University of Denver and the University of Arkansas. On December 27, 1958 Charles married June Sims in Mena, Arkansas. Charles worked as a salesman for Rozell Siding and Windows....
Wayne Jerome Jackson
Jul 5, 2010
Wayne Jerome Jackson, 39, of Springfield, Missouri passed away July 5, 2010 in Springfield. Wayne was born in Newport, Va. He attended B-B grade school in 1975 and graduated from Waynesville High School in 1989. He attended Booneville Military Academy from 1990 to 1991. As an adult Jerome established his life in Springfield. He set many goals for himself including...
Margaret Scroggins
Jul 5, 2010
Margaret Dean Scroggins, 82, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. Margaret was born in Greene County, Mo., and lived her entire life in Missouri. She was wed to James Scroggins on October 10, 1945 after graduating from High School in Springfield. Margaret was very talented as an artist and seamstress. She was a giver and caretaker of...
Herman Ellison
Jul 3, 2010
Herman Ellison, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away July 3, 2010. He was born October 8, 1916, in Roy, Missouri. He was a World War II Veteran and received degrees in education from both Southwest Missouri State University and Drury University. Herman was an educator for over 30 years, ending his career as Assistant Principal at Pershing Middle School. He...
