William L. Huffhines
Nov 29, 2010
William "Bill" L. Huffhines, 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2010. Bill was born October 18, 1919 to Simeon and Bergie "Bird" Huffhines in Crane, Missouri and was one of eight siblings. Bill served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia after the War. He was...
Dennie W. Rose
Nov 29, 2010
Dennie W. Rose, 89, of Springfield, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2010. He was born in Washburn, Mo., on October 23, 1921, to Lemmie and Ola (Pippin) Rose. Dennie is survived by his daughter and her husband, Rae-Jean and Allen Stephens; one grandson, Keith Stephens and his wife Annette; one grand-daughter, Jennifer Choi...
Ella Louise Snell
Nov 29, 2010
Ella "Mille" Louise Snell Ella Louise (Millemon) Snell, age 92 Springfield, passed away at 9:12 PM Monday, November 29, 2010 at her home with her son and daughter-in-law present. She was a native of Mercer, MO born on July 29, 1918, the daughter of George Ray Millemon and Louisa Gloshen Millemon. Ella graduated from Mercer High School in 1935. She...
Robert J. Fiala
Nov 26, 2010
Bob Fiala was a devoted, kind, gentle man that loved to serve his country, community and God. Born in Aurora, IL the only child of James Anton and Arline Sophia Fiala. His childhood years were spent in Downer Grove, IL where he attended school, graduating third in his class in 1937. He became an avid Cub fan in 1927, and...
Gene B. Shirley
Nov 25, 2010
Gene Bevery Shirley, age 80, of Springfield passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at St. John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was born on December 31, 1929 to Vera Johnson Shirley and James Bevery Shirley in Montgomery, Alabama. Gene graduated from Hurt Military Academy, and attended Huntington College and Duke University. Gene served...
Fred Ramon Morriset, Ii
Nov 24, 2010
Fred Ramon Morriset, II, passed away in his home Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born July 3, 1941 to Fred Ramon, Sr., and Mary Bond (Read) Morriset in Springfield. He attended Greenwood and Wentworth Military Academy and graduated from Parkview High School. He enlisted in the US Navy and was attached to fighter squadron VF211 aboard the USS Hancock....
Virginia Beth Mcmanus
Nov 23, 2010
Virginia Beth McManus, 76 of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. She was born January 14, 1934 in Bradleyville, Missouri to William George and Argie Pierce Manley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Bailey McManus and two sisters, Jeanette Krebbs and Francine...
Mary Williams
Nov 22, 2010
Mary Pauline Arnaud Williams, age 79, of Springfield, MO passed away in her beautiful home on November 22, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She bravely battled a number of health issues for many years, constantly amazing those who knew her with her strength, hope and courage. Mary was born on July 22, 1931 in the family farmhouse in Monett,...
Helen Lorraine Stombaugh
Nov 22, 2010
Helen D. Stombaugh passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, She was a long time resident of Springfield. Helen came to Springfield with her husband Tom Stombaugh in 1953. They made their home here and raised 4 sons. As Tom was a professor at MSU, they were active in the University until his death in 2004. Born in Morrisonville, IL on...
Pauline Joanne Terrill
Nov 19, 2010
Pauline "Polly" Terrill, 90 was born December 16, 1919 to Paul and Katherine Crawford, in Hankinson, N.D. She died peacefully on November 19, 2010 in the memory unit at Elfindale Manor. She lived most of her childhood and youth in Harrison, Ark. In 1941 she married John W. Terrill and lived in Springfield with him until his death in 2004....
Viola Pearl Stepp
Nov 19, 2010
Viola Pearl Stepp was born to William Sherman and Lela (Hilderbrand) Stevenson on November 3, 1916, in Mumford, Mo. Mrs. Stepp died November 19, 2010, peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness in the Willows Neighborhood at Quail Creek in Springfield. She was married to the Rev. Warren Williams Stepp on March 21, 1941 and he predeceased her in...
Marjorie Elizabeth Peterson
Nov 19, 2010
Marjorie Elizabeth (Rump) Peterson was born on March 31, 1918 in Fremont, NE. She passed away on November 19, 2010. She was married to Stanley S. Peterson, M.D. who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents Charles and Hattie Rump; Brother William Rump; and son-in-law John Wallace Squibb. She is survived by her daughters Christine...
Marley Anderson
Nov 19, 2010
Marley Anderson, 77 of Springfield passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Brookhaven Nursing Center. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 2 P.M. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 PM in the funeral home.
Michael John Murphy
Nov 18, 2010
Michael John Murphy (Murf) Michael John Murphy was born July 21, 1956 in Springfield, Mo. He graduated from Glendale high school and studied geology at MSU. He worked for years at Star Appliance Service, and then worked as an ANPAC insurance agent for 17 years. Murf lived to duck hunt, fish, and go boating. He also loved to go to...
Betty Taylor
Nov 17, 2010
Betty Taylor, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday November 17, 2010 at home in her sleep. She was born June 11, 1929 to Raymie and Viola Ratliff. Betty was united in marriage to Dick Taylor July 31, 1954 to this union two children were born. She was a member of King's Way United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband, Dick,...
James Howard Coker
Nov 16, 2010
James Howard Coker, age 84, died suddenly Tuesday morning, November 16, at St. John's Hospital. Jim was born on January 11, 1926 in Denver, Colorado. He was an engineer for the Sperry Corporation for over 37 years, working in various locations around the country, and moved to Springfield after his retirement in 1987. A veteran of WWII, he is to...
Lenna Ella Tubbs
Nov 15, 2010
Lenna E. Tubbs, 71, Springfield, passed away, Monday, November 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Redis and Adah Antrikin and her brother Bill. She is survived by her sister, Lucy Antrikin; a son Craig and wife Patty Carman; a daughter, Leslie and husband Tom Garcia; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held...
Margaret Garton
Nov 14, 2010
Margaret A. Garton, 92, passed away November 14, 2010, after an extended illness. She was a long time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. "Miss Margaret", as the nursing staff of Quail Creek so lovingly referred to her, was survived by her husband, Blaine Garton; son, Michael Garton and wife Janice; grandchildren, Virginia Fenton and husband Daniel, Michael Garton, Jr and...
