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Dr. Samuel D. Smith, Iii
Sep 12, 2010
Samuel D. Smith died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 12:03 a.m., in Cox South at the age of 87. He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 11, 1923. He attended the public schools in Garland, Texas, then went on to study at SMU in Dallas, but his education was interrupted by WWII when he spent 1943-1946 in combat as...
Wayne B. Dalton
Sep 12, 2010
Wayne B. Dalton, 72, Springfield, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Graveside services will military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1708 E. Saint Louis St, Springfield, MO 65802.
Tamara Kay Woody
Sep 12, 2010
Tamara Kay (Mattocks) Woody, age 50, peacefully met her Lord Jesus Sunday, September 12, 2010, at home after a long, courageous battle with Cancer. Born May 1, 1960, in Ottumwa, IA, Tammy graduated from Willard High School in 1978 and married Ronnie M. Woody of Willard, MO, April 18, 1984. Tammy was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She and...
Garnith Gail Seiler
Sep 11, 2010
Garnith Gail Seiler, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 2:42 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Cox South Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Seiler Jr.; twin sister, Carmen Nell Dickey; and mother, Bertha Lois Smith. Survivors include son, Stanley Wayne; daughter, Linda Hall, both...
Anthony C. Caputo
Sep 10, 2010
Tony Caputo died Friday, September 10, 2010, at the age of 87. He was born on October 24, 1922, to James Vincent Maria Caputo and Frances Antonnette (Gatti) in Wallston, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan where he worked after high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 7, 1942 and became a paratrooper with the 508th...
George William Michels
Sep 8, 2010
George William Michels 78, Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010. He was born September 1, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri to Louis and Marie Michels. George retired from City Utilities after thirty eight years of service. He was a faithful member of Broadway United Methodist Church. George was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jack Michels. He...
Donald J. Tucker
Sep 7, 2010
Donald J. Tucker (Don) passed away Tuesday evening (September 7, 2010) at his home in Springfield surrounded by family & friends. He was 82 years old, and born on November 2nd, 1927 to Wallace Tucker & Lillian Tucker (Franklin). He is preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers & sisters. Don was a beloved husband of 58 years...
Donna K. Rassti
Sep 6, 2010
Donna K. Rassti, 51, Springfield, passed away September 6, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. She was born February 25, 1959 in Springfield, the daughter of Richard and LaDane Innis, Donna is survived by her husband, Ahmad Rassti; three children, Roxanne, Kurosh and Amir; a sister, Cindy Cribbs; and her mother, LaDane Marriott. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Arnold W. Bader
Sep 4, 2010
Arnold W. Bader Youngest son of Paul Bader and Mary Beeker passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home in Springfield Mo., after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Relenia; his parents, and his siblings. He is survived by his children, Sandra Bader, Arnie (Debby),Jerry (Carol), Wayne (Cherry), Tammy Bader...
Jess E. Hollar
Sep 2, 2010
Jess E. Hollar was born on March 24, 1920, to Everett Ray Hollar and Norma Martha (Chappell) Hollar in Unionville, MO. He passed from this world on September 2, 2010, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Jess and his wife, Lora K. Hollar, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a few months prior to her unexpected death on November...
Bobby Dean
Sep 1, 2010
Bobby "Bob" Dean, 75, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in his home. He was a Korean Naval Air Corp Veteran. Bob was a barber in Springfield for 50 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Lois Dean; a son, James Michael Dean and wife, Janie; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Mac Swearingen
Aug 31, 2010
Marion B "Mac" Swearingen, Springfield, Mo. Asleep with Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Leona Swearingen for 32 years (and late wife Eleanor for 32 years) and dear father of Susan (Pete) Lauterbach, Gary (Joanne) Swearingen, Rod (Lana) Swearingen, Jack (Lisa) Swearingen, Mike Swearingen, Kathryn (HD) Shallenberger, and David (Martha) Swearingen; grandfather...
Pete Burns
Aug 31, 2010
Edwynne F. "Pete" Burns, age 82 of Springfield, died August 31, 2010. Pete was born January 6, 1928 in Sikeston, Mo. He was the son of Raymond and Margaret Burns. His childhood was spent in Sikeston amongst extended family and then lived a short time in Jefferson City, Mo. He graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield in 1946. That...
Dorothy Goodwin
Aug 30, 2010
Dorothy Goodwin, 82, Springfield, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 in St. John's Hospital. She was born February 25, 1928 in Long Lane, Missouri to Raymond and Essie Burton Day. Her family moved to Springfield during her childhood and she was a 1946 graduate of Springfield Senior High. Dorothy married Julian R. "Jake" Goodwin December 31, 1947...
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