Obituary Listing

Sep 3, 2024

Judith "Judy" Lynn Corry went to heaven on September 3, 2024, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and dear friend to all who knew her. Judy was born June 19, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Dr. Edwin and Ethelyn Maier.  Her childhood included time spent living in Liberia, Africa,...

Sep 2, 2024

Kathryn (Dunn) Neely of Springfield, MO passed away on September 2, 2024 at age 93.  She was born on August 18, 1931 in Springfield, MO to John and Inez (Davis) Dunn.  Kathryn graduated from Central High School and went on to attend Southwest Missouri State.  On June 10, 1950 she married Bob Neely.  They were married for 61 years...

Aug 31, 2024

William (Bill) H. Davidson, age 91, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Missouri on August 31, 2024.  Bill was born on August 24, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, to William and Edith Davidson. In 1950, he went to work for Frisco-Burlington Northern Railroad where he spent his whole career.  On August 30, 1952, he married the love of his life,...

Aug 31, 2024

William Bruce Murray, known affectionately as Bruce, passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on August 16, 1951, in Monticello, Illinois, to Bill and Milly Murray, Bruce lived a life filled with passion, entrepreneurship, and love for family.

Bruce's formative years were marked by his athletic prowess. An avid sportsman, he excelled...

Aug 29, 2024

Jerry Ray Lundien, at the age of 86 passed away on August 29th at the Springhouse Village Memory Care Facility in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born the son of Ray and Maxine Lundien in Humboldt Iowa, January 20th, 1938. Jerry was a member of the Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri.

Jerry was a graduate of Iowa State...

Aug 28, 2024

Jeanette Armes, age 92, departed this world home August 28, 2024. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 2, 1932 to Alfred and Ruby Horstman. The love of her life J. Clebert Armes preceded her in death in 2000. Her parents, brother Cal, sister Sherry and son Terry have all also entered into eternal rest.

The...

Aug 27, 2024

Christian Sidney Harstick age, 86 years old of Springfield Missouri passed away at 8:35am on August 27, 2024. He was born the son of Christian Frank Harstick and Esther Amelia (Loesche) Harstick in St Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1938.

He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in St Louis, Missouri, a member of Webster Gardens Lutheran...

Aug 26, 2024

Verena Lucia Sapp

On August 26th 2024 the Lord received into his Kingdom a special angel, Verena Lucia Nehl Sapp. She was born May 1st 1928 in Durand, Wisconsin to Annabelle and Henry Fedie. She left many loved ones on earth to be with many loved ones waiting for her in Heaven. She was a member of...

Aug 26, 2024

Dean "Dino" Stanley Scefonas, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 11:30 a.m. on August 26, 2024. He was the son of Margaret Scefonas and Stanley Scefonas and born in Glen Cove, New York.

Dino served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in history. Dino was a one-of-a-kind...

Aug 26, 2024

Melba Ann (Allison) Rector, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2024.  Melba was born June 30, 1934, to Truman Allison and Blanche (Daughtrey) Allison in Miller, Missouri. Melba graduated High School in Greenfield, Missouri in 1952, where she met her future husband of 58 years, James "Jim" Rector.

Melba and Jim married...

Aug 25, 2024

Marilyn Sue Huffman, 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024. Marilyn was born December 12, 1935 to Marion Jesse Huffman and Lylian Lee Huffman. She graduated from Hartville High School and Missouri State University, going on to a long and distinguished career as a legal secretary. She loved her work, which included roles at Neale...

Aug 25, 2024

Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Full obituary will be on the website soon.

Aug 24, 2024

Mary Jean Davis Halter was born on August 5, 1930, in Olvey, Arkansas, to Sterling and Thelma Lancaster Davis.  She was the first of their four children.  Mary grew up in Arkansas, attending school and graduating from Harrison High School in 1948.  After graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri, to attend Draughon's Business College.  This proved to be a...

Aug 23, 2024

Jonette Shaffer Bodanske

Born February 5, 1930 Springfield, MO Died August 23, 2024, Overland Park, KS

Jonette Bodanske died August 23, 2024, with all her close family at her side. She was born February 5th, 1930, in Springfield to Bert Shaffer and Lucile Kreger Shaffer.  Her early childhood was spent in Miller, Mo where her...

Aug 22, 2024

Patricia (Trish) Jane (Martin) Grassa from Springfield, MO passed away peacefully on Aug 22, 2024 after a brief hospitalization.  She is survived by son Scott Edward, sisters Sandy Simon & Marty (Mike) Jones, brother Richard (Maria) Martin and sisters Claire Sharkey and Christine (Eric) Meduho as well as many special & adoring nieces & nephews.  She was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2024

James (Jim) Robertson Doran, 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on August 22, 2024 at Cox South Hospital.

Jim was born on December 3, 1949, the first son of James and Judy Doran. His early love of nature, deep curiosity, and enduring optimism were defining qualities that will be cherished in the memories of those who knew...

Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Nancy Lou Curry was born August 8, 1940 in Ottawa, KS. Her earthly journey ended August 22, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri.

Nancy was one of three children born to James and Mary Lois Curry. Her brothers, Jim and Billy, predeceased her. As a family, the Currys attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Ottawa. It was there,...

Aug 21, 2024

James (Jim) D. White, born in Tennessee, February 4, 1930, to Arthur Jackson White Sr. and Euna Mae Parman White, passed away, August 21, 2024, at the age of 94 in Springfield, Missouri.  He was united in marriage to Betty Collins, April 18, 1954, and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Jim was a proud United...

Aug 20, 2024

Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2024, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Aug 20, 2024

Ed Hartley was born to Curtis and Joyce Hartley in Butler , Missouri on August 31, 1939, and died on August 20, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. He grew up in Butler, until his family moved to Kansas City when he was in his teens.

He graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City in 1957. He became...