Obituary Listing

Mar 15, 2024

Colonel (Retired) Kent D. Thomas passed away on March 15, 2024. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Colonel Thomas grew up as the son of an Air Force officer and later served for 24 years as an officer in the United States Army. He received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1974, and master's degrees from Purdue University in...

Mar 14, 2024

June Gilbreath, 89 of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:06 pm at her home.  She was born the daughter of Fenton and Irene Mills. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, a dining area manager at McDonald's where she loved to mingle with the customers.  June enjoying spending time with her grandchildren and  making flower...

Mar 14, 2024

Jay Gilbreath, 94 of Springfield passed away at 4:18 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Mercy Hospital.  He was born the son of Jess and Gladys Gilbreath.

He loved being at the lake, boating, skiing, fishing and really loved to sail, he coached  Coca-Cola fast pitch double A fast pitched softball team, played tennis and enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2024

Marilyn Jean Courtney (Carris) passed away on March 13, 2024.

Marilyn was born on February 26, 1955, from parents Roy B Carris an U.S. Air Force officer and L Maxine Carris at US Military Academy West Point New York.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.

Marilyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Mar 13, 2024

Nancy Ruth Helm (nee Anderson), age 90, passed away on March 13th at home, after a long illness.

Nancy grew up in Springfield. She worked in the banking industry for several years, including Union National Bank where she met and married Morris J. Helm. She left the bank to be a stay-at-home mom for their two boys...

Mar 11, 2024

Cynthia Kay "Cindy" (nee Grabast) Clark of Springfield, Missouri, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, 73 passed away March 11, 2024, after a battle with cancer.  She will be remembered for her cooking, passion for gardening, and her love of animals.  Cindy graduated from Parkview High School, Springfield, Missouri, in 1968.

In 1970, Cindy married the love...

Mar 10, 2024

Jody Ralph Stogner, 63 of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.  He was born February 16, 1961 in New Mexico to John Robert Stogner and Mary Eleanor (Edie) Davis.

He will be buried at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield.

Mar 10, 2024

Mera Lee (Hunt) Davis (Lee) crossed over the rainbow bridge into the sunlit presence of her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2024, at the age of 96.

Lee was an honor graduate of Fletcher High School, Jacksonville Beach, Florida and attended Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar, MO. where she met Ivan Davis.  They were married on December...

Mar 10, 2024

Mary Rebecca Wise, age 67, of Springfield, Missouri passed away March 10, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Houston, Texas November 15, 1956, the daughter of Charles and Janice (Newt) Newhart. Mary graduated from Central High School in 1975 and is survived by her husband, Gary Wise of 41 years and three sons, Chris, Justin, and Benjamin...

Mar 10, 2024

Christopher Lynn Schuler was born on September 30, 1956, the youngest child of Roberta Clotelle Armstead and Wilson Schuler in Springfield, Missouri. Chris graduated from Central High School in the class of 1974.

After completing his degree from Drury University in 1978, he married Christina Schuler in 1983. Through this union, they raised two children and were...

Mar 9, 2024

Audree Etta (Weatherman) Irvin, 90, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 at Mercy Hospital-Springfield after a short illness.

Audree was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa in her grandparent's house on November 5, 1933. She grew up in Waterloo, Iowa.

When her parents retired, she moved with them to Aurora, Missouri. A job opportunity took...

Mar 8, 2024

Charles David Presley was born December 1, 1954, to Charles and Barbara Presley (née Clark). He was a lifelong Springfield, MO, resident graduating from Glendale Highschool in 1973. In his younger years, David was known to rebel and keep up appearances as the family jokester, and he may or may not have given a few schoolteachers a run for...

Mar 7, 2024

Shirley Rice, 83, of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born December 13, 1940 to Abraham Lincoln Hopkins and Winnie (Ramey) Hopkins near Jasper, AR.

As a young girl, her family moved to Christian County, MO, and Shirley was a 1958 graduate of Ozark High School.  She retired...

Mar 7, 2024

Jerry Walton

William Jerry Walton, 84, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 in his home.

Informal visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Galloway Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to...

Mar 5, 2024

Harry Partenheimer, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Red Bud, Illinois, born to Milton and Artona Partenheimer.

He was a 1952 graduate of Maryland Heights High School in St. Louis County.  In 1972 he established Queen City Kitchens, Inc. Harry was a master woodworker...

Mar 4, 2024

Joan Kae Johnson was born on May 16, 1935.  Her declining health in the last few months lead to her passing on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Cox South Hospital at the age of 88.

She was born in Garrison, Iowa, the third of four daughters to Leland and Miriam Pieper (Pippert). She loved and talked often...

Mar 4, 2024

Kenneth Deane Stimson, 84, of Springfield, passed away March 4, 2024 at home. Ken was born on June 5, 1939 to Harold and Hazel Stimson in Rochester, MN. He grew up in Flandreau, SD, attended public schools and graduated from high school in 1957. Ken enlisted in the United States Army in November 1957. He trained in machine accounting...

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Ann Erickson Wood, born on March 10, 1935, passed away on March 3, 2024.  She was a devoted Christian, cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and educator, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and the memory of her beautiful smile.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Chester E. Erickson and Erma Rathbone Erickson, her...

Mar 3, 2024

Ronald E. Coffey, 62, Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Mercy Hospital.  He was born July 24, 1961 in Lebanon, MO, the son of Joan Coffey.

Ronnie as he was known by family and friends, graduated from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Missouri and then served with the United States Navy for four years. He...

Mar 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Cox, 81, of Springfield, MO. passed away on March 2, 2024, of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Springfield, MO on December 29, 1942, to parents Ernest and Violet Brown.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by daughter Dana Brunsman who passed away in 2016.