Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2023

Karen Ann Crouch Ross, age 58, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on September 14, 2023 in her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born the first child of John Henry Crouch III and Ann Crouch in June, 1965 in Huntsville, Alabama. She graduated from Mississippi State University in May, 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Sep 13, 2023

Martha Ann (Trimble) Graham was born on December 16, 1935, and died peacefully in her sleep on September 13, 2023, with her husband Vince by her side.  While our future without Martha is forever changed, the strong faith and family values that both Martha and Vince shared with their children, is the foundation they will carry forward for generations...

Sep 13, 2023

Dr. Murray Edmond Germany, 90, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, after a short illness.  Dr. Germany was born in Union, Mississippi on May 31, 1933 to Allie Oneita and George Byrum Germany, who preceded him in death.

Murray married Roberta Cunningham in 1954. After graduating from St. Louis University dental school...

Sep 13, 2023

After a life filled with love and laughter, Peggy Yvonne Harmon Fuge departed this world on September 13, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri.

Peggy was born on March 19, 1938, in Wray, Colorado, to Pearl "Pete" Harmon and Helen Zikmund Harmon. She grew up on a small country farm just outside Wray where she grew to love gardening,...

Sep 13, 2023

James "Jim" Michael Kelly, 76, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away from natural causes on September 13, 2023 at the home he shared with his wife in Springfield. Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 9, 1947 to James Melvin Kelly and Betty Baur Kelly. Jim was an outstanding athlete in high school, lettering in multiple sports; football,...

Sep 13, 2023

Velton Perry Viles, 72, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Velton loved both of his sons greatly along with all of his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially making people laugh. He had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. He...

Sep 12, 2023

Harold L. Christensen, M.D., 81, of Springfield, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Springfield. He was born to Harold L. and Evelyn M. (Vandeveer) Christensen on August 12, 1942 in Chicago, IL. Harold was a retired cardiologist at the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Harold is survived by his wife of...

Sep 10, 2023

Helen Lorine (Sutter) Woosley, 104, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born October 2, 1918, in Springfield, Missouri to Fred Sutter (of Basel, Switzerland) and Millie (Cloud) Sutter. Helen married the love of her life, Emette Woosley, January 5, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri, and remained wed for 31...

Sep 8, 2023

No services are planned.

Sep 7, 2023

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Galloway Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Sep 7, 2023

Dorothy Keith Knowles passed away on September 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital.   Dorothy was born on September 2, 1946, to Ray and Irene (Whipple) Keith.  Dorothy was in St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri for several months as a child due to health struggles. Dorothy attended Windyville High School and Missouri State University.

She was...

Sep 7, 2023

Rudy Patterson, 69 of Springfield passed away Thursday, September 7th in Springfield, Mo. surrounded by is family.

Rudy was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Rudolph and Marie Patterson, he graduated as the valedictorian of the class of 1972 of Searcy High School.He continued his education attending the University of Arkansas and received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree...

Sep 5, 2023

Alfred (Al) Lee Penny, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home, the place he loved, on September 5, 2023. Al was born on March 25, 1935 to Roy and Gladys (Chastain) Penny in Clever, Missouri. He graduated from Clever High School in 1953, where he enjoyed playing varsity basketball.

Al was the...

Sep 5, 2023

Ronald William Foster was born July 25, 1940 and peacefully passed away, Tuesday, September 5, with his wife of 62 years by his side.

Ron was the best husband, brother, father, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend anyone could ever wish for.  He attended Pepperdine Elementary School, Reed Jr. High, and Central High School.  He attended...

Sep 3, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Martin Richards, 74, of Kimberly City went to meet the Lord on September 3rd 2023. He was born on October 11th, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Richards and his mother Betty Richards.

He married Ramona Riebold in 1967, and had three children: Stephannie Watson and husband Jeff,...

Sep 3, 2023

Jerry Everett Miller was born on December 31, 1947 to Onie Taylor Miller and Nathan Miller in Marble Arkansas.  He passed from this earth on September 3, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri.  He is survived by his wife Bernadette, his son Brian Miller, daughter in law Kelly Miller, and grandson Everett Miller.

Also surviving are his sister, Ruby...

Sep 2, 2023

Deanna "Dee" Komas, 82, of Springfield passed away peacefully in her home Saturday September 2, 2023. She was born October 4, 1940, in Canton, OH to Ernest & Mildred (Vujasinovic) Veigh. Dee was blessed with one surviving child, Kathryn (Terence) Gardner and her two beloved grandchildren Piper & Genevieve Gardner. Dee was a restaurant and bar owner for many...

Sep 2, 2023

Scott R. Klinzing, 65 passed away September 2nd, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott was born on June 18th, 1958 and grew up on farm in Dysart, Iowa. He was the son of Robert "Dean" Klinzing and Lois Marian (Hahn) Klinzing.  He graduated from Dysart-Geneseo High School in 1976. He attended Iowa State and Hawkeye Tech where...

Sep 1, 2023

Geraldine Kring, 96 of Springfield passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born February 10, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Sherman and Olene (Simpson) Horner.

The family moved to Springfield in 1975 and she was the office manager for the family business.

She is survived by her husband, Frank; son Keith Kring and...

Aug 31, 2023

Rebecca Anne Bright, 63, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 5:45pm August 31st, 2023 at Cox Hospital after a hard fight against breast cancer. She went in peace and was reunited with her mother, Connie Sade, in heaven who passed earlier this summer.

She was born in Springfield, Missouri to Boyd and Connie Sade on July 7,...