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Loren H. Lierz

Loren H. Lierz

Apr 13, 2023

Loren H. Lierz, 83, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home.

Born Loren Henry, in rural Kansas, he was affectionately known as Larry throughout his life.

At age 17, Larry convinced his parents to sign for his enlistment in the U.S. Air Force.  He served...

Rodney E. Smith

Rodney E. Smith

Apr 12, 2023

Rodney Eugene Smith, aged 69, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023.

Rodney was born in Springfield, Missouri to Charles and Joan Smith on October 8, 1953. After spending much of his childhood in Wichita Kansas, his family moved to Marshfield, Missouri in 1969, and he would graduate from Marshfield High School...

Lance Tyler

Lance Tyler

Apr 11, 2023

Services will be announced at a later date.

Melanie L. Bess

Melanie L. Bess

Apr 9, 2023

Graveside Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Thomas E. Frame

Thomas E. Frame

Apr 9, 2023

Thomas Edward Frame, 93, of Springfield, passed peacefully on April 9, 2023. He was born March 6, 1930 to Thomas Allen and Bernice Midyett Frame in Liberal, MO. When Tom was 18 months old his mother passed away and he was raised by his paternal grandparents, Della Bumgarner and Charles Edward Frame, until his father remarried three years later...

Colleen Jordan

Colleen Jordan

Apr 8, 2023

Colleen (Coby) Jordan was born on September 11, 1928, in Springfield , MO, to Otto Carl Gelsheimer and Anna Harpool Gelsheimer. She was welcomed into a family of two sisters, Margaret and Betty, and one brother, Bill. She resided in Springfield, Missouri and attended Springfield Public Schools for all twelve years. She then attended Southwest Missouri State for two...

Kenneth W. Vestal

Kenneth W. Vestal

Apr 8, 2023

Services will be held at a later date.

Rex Eugene Dyer, Jr.

Rex Eugene Dyer, Jr.

Apr 7, 2023

Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at South Haven Baptist Church. Burial with Full Military Honorswill follow at 1:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Amanda Dawn Gideon

Amanda Dawn Gideon

Apr 6, 2023

Services will be announced at a later date.

Jennifer J. Price

Jennifer J. Price

Apr 6, 2023

Jennifer Joanne (Dunlop) Price passed away in her home in Nixa MO April 6, 2023. Jennifer was born October 14, 1970, the youngest (and only girl) of six children born to Jim and Betty Dunlop in Springfield MO.

Jennifer attended Springfield Public Schools and showed her athleticism during middle school by setting the Pershing girls long jump...

Rex N. Hunt

Rex N. Hunt

Apr 5, 2023

Rex Nolan Hunt passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 80 years old. Rex was born March 21,1943 to Bernie and Dola Hunt and was raised in Reeds Spring, MO. He graduated from Reeds Spring High School in 1961 and graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Missouri State University. Rex was a member of...

Ronald B. Moldenhauer

Ronald B. Moldenhauer

Apr 3, 2023

Ronald B. Moldenhauer, 63, of Springfield, passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1959 to Arnold R. Moldenhauer, Sr. and Judith D. Moldenhauer.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Wayne Moldenhauer. He is survived by his parents; sons Matthew (Christina) Moldenhauer and Michael Moldenhauer; grandson, Carter Moldenhauer; ex-wife, Kathleen...

Ralph E. Marshall

Ralph E. Marshall

Apr 3, 2023

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside Service will follow at 3:00 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Beverly Lee Wall

Beverly Lee Wall

Mar 31, 2023

BEVERLY BRIGGS WALL

Beverly Lee Briggs was born on January 6, 1936, in Marshall, MO, to William D. and Edna Wheeland Briggs. She was welcomed into a family of four sisters, Ferree, Jane, Jean, and Joyce.  She resided in Sweet Springs, Mo and attended Sweet Springs Public Schools for her first two years of public education and...

Connie L. Kovie

Connie L. Kovie

Mar 31, 2023

Per her request, there will be a private family burial in Hermitage, Missouri at a later date.

Betty Lou Anderson

Betty Lou Anderson

Mar 29, 2023

Betty Lou Anderson, age 90 of Springfield, MO. passed away on March 29, 2023. She was born March 25, 1933 in Topeka, KS. to Richard Andrew and Hazel Alpha (Swain) Veatch.  Betty grew up in Kansas City, MO. where she attended J.C. Nichols grade school and Southwest High School.  She later attended Drury College. After college she was employed...

Terry Edward Thaller

Terry Edward Thaller

Mar 28, 2023

Terry Edward Thaller Jr. Closed his eyes to this World on March 28, 2023, He was 54 years old. Terry was born May 9, 1968 to Terry Edward Thaller Sr. and Marlene Patricia (Jones) Thaller, in MT. Plesant, MI. Terry attended school in Shepherd, and graduated from Shepherd High School in 1986.  Terry was a member of the Pentecostal...

Lynda Kay Stroud

Lynda Kay Stroud

Mar 28, 2023

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, with Funeral Service following at 11:00 AM, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Lynda K. Stroud 73, 06/17/1949 to 03/28/2023; passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Proceeded in death by her...

William J. Erwin

William J. Erwin

Mar 28, 2023

William J. Erwin age 90 of Springfield, MO passed away at 12:30 a.m., March 28, 2023. He was born the son of William Jennings Bryant Erwin and Sarah Patterson in Brighton, MO on May 7, 1932.

He was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, American Legion Post 639, and the Harley Owner's...

William "Dave" D. Barton

William "Dave" D. Barton

Mar 26, 2023

William David ("Dave") Barton, age 60, passed away peacefully in Mercy Hospital Springfield on the afternoon of March 26, 2023. While completing high school requirements, Dave went to work for John Youngblood Motors in Springfield, MO. He continued to hone his automotive mechanical skills and eventually became shop manager for Youngblood Nissan. After leaving the automotive industry, Dave worked...

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