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Helen L. Woosley

Helen L. Woosley

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...

Garry Joe Miller

Garry Joe Miller

Sep 8, 2023

No services are planned.

Billie Sue Goodwin

Billie Sue Goodwin

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.

Dorothy K. Knowles

Dorothy K. Knowles

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...

Rudy Patterson

Rudy Patterson

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...

Alfred L. Penny

Alfred L. Penny

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...

Ronald William Foster

Ronald William Foster

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...

Stephen Richards

Stephen Richards

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,...

Jerry E. Miller

Jerry E. Miller

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...

Deanna Komas

Deanna Komas

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...

Scott R. Klinzing

Scott R. Klinzing

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...

Geraldine Kring

Geraldine Kring

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...

Rebecca Anne Bright

Rebecca Anne Bright

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,...

Phillips C. (Ol Phil) Hall

Phillips C. (Ol Phil) Hall

Aug 30, 2023

Phillips Carver Hall

Ol Phil never met a stranger.  His contagious personality endeared him to people all over the world.  He engaged with strangers every day and loved discovering their stories.  He found common ground with everyone and formed a bond of love with all, right through to his final days.  That was one of his many...

Lewis Paul Payne

Lewis Paul Payne

Aug 28, 2023

Private services will be at a later date.

Mary And Joe Brown

Mary And Joe Brown

Aug 28, 2023

Mary Irene Brown Joe David Brown

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Mary Irene (Stow) Brown , 82, freed from this world August 28, 2023.  Born in Memphis TN December 25, 1940 to Howard Kee Stow and Waty Irene Stow.  A Christmas Baby! Mary...

Geraldine Anne Tasset

Geraldine Anne Tasset

Aug 28, 2023

Geraldine Anne (McLinden) Tasset, 84, Springfield passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in her home with her devoted son, Kevin, by her side, and surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and sisters.

Gerry was born December 15, 1938, in Denver, CO. She was the daughter of Joseph and Geraldine (Yegge) McLinden with six siblings. Gerry was married to...

Joseph Lee Kuhn

Joseph Lee Kuhn

Aug 26, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Lee Kuhn, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, left his earthly home on August 26, 2023, and was welcomed by many loved-ones to his eternal home and Heavenly rewards.

Joe was born to John and Pauline (Krudwig) Kuhn on March 10, 1955, in Lebanon, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister...

Clark A. Ridpath

Clark A. Ridpath

Aug 24, 2023

Clark A. Ridpath, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in Springfield, MO on August 24, 2023.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 23, 1930, the son of Dr. Ben Morris Ridpath, a Methodist minister, and Hilda Eck Ridpath, both deceased. He was the loving and caring husband for 65 years to Martha...

Dwayne White

Dwayne White

Aug 24, 2023

Dwayne White, 85, of Springfield, passed away August 24, 2023. He was born May 2, 1938 in Billings, MO to Jonathan D. and Eula Mae (Messenger) White.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Bonnie Kuhnel and Peggy Lou Harter; brother, Junior White; niece, Debra Schofield and great nephew, Joshua Rumley.

Dwayne is...

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