Obituary Listing

Aug 24, 2023

A good name is more desirable than great riches. Proverbs 22:1

Bob Payne has a good name.  This patient, kind, quiet and gentle man was loved by all. His love language was acts of service.  In high school he was quite the basketball player.  His pastimes were hunting, golfing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Aug 19, 2023

Patricia Schrader, 92, Springfield, MO passed away at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Ozark Skilled Nursing, Ozark, MO. She was born December 2, 1930 at St. Joseph Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Brennan.

She was a devoted Catholic and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she was also...

Aug 19, 2023

My father John "Jack" Dennis Curtin passed on from this earth on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare after less than two months' stay. He was at peace and comfortable, thanks to the teams' excellent care, and that of Haven Hospice. He passed while listening to our family band's sweet rendition of "Danny...

Aug 18, 2023

In loving memory of Maynard Alfred George (Alfred) who passed away at the age of 95 on August 18th at the Baptist Home in Ozark, MO.  Alfred's final celebration service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 26th at the First Baptist Church, 525 South Ave., Springfield, MO 65806. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am prior to...

Aug 16, 2023

Kevin Edward Wilson, 68 of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.  He was born November 3, 1954 to Jack E. and Betty Louise (Hutcheson) Wilson in Springfield, Missouri.

He graduated from Kickapoo High School and enjoyed working at The Springfield Workshop for 37 years. He attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church with his parents. He competed in...

Aug 16, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann Gardner

10/27/1946 – 08/16/2023

Patricia Ann Gardner was reunited in heaven with her husband of over 50 years Bob Gardner on the morning of August 16, 2023.  She has missed him dearly after he was suddenly called to heaven earlier this year.  As Patty stated before her death, "I'm so excited to...

Aug 15, 2023

Silas A. Phillips, 98, of Springfield, Missouri was born July 13, 1925 in Salem, Missouri and passed away August 15, 2023. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.  Burial will follow Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

Aug 15, 2023

Reverend Robert C Moger II was born July 28, 1935 to Robert C Moger and Pauline (Fry) Moger.

Following a happy childhood on the farm in Birch Tree Missouri, he met and married the love of his life Vera Chowning on St Patrick's Day 1956. They have 3 children Vicki (Jon) Hutcheson, Robert (Nancy)Moger III and David...

Aug 13, 2023

Nadine "Deanie" Arbeitman Smith May 12, 1934 – August 13, 2023

Nadine "Deanie" Arbeitman Smith, 89, passed away August 13th. Nadine was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Ben J. and Fannie Arbeitman. She graduated from Senior High School, class of 1952. She graduated from Drury College with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Elementary Education....

Aug 13, 2023

Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with funeral service Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Aug 11, 2023

Deborah S. Shemwell, age 64 of Springfield, MO passed away at 2:08pm Friday, August 11, 2023, in her home.

She was born the daughter of George and Jean Shemwell in Memphis, TN.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents; sister Teresa Jenné (Butch); brother Billy Shemwell (Yonna); and nephews Garrett Graves and Michael Shemwell....

Aug 11, 2023

Carleta Earnhart, 87, Springfield, passed away at 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023 in her home.  She was the daughter of Carl and Bessie (Glass) Ipock.

She was born May 26, 1936 in Wright County, moving to Springfield as a young child.

She was a member of Rogersville Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Aug 10, 2023

Betty Powell, 88, of Springfield, passed away on August 10, 2023 in Springfield. She was born on October 22, 1934 in Carthage to James M. and Hazel (Owens) Stow.

Betty retired from Sears after 35 years. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member at First Baptist Church of Springfield....

Aug 10, 2023

Karen Sue Sweeney was called to Heaven on August 10, 2023.  She was born to Lowell and Elsie (Rider) Kreider on June 23, 1945 in Chanute, Kansas.

Karen was a woman of firsts right from the beginning.  She was exemplary in school including being the winner of the Regional Science fair and Elks academic scholarship.  She moved...

Aug 9, 2023

John E. Booth age 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away August 9, 2023 in his home. He was born the son of Merle and Ellalee (Clubb) Booth in Springfield, Missouri.

John was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He also loved playing softball and bowling, as well as, going to the horse races in Arkansas. He loved to...

Aug 8, 2023

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Aug 8, 2023

Reta (Spears-Stewart) Allen, 91, of Chicago, IL and Springfield, MO passed from this earth August 8, 2023. Early Tuesday morning her Lord and Savior took her by the hand and led her home.

Reta Allen was born January 6, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Bobbie and Thomas Spears. She graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1949 and...

Aug 8, 2023

Born into a simple farm life in Bronaugh, Missouri in rural Vernon County on October 17, 1930, Bob Holland peacefully finished a well and faithfully lived life on earth on August 8, 2023 at the age of 92.

Bob Holland was a planner and eschewed pretention in his daily life, so none who knew him well were...

Aug 7, 2023

Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Clear Creek Cemetery.

Aug 7, 2023

Michael (Mike) R. Banasik passed away on August 7, 2023 in his home.

Mike was born in McAlester, OK on November 24, 1958 to Stan and Nancy Banasik.  Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Springfield, MO where they all consider to be home.  He graduated from Parkview High School and attended SMSU for his undergraduate degree in...