Obituary Listing

Jan 18, 2023

Maloleoia Vitale Toa Sio was born February 18, 1953 in Western Samoa, Tuanai and passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents Toa Lolesio Vitale Tuitea Neetia Tuimavave and Isumu and Kateleen Vaifale and his beloved son, Suatipatipa Toa Sio.

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Jan 17, 2023

Ruth Doris "Kallemeier" Martin, 90, passed away on January 17, 2023 in Rogersville, MO. Ruth was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 12 th 1932 to Raymond C. and Anna Kallemeier. She attended Drury University where she met her husband, Don. Together they raised four sons, Don Jr., Charles, David, and John. Their goals were to...

Jan 17, 2023

Albert Joseph "AJ" Murray, 67, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Mercy Hospital. He was born May 22, 1955 in South Kingston, Rhode Island, the son of Bernard Albert Murray and Beverly Blanche Murray.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Allen, age 95, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away quietly on January 15, 2023. Mary was born on June 22, 1927, to Louise and Bailey McManus in Forsyth, Missouri.

She was a wife, a mother, and worked for many years in the insurance industry and later for Pitney Bowes. She went on to...

Jan 15, 2023

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at Clear Creek Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Jan 14, 2023

Nola K. Thomas Getty Zapart, 95, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 14, 2023.

She was born in Barry County, Missouri, to Fred Orban Thomas and Susie Hilton Thomas, on May 20, 1927.  In 1944, she married John Halsey Getty, with whom she farmed in Aurora, Missouri, until his death in 1966.  She continued...

Jan 14, 2023

Private Family Services will be held.

Jan 13, 2023

Warren Widmark Pinkerton, known as Mark to everyone, was born on July 18, 1949, in Tokyo, Japan to Curtis and Syble Pinkerton.  He died on January 13, 2023, with the family he loved around him, and nothing left unsaid between them.

Growing up in a military family, Mark moved often but made friends...

Jan 13, 2023

M. Marie Wiley age 85, of Battlefield, MO passed away at 4:30 AM on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Springfield, MO. She was born the daughter of Charles Joseph Walker and Minnie Margarite (Hobson) Walker in Bowen, IL on April 2, 1937.

She was a member of the Dayspring Church of the Nazarene where she...

Jan 12, 2023

James (Jim) Arnold Quesenberry gained his heavenly legs and wings on January 12, 2023 and marched into heaven, whole in body and spirit, full of grace and everlasting peace.

Jimmy Q was born February 15, 1956 in Waynesville, MO to Chester and Cora Quesenberry, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from high...

Jan 12, 2023

Priscilla Caffey was born on February 19, 1938, to Annabell Levitt in Humansville, Missouri. She is an only child. Priscilla attended school in Joplin and Springfield graduating from St. Agnes Catholic School. As a child, she liked to play the piano and sing in the choir and play volleyball. Priscilla married Bob Vickery when she was nineteen...

Jan 11, 2023

No services are planned.

Jan 11, 2023

Edward Eugene McElwee, 92, departed peacefully Jan 11, 2023

He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; and sisters: Ona, Vida, and Judy.

He is survived by 3 sons: Greg, Steve, Jon; and their families of grand-children and great-grand-children.

He was born in Huron, MO and lived in Polk County as a...

Jan 11, 2023

Marie J. Johnston passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born August 20, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri to Marie and Joseph White.

She has gone to heaven to be with her husband of 58 years, William M. Johnston. Also preceded in death by her stepfather, Glen Pitchford and her sister Ruthie Middendorf. She is survived...

Jan 8, 2023

Roy Hilbert Driver, 95, was born on April 27, 1927 in Rouse, Colorado.  The family left the small mining town of Rouse and settled in Seymour, MO where Roy graduated from Seymour High School.  The Lord took Roy's hand and led him home on January 8, 2023 as he was surrounded by family.  His parents were Floyd...

Jan 8, 2023

Dekoven D.C. Dean, 90, of Springfield, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home on January 8th, 2023, after a long battle with colon cancer.

D.C. was born on March 18, 1932, to Allen and Alberta Fitz Dean in Jackson County, Arkansas. After graduating from Lincoln High, D.C. met Barbara Ingram and they wed in 1959. To that...

Jan 8, 2023

Gertrude 'Trudy' Graber passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 in her home at the age of 91. Although she will be missed greatly the family is thankful that after a long illness with dementia she is now fully healed, whole and reunited with loved ones that have gone before her.

Born September 11, 1931 she grew...

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara Jane (Bennett) Peck, 94, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born August 29, 1928, in Clinton, Missouri.

Barbara grew up in Clinton. She graduated from high school in Clinton and attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, Missouri. On June 10, 1948, she married the love of her...

Jan 7, 2023

Betty Jane (Payne) Akers, 91, of Springfield, MO passed away on January 7, 2023. Betty was born September 23, 1931 in Springfield, MO to Joseph and Thelma (McConnell) Payne. Betty graduated from Springfield Central High School. While attending Southwest Missouri College, she met her future husband, Don Akers. Soon after they married, Don was drafted during the Korean War...

Jan 6, 2023

Patrick Bennett Selph of Springfield, Missouri, born June 29, 1957 in Springfield Missouri passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 at his home.  He is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Helen Selph of Springfield, Missouri.  He is survived by his wife Sherri and sons Travis & Austin Selph as well as his sisters Susie Selph &...