Betty L. Turner
Nov 20, 2022
Betty Lou (Luck) Turner, age 97 passed away at Evelyn's House Hospice in St Louis, MO at 11:15 am on November 20, 2022. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on December 8, 1924, to Anna Mae Rogers and Ed Luck. Betty married Harold Turner on September 4, 1945. During their 58 years of marriage, they were...
John Joseph Mckearney
Nov 19, 2022
John Joseph McKearney, 88, of Nixa, MO, passed away at 12:42pm, 11/19/22 in Springfield, MO.
He was born the son of John Joseph McKearney, Sr and Kathryn Foley in Brooklyn, NY. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and SCORE and was an Army Veteran and a graduate of St. John's University...
Tom Gill
Nov 19, 2022
Thomas Earl Gill was born in Kansas City, MO on April 8, 1946 and passed away November 19, 2022. He was the first RH baby to be saved in the K.C. area, therefore making him somewhat of a "miracle baby."
Born to Lawrence and Dorothy Gill, he was raised in Highlandville, MO and graduated from Spokane, MO...
Dr. Lewis S. Rauch
Nov 18, 2022
Lew Rauch passed away on November 18, 2022. He wrote the following:
I have the fortunate opportunity to write my own obituary prior to my death.
I have had a wonderful life and leave behind with great sadness my wonderful wife Carol of 45 years who has been by my side and always believed in...
Martha Stanley Wright
Nov 18, 2022
Martha Stanley Wright, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, November 18, 2022. Martha will be remembered for her bright smile, delightful giggle, and warm heart that brought joy to all who knew her. Adored by all, she gave supportive and encouraging advice and had an incredibly positive outlook on life and living....
Mac Mccartney
Nov 18, 2022
An old soldier just faded away…. N.L "Mac" McCartney died peacefully in his sleep on November 18, 2022 at the age of 99. Mac served his country for thirty years- World War II, Korea, and Vietnam- retiring in 1972 as a U.S. Army Colonel. He was awarded Combat Infantry Badge with Star, two Legions of Merit, Seven Bronze Star...
William Hutcherson
Nov 18, 2022
William Hutcherson of Fordland, Missouri was born on December 13, 1947 on an air force base in Wyoming to James T. and Frances (Williams) Hutcherson. He grew up the only beleaguered brother amongst three sisters. He is survived by his wife Susan; daughter Gina (granddog Stan); son Keith (Kara); grandson Gavin; sisters Rae, Susan, and Madelyn; and...
Ralph Eugene Edwards, Jr.
Nov 17, 2022
Ralph Eugene Edwards, Jr., the son of Ralph Eugene Edwards and Norma Marie (Newberry) Edwards, was born May 16, 1952, in West Plains Missouri, and departed this life on November 17, 2022, at his home in Springfield, MO.
Ralph spent most of his childhood and adolescence in Memphis, Tennessee, graduating from Oakhaven High School...
Wallace Burns
Nov 17, 2022
Wallace Wayne Burns, age 84 passed away November 17th, 2022 around 5 AM in Joplin, MO. Wallace was born May 31st, 1938 in Grove Springs, MO to Omer & Eunice Burns. He was raised in a loving home with his 7 brothers & 2 sisters. On July 18th, 1958 he married the love of his life, Joyce Owen in Springfield,...
Doris L. Bowman
Nov 14, 2022
Doris Lucille (Martin) Bowman was born in Springfield, MO on February 11, 1934, to Oliver and Lola Martin. She passed from this life on November 14, 2022, at the age of 88.
She will be greatly missed by her four children, David (Jeannine) Bowman, Gary Bowman, Kathy (Ron) Petering, and Wes (Karen) Bowman,...
Laura Michelle Franco
Nov 13, 2022
Laura Michelle Franco age, 42 of Republic, Missouri passed away at 6:55 AM November 13, 2022. She was born the daughter of Debra Ann Shetrone and Gordon Harvey Hooper in Orlando, Florida.
Laura is preceded in death by her sister, Amy Hooper; father, Gordon Hooper; uncle, Mike Shetrone; and grandparents, John and Mary Shetrone. She is survived...
Ruth E. Wittmer
Nov 12, 2022
Ruth Elizabeth (Martin) Wittmer passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 at the age of 100, surrounded by her sons.
Ruth was born on the equinox, September 23, 1922, in Chicago, IL, to John and Dena Martin. She grew up in Kahoka, MO, and after graduating from junior college, taught in a one room schoolhouse in rural...
Glenda Delayne Inman (Craig)
Nov 12, 2022
Glenda Delayne Inman (Craig) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, and her dog Lizzy. Glenda was born in Springfield, MO November 9, 1941. A graduate of Parkview High School, where she met the love of her life of 58 years, Jay Newton Inman. They were married on...
James R. Buescher
Nov 11, 2022
James R. Buescher, 89, Springfield, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. Born September 30 th , 1933 in Oak Park, Ill to Walter and Olga Buescher. He graduated from the University of Illinois and served in the U.S Army. He worked for Kroger, Pillsbury, and Waldon and Sons in food marketing. He loved golf and the lake of the...
Bette Arlene Hunt
Nov 10, 2022
Bette A. Hunt, 83, of Springfield, passed away at 7:55 AM on November 10, 2022 in her home with family by her side.
She was born April 16, 1939 in State Center, IA to Walter and Nellie Bohrisch. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Bette was preceded in death by...
Catherine C. Thompson
Nov 10, 2022
Catherine C. Thompson, devoted wife, mother and student online with East Central College in Union, MO, died in her sleep of a cardiac arrhythmia. She was 57 years old. Cathy was a devout Christian, never met a stranger and gave full measure to her family and friends. She held a number of positions in business from retailing...
Bobbie J. Terrill
Nov 8, 2022
Bobbie J. Terrill, age 77 passed away November 8, 2022, at Springfield Villa. He was born the son of Ival and Jessie Terrill in Fordland, Missouri.
He was a Shriner and a Mason. Bobbie was also a member of Crossways Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Shirley Vodene Park
Nov 8, 2022
Shirley Vodene (Edwards) Park was born November 8, 1935, to John Roland and Alta Edith (Nelson) Edwards in Thayer, Missouri, and entered heaven's gates surrounded by her family on her 87 th birthday, November 8, 2022, in Ozark, Missouri.
Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior as a child and sought Him all the days...
Nancy Rhymes
Nov 7, 2022
Nancy Janes Rhymes, 73, of Springfield, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on November 7, 2022 in her home with her family by her side.
She was born December 31, 1948 in Springfield, MO to Donald and Atha Janes. She became a member of Woodlands Church in The Woodlands, TX, after she moved to the area...
Nancy Wagoner
Nov 5, 2022
Nancy was born on July 7, 1934, in Springfield, MO to Paul and Helen (Spears) Ament and died peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She started school at Lakewoods one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Senior High (Central) and attended SMS where she was a member of Tri-Sigma, and she met her future husband.
