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.
Scott Pilgrim
Nov 4, 2022
Scott Pilgrim, 66, of Springfield, passed away on November 4, 2022 in his home. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Springfield to Dan and Virginia Adkins Pilgrim. Scott enjoyed being outdoors and going to deer camp with his buddies. He also loved watching cartoons with his grandchildren. Scott was a huge history and music buff. He loved...
Gloria Van Hook
Nov 4, 2022
Gloria Van Hook of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years old on November 4 th , 2022.
Gloria was born in London, Arkansas on April 28 th , 1926 to Logan and Sylvia (Bunn) Tate. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters, the youngest was Gloria.
Larry Daniel
Oct 31, 2022
Lawrence Kirby "Larry" Daniel, age 82, of Springfield, Missouri passed away October 31, 2022 at Mercy Hospital following a long battle with various health issues.
Larry was born the youngest of three children to Raymond E. "Cotton" Daniel and Maydelle Kirby Daniel in their home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. As a young child, he enjoyed his small...
Esther Bedell
Oct 31, 2022
Esther (Thomison) Bedell , age 79, departed her life on October 31, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri. She is the daughter of the late George P. Thomison, Sr. and Annie L. (Fox) Thomison. She was born and raised in Petersburg, TN. Esther was affectionately known as "Little Sis," being the second born alongside her twin sister,...
Marilyn Fuelling
Oct 31, 2022
February 3, 1935 – October 31, 2022
Marilyn Fuelling, 87, quietly passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 3, 1935 in Springfield, MO to Clyde Medley and Niline (Heflin) Medley. She attended K-12 at Greenwood Laboratory School in Springfield. She began her college studies at Mary Baldwin...
Vicki L. Broshear
Oct 29, 2022
On October 29, 2022, Vicki L. Broshear went to be with the Lord after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her parents Fredrick Broshear and Virginia Sousley and her sister Anita Broshear. Vicki is survived by her sisters; Janice Rog and Sheri (David) Mayes. She loved her many nieces and nephews: Amber Baker – Lutz. Kimberly...
Marquis D. Howell, Ii
Oct 29, 2022
Marquis D. Howell, Il was born on January 16, 1968 and passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 54. Marquis was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama while his dad was stationed there in the Army.
He grew up in Florida and moved to Springfield, MO after he graduated high school. After high school he...
