Obituary Listing

Oct 6, 2022

Robert H. Bradley, 86, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on the morning of October 6, 2022.

Robert, known to most as "Bob" or "Dr. Bradley," was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on March 9, 1936. Robert completed his undergraduate degree at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee and master's degree and PhD at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

Oct 6, 2022

Gale Shipman Alder, 82, passed away on October 6, 2022 at her home in Springfield, Missouri after a struggle with advancing Alzheimer's disease. Her survivors include Thomas, her husband of 54 years, and several cousins.

Gale was a graduate of Parkview High School, Gettysburg College, and the University of Missouri, where she received her master's degree in...

Oct 4, 2022

Agnes Viola Veale of Springfield, MO, made the transition to Heaven on October 4, 2022.  Agnes was born July 2, 1931 near Schell City, MO to her parents, Charles H. and Edna V. (Way) Lines.  Agnes lived near Schell City, and later moved to Lamar, where she met Glenn Veale at Bethany Church, where she was a member.  Glenn...

Oct 4, 2022

Carol Johnston, or "Cannie" as she was affectionately known by family and friends, passed away on October 4, 2022, at the age of 82 after a long illness resulting from a stroke.

Carol was born on Friday, October 13, 1939, and grew up in Springfield, Missouri.  She was the oldest of two children born to Floyd and...

Sep 30, 2022

All touched by Sandy knew they'd met someone special.  Able to capture hearts and inspire better angels. Today, we lose our guardian angel. Tomorrow, we gain our muse - an inspiration to guide us. Live your life smiling and find the happy in each moment. Remember Sandy only with joy, for that is the way she lived. Have Faith -...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Helen Pennington, 87, Springfield, Missouri was born on January 5, 1935 to Clyde and Cloie (Burtner) McNabb in Marshfield, Missouri and departed this life on September 29, 2022.

Mary grew up on the family farm in Marshfield where she spent countless hours doing chores and playing with her siblings, cousins, and neighbors. Mary often talked about...

Sep 28, 2022

Floyd Dale Dryer, 89, of Springfield Missouri, passed away in his home on September 28, 2022. He was born August 27, 1933, to Floyd Benjamin Dryer and Myrtha Ellen (LeMaster) Dryer, in Mountain Grove Missouri.

Dale graduated from Mountain Grove High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drury College.

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Sep 27, 2022

Leanna Lee Peine, better known as Toni, lost her battle with cancer and passed away at the age of 59 in the afternoon on Tuesday, September 27.  She was born in Inglewood, California on September 27, 1963.  She was born at 1:41 p.m. and took her last breath on her birthday at 2:10 p.m., surrounded by family. ...

Sep 26, 2022

Norma Jean Collins, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, in Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born in Pottersville, Missouri, on December 14, 1928, the daughter of Lewis and Gertrude Welker. Jean married Truman Floyd Collins in West Plains, Missouri, on June 23, 1946, and celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary shortly before his...

Sep 24, 2022

Dolores Marie (Hulse) Kutz joined her heavenly family on September 24, 2022. She was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on December 30, 1929 to Minnie and Paul Hulse, while her mother was traveling to visit one of her sisters. She grew up on the family farm northeast of Springfield, graduated from St. Agnes High in 1947, then continued her education...

Sep 24, 2022

Terry Mayfield was born December 28, 1960 in Harrison, Arkansas, to Clarice Marie Lynn and William Archie Mayfield, Jr., and left us with broken hearts on September 24, 2022.  He was a true country boy and loved growing up in the woods and creeks of Arkansas and Missouri.  He went to school in Green Forest, Arkansas, and...

Sep 23, 2022

Houston Taylor, Jr., 91, of Springfield, passed away September 23, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1930 in Clarksville, AR to Houston Taylor, Sr. and Lois Riddle Taylor. He spent 3 years in the United States Air Force. He received his EdD Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Houston was a Professor in the Department of...

Sep 22, 2022

Lt. Col H. Olin Grooms (Ret) passed away on September 22, 2022 at his home in Springfield, MO.

Born December 11, 1934 on a rural farm in Thayer, MO, the family later moved to Bartlesville, OK where he spent most of his years growing up. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of...

Sep 20, 2022

Services will be announced soon.

Sep 20, 2022

Annabelle Jones Clinton Castle

We are so sorry Annabelle left us but she was ready to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Annabelle was born in Stotts City, Missouri on November 21, 1929, the daughter of Houston Stansbury Jones and Flo Roper Jones and passed away September 20, 2022 in Cox South Hospital as...

Sep 19, 2022

Petra Lois DeLashmit Martin  52, of Oklahoma City, OK, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2022 in Oklahoma City. She was born May 10, 1970, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Jerry and Shirley (Borucki) DeLashmit. Petra graduated from Fair Grove High School in 1988, Missouri State University, and completed an MBA and Criminal Justice master's degree in 2003 from...

Sep 17, 2022

Jackson Charles (Jack) Pilgrim, 27, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 17. Jack is survived by his father and mother, Christopher and Elizabeth Pilgrim, a sister, Grace Elizabeth Pilgrim, along with grandparents Charles and Connie Jobe, all of Springfield.  Jack also touched the lives of numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Jack was...

Sep 16, 2022

Norma J Hartman (Jean) May 17, 1932 – September 16, 2022

Norma J. Hartman, 90, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Lebanon, MO on May 17, 1932 to Earl and Etta Coffman of Lebanon.  As a 1950 graduate of Lebanon High...

Sep 15, 2022

Frankie Lavern "Vernie" Douglas, 78, of Strafford, MO passed away September 15, 2022.

Vernie grew up in hard times and walked to and from school every day in Northview, MO and attended Goff School until 8 th grade. He did what all boys did and worked on farms hauling hay, packing silage and...

Sep 14, 2022

George Randall (Randy) Richmond passed away 9/14/2022 at Wilson Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, MO. He was cremated by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Randy was born in 1955, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO.

He lived in St. Joseph, MO; Mission, KS; Overland Park, KS and in 1970, he moved with his...