Obituary Listing

Jan 8, 2022

Charles Edward Knowles passed away January 8, 2022. He was born July 31, 1940, the son of Alma Parmelia (Beers) and Edgar Louis Knowles in Newton County, Missouri. Charles was the second of seven children.

He graduated from Mt. Vernon, MO High School in 1957 and joined the US Marine Corps, serving from 1957-1961. Charles attended Franklin...

Jan 8, 2022

James Michael Stacey, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away at home on the 8 th of January, 2022.

He was a member of the United States Army and proudly served is country from 1966 to 1969.  His combat service in Vietnam shaped the remainder of his life.  James later went on to receive his Air Frame and...

Jan 6, 2022

Aaron Michael Michels, 32, Springfield, passed away January 6, 2022 in his home. He was born November 26, 1989 to Jerry Davis and Mitzi Michels.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Jan 5, 2022

Words are simply words until they come together to describe a life well-lived.  As long as we remember our loved ones, they are not really gone.  Their thoughts, their feelings, and their memories become a part of us.  Our family patriarch, Troy Wesley Rhoads, was called home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the grand age of 101.  Our...

Jan 4, 2022

Dennis "Denny" Lee Ballard, son of the late Gerald and Hannah Elizabeth Ballard, was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 2, 1941.  Growing up, he was an altar boy in the Catholic Church and attended the public schools of Franklin County.  He then attended college at Ohio State University and played football for the legendary coach Woody Hayes.

Jan 4, 2022

Gregory T. Sullins, 70, of Springfield, MO passed away on January 4, 2022. He was a faithful member of Hope Church where he was an usher and served on their security team. He spent most of his life serving other families during their time of loss through the funeral industry. He was passionate about helping others and was generous...

Jan 2, 2022

Josephine Luther, 89, of Springfield, passed away January 2, 2022 in her home. She was born February 25, 1932 to John and Reubie Bothwell in Inglewood, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, "Perry" Luther; brother, Robert Bothwell and sister, Nina Cranor.

She is survived by her husband, Oliver Luther; sons John...

Jan 2, 2022

Haldon Dean (Hal) Funk

Springfield - Haldon Dean (Hal) Funk, son of Earl and Hazel Funk, was born in Moweaqua, Illinois on January 26, 1931, and passed away January 2, 2022 at the age of 90. Hal spent his childhood on a small Depression-era farm, and he attended the Moweaqua public schools. After graduating from high school...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert "Bob" Roland Rohwedder was born February 20, 1932 in his grandparent's home near Newell, IA and went to be with our Lord on January 1, 2022 in Springfield, MO.

Bob grew up on a farm near Albert City, IA.  Bob was athletic and excelled in all sports, receiving All-State honors and a football scholarship to Iowa...

Dec 30, 2021

C. Ted Hutchens, 68, of Rogersville, MO passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in his home. He was born September 12, 1953, in Springfield, MO, the beloved son of the late Lewis Gene and Harriett Kathryn (Sherer) Hutchens.

Ted was a graduate of Parkview High School and studied Art at Drury University.

He had two...

Dec 30, 2021

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, Gary Stephen Venable passed away at the young age of 74.

Gary was born in Springfield, MO on July 14, 1947, to HJ and Thelma (Dunlap) Venable. He graduated from Parkview High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree, as well as his Certificate in Accounting, at Southwest Missouri State University....

Dec 27, 2021

Donna Park, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away on December 27, 2021, at Maranatha Village.

She was the eldest child of Donald and Marcella Thompson of Carthage, IL. After high school, she received her associate's degree at Ottumwa Heights College and went on to study at Black Hills State Teacher's College. There, she met Keith Park. Marrying...

Dec 27, 2021

Philip Edwin Smith, age 78, of Springfield, MO passed away at 5:30 am on December 27 th , 2021. He was a member of Hickory Hills Country Club where he spent long hours fueling his passion for golf. According to him, he never had a good day on the golf course, but most people would have loved to play...

Dec 25, 2021

John Peter Hall was born August 27 to Elmer and Edna Hall in Bennington, Vermont, departed from this life on December 25, 2021 in his home after a hard fought with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was the middle of five children and attended public schools in Bennington, graduating in 1963. He was very active in school, participating in many sports. ...

Dec 24, 2021

Connie Miller, 81, of Springfield, passed away on December 24, 2021.

She was a 1958 Graduate of Parkview High School. She was instrumental in Lincoln, NE in establishing ARC, (Association of Retarded Children). She was recognized as volunteer of the year 1990 for efforts in raising money for Lincoln Community Hospital, raising record donations. She loved playing...

Dec 23, 2021

Due to Covid-19, services will be announced at a later date.

Dec 22, 2021

Orealius "Ralph" Telscher, 92, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 8, 1929. Ralph served as a corpsman in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a kind and giving man, who volunteered for 30 years at Mercy Hospital and an active member of the Knights...

Dec 21, 2021

Donald David Hawkins, age 97, a native of Springfield, Missouri, left this life and made his journey back home, on December 21, 2021, two days before his 98th birthday, at his residence at The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield.

Don was born on December 23, 1923 in Alhambra, California. His parents, Paul Clifford Hawkins and...

Dec 21, 2021

Virginia Sue Dailey, 91, of Springfield, passed away December 21, 2021. She was a native of Springfield. She was the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Pummill of Springfield who preceded her in death, as did her only sister, Peggy Pummill Morrow of Carthage. She was the wife of Donald C. Dailey for 68 years, who preceded...

Dec 20, 2021

Tona was born to Howell Bostic Lewis and Marvin Jean Lewis on October 14, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri.  She graduated from Central High School in 1976.  Tona worked at Pipkin Middle School for 10 years and continued in the work force as a caretaker.

She was preceded in death by parents, Howell Bostic Lewis and Marvin Jean...