Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Ted Allen Smith passed away at 57 years old on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Ted was born on September 2, 1964, in New Albany, Indiana. After graduating high school, Ted was proud to serve his country in the United States Army, and later the United States Air Force. After...

Sep 19, 2021

Lewis H. Abernathy, 92, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska.  He was born November 29, 1928, the son of Marie (Jarrett) and Eugene Abernathy in Springfield, MO.

Lewis is preceded in death by his parents, and his son Jason Eugene Abernathy.

He is survived by seven children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a...

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Wynne Jackson Harrell of Springfield, MO, passed away September 16, 2021. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska, on March 22, 1933, to Arthur G. and Margaret (Weinle) Harrell. Wynne's childhood was spent in several cities due to his father's career as a band director. In addition to Kearney, the family lived in Jefferson City, MO; Independence, MO; and...

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Cantrell (94), faithful wife and loving mother passed away Sep. 15, 2021, 1 p.m. at home. She was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Kansas City, MO, the oldest of Nancy Mildred "Muriel" (Boyts) & William Lester Garton's eight children.   She married Lloyd Alexander Cantrell on June 21, 1944 and they enjoyed 56 years together.  They raised three children,...

Sep 11, 2021

Glenn Olin Brown, 53, of Bella Vista, AR passed away at 5:05 AM, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Glen was born in Washington, MO March 19, 1968, to Olin and Betty Brown.

He graduated from Skyline High School in Urbana, MO. Glenn served as a medic in the United States Army. After graduating from college, he served as...

Sep 11, 2021

Richard Wayne Stowell, 78, peacefully passed away at home in Springfield, Missouri on September 11, 2021.  Richard was born on April 19, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Missouri. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was active in the church community, most recently as a member...

Sep 11, 2021

Wilma Nance was born in Springfield on August 6, 1924, to Floyd and Neva Johnson (nee Boettler).  She died on September 11, 2021, not long after her 97th birthday.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Lauren (Joe) Nance, by her sister, Eula Murray, and by her daughter, Lauren.  She is survived by her son, Jon,...

Sep 10, 2021

Cremation under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Sep 10, 2021

A Funeral Service for David (DJ) Johnson has been planned for Friday, September 17 10:00am At All Saints Anglican Church - Springfield, MO 2751 Galloway Street Springfield, Mo 65804 In honor of DJ's service at the World Trade Center who fell victim from toxic exposures at Ground Zero in lieu of flowers his family would appreciate donations to be...

Sep 9, 2021

Jack Norman-Hodges, 63, of Springfield MO unexpectedly passed away in his home on the morning of September 9th, 2021, due to natural causes.

Jack spent his life being both interesting and interested, and his education and professional life reflected that passion for learning and growing. An arc that included nursing school, manufacturing, and retail management always led...

Sep 8, 2021

Joanna Ellen Woody was born April 7, 1978 and passed away September 8, 2021.  From a tender age she loved and nurtured her canine companions, Cindy and Susie, and grew into quite the "cat whisperer." She was an adept gardener and an ardent Led Zeppelin listener.

Love for nature and travel went hand-in-hand to guide Joanna's life...

Sep 8, 2021

Johanna Nancy Dimock was born on August 26, 1950, in Lebanon, Missouri, to the late Doyle and Jean Hilton. The Hilton family relocated to Springfield, Missouri, when Johanna was a youngster. Jo lived and worked in Springfield. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1968.

Johanna met and married the love of her life, Richard Allyn Dimock,...

Sep 8, 2021

Phyllis Anne Hunger Holmes of Springfield died on September 8, 2021 at the age of 95. Born in Burlington, Iowa, on April 6, 1926, to Walter Oscar Hunger and Mina Anna Elise (Timmerman) Hunger, she was the second of two children including her sister, Bernice, who predeceased her. Her husband of 64 years and love of her life was...

Sep 8, 2021

No services are planned.

Sep 8, 2021

Robert Lee Gardner, II, 69, of Omaha, NE passed away September 8, 2021.

He worked in security for Nebraska Beef of Omaha.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gardner and brothers Charles Foster, Samuel Brown and Albert Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Shevawn Gardner of Springfield; mother, Dorothy...

Sep 5, 2021

Elmer "Ray" Moss, Jr. of Nixa, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Ray was born in Springfield to his late parents, Elmer and Beulah Moss on July 17, 1945.  He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the late Patsy Moss.  He was a pillar of strength,...

Sep 3, 2021

Ronald Eugene Seyl, 88, of Springfield, MO passed away at 3:15 AM on Friday, September 3, 2021 in the arms of his loving wife, Gail and son, Ronald, Jr.

He served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and served in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Army and then...

Sep 2, 2021

E.R. Dalrymple was born July 26, 1930 in Rock Port, Missouri to Elton Ray Dalrymple and Lillian Hackl Dalrymple.  He passed away September 2, 2021 from complications suffered from a fall a few days earlier.

E.R. graduated from Rock Port High School in 1948 after enjoying a high school career filled with sports, music, and good friends. ...

Sep 2, 2021

Kenneth A Nims passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was 70 years old.  Mr. Nims was born to the late William H. and Theresa D. Speaks Nims on February 20, 1951 in Camilla, Georgia.  He spent the first eight years of his life in Oceanside, California where his father was deployed aboard...

Sep 1, 2021

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Lorenz, 43, Springfield, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in her home.  She was born December 20, 1977 in Springfield, the daughter of Frank E. Lorenz, Sr. and Barbara Carole (Welsh) Lorenz.

Beth graduated from Hillcrest High School and later Missouri School of Cosmetology.  She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, attending...