Obituaries

December 1, 2014

Martha “Trudy” Kerr, 96, of Strafford, MO, died December 1, 2014, as a result of injuries suffered in a recent fall. She was born March 9, 1918, in Würzburg, Germany, to Georg and Martha Ellmer. She graduated from her local Realschule and worked as a store manager in Bavaria during WWII. After the war she met and married Otis Kerr,...

December 1, 2014

Michelle Brooke Roach, 36, Springfield, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born September 25, 1978 in Springfield, Missouri. Michelle is survived by her mother, Denise Maples; step-father, Terry Maples; children, Abby and Dakota; brothers, Eddie Ramsey, Scott Ramsey, and Jaymes Ramsey; sisters, Nicole Ramsey and Elizabeth Ramsey; step-sister, Mackenzie Maples; and many other family members and friends. Funeral...

November 27, 2014

Vicki Lynn Tate-Hughes, 54 of Springfield passed away Thursday November 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by family. Vicki was born April 16, 1960 in Springfield, Missouri to Bobby J. & Rose M. (Boyle) Tate, Sr. She worked as a sales associate for The Direct Buy Group. Vicki was an active member of Orchard Crest Baptist Church. She enjoyed making...

November 27, 2014

Eileen E. Edwards, 91 of Ft. Smith Arkansas formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Eileen was born August 17, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to William C. and Mammie E. (Foster) Wittneber. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Edward Savage and...

November 27, 2014

Carl Edwin Goetz of Ozark, Missouri died Thursday November 27th, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his 3 children Judy, Peggy and David. He has gone to be with his father and mother Ed & Clara Goetz. His surviving siblings are Bill & Ray Goetz and Sister Gerry Brown. Carl enjoyed spending time...

November 25, 2014

Born Feb. 7, 1937 on a hilly farm east of Walnut Grove, Missouri just a short distance off of BB highway, Bobbie F Cook passed at his home at 9:05 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 in Haines City Florida surrounded by family members. Born to Isaac and Daisy Cook, Bobbie attended Springfield, Aldrich and Fair Play schools in Missouri. HMC...

November 24, 2014

Loren Lee Ryder, 87, Fair Grove, passed away Monday November 24, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. He was born June 30, 1927 in Lamar, Missouri to Ruby F. and Willie (Clark) Ryder. Loren was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters. Loren is survived by his wife, Dorothy;...

November 24, 2014

Amber Marilee Steinmetz, 92, passed away Monday November 24, 2014 in Springfield, MO. She was born August 22, 1922 in Palmer, Illinois to Luttie Furn and Frederick William Grauer. Amber taught high school math in Campbell, MO for 14 years, and then taught at community colleges in Santa Rosa, CA and Poplar Bluff, MO until her retirement. She also served...

November 13, 2014

Sandra Ann Gordon McKinney age, 66 Marshfield, Mo passed away November 13th, 2014 in Marshfield, Mo. Sandra was born January 14th, 1948 in Bay City, Mi. No services or visitation are planned. Cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

November 12, 2014

Beeb (Lee Allen) Herbert passed away due to complications from cancer at his home surrounded by family on November 12, 2014. Beeb was born in a house near Morrisville, MO to Lawrence and Mildred Lee (Clark) Herbert on January 30, 1947. He is survived by 5 siblings, Larry (Sherrie) Herbert, Ginger Smith, Ronnie Herbert, Dana Frank and Donna Slagle. Beeb...

November 11, 2014

John Kevin Hornback, age 51, died of natural causes on November 11, 2014. Kevin was born on March 1, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri, to Paul and Frieda Hornback. Kevin was a life-long resident of Springfield, Missouri, where he attended Disney Elementary, Cherokee Middle School, Kickapoo High School and Missouri State University. He trained as a motorcycle technician and worked in...

November 11, 2014

Dale Adkins "JR " left this world, at the age of 50, on Monday November 10th, to be with his mother Diane and father Dale. He was born on May 15, 1964 at Salem General Hospital in Salem, Oregon. Dale grew up in Salem, Oregon and graduated from North Salem High School in 1982. He moved to Springfield, Mo. in...

November 10, 2014

Bradley Jason Pender was born in Springfield, Missouri to Lonnie R. Pender and Connie McBride Pender on April 5, 1973. He is survived by his mother; two sisters: Lori Burgard and Tanna Emmons; two brothers: Tim Pender and John Pender; an uncle, numerous aunts and cousins, as well as friends which include the members of Solomon Lodge 271, where Brad...

November 3, 2014

Dewayne Michael Chewning age, 63 passed away November 3rd, 2014 in Springfield, MO Dewayne was born March 7th, 1951 in Phenix City, AL. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Tuesday November 11, 2014 in Jerry Chewning's home in Alton, Missouri. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

November 1, 2014

October 29, 2014

Michael Shawn Johnson 49, of Reeds Spring, formerly of West Plains, Missouri. Departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Reeds Spring, Missouri. He was born May 5, 1965, in West Plains, Missouri to Ray and Helen Smith Johnson. Michael was a horticulturalist and was known for his landscaping work. He was preceded in death by his father Ray...

October 29, 2014

Rex Frank Vanderhoof, 80, Springfield, passed away on October 29, 2014. He was born November 22, 1933 in Red Oak, Iowa to Howard and Gertrude (Frank) Vanderhoof. Rex was a retired Marine, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, and the love of his life, Ann. Rex is survived by his daughter, Cathy Briggs...

October 24, 2014

Thomas O. Morningside age, 62 passed away October 24th, 2014 in Springfield, MO Thomas was born June 24th, 1952 in Columbus, OH. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. No services are planned. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

October 24, 2014

Ralph E. Henderson, 77, of Willard, MO passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 in his home. He was born May 26th 1937 in Middletown, Ohio to Ralph and Lola Henderson Sr. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force. He married Mary Patricia Henderson April 30, 1960. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. He was an air...

October 21, 2014

Richard Lee Click, 60 of Springfield passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014 in Cox South Hospital. Richard was born June 6, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to Edward Oren and Veda Marie (Coble) Click. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife Lynne; his children Andrew and Benjamin Click; his grandchildren, Timory Lynn Click...