Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Walter Waite

Walter Waite

February 3, 2014

Walter George Waite age 82, of Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on February 3, 2014, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Walter was born May 17, 1931, in Memphis, Tennessee to Edwin and Mary Waite. Walter owned and operated his own Paint company. He loved being with friends and play pool when he was younger. Survivors include two sisters Marie Swan and...

Raymond Barnes

Raymond Barnes

February 3, 2014

Raymond Oliver Barnes, 66, Bolivar, passed away February 3, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri. Raymond was born April 15, 1947 in St. Maries, Idaho to Raymond and Ruth (Gossage) Barnes. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Barnes; sons, Brett Barnes, Gregory Barnes, and Thomas Barnes; and many other family members and friends. There will be a celebration of life luncheon...

Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

January 30, 2014

PO1 Stephen Lewis Retired United States Navy, son of the late William F. Lewis and Elsie M. Stephens, born November 4, 1940, in St. Louis Missouri. As a young boy Stephen grew up in Richland, Missouri and joined the US Navy on April 15, 1959. Stephen excelled in the Navy and earned several awards and commendations. Some which included National...

Anita Keefer

Anita Keefer

January 30, 2014

Anita Kay Keefer age, 63 passed away January 30th, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Anita was born October 20th, 1950 in Oakland, CA. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Robert Compton

Robert Compton

January 29, 2014

Robert Earl Compton age, 84 passed away January 29th, 2014 in Republic, MO. Robert was born August 22nd, 1929 in Springfield, MO. Memorial graveside services with military honors will be at 12:00 noon Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. 5201 S. Southwood, Springfield, Missouri Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Amber Powell

Amber Powell

January 28, 2014

Amber Rebecca Powell was born on July 25, 1984 to Jeff and Gayle Powell. Amber gave her life to Jesus at the early age of 4; her salvation was very real to her. Amber attended Willard Schools and was a student at Ozark Technical College. Amber spent her life rescuing broken and hurting people. She was the dorm trustee at...

Dorothy Holden

Dorothy Holden

January 28, 2014

Dot Breese Holden was born Oct. 29, 1933 and on Jan. 28, 2014 she departed this earth to be with her heavenly Father. She bravely fought COPD yet made the most of these years. Dot managed and cared for the grounds and apartments of Seasons Three for over a decade. Dot made many friends during her lifetime. She spent most...

Mark Houston

Mark Houston

January 27, 2014

Mark Jonathon Houston, 68, Republic, passed away on January 27, 2014. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Long Beach, California to Caroll Irene Norton. He attended schools in West Covina, California. Mark worked as a cook on the Alaskan pipeline, kitchen manager, and dietician in Alhambra, California. Before moving to Republic, Mo to care for his mother, he...

Anita Delp

Anita Delp

January 27, 2014

Anita Louise Delp, 59, Springfield, MO departed this life Monday, January 27, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born October 25, 1954 in Salem, OH to Robert T. and Evelyn M. (Bowers) Lodge. Anita was a registered nurse and worked in home health. Survivors include her daughters, Angel Sarver, Debbie Delp and Tammy Chestnut, son, Randy Delp, eight...

John Chase

John Chase

January 26, 2014

John Stafford Chase beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at his home, on Sunday, Jan 26, 2014, at the age of 74. John was very passionate about his Church, Mission work and KU Basketball. John was born April 6, 1939 at home in Pittsfield, Maine to Viola (Stafford) and Elmer Chase. He attended the Pittsfield Grade school through the...

Richard Prugger

Richard Prugger

January 25, 2014

Saturday, January 25, 2014, we lost a father, son, brother, and good friend when Richard Prugger left this life for his next one. Richard was born on May 25, 1960 to John E. and Dorothy (Eidson) Prugger in the hospital in Omaha, Neb. Living in Bellevue, Nebraska. In 1963 the family moved back to Springfield when John returned to work...

Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander

January 23, 2014

Rebecca Estella “Becky” Alexander, 54, Springfield, passed away on January 23, 2014. She was born April 23, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Morris and Cecil (Elliott) Finnern. Becky is survived by her husband, Glen Alexander; niece, Melissa McCann; siblings, Cathy White, Gene Finnern, Lawrence Finnern, Lester Finnern, and Leslie Finnern; and many other family members and friends. Memorial service will...

Donald Newton

Donald Newton

January 21, 2014

Donald A. Newton age, 82 passed away January 21st, 2014 in Springfield, MO. Donald was born October 31st, 1931 in Dallas, TX. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Jude Griesemer

Jude Griesemer

January 21, 2014

Jude F. Griesemer, 77 of Strafford passed away Tuesday evening at his daughter’s home in Columbia, Missouri following a five month battle with cancer. Jude was born July 12, 1936 in Washington, Missouri to Henry and Josephine (Kalvelage) Griesemer. He was a member of St. Agnes Cathedral and played in the St. Agnes Men’s Golf League. Jude served in the...

Melissa Strode

Melissa Strode

January 20, 2014

Melissa Shirlen Strode, 44, Springfield, passed away on January 20, 2014. She was born on October 2, 1969 in Springfield, Missouri to Ezra Ronald and Deloris Shirlene (Hodges) Gramm. Melissa was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Mary Strode. She is survived by her parents; husband, Kevin Strode; son, Cade Strode; brother, Eric Gramm; father-in-law, Lonnie Strode; and many other...

Delpha Smith

Delpha Smith

January 18, 2014

Delpha M. Smith, 83, of Nixa, passed away Saturday January 18, 2014 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home. Delpha was born May 19, 1930 in Pindall, Arkansas to Henry and Lilly (Tramell) Mills. She had a prosperous career in the insurance industry. Delpha was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, The Springfield Little Theatre Guild and The Red Hat...

Harold Cann

Harold Cann

January 18, 2014

Harold (Hal) B. Cann, 76, Nixa, MO and formerly Oxnard, CA passed away in the early morning of January 18, 2014. He was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, Canada on November 3, 1937. Hal came to the United States and joined the Navy. Soon after that he became a US Citizen. He was very proud to serve this county and...

Lige Perryman

Lige Perryman

January 18, 2014

Lige J.R. Perryman, 85, Springfield, Missouri passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born February 19, 1928, in Springfield to Lige and Laura Perryman. He was married to Juanita Shelburn at Springfield on April 3, 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Lige retired from Springfield Public...

Roger Hart

Roger Hart

January 16, 2014

Roger Lee Hart, 71 of Springfield, MO passed away in his home on January 16, 2014 after his battle with cancer. He was proceeded in death by his parents Orville, SR and Margaret Hart, his brother-in- law Alvin Young, his brother J.R. Hart and his step-daughter Stephanie Evans. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years Cindy Hart,...

Ricardo Romero

Ricardo Romero

January 15, 2014

Ricardo Romero 46, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home in Springfield. He was born to Arturo and Elizabeth Romero on August 3, 1967. He and Misty were married on May 12, 2006. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He always extended a hand to help anyone who needed help....