Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Harold Speer

Harold Speer

March 2, 2014

Rev. Harold Speer of Tecumseh, MI has died at the ripe old age of 93 on March 2, 2014 in Ozark MO. He was born in Howard, Kansas on November 23, 1920 to Dewey and Irene (Layer) Speer. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Speer of Tecumseh, and seven grandchildren; Scott Klanke, Dolly (Bill) Steele, Todd Klanke, Buffy (Darren)...

Sara Phinney

Sara Phinney

March 2, 2014

Sara Alice Phinney, was born October 20, 1940 at Burge (Cox) Springfield, Mo. She departed from this earth on March 2, 2014. A graduate of Central High 1958, she was a sister, mother, wife and friend. Sara was a housewife and will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas S. Appleberry, mother, Violet G....

Charles Wilson

Charles Wilson

March 2, 2014

Charles F. Wilson Jr., 84, Springfield, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday March 2, 2014 in Mercy Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1929 in Springfield, Missouri to Charles Sr. and Clara (Pluckett) Wilson. Charles married Betty Mills on May 27, 1950. He served in the US Air Force for 28 years as a meteorologist. He was a...

Connie Bauer

Connie Bauer

February 25, 2014

Connie (Stroud) Bauer, age 75 was born on October 21, 1938 to Lloyd and Cecil Stroud. Connie departed this life to be with Jesus and loved ones on February 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at Cox South. Connie was united in marriage to Louie Bauer October 3, 1963. Connie was a homemaker, she was always thinking about others, wanting to...

Roy Bruner

Roy Bruner

February 23, 2014

Roy Wayne Bruner, 87, Springfield, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Sunday February 23, 2014 in Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Roy was born in Byesville, Ohio to Joseph, Jr. and Margaret (Blackburn) Bruner. He was a veteran of World War II, joining the US Navy in 1944. Roy served on the USS Kitty Hawk, and he later retired from...

Charles Arnold

Charles Arnold

February 18, 2014

Charles Ray “Chuck” Arnold, 46, Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Strafford, Mo. Charles was born September 3, 1967 to Kenneth and Retha (Treece) Arnold. He was currently employed with First Choice Guttering and Siding as a construction worker, and had also worked for Southwestern Insulation for eleven years. He loved to go fishing and hanging out...

Kevin Crawford

Kevin Crawford

February 17, 2014

Kevin Lee Crawford, 28, Springfield, passed away Monday February 17, 2014 in his home. He was born February 21, 1985 in Springfield, Missouri to Oscar and Judith (Segrist) Crawford. Kevin worked as a head supervisor and right hand man at Pro Wash of the Ozarks. He loved writing, singing, and listening to music. He enjoyed spending time with family and...

Lorene Davis

Lorene Davis

February 12, 2014

Lorene Davis, 79, Springfield, passed away at 10:20 a.m. , February 12, 2014 in Westside Health Care nursing home with her family by her side. She was born January 3, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Lee and Harriett (Ward) Cantrell. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. She was a wonderful, caring person who was loved by all that...

Lewis Kirk

Lewis Kirk

February 11, 2014

Lewis Alfred Kirk, 46, Springfield, MO passed away February 11, 2014 at his home from pancreatic cancer. He was born October 27, 1967 in Springfield, MO to Gerald and Patricia (Lewis) Kirk. Lewis was united in marriage to Janette Taylor on June 17, 1989. He enjoyed the outdoors, archery, hunting, cycling, wine making and animals. Lewis enjoyed working in the...

Carol Sharp

Carol Sharp

February 9, 2014

Carol Ann Sharp age 53, Bolivar, Mo, passed away February 9th, 2014 in Bolivar, Mo. Carol was born September 10th, 1960 in Kansas City, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 13, 2014, At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bolivar, Mo. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at...

Rudolph Guida

Rudolph Guida

February 9, 2014

Rudolph Guida age, 91 passed away February 9th, 2014 in Springfield, MO, Rudolph was born September 11th, 1922 in Glen Cove, NY. 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.

Sharon Dugger

Sharon Dugger

February 8, 2014

Sharon Rae Dugger, 63, Springfield, passed away at 9:22 p.m., Saturday, February 8th, 2014 in Manor Care Skilled Nursing Home. She was born September 16th, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri to Chester and Hazel (Barr) Sneed. She married Jack Dugger on March 23rd 1968. She was a wife and mother and homemaker. She loved the outdoors and tending to her flower...

Margot Neale

Margot Neale

February 7, 2014

Margot Herzog Neale, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 2 pm Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home from complications of lung cancer. She was born in Springfield, Missouri to Max and Winifred Herzog, February 19, 1935. She graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School in Springfield and Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She also graduated from the University of...

Jimmie Brewer

Jimmie Brewer

February 6, 2014

Jimmie Brewer passed on to Heaven on February 6, 2014, he was 83. A man of strong integrity and character, he touched and influenced countless lives during his life. He was united in marriage to his loving and faithful wife Ramona on March 9, 1954 and together they had six children who proudly carry on the legacy of the greatest,...

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...