Obituaries

February 22, 2013

February 21, 2013

John Douglas Renger, 70, of Rogersville, MO passed away in his home on February 21, 2013. Born in Cincinnati, OH to Edward and Cathryn Renger, he retired from the U. S. Navy and the Postal Service and was a long time resident of Pinellas Park, FL. He moved to Rogersville in March 2011. He was an avid scuba-diver, fisherman and...

February 18, 2013

Clayton Kent Stevens Clay Stevens, age 27, passed away February 18, 2013, was born May 10, 1985 to Randy Stevens and Katrina Kovarik-Stevens. He was a life-long resident of Springfield, MO and a 2003 graduate from Kickapoo HS. He graduated from MSU with a BFA in French and Chinese. Clay was at his happiest outdoors, in the woods of Arkansas,...

February 17, 2013

Jerry D. Culp, 68, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013 in Venice, Florida. He was born December 14, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Sarah (Swafford) Culp. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday February 26, 2013 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri. Graveside services will be at 2:00...

February 16, 2013

Mr. Roy Stanley Braden, 78, Niangua, MO passed away February 16, 2013 in Cox South Hospital. He was born April 2, 1934 in Jasper, AL to Cecil Hobson and Winnie Jane (Lawson) Braden. Roy was united in marriage on January 19, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ to Margaret Anne Winters. They were privileged to share over fifty years together. To this...

February 15, 2013

LaVonne was born Jan. 14, 1924, to Sylvester and Helen Carroll Schilling in the family home near Raymond, Iowa. LaVonne grew up on farms in and around Black Hawk County, Iowa, helping supervise her younger siblings and helping with the farm. She walked to one-room country schools for her elementary education and then attended Sacred Heart High School in Waterloo,...

February 10, 2013

David K. Ward, 71, Mountain Grove, MO passed away February 10, 2013 in Mercy Hospital. He was born July 7, 1941 in Cambridge, MA to Peter and Johanna Dwyer Ward. David worked in the printing business for many years. He is survived by his companion, Ann Ward, one son, David Peter Ward of Jacksonville, FL, his beloved step children and...

February 8, 2013

Jerald Thomas Henderson age, 72 passed away February 8th, 2013 in Springfield, MO. He was born January 5, 1941 in Tunas, Missouri to Coval Dean and Ruth Irene (Donley) Henderson. Jerald is survived by his wife, Jan; his siblings, Gary Henderson, Philip Henderson and his wife, Cheryl and Debra Boehmler. There will be an opportunity for family and friends to...

February 8, 2013

Mae Buono, 96, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on February 8, 2013, at The Gardens in Springfield. She was born January 7, 1917, in New York, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rocco Buono. She is survived by a son, Michael Buono, three grandchildren, Regina, David and Michael Vincent. Memorial mass will be held at 11:00...

February 7, 2013

Patricia Jane Stricklin, 64, Springfield, passed away February 7, 2013. She was born November 27, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to Dale and Esta (Tindle) Farmer. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Stricklin and grandson, Casey Erbschloe. She is survived by her children, Sondra Russell, Garry Russell, Kimberly Ginger, and Gregory Russell; grandchildren, Meghaan, Joseph, Shadoe, Preslee, Mathew,...

February 3, 2013

Cynthia Bogle, 67, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Cox South, Springfield. She was born November 21, 1945, in Manchester, Ct. She enjoyed rescuing animals and enjoyed working on a ranch. She is survived by three children, Sherri Dean, Kansas City, Mo, Ronnee Bogle and Jesse Bogle, of Springfield. two sisters, Melodee Glossip, Nixa, Mo, and...

February 3, 2013

Malachi Nathaniel Olson, 3 month old son of Denella Hernandez and William H. Olson departed this life on February 3, 2013, at Cox South Hospital. Malachi was born October 31, 2012, at Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, Denella and William Olson, a brother, Jacob Hernandez, and a sister, Catalina Mendoza. His paternal grandmother, Lucy Hernandez, paternal grandparents,...

February 2, 2013

Elbert John Jenkins, 93, Springfield, passed away February 2, 2013. He was born September 11, 1919 in Lackawana County, Pennsylvania to John and Vietta (Robinson) Jenkins. He is survived by his children, Roy Jenkins and his wife Sharon and Brenda Kay Hevelow; mother of his children, Virginia Smith Jenkins; grandchildren, Joshua Jenkins, and his fiancée Rachel Whalen, Jordan Jenkins, and...

January 28, 2013

Novice Delene Gorrell Shobe passed away at her home in Springfield, Mo. Monday January 28, 2013 after a short illness. Novice was born to Grover O. and Frances Longpine Gorrell December 22, 1927 in Peru, Kansas. Novice lived in the Jonesburg Peru area until moving to Springfield in November 2007. She was preceded in death by her daughter Audrey in...

January 28, 2013

Catherine B. Antley 65 of Ash Grove, Missouri passed away Monday January 28, 2013 in Jordan Creek Nursing Home Springfield, Missouri. Catherine was born June 7, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Helen (Williams) Holmes. She is survived by seven children, Patricia Starr, Benjamin, Antley, Jaimes Antley, Cynthia Lampe, Shaun Antley, Christene Hudson and Douglas Anthley and 15 grandchildren....

January 28, 2013

Thomas M Thomas passed away on January 28th 2013 at 11:40 in Tulsa OK after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield MO in 1954 to Carl & Mary Thomas. He was a lifelong lover of motorcycles, horses, camping and recently loved to fish. He was a proud member of the Millwright Union locals in Kansas City...

January 24, 2013

Florence Elizabeth Foster passed from this life on Jan 24, 2013, at her home, after a short illness. "Bettie" as she was known by most, was an OTR truck driver. She drove team with her husband for 33 years and loved being part of the trucking world. In later years, she was successful with an on-line business known as "bettiedidit"....

January 23, 2013

Jimmie Louise Havard, 77, Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013.She was born October 6, 1935 in Clarksville, TX to Willie and Minnie (Huff) Lynn.Jimmie was a homemaker. Immediate survivors include her four children, Deborah Knowles, Stephanie Tipton, Charla Wouk and Carla Havard. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences,...

January 23, 2013

Frances Mae “Goldie” (Slavens) Alford, 89 of Alton, Missouri passed away at 8:44 a.m. Wednesday January 23, 2013 in Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. Goldie was born February 3, 1923 in Springfield, Missouri to John and Clara (Campbell) Slavens. She is survived by her nieces, Betty Morelock, Barbara Peak, Bonnie Seiler, Gayle Young, Vicki Church, Debbie Tate-Smith and...

January 21, 2013

Charles Roy Jackson Jr., 52, Springfield, passed away Monday January 21, 2013. He was born November 16, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Missouri to Charles and Willa Jackson. Charles is survived by his mother, Willa Kettering; children, Charles Jackson III, Carmen Napieralski (Seria), and Carl Jackson; brothers, David Kettering, Lee Perriman, and Steven Perriman; and many other family members and friends....