Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Donna Harp

Donna Harp

January 19, 2013

Donna Darlene Harp, 74, of Springfield, MO, passed away January, 19th 2013 due to complications from surgery. She was born Donna Kirk on January 27th 1938 in Beaver, AR. Her parents, Comadore and Virginia Kirk preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Mark of Springfield and his wife Cindy, sister Barbara Burks of Berryville, AR, brother, Gary...

Evan Jones

Evan Jones

January 18, 2013

EVAN AQUILLA JONES III 72 SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY, MR. JONES PASSED AWAY JAN 18, 2013 AT HIS HOME IN SPRINGFIELD MO. BORN ON OCT. 3, 1940 TO CAROLINE LYCETT AND EVAN AQUILLA JONES II IN BALTIMORE MARYLAND. HE IS HAVING A JOYOUS REUNION WITH HIS PARENTS, BROTHER ORME, SISTERS ALLENE AND LOUISE, DAUGHTERS BRENDA AND SQUEAK, AND GRANDDAUGHTER...

Jerry Harris

Jerry Harris

January 15, 2013

Jerry Allen Harris, 67, Bolivar, passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013. He was born September 27, 1945 in Bolivar, MO to Joe and Verda Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Miriam Harris. Jerry is survived by his wife, Katherine Harris; son, Brian Harris; daughter, Darlene Eden; grandchildren, Matthew, Shelby, Addison, Teran, Bethany, Joey, Isabella,...

Jari Graham

Jari Graham

January 15, 2013

Jari Elaine King-Graham born August 6th 1962, Passed away January 15th 2013. Survived by her three loving children; Sarah Hester, Zachary Hester, and Sean Graham. Also by her parents Michael and Janet King, her younger brother Stan King, and her younger sister Becky King. Jari lost her life to Cancer. As unfortunate as that is she still had a huge...

Sandra Holt

Sandra Holt

January 15, 2013

Sandra Dawn Holt was born on November 4, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, and joined her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2013, in Springfield, MO. Sandra was born to Mary Louise Miller Hilliard and Donald Hilliard. She was later adopted by her stepfather, Jack Davis. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marylou and Jack Davis. Sandra is...

L. Powell

L. Powell

January 14, 2013

Lela Margaret Powell, 92, Springfield, MO passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 in Christian Health Care East. She was born September 7, 1920 in Purcell, OK to Joseph Calvin and Ella Forda (Ockerman) Clayton. Lela was an optician for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eugene Powell and her nephew David. Survivors include her...

Pauline Belisle

Pauline Belisle

January 13, 2013

Pauline Belisle of Springfield, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior joining her loving husband, Eddy, on Jan. 13, 2013. She was born August 11, 1933. She was the daughter of Lorette and Albert Belanger and Adrian Charest. Her most precious desire was that her friends, family, and those she loved would have a personal relationship with Christ....

Margaret Elliott

Margaret Elliott

January 12, 2013

Margaret Lucille Elliott, 92, Springfield, passed away January 12, 2013. She was born April 28, 1920 in Rogers, Arkansas to Harry and Laura Spirgen. Margaret was a member of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Springfield. She was a very active member of the St. Ann Guild in the church. She was also active in the Democrat party. She was a...

Mary Hicks

Mary Hicks

January 11, 2013

Mary “Louise” Hicks, 87, Stockton, MO passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 in Lake Stockton Healthcare, Stockton, MO. She was born January 28, 1925 in Hatfield, Arkansas. Louise was a homemaker and loved her family. Immediate survivors include her daughter Carol Whitton of Stockton, MO. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online...

Jane Hendricks

Jane Hendricks

January 10, 2013

Jane Ellen Hendricks born October 15, 1948 died peacefully at home on January 10, 2013.

Doris Salkil

Doris Salkil

January 8, 2013

Doris L. Salkil, 85, Mt. Vernon, MO passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born March 23, 1927 in Stewart, TN to Grundy and Ceclia (Pitt) Rainwater. Doris was a homemaker. Survivors include her two daughters; Linda Hines and Patty Wilson and husband Jeff, four grandchildren; Yvette, Mark , Samantha and Chris, her great...

Cleveland Campbell

Cleveland Campbell

January 8, 2013

Cleveland Charles Campbell, 52, Rogersville, MO passed away January 8, 2013 in his home. He was born January 23, 1960 in Sedalia, MO to Emerson Lee and Erma Lee (Hampton) Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a diesel mechanic with Wildcat Rental in Rogersville. He is survived by his two daughters; Connie Owen and Leeanne Campbell, one brother; Bret Lee Campbell also...

Sheila Ridenhour

Sheila Ridenhour

January 7, 2013

Sheila (Rhodelander) Ridenhour from Springfield MO, age 73, passed away January 7th. She was born March 29, 1939 in rural Dallas County Missouri to Charly and Fannie Mae Rhodelander. Sheila attended Wendyville high school and then moved to Kansas City MO to pursue a career. She obtained a position with Hallmark Cards Inc. in 1960. Her passion and expertise were...

Ruth Foster

Ruth Foster

January 7, 2013

Ruth Caroline Foster, 79, Springfield, passed away January 7, 2013. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Chillicothe, Missouri. Ruth is survived by her sons, Roger Foster, Ronald Foster, Robert Foster, and Rodney Foster. Memorial graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday January 18, 2013 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Gwendolyn Cornman

Gwendolyn Cornman

January 6, 2013

Gwendolyn Kay (Atteberry) Cornman, 63 of Aurora, Mo. passed Sunday Jan. 6th from a long illness. She is preceded in death by both her parents, Jeanette (Jan) and James L. Atteberry of Pierce City, Mo., and a sister, Cheryl Boswick of Spfld., Mo. She is survived by two sons; Toby Bryan of Aurora, Mo. and his wife Leesa, Jim Atteberry...

Ellen Elam

Ellen Elam

January 6, 2013

Ellen Marie (Long) Elam, 96 , died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO January 6, 2013. She was born July 27, 1916 in Ralls County MO to Frederick Rosell “Jack” Long and Rosa Gertrude Oglesby. She graduated Perry High School, Perry Missouri and was married in 1939 to Berton Riley Elam. She was a faithful daughter and sister, devoted wife...

Loretta Trent

Loretta Trent

January 4, 2013

Loretta L. Trent, 75, Springfield, passed away Friday January 4, 2013 in Jordan Creek Nursing Home. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Thornfield, Missouri to Raymond and Dorothy Howerton. Loretta is survived by her son, Shawn Trent; grandchildren, Kristi Trent, Shawn Trent Jr., and Kristopher Trent; and many other family members and friends. Memorial services will be at...

Maxilee Roberts

Maxilee Roberts

January 3, 2013

Maxilee Roberts born March 2, 1931 was by her own admission a “thinker”. She enjoyed college and graduated from SMSU in 1976. She became a teacher’s assistant and shared many stories which of course gave her great satisfaction. She raised her children with her husband, Richard C. Roberts, and took great pride in actually knowing them. She predicted many of...

Vivian Stoops

Vivian Stoops

January 2, 2013

Vivian Jane Stoops, 56, Monett, passed away Wednesday January 2, 2013. She was born October 11, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri to Donald and Juanita Davis. Vivian is survived by her son, Brian Stoops; sisters, Jill Pugh and Gwen Johnson; and other family members and friends. No memorial services are planned at this time. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may...

James Bauer

James Bauer

January 1, 2013

James Dale “Jim” Bauer 65 of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 in Springfield, Mo. Jim was born March 27, 1947 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Leo and Katherine (Schratz) Bauer. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and later was a member of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team. He was preceded in...