Obituaries

April 9, 2013

Ruby Jewell Nichols Russell LaSalle (age 87) went peacefully into Heaven on 4/9/13 in Springfield, MO surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Alfred LaSalle and daughters Sharon Crawford (Ed) and Linda Wellborn (Jim). 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 5 sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands...

April 8, 2013

Michael Anthony “Mike” Gomez, 35, departed this life at 9:56 AM Monday, April 8, 2013 in his home. He was born February 2, 1978 in Downey, CA. Mike was an avid sports fan of the RAIDERS, LAKERS, and DODGERS. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lou and Betty Ellis, and his father, Arthur Gomez. He is survived by...

April 8, 2013

Walter Wade Williams April 23, 1953 - April 8, 2013 On April 8, 2012 Walter Williams passed away in his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Micki; four children: Amanda (Mike) Worthington, Brandon (Megan) Schoenfeldt, Joshua Williams and Kathryn (Joe) Warren; two daughter-in-laws: Kim Schoenfeldt and Kydall Kornbrust; eight grandchildren;...

April 8, 2013

Terry L. Pearman, 65, Springfield, became an angel in Heaven on Monday, April, 8, 2013, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Lebanon, Missouri on October 14, 1947 to Dale and Dorothy Pearman. He fell in love with racing at a very young age and it was his passion. He raced for many years all...

April 7, 2013

Cynthia D. Holesapple, 47, Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 11, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington, to Norman and Sally Connelly. She is survived by her husband Scott Holesapple, two children, Danielle Scott, Decatur, Iowa, and Preston Holesapple, Alton, Missouri and four grandchildren, Her father, Norman Connelly, Bay Minette, Alabama, two sisters,...

April 4, 2013

Rita Marie (Thomas) Scroggins, 65, Springfield, Mo. passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Springfield Skilled Care Center. She was born January 11, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, to Harry E. and Betty Thomas. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and a brother. Survivors include her sister, Betty Harris, Glen Burnie, Md, an aunt Marie Bartay and a...

April 4, 2013

Jennifer Lynn Rodriguez, 35, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. A memorial service will be at a later date. Permanent online condolences, stories or photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

March 31, 2013

March 28, 2013

Yvonne G. Moran, 79, of Rogersville died on Thursday March 28, 2013 in her home. Yvonne was born in Dearborn, Michigan on November 8, 1933. She is survived by 2 sons from her first marriage; Paul of Howell, N.J. and Donald, presently of Ohio; and her husband of 37 years, the Rev. Dr. Frank S. Moran Jr. of Rogersville; her...

March 27, 2013

Kevin Hubbs, 50, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at his home. He was born July 22, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arnold and Norma Hubbs. Kevin graduated from Central High School, he enjoyed watching movies and working on cars. He is survived by his sister, Karen Hubbs, Springfield, two brothers, Brent Hubbs, Springfield and Brian Hubbs,...

March 26, 2013

Billy “Bill” Eugene Paillette, 70, Springfield, passed away on March 26, 2013. He was born February 5, 1943 in Marysville, Kansas to Robert and Maxine Paillette. Bill was retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers. Bill is survived by his wife, Jolene Paillette; daughters, Sherry Matney, her fiancé Michael S. Merritt and Julie Crafton, her husband Randal; four grandsons; six great-grandchildren; brothers,...

March 25, 2013

Claire Cheyanne Chambers entered eternal rest March 25, 2013. Claire is the precious daughter of Austin Chambers and Krista Gilcrease; granddaughter of Byron and Michelle Conrad and Matthew and Sally Gilcrease; niece of James Gilcrease, Chastity Conrad, Damian Chambers and Byron Conrad Jr.; and is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m....

March 25, 2013

Chinh Thi Hoang, 86 of Springfield passed away Monday morning March 25, 2013 in her home. Mrs. Hoang was born December 31, 1926 in Vietnam to Thinh Van Hoang and Sieu Thi Nguyen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Can Van Truong. She is survived by her son and his wife Dat Tien Truong and...

March 24, 2013

Teresa Lynn Pierce, 43, Bois D’Arc, MO passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 in her home. She was born September 16, 1969 in Memphis, TN to Bill and Glenda Williams. She was a waitress at Waffle House for many years. Teresa is survived by her partner of many years, George Hamilton of the home, two children, Alan Gibson and Susan...

March 23, 2013

Mai Thi Nguyen, 73 of Springfield, Missouri passed away in her home Saturday morning March 23, 2013. Mrs. Nguyen was born December 31, 1939 in Vietnam. She is survived by her daughters, Yen Nguyen of Vietnam and Rose Hong of Springfield; her 10 grandchildren, Tuan Nguyen, Thu Nguyen, Thuy Nguyen, Tuyen Nguyen, Thao Nguyen, Annie Nguyen, Julie Nguyen, Angel Nguyen,...

March 23, 2013

Billie Maxine Brasher, 94, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There is no viewing or visitation planned. Cremation services are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared to www.hhlohmeyer.com.

March 22, 2013

Geraldine Lillian Champlin, 68, Springfield, passed away March 22, 2013. She was born September 4, 1944 in San Francisco, California to Daniel and Lillian Murray. She is survived by several cousins. Memorial Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in St. Agnes Chapel. Private burial will be in Resurrection cemetery prior to the service. Permanent online condolences,...

March 22, 2013

Basil “Paul” Allen passed away March 22, 2013 at his home after a long illness. Paul was born in Lebanon, MO on July 9th, 1949 to Nadine and Robert Allen. After graduating High School, Paul enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. After discharge, he moved to the Springfield area. Paul had several occupations in his lifetime, the most...

March 21, 2013

Dianne Sue Griffin Hembree, 52, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Halltown, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, in her home. She was born October 5, 1960, in Corona, California, to C. Y. and Maud Fink. She worked at Willard Care Center as a certified medical technician. She is survived by her four children, Thomas Griffin, Crystal Ruiz, Cynthia Griffin and Wendy...

March 21, 2013

Edward John Lutkewich went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 21, 2013, at his home in Fair Play, Mo after a long illness. Ed was born in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1941. His parents, Edward J. Lucas, Sr and Anna May Lucas (nee Kruder) preceded him death. His wife Iris, of the home, survives him, along with...