Obituaries

November 14, 2012

Murray Lee Brown 79 of Springfield passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 in his daughter’s home. Murray was born July 21, 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Jack and Goldie (Savage) Brown. He is survived by his children, Betty Moore (Jim) of Fair Grove, Missouri, Terry Brown of Springfield, Missouri, Jimmy Brown of Springfield, Missouri, Linda Carr of Buffalo, Missouri, Johnny...

November 10, 2012

Melissa C. Hawkins age, 38 passed away November 10th, 2012 in Springfield, MO Melissa was born February 13th, 1974 in Springfield, MO. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday November 13, 2012 in King's Way United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Royer officiating. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos...

November 10, 2012

Anne Ethel Tarpein, 92, Springfield, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born February 7, 1920 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Homer and Ann (Mansfield) Fry. She was married to the late Charles Tarpein. Also preceding her in death were two brothers; six sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Holly Helms in 2004. Anne is survived by her...

November 8, 2012

Terrie Lee Watson, 51, Springfield, passed away Thursday November 8, 2012. He was born June 2, 1961 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Hobart and Violet (Heroon) Watson. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Alexis, Kelsey, and Devin Watson. Terrie is survived by his wife, Cindy Watson; children, Edwin Watson, Violet Watson, Carol Watson, Terry Watson, Chad Ealey, and David...

November 6, 2012

November 4, 2012

Paula M. Mullane passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4th 2012, at the Springfield Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Paula was born in Brooklyn NY on July 17, 1928. She married Edward Mullane on April 28, 1951. Paula and Ed lived for many years in East Aurora, NY before moving to Springfield MO in 1975. However, no matter where she lived...

November 3, 2012

Janice Mae Sharpe, 61, a homemaker, died November 3, 2012. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 1, 2012 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St, Springfield, Missouri. Janice was born October 5, 1951 in Downey, California to Kenneth and Eula (Cash) Sharpe. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Jerri...

November 2, 2012

Bobbi Gene “Genie” Jones, 51, of Bolivar, Missouri stepped from this world into another late Friday night, November 2, 2012 at Cox South in Springfield, Missouri. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born August 11, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Robert and Donna Gene (Fellows) Wheelbarger. Genie, as she was known, had two sons...

October 26, 2012

Gregory Kent Wilson “Greg” Wilson, 55, of Springfield, MO, went home Friday, October 26, 2012 at DeSoto Regional Hospital in Mansfield, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; his daughter, Jacki Kralicek and husband, Robert; granddaughters, Michaela, Haleigh and Kaitlyn of Bolivar; his son, Greg Wilson, Jr., and granddaughter, Havik; his step-son, James Henson and fiancé Brandi Graves; grandsons...

October 26, 2012

James LeRoy "Jim" Kilgore, son of Ernie Kilgore and Norma Kilgore was born in Springfield, MO. on December 10, 1945, and departed this life on October 26, 2012 in Springfield, MO at the age of sixty six years. Jim received his education in Springfield and entered the work force at an early age. He worked as a Weigh Scale Technician...

October 25, 2012

Vivian Maree Lambert, 87, went home to the Lord on October 25, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri. Vivian was born on May 10, 1925 in Longmont, Colorado to John and Lola Clark. As a young woman, Vivian moved back home with her mother in order to help raise her siblings; she carried this nurturing and compassionate nature forward in life with...

October 24, 2012

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Schadeck; and brother, Kenneth Murdie. William is survived by his wife, Shirley Murdie; sons, James Murdie, and his wife Latricia, Greg Murdie, and his wife Liz; grandchildren, Dalane, Aries, Rachael, Renee, Christopher, Nichole; sister, Genevieve McNeil; and many other family members and friends. Funeral service will be at 6:00 p.m....

October 21, 2012

Barbara J. Ducker, 78, Reagan, TN, passed away Sunday evening in Marshfield, MO. She was born May 25, 1934 in Thamesville Ontario, Canada to Fred and Mary (Boyle) Anderson. She was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

October 17, 2012

Kenneth R. Waller, 61, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2012. Memorial Services will be held at Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home on Monday October 22, at 12:00 noon. Full military honors will be held at the Springfield National Cemetery immediately following the service. No visitation is planned. Kenneth was born in Martin City, Missouri on May...

October 17, 2012

Mr. Robert “Bob” Patton, 71, Republic, MO passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Christian Health Care, Republic, MO. He was born July 5, 1941 in Kansas to Frances and Sally (Lunden) Patton. He enjoyed country music, reading, movies, the outdoors and fishing. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, stories...

October 17, 2012

William “Bill” Truman West died October 17, 2012. Bill was born on May 31, 1934 to Bert Adolf West and Narcissus Isabelle (Campbell) West in Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Irene (Farr) West; six children, Theresa Irene Burden, Springfield, William...

October 13, 2012

Mrs. Leslie Darlene Clemens, 66, Hollister, MO passed away October 13, 2012 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO. She was born February 14, 1946 in Springfield, MO to Leslie and Lily (Hutchinson) Strong. She was a concession manager for many years in the theatre business. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, MO....

October 12, 2012

Mary Edith Willis, 70 passed away Friday October 12, 2012 in Northwood Hills Care Center. Mary was born December 16, 1941 in Conway, Missouri to Troy and Gertie (Weaver) Bell. She is survived by her children, Kenny, Jerry, Lloyd and Penny; her brother and his wife, Clarence and Gretchen Bell of La Grange, Kentucky; her sister and her husband, Lois...

October 12, 2012

NORMAN GRABOWSKI 1933-2012 Hot Rod Legend, Norm Grabowski, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, formerly of Sunland, California where he was an actor, performer, comedian, and car builder/designer, died on October 12, 2012 at 5:50 in the morning. He never really retired from acting, he acted up all his life, just ask anyone who knew him. He'd been called many things by...

October 12, 2012

Tommy Lee Crow, 73, of Springfield, MO (formerly of Little Rock, AR) passed away on Friday Oct 12th, 2012 at Cox South Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1939 in Little Rock, AR to the late Albert and Lena Mae Crow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Crow of Springfield, MO and daughters: Gay Ross...