Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

November 27, 2011

Mr. Michael L. Smith, 51, Springfield, MO passed away November 27, 2011. He was born November 26, 1960 in Springfield, MO to Robert and Mary McDaniel Smith. He is survived by his children, Sean Williamson, Elizabeth Smith and Kara Morris, five sisters, Beth Nickle, Vickie Gray, Diane Smith, Leslie Whittman and Debbie Howard, and four brothers, Mark, Bruce, Gary and...

Marjorie Rost

Marjorie Rost

November 24, 2011

Marjorie Lucille Rost, 79, Cape Fair, passed away Thursday November 24, 2011 in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare. Marjorie was born June 26, 1932 in Garden City, Kansas to Earl and Grace (Chandler) Cripe. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Keith Cripe; and sister-in-law, Gladys Cripe. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Deborah Didricksen and her husband Harold,...

Troy Davenport

Troy Davenport

November 23, 2011

Troy Franklin Davenport, 73 of Springfield passed away Wednesday morning November 23, 2011 in Springfield Skilled Care Center. Troy was born July 17, 1938 in Greene County, Missouri to Willard and Hazel (Pierson) Davenport. He was a kind, good natured man who never spoke ill of anyone. Troy was a practical joker although sometimes the joke would backfire on him....

Harold Bramlett

Harold Bramlett

November 22, 2011

Harold William Bramlett, 83, Springfield, MO passed away November 22, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital. He was born September 25, 1928 in Blue Ridge, VA to John L. and Maggie N. (Nester) Bramlett. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mae Tate, Lilbert H. Bramlett, Macie Woolwine, Wyatt A. Bramlett and Emory N. Bramlett. Survivors include his...

William Lee

William Lee

November 21, 2011

William “Kenny” Lee , 66, passed away November 21, 2011 at home in Dadeville due to a short illness. He was born September 27, 1945 in Ongo, Missouri to Oscar Lee and Verbe Goodwin. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Ernest Ray Lee. He left behind a loving wife, Sandra K. Lee; three children, Ellen...

Thomas Hare

Thomas Hare

November 18, 2011

Dr. Thomas Ermon Hare, a long-time Springfield physician, passed away Friday night due to complications from a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hare, his daughters, Kristen Jairam and Rebecca Hare, their families, and his brother, Jim Hare, and his family. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton....

Bonnie Perrella

Bonnie Perrella

November 16, 2011

Bonnie Jean Perrella, 84, Springfield, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2011. She was born August 25, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Mary Etta (Stephens) Gross. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Perrella; and children, Katherine Ballaro and Anthony Perrella. She is survived by her children, Charles Hall, Terry Perrella, Stephen Perrella, Charlotte Cordova, and...

Richard Forgey

Richard Forgey

November 14, 2011

Richard Lee Forgey, 80, Billings, passed away November 14, 2011 in his home. He was born May 5, 1931 in Christian County, Missouri to Archie and Gladys Forgey. Richard was married April 14, 1950 to Paula Ann Gardner. To this union was born 4 children. He was preceded in death by his wife and his son, Joe Forgey. Richard is...

Lou Brewer

Lou Brewer

November 14, 2011

Lou Vernon Brewer, 76 of Springfield passed away Monday morning Nov. 14, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Lou was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Johnsonville, Tenn. to Vernon and Mary (Dickerson) Brewer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Greg, his sisters, Rita and Jeannette and his brother Joe. He is survived by his...

Emma Tay

Emma Tay

November 11, 2011

Emma GiokNio Tay, born The Giok Nio, was born on March 28, 1925 in Grabag, Indonesia to The Swie Sing and Liem Kiat Nio. She passed away on November 11, 2011 in Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by her sister, The Kiam Nio, and her three sons, Anthony, Richard, and David and six grandchildren, Monica, Courtney, Melissa, Jessica, Michael, and...

Norman Conway

Norman Conway

November 11, 2011

Norman was born into this world September 2, 1938 to Orval Bryan and Laura Mae (Van Gundy) Conway, Sr. in Raytown, MIssouri and departed from us to join his heavenly father on November 11, 2011. He leaves behind two brothers, Orval and Edward Conway and his sister, Josephine Anderson all of which reside in Raytown, Missouri. Norman was a 40...

Donald Cobb Sr.

Donald Cobb Sr.

November 9, 2011

Mr. Donald “Ty” Cobb, 85, El Dorado Springs, MO passed away at 1:07 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Cedar County Hospital. Ty was born August 25, 1926 in Lamar, MO to Walter and Lorraine (Weed) Cobb. He was a butcher all his life and worked for Dales Packing Company in Lamar, MO for many years and Motts Packing in...

Alexys Hendershot

Alexys Hendershot

November 8, 2011

Alexys Hendershot, daughter of Brian Hendershot and Alliena Kyger, was born into the arms of angels on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Cox Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Grandparents - Tom and Sheryl Kyger of Everton, Grandparents - David Hendershot of Aurora and Patti Willieford of Springfield, Uncle - Chris Harvey, Aunt-Susie David, Aunt - Darby Bowler, her...

David Lee Montgomery. Jr.

David Lee Montgomery. Jr.

November 6, 2011

Dave L. Montgomery, Jr. 52 of Springfield passed away Sunday morning November 6, 2011 in his home. Dave was born February 13, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Davy L. & Thelma (Anderson) Montgomery. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. Dave loved his family and was a great father, grandfather, brother and husband. Dave was preceded in death...

David Spitz

David Spitz

November 1, 2011

David Allen Spitz, 54, Springfield, MO departed this life November 1, 2011. He was born June 17, 1957 in Polk County, MO to Cecil and Bernice (Riddle) Spitz. David was a teacher and coach. He was very proud of his team and they accomplished many great wins and went to state. He worked for Mid-Am Dairy for many years and...

Manuel Valenzuela Jr.

Manuel Valenzuela Jr.

October 31, 2011

Manuel Valenzuela Jr., 47, Fordland, passed away Monday October 31, 2011 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 7, 1964 in Socorro, New Mexico to Manuel Sr. and Mary (Baca) Valenzuela. Manuel is survived by his mother, Mary Valenzuela; 6 children, Amanda Valenzuela, Marcia Valenzuela, Manuel Valenzuela, Anthony Valenzuela, Jessica Lopez and Lois Valenzuela; and 9 grandchildren. Memorial services are...

George Neal Sr.

George Neal Sr.

October 29, 2011

George Donald Neal Sr., 64, passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born September 23, 1947 in Connecticut to Allen and Ilene (Fennell) Neal. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Johnie Lawerence; brothers, Elwin Neal and Bill Neal; and sister, Katherine Cambell. George is survived by his mother, Ilene Lawerence; sons, George Neal Jr....

Connie Watson

Connie Watson

October 28, 2011

Connie Watson, El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away October 29, 2011. Celebration of Life services 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, Independence Blvd. Christian Church, 606 Gladstone, KCMO. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her husband, George Watson, of El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Debbie Huntsel and Connie Wheeler; 5...

Howard Showalter

Howard Showalter

October 27, 2011

Howard Showalter, 84, Springfield, MO departed this life Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born December 12, 1926 at Harrisonville, MO to Paul and Stella (Sechrest) Showalter. Howard was a US Navy Veteran and worked as a mail handler for the K.C. Terminal Railroad. He also enjoyed music, playing many instruments such as guitar, harmonica and mandolin, he also was...

Robert Eiken

Robert Eiken

October 21, 2011

Robert “Bob” Lee Eiken, 69, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away October 21, 2011. Bob was born in Jefferson City, on May 1, 1942 to Cyril and Inez Eiken. He grew up in Springfield. Survivors include 6 siblings: Don Eiken, Ruth Ann (Larry) Kellner, Dennis Eiken, Rosemary (Bill) Cologna, Butch (Leiann) Eiken, and Joyce Eiken (Bruce Adib-Yazdi); 4 children: Richard...