Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Bernice Shipman

Bernice Shipman

September 4, 2011

Bernice Delores Shipman, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Select Speciality Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry Thomas Schneider and Clara (Mueller) Schneider. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl Shipman; her daughter, Cynthia Foster; her son, Cory Putnam and sister, Gerry Claus. She is survived...

Melvin Wilkins

Melvin Wilkins

September 3, 2011

Melvin Eugene Wilkins, 92 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Mercy Villa Care Facility. Melvin was born July 22, 1919 in Salida, Colorado to Henry Edward and Irene (Copeland) Wilkins. He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Frank Edward, his sisters, Vervine Wilkins,...

Theodore Wolf, Iii

Theodore Wolf, Iii

September 3, 2011

Theodore L. Wolf, III, 66 of Fair Grove passed away Saturday morning Sept. 3, 2011 in his home. Theodore was born Nov. 4, 1944 in Springfield, Mass. to Theodore L. and Catherine E. (Turner) Wolf, Jr. He served in the U.S. Air force for 22 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. Ted later worked for EG&G a defense contracting company...

Kenneth Ramsey

Kenneth Ramsey

September 1, 2011

Kenneth Alan Ramsey 76 of Lampe, Missouri passed away Thursday afternoon September 1, 2011 in Golden Living Center in Branson, Missouri. Kenneth was born April 14, 1935 in Dallas County, Texas to Edgar Lane and Eunice Victoria (Yarborough) Ramsey. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Ken moved to the Ozarks in 1997 to be near his son and his family....

Jerry Long

Jerry Long

August 27, 2011

Jerry Wayne Long, 53, of Springfield, MO. passed away in his home, after battling with health issues. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to Carroll and Rita (Lake) Long. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Joey Long. He is survived by his wife, Beth Ann Long; two sons, T.J. Jones, Jason Jones and his fiancé,...

Thomas Eldridge

Thomas Eldridge

August 27, 2011

Thomas J.D. Eldridge, 50 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday morning in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Thomas was born October 28, 1961 in Fort Ord, California to J.D. and Jean (Forrest) Eldridge. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic. He is survived by his children, Steven, Tyler and Kyle; his brothers, Randy and George...

Mary Mcgarity

Mary Mcgarity

August 23, 2011

Mrs. Mary Ann McGarity, 74 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning August 23, 2011 in Miller County Care Center. Mary was born March 24, 1937 in Porum, Oklahoma to Albert Lee and Jewell Dell (Cosper) Holt. She was united in marriage to William McGarity on June 14, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Billy...

Gerald Maloney

Gerald Maloney

August 22, 2011

Gerald (Jerry) Verner Maloney was born on September 1,1939, in Alton, Illinois and passed away on August 22, 2011 at St. John's Hospital after a long, brave battle with complications for treatment of a brain tumor. Jerry grew up in Alton, Illinois. He married Kay Welton, and moved to Springfield in 1965. He managed the Robert Hall clothing company franchise,...

Shirley Kautter

Shirley Kautter

August 19, 2011

Shirley May Kautter, 86 of Springfield passed away Friday evening August 19, 2011 in her home. She was born June 19, 1925 in Helena, Arkansas to Earl LeRoy and Evalyn May (Saunders) Somers. She lived in Georgetown, Florida for the past 30 years prior to moving to Springfield, Missouri. Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, her...

Howard Reed Jr.

Howard Reed Jr.

August 18, 2011

Departed this world for a better one on August 18, 2011 in his home in Strafford, Mo. Howard was born in Glendale, California on May 9, 1963. For anyone who knew Big, they knew he came into this life full of personality and parted it with great dignity. Big rarely thought of himself, always working to make the lives of...

Marjorie Sidmon

Marjorie Sidmon

August 17, 2011

Marjorie Ellen Sidmon, 86, left this life on Thursday August 17, 2011 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 15, 1925 to Homer and Laura Wynne in Jameson, Missouri. She was the youngest of 12 and was preceded in death by both her parents and siblings. She married Jack Sidmon on February 19, 1952 and resided in Mt. Vernon,...

James Carpenter

James Carpenter

August 16, 2011

There are no services planned at this time.

Linda Floyd

Linda Floyd

August 13, 2011

Linda Lee (Floyd) Henson, age 62 of Humansville, passed away at 5:26 PM Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield after lingering illnesses. Linda was born February 10, 1949 in Missoula, Montana, the daughter of John and Ann (Wiege) Roth. Linda was a loving daughter, mother, wife and grandmother. She was married to Leonard William Henson, who...

Donald Franklin

Donald Franklin

August 13, 2011

Donald Paul Franklin, 86 of Springfield went to be with his Lord and Saviour Saturday evening August 13, 2011in Brookhaven Health Care Center. Don was born Jan. 31, 1925 in Baldwin Park, Calif. to Rev. Paul Bramwell & Velma (Rogers) Franklin. He served in the Army during WWII. Don was an ordained minister of the Assembly of God faith serving...

Vera Gilliam

Vera Gilliam

August 12, 2011

Jeanne Gilliam, 83 passed away Friday evening August 12, 2011 in her home. Jeanne was born Oct. 26, 1927 in West Plains, Mo. to James Ellis and Otie (Weatherly) Riggs. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Jeanne was a proud member and House Mother of the Alpha Chi Omega Soroity from 1997 to 2008. She was a...

Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams

August 9, 2011

Ricky Edward Williams, age 54, our loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, went to heaven on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He died peacefully in his sleep at home. Ricky was married to his best friend Karen for 30 years. The love of his family came first followed closely by the love of being in the wind on his motorcycle. Ricky...

Alta Walker

Alta Walker

August 9, 2011

Alta K. Walker, 73 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning in Lee's Summit Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Alta was born November 18, 1937 in Fulton, Missouri to Jack and Beatrice "Dunning" Boyer. She worked for At&t for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Alta is survived by her son, Michael Scott Walker; her...

Carla Swartz

Carla Swartz

August 4, 2011

Carla Jeanne Swartz, 57 of Springfield passed away Thursday August 4, 2011 in her home. Carla was born October 3, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William J. and Marjorie (Powell). She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Lela Gullion and her brother, William Wood. Carla is survived by her husband, Gordon L. Swartz ; her two children,...

Michael Crane

Michael Crane

August 1, 2011

Michael Thomas Crane, 51, departed this life as a passenger in an accident on CC near Pleasant Hope, MO on Aug. 1st 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Carroll Crane and his mother, Mildred E. Crane. He leaves behind brothers, Dean Crane (Linda), Greenfield, MO, Timothy Crane, Bois D'Arc, niece, Melissa; nephews, Steven and Louis, and...

Dorris Roos

Dorris Roos

July 29, 2011

Dorris Irene Roos, 79, Springfield, MO departed this life Friday July 29, 2011 in Mercy Villa. She was born August 30, 1931 in Lesterville, MO to John Henry and Mancy Elizabeth (Sutterfield) Pinkley. Dorris was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in Korea. She is survived by her husband Lindley A. Roos; four sons, James W. Roos, Guy R. Roos,...