Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Howard Elliott

Howard Elliott

December 9, 2005

Howard Elliott, 87, Springfield, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 in ManorCare Health Services. He was born October 9, 1918 in Aurora, Missouri to Wilburn and Clara (McDonald) Elliott. Mr. Elliott was graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1942. He was a Major in the USMC during World War II and later was a member of...

Marjorie Pryor

Marjorie Pryor

December 7, 2005

Mrs. Marjorie Graves Pryor, 94, Springfield, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005 in ManorCare Health Services, Springfield. She was born May 4, 1911, in Everton, Missouri, the daughter of Charles E. and Maudina Radley Graves. After graduating from high school in Everton Marjorie attended Southwest Baptist College. She was a member of the Everton Presbyterian Church. She...

Anthony Perrella

Anthony Perrella

December 4, 2005

Anthony Paul Perrella, 41, Springfield passed away Sunday Dec. 4, 2005 in Cox Hospital South. Anthony was born May 22, 1964 in Fort Meade, Maryland to Charles R. and Bonnie J. (Gross) Perrella. He loved working with NA and enjoyed music and writing songs. He is survived by his son, Timothy Starks; his mother, Bonnie Jean Perrella; two sisters, Catherine...

Sharon Smelts

Sharon Smelts

December 3, 2005

Sharon Kay Smelts, left this world after 55 years, on December 3, 2005, from cancer at St. John's Hospital. She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Justin Smelts, and her three sisters, Eva Franklin, Vanae Bloom, and Reve Davis. She is also survived by many members of her "adoptive" family whom she loved very much. A memorial to...

Michael Cogdill

Michael Cogdill

November 25, 2005

Michael Lee Cogdill, 49, Lebanon, Mo., passed away at 4:37 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on June 7, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington, to Donald Lawrence and Barbara Ann (Long) Cogdill. Michael is survived by his wife, Dinah, of the home; his daughter, Teri Ann, also of the home;...

R. Goodson

R. Goodson

November 21, 2005

R. Mildred Goodson Ruth Mildred Goodson, 92, formerly of Wichita, KS, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday November 21, 2005 in Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO. Mildred was born July 17, 1913 at Moundridge, KS. She was the first of eleven children born to Solomon Stucky and Celia (Hurlbut) Stucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Goodson;...

Margaret Coats

Margaret Coats

November 14, 2005

Margaret C. Coats, 67, Springfield, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, in her home. She was born July 31, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was retired from Great Lakes Naval Base as a civilian employee and was a member of Christ Unity Church. She also was a member of the Order Eastern Star. Margaret is survived by...

Leo Sayers

Leo Sayers

November 13, 2005

Leo Anthony Sayers, 93 was born November 24, 1911 in Springfield, Missouri. He was the son of Anton and Barbara (Boll) Sayer. Leo Passed away Nov. 13, 2005 in Mercy Villa. He proudly served his country in WWII. Leo retired from the Frisco Railroad after many years of faithful service. Leo was preceded in death by his spouse Mae; his...

Willa Everett

Willa Everett

November 12, 2005

Willa M. Everett, 80, Springfield, passed away at 5:13 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Cox Medical Center South. She was born in Bolivar, Missouri, to Oren and Alta (Hensley) Witt. She was the owner/operator of Everett's Ceramics, Brighton, Mo. for several years. In later years she enjoyed quilting, and spending time with her family and her husband, Richard, who...

Nancy Mckellips

Nancy Mckellips

November 11, 2005

Nancy K. McKellips, 75, Clever, Mo., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on May 3, 1930, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, to John and Hazel (McKay) Kramer. Nancy enjoyed being a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was accomplished at needlework and gardening and enjoyed photography. Nancy is...

Obe Everett

Obe Everett

October 31, 2005

Obe Gideon Everett, 74, Stotts City, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2005 in St. John's Hospital, after a battle with cancer. He was born July 4, 1931 in Seymour, Missouri to Charles and Tobitha (Cantrell) Everett. He grew up in Seymour and attended school there and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. In 1963,...

Geneva Brown

Geneva Brown

October 25, 2005

Miss Geneva C. Brown, 83, Springfield passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 25, 2005 in Springfield Skilled Care Center. Geneva was born Feb. 3, 1922 in Hominy, OK. to John and Kathryn (Harrington) Brown. She was a long time member of St. Agnes Cathedral. She is survived by her sister, Alice M. Brown of Springfield. Funeral Mass will be...

Gary Eimer

Gary Eimer

October 25, 2005

Gary Eugene Eimer, 46, Springfield, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2005, in Cox Hospital South. He was born August 10, 1959 in Springfield, to Robert and Norma (Flaherty) Eimer. Gary was in the trucking business. He is survived by his parents; his daughter, Brittany Eimer; and his sister, Linda Taylor. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m....

William Demoss

William Demoss

October 24, 2005

William (Bill) Albert DeMoss, 54, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 24, 2005 in his home. Bill was the youngest of 6 children, born March 20, 1951 to Chloris and Gladys (Shoemaker) DeMoss in Nevada, Missouri. He grew up in LaCygne, KS where he attended elementary and high school. He graduated LaCygne High School in 1969. Bill attended Pittsburgh State University...

Michelle (Price) Hines

Michelle (Price) Hines

October 23, 2005

Michelle Kristiana (Price) Hines, 29 of Brookline passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005 in her home. Michelle was born Aug. 2, 1976 in Springfield, Mo. to Jim and Linda (Salkil) Hines. She graduated from Republic High School in 1994 where she was on the flag team. She was also a member of the Camp Fire Girls and enjoyed softball. Michelle...

Darlene Brake

Darlene Brake

October 8, 2005

Mrs. Darlene Brake, 66, Springfield passed away at 5:16 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 in Cox Hospital North. Darlene was born July 31, 1939 in Springfield, Mo. to Joe and Pearl (Beavers) Lambeth. Mrs. Brake was a member of Golden Ave. Baptist Church. She was married to Harold Brake on April 5, 1958. She is survived by her husband, Harold;...

Rose Netzer

Rose Netzer

October 4, 2005

Rose C. Netzer, 83, Springfield, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, October 04, 2005 in St. John's Hospital. She was born February 01, 1922 in Verona, Missouri to Mathias and Hildegard (Koehler) Pruente. Rose was preceded in death by her parents and her son, James Michael Netzer. She was an inspiring woman to her family and anyone who met her....

Ruth Morvant

Ruth Morvant

October 2, 2005

Ruth G. Morvant, 66, Stockton, passed away at 8:56 a.m. Sunday, October 2, 2005 in St. John's Hospital. She was born June 26, 1939 to John and Naomi (Dotson) Drummond. Mrs. Morvant was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Drummond. Ruth is survived by her husband, Rifford J. Morvant; her three daughters, Diana and her husband...

Bonnie Jennings

Bonnie Jennings

September 30, 2005

Mrs. Bonnie R. Jennings, 81, Republic, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa passed away at 9:27 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2005 in Christian Health Care of Republic. Mrs. Jennings was born on February 29, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Frank and Oral (Winslow) Larsen. She married Charles Jennings on February 29, 1940. She was preceded in death by a son,...

Barbara Marsh

Barbara Marsh

September 27, 2005

Barbara L. Marsh, 69, Springfield, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2005 in Cox Hospital North. She was born August 28, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri to Jesse and Helen (Lee) Huffman. She is survived by her children, Peggy, Larry, Janie, Winnie, Kim, Bonnie, Connie, Donna, Don, Jackie, Becky, Jake, Pam, Butch, and Anthony. Funeral services will be at...