Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Wilbur Hendrix

Wilbur Hendrix

October 31, 2021

Wilbur Harold “Hank” Hendrix, of Springfield, MO, departed this life peacefully at home October 31, 2021. Hank was born to Wilbur and Francis Hendrix on October 4, 1921, at his Grandfather’s farm house in Ray County, Missouri. He grew up in Ray County, attending mostly one room school houses, and graduated from Stet High School. Hank served in the Army...

Margaret Aldridge

Margaret Aldridge

October 25, 2021

Margaret Louise Aldridge of Rogersville, MO passed away on October 25, 2021 at the age of 71. Margaret was born in 1950 in Springfield, MO to Mary Catherine (Carr) Grace and Lawrence Joseph Grace. Margaret was a student of Springfield’s Saint Agnes Catholic Schools and in 1966 married Roger Mark Aldridge—together they relocated briefly to Wichita, KS where Mark was...

Richard "Ric" Myers

Richard "Ric" Myers

October 21, 2021

Richard "Ric" C. Myers age 74 was born March 28, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away in Springfield, Missouri on October 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Jaylaine "Jay" Myers, one brother Doug, three sons Curtis, Richie wife Lisa, Billy wife Rhonda, six grandchildren Aaron, Tiffany, Sierra, Dayton, Kevin and Angel,...

Michael Easter

Michael Easter

October 20, 2021

Michael L. Easter (Known As Sarge To His Friends), age 63, of Golden, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Michael L. Easter. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has been...

Larry Felton

Larry Felton

October 19, 2021

Larry Dale Felton, age 71, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Larry Dale Felton, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Larry service in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on June 2, 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laddie Earl...

June Johnson

June Johnson

October 17, 2021

June G. Johnson, at ninety one years old, began her journey with the Lord on October 17, 2021. She was born in Sunrise, Wyoming to William and Jennie Clevenger, the youngest of three children. She had one brother, William Jr., and a sister, Genievieve. She graduated from high school in Sunrise, Wyoming in 1948. She married Sam McQuisten, from Wheatland,...

Laura Vanzant

Laura Vanzant

October 13, 2021

Laura Darlene Vanzant- Walkingstick, 69, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 in Springfield Missouri. She was born August 4th, 1952, the daughter of Herbert and Vesta (Hubbard) Garmen. Laura was married to her loving husband, Danny Walkingstick. Laura had a daughter, Tanya Loren; a son, Terry Crawford; and two grandsons, Dustin and Stoney Smith, whom she...

Evon Armstead Gibbs

Evon Armstead Gibbs

October 12, 2021

Evon Armstead Gibbs Bankston (Eecho-B), 62, was called home to be with our Lord on October 12, 2021, after a battle with kidney disease. Evon was born on October 23, 1958, to Ellis and Louise Armstead, in Richmond, Indiana. She was one of 13 children. She was raised by her parents and stepmother, Alice Armstead, all of whom preceded her...

Ronald Dobyns

Ronald Dobyns

October 10, 2021

Ronald Lynn Dobyns, age 58, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 10, 2021, in Springfield after battling with brain cancer. Ronald was born on August 12, 1963, in Mountain View, Missouri the son of Robert and Connie (Campbell) Dobyns. He enjoyed drawing pictures of family and friends, doing outdoor things such as walking, hiking, and camping. His favorite past...

Richard Arnold

Richard Arnold

October 9, 2021

Richard Louis Arnold, 70, passed away at home on October 9, 2021 after a brief and brave battle with cancer. Richard was born August 13, 1951, in Springfield, MO to John Joseph Sr. and Rose Mae (McKinley) Arnold. Beloved husband to Mary Ann (Sebek), father to Michael (Christine) of California, stepfather to Kraig (Leslie) Barr, Ken Barr (Heather Garner), and...

Stephen Proffitt

Stephen Proffitt

October 6, 2021

Stephen Roy Proffitt, age 67, of Springfield, MO, left this earth for Heaven at 1:05 am, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in KUMED Hospital, Kansas City, KS. His wife, Berna, and their two children, Aubrey and Luke, were with him for his Homegoing. He was born on April 2, 1954 in Lincoln, NE to Blaine and Julia Proffitt, the third of...

Tammy Parker

Tammy Parker

October 4, 2021

Tammy Finfrock Martin Parker, age 55, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at home on October 4th, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Tammy was born on February 14th, 1966 to Linda Baker and Duane Finfrock of Denver, Colorado. Tammy lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count. While fighting cancer she spent as...

James Nash

James Nash

October 3, 2021

James C. Nash, age 70, of Aurora, Missouri, formally of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to James C. Nash. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has...

Larry Davison

Larry Davison

October 3, 2021

LARRY JAMES DAVISON, age 71 Larry passed on October 3, 2021, at his home in Springfield, Missouri. A citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Larry was born December 29, 1949, to Carl Richard (Dick) Davison and Georgia Hughes (Chance) in Okmulgee, OK. The second eldest of four children, he is survived by his older sister Lana Nelson, brother Don Davison,...

Karl-Heinz Petereit

Karl-Heinz Petereit

October 2, 2021

Senior Chief Petty Officer Karl-Heinz Petereit, 80, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri. Karl-Heinz was born March 17, 1941, in Kiel, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1952. Karl enlisted in the United States Navy in 1958. He was married to Carol Martin on December 28, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia. During his...

Paul Roberts

Paul Roberts

October 1, 2021

Paul D. Roberts, age 63 of Springfield, Missouri passed away on October 1, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care and director of the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri.

Ronald Rust

Ronald Rust

September 28, 2021

Ronald E. Rust, 73, Springfield, Missouri passed away during a peaceful rest at home on September 27th, 2021. He was born November 25th, 1947 in California, Missouri to Glen and Violet Rust. He graduated from Ash Grove High School and later served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Albany during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National...

Lloyd Willis

Lloyd Willis

September 26, 2021

Lloyd Junior Willis, age 42, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 12, 1979 in Jackson County, Missouri the son of Lloyd J. Willis and Mary E Bell. He graduated from Bolivar High School class of 1997. He played on the Bolivar High School football team....

Judith Armstrong

Judith Armstrong

September 25, 2021

Judith Grace Armstrong, 87, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at The Maples in Springfield, Missouri. Judith was born on November 23, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Curtis Mims and Alice Pyle Mims. She grew up in Dallas, Texas, and received a B.A. at North Texas State University in 1955. She continued her education...