Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Willard Pierce

Willard Pierce

March 29, 2017

Willard F. Pierce Jr., passed away at home in Springfield, MO; on March 29, 2017. He was born November 23, 1926 in Pilot Grove, MO. During WWII he served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. On November 16, 1944, he married the love of his life Billee Minor. To this union there were four children born. After...

Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis

March 28, 2017

On Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017, Pat lost her long battle against cancer. After a long and valiant fight, she is now at peace in the arms of the Lord. She was born June 15, 1943 to Curtis and Berneita J. (Miller) Thomas. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Clever High School in Clever, Mo. She...

Maurice Willoughby

Maurice Willoughby

March 26, 2017

Maurice Lee Willoughby age 83, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 26th, 2017 in Springfield. Maurice was born August 8th, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri. He worked many years for Colonial Bakery. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Jovonna Robinson

Jovonna Robinson

March 24, 2017

Jovonna Monette Robinson age, 38 passed away March 24th, 2017 in Springfield, MO Jovonna was born January 10th, 1979 in St. Louis, MO. Complete obituary information and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Carolyn Breig

Carolyn Breig

March 21, 2017

Carolyn “Kay” Breig died peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2017 at St. Luke Hospice House at the age of 81. Her strong faith released her soul in peace to the Lord. Kay is survived by her husband William Breig, daughters Kelly Vickers Hardin (Greg), Jami Vickers Redfearn (David), and grandchildren Maci Kay, Lilli, Jack Flanigan and Josh Redfern....

Scott Glandt

Scott Glandt

March 19, 2017

Scott Anthony Glandt 59, of Nixa, MO, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2017. He was born August 14, 1957 in Omaha, NE and remained a long time "Husker" fan. Scott is survived by his wife Susan, sister-in-law Kitty, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill & Marlu, brother Chris, uncle...

Danny Umphres

Danny Umphres

March 18, 2017

Danny E. Umphres 56, of Springfield Missouri, passed-away after a long illness. Danny was proceeded in death by his parents Estel E. Umphress and Lillian Jones Umphres. Danny leaves behind his sister Patricia Umphres Vylasek and many loving nieces and nephews. Danny was born November 24th 1960 in Springfield. He attended Glendale High School with many friends. Danny was a...

Patricia Purdy

Patricia Purdy

March 18, 2017

Patricia Ann Purdy age 79, Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday March 18th, 2017 in Springfield. Patricia was born October 5th, 1937 in Fort Brooke, Massachusetts to Rudolph and Julia Swanson. Complete obituary information will be announced at a later date, with no local services are planned. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Florida. Arrangements are under...

Becky Gambino

Becky Gambino

March 17, 2017

Becky “Minnie” Leann Hendrix Gambino went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017, at her home in Springfield, Mo. Becky was born Monday, May 30, 1960 to Kenneth and Shirley Hendrix in Marshfield, Mo. Becky is survived by her husband Tom Gambino, her Mother Shirley Hendrix, her son Ryan Glass and daughter Danielle and husband Eric Shepard....

Richard Hess

Richard Hess

March 17, 2017

Richard Patrick Hess age 55, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 17th, 2017 in Springfield. Richard was born September 20th, 1961. No local services are planned. Cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Phyllis Rippee

Phyllis Rippee

March 15, 2017

Phyllis was born to Oda Victor and Lavina Jones Rippee on March 13, 1941. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1959 and Southwest Missouri State College in 1963. She taught briefly at Pleasant Hope High School before moving to Hartville, MO to care for her parents. She opened and ran Angus Ceramics in Hartville, MO for many years. Later...

Verna  Napieralski

Verna Napieralski

March 14, 2017

Verna May Napieralski, age 63 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Mercy Health Center in Springfield. She was born December 2, 1923 in Lockwood, Missouri. Survivors are her husband Richard Napieralski; son, Thomas Napieralski; daughter, Jennifer Napieralski; and a sister Barbara Chappell. There will be a memorial service held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:30...

Charles Leighter

Charles Leighter

March 13, 2017

Charles “Charlie” LeRoy Leighter, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away March 13, 2017, after a lengthy battle with early onset Alzheimers disease. Charles was born on June 18, 1942 to Buddy Gene and Olive Gertrude (Powell) Leighter. He was preceded in death by his father Bud and his son, Brad Leighter. He was a graduate of Lee’s Summit High...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

March 13, 2017

Robert William Jones, age 51, living in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on 3-13-17 at about 9:30 a.m. in his home. He was raised in Springfield, Missouri and attended school there. Robert attended Wilder elementary, Hickory Hills junior high and Glendale High School. Robert graduated from Glendale High in 1983. Robert was born to Robert Dale Jones and Dorothy Elizabeth Jones...

Georgia White

Georgia White

March 13, 2017

Georgia Faye White born April 14, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana to George Marvin and Tillie Faye (Tettleton) Baker. Georgia was a retired nurse. She was married to Cornelius White who preceded her in death. Also preceding were her parents, a brother, Jerry Baker and a daughter Sherry Perryman. She is survived by her daughters, Michele White-Ortiz (Charles) and Catherine...

George Munhollon

George Munhollon

March 12, 2017

George L. Munhollon age 84, Springfield, Missouri passed away March 12th, 2017 in Springfield. George was born June 6th, 1932 in Springfield, MO. Complete obituary information will be announced at a later date. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Tarmia Allen

Tarmia Allen

March 12, 2017

Tarmia Le Allen, age 55 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab. Tarmia was born August 24, 1961 in Humansville, Missouri a daughter of Charles and Phyllis (Flint) Price. She was preceded in death by her mother; and two brothers, Charles Franklin Price and Joe Dale Price. Survivors are her daughters, Jennifer...

Donald Love

Donald Love

March 12, 2017

Donald Corbett Love, age 81, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2017 in Springfield. Donald was born January 28th, 1936 in St. Joe, Arkansas a son of Mosco and Maudie (Cash) Love. He is survived by his niece, Angela Love. There will be a memorial graveside service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Love Cemetery in St....

Bruce Newman

Bruce Newman

March 11, 2017

Bruce Lee Newman, age 54 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his home. The son of Dorothy Newman was born October 2, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. Bruce enjoyed fishing and hunting and everything involving the outdoors. He worked in Construction . Survivors are his long-time companion, Melanie Lukach; a daughter, Keauna Silva Rafael; his mother,...

Joan Piper

Joan Piper

March 10, 2017

Joan Theresa Piper age 80, Norwood, Missouri, passed away March 10th, 2017 in Springfield. Missouri. Joan was born February 6th, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. No services are planned, cremation is under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.