Obituaries

April 21, 2013

Sultana Hughes, 88, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, KS. She was born January 25, 1925 to John and Mabel Farris in Boxmaya, Lebanon. In 1937, Sultana and her family moved to Springfield, MO. She graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School and took several college courses. She married Paul L. Hughes, Jr. in...

April 15, 2013

Larry Frey, 67, of Springfield, Missouri, died in his home on April 15, 2013. Larry was born on September 24, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Roy and Marguerite Frey. Larry enjoyed life with his wife of 40 years, Sue, son Aaron and his wife Sheila, and son Jason and his wife Elizabeth and partner Melissa, brothers John, Mike, Bob and...

April 15, 2013

Debra (Debbie) Lea Rittershouse, 55, left this life on Sunday, April 15th at her home in Niangua .Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Paul Rittershouse. Debra is survived by her mother, Aletha Coulter; one son, Travis Williams and his wife, Kristen; her grandson, Landon Williams; one sister and one brother, Sherri Farley and David Rittershouse; her niece and...

April 13, 2013

Jose DeJesus Roa, 55 of Edinburg, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 13, 2013. Jose was born on February 21, 1958 in San Juan, Texas to Salomon and Juanita (Ibarra) Roa who preceded him in death along with his brother Antonio. He is survived by his son, David Jason; his siblings Luis, Celina, Manuel, Lionicio, Salomon,...

April 13, 2013

Frances C. Sanders, 76 of Springfield, Mo, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born September 19, 1936, in Seattle, Wa, to Frank and Vyra Creager. She was married to James S. Sanders who preceded her in death February 18, 2009. She is survived by four children, Nelia Southwick, Los Angeles, Ca, Brett Sanders, Ash...

April 12, 2013

Robert Kueber, 77, Mountain View, Missouri, departed this life on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Cox South Hospital. Born January 5, 1936, LaGrange, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in St. Agnes Chapel. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation will be from...

April 9, 2013

Ruby Jewell Nichols Russell LaSalle (age 87) went peacefully into Heaven on 4/9/13 in Springfield, MO surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Alfred LaSalle and daughters Sharon Crawford (Ed) and Linda Wellborn (Jim). 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 5 sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands...

April 8, 2013

Michael Anthony “Mike” Gomez, 35, departed this life at 9:56 AM Monday, April 8, 2013 in his home. He was born February 2, 1978 in Downey, CA. Mike was an avid sports fan of the RAIDERS, LAKERS, and DODGERS. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lou and Betty Ellis, and his father, Arthur Gomez. He is survived by...

April 8, 2013

Walter Wade Williams April 23, 1953 - April 8, 2013 On April 8, 2012 Walter Williams passed away in his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Micki; four children: Amanda (Mike) Worthington, Brandon (Megan) Schoenfeldt, Joshua Williams and Kathryn (Joe) Warren; two daughter-in-laws: Kim Schoenfeldt and Kydall Kornbrust; eight grandchildren;...

April 8, 2013

Terry L. Pearman, 65, Springfield, became an angel in Heaven on Monday, April, 8, 2013, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Lebanon, Missouri on October 14, 1947 to Dale and Dorothy Pearman. He fell in love with racing at a very young age and it was his passion. He raced for many years all...

April 7, 2013

Cynthia D. Holesapple, 47, Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 11, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington, to Norman and Sally Connelly. She is survived by her husband Scott Holesapple, two children, Danielle Scott, Decatur, Iowa, and Preston Holesapple, Alton, Missouri and four grandchildren, Her father, Norman Connelly, Bay Minette, Alabama, two sisters,...

April 4, 2013

Rita Marie (Thomas) Scroggins, 65, Springfield, Mo. passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Springfield Skilled Care Center. She was born January 11, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, to Harry E. and Betty Thomas. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and a brother. Survivors include her sister, Betty Harris, Glen Burnie, Md, an aunt Marie Bartay and a...

April 4, 2013

Jennifer Lynn Rodriguez, 35, Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. A memorial service will be at a later date. Permanent online condolences, stories or photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

March 31, 2013

March 28, 2013

Yvonne G. Moran, 79, of Rogersville died on Thursday March 28, 2013 in her home. Yvonne was born in Dearborn, Michigan on November 8, 1933. She is survived by 2 sons from her first marriage; Paul of Howell, N.J. and Donald, presently of Ohio; and her husband of 37 years, the Rev. Dr. Frank S. Moran Jr. of Rogersville; her...

March 27, 2013

Kevin Hubbs, 50, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at his home. He was born July 22, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arnold and Norma Hubbs. Kevin graduated from Central High School, he enjoyed watching movies and working on cars. He is survived by his sister, Karen Hubbs, Springfield, two brothers, Brent Hubbs, Springfield and Brian Hubbs,...

March 26, 2013

Billy “Bill” Eugene Paillette, 70, Springfield, passed away on March 26, 2013. He was born February 5, 1943 in Marysville, Kansas to Robert and Maxine Paillette. Bill was retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers. Bill is survived by his wife, Jolene Paillette; daughters, Sherry Matney, her fiancé Michael S. Merritt and Julie Crafton, her husband Randal; four grandsons; six great-grandchildren; brothers,...

March 25, 2013

Claire Cheyanne Chambers entered eternal rest March 25, 2013. Claire is the precious daughter of Austin Chambers and Krista Gilcrease; granddaughter of Byron and Michelle Conrad and Matthew and Sally Gilcrease; niece of James Gilcrease, Chastity Conrad, Damian Chambers and Byron Conrad Jr.; and is survived by many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m....

March 25, 2013

Chinh Thi Hoang, 86 of Springfield passed away Monday morning March 25, 2013 in her home. Mrs. Hoang was born December 31, 1926 in Vietnam to Thinh Van Hoang and Sieu Thi Nguyen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Can Van Truong. She is survived by her son and his wife Dat Tien Truong and...

March 24, 2013

Teresa Lynn Pierce, 43, Bois D’Arc, MO passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 in her home. She was born September 16, 1969 in Memphis, TN to Bill and Glenda Williams. She was a waitress at Waffle House for many years. Teresa is survived by her partner of many years, George Hamilton of the home, two children, Alan Gibson and Susan...