Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

James Critchley

James Critchley

March 21, 2006

James Edward Critchley, 67, Bossier City, Louisiana formerly from Springfield, Missouri. Passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 in the Colonial Oaks Guest Care Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. James served in the U.S. Airforce as a door gunner during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for over 12 years with the Victory Mission in Springfield, Missouri. Memorial graveside...

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis

March 16, 2006

Elizabeth Ada Davis, 86, Springfield, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2006 in her home. She was born July 17, 1919 in Ireland to Phillip Albert and Susan (Greene) Head. Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughter, Carol King, and her husband Joseph; her grandchildren, Crystal Bieman, and her husband John, Brigitte Aldendorf, and her husband Scott, Anna...

Martha Davidson

Martha Davidson

March 14, 2006

Martha Sue (Susie) Davidson passed away at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 in Primrose Place. Susie was born Feb. 5, 1932 in Springfield, Mo. to William Raney and Emma Florence (Clifton) Inmon. She married the love of her life, Don Davidson, on Nov. 13, 1952. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Susie was active in her...

Mary Tompkins

Mary Tompkins

March 12, 2006

Mary C. Tompkins, 89, Springfield, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2006 in Cox Hospital South. She was born October 17, 1916 in Streeter, Illinois to James and Frances (McGerrill) Prill. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Clinton David, Denny Tompkins, and Daniel Tompkins; and her granddaughter, Patricia. Mary is survived by her three...

John Roberts

John Roberts

March 8, 2006

In loving memory of John D. Roberts, 67, who was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on March 8, 2006 of lung cancer. John was born on February 23, 1939 in Lawton, Oklahoma. After school, John served in the United States Air Force. After his service to our country, he became an Iron Worker, Local #10, constructing...

Sandra Mills

Sandra Mills

March 5, 2006

Sandra Sue Mills, 62 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 in ManorCare Health Services. Sandra was born November 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bill and Hattie (Cannaday) Stogsdill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Melvin Mills, her daughter, Robin Ivy, her siblings, Frankie Stogsdill, Norma Stogsdill, John House, Joanne May, Carol...

Van Merrill

Van Merrill

February 25, 2006

Van Matthew Merrill, 87, Springfield, passed away at 1:00 p.m. February 25, 2006 in St. John's Hospital. He was born September 17, 1918 in Ladonia, Texas to Van and Margaret (Eanes) Merrill. Van is survived by his wife Joy; five children, Van M. Merrill, Jr., and his wife Bonnie, Linda Lee Sramek, and her husband Dan, Mary M. Anderson, Gayle...

Christopher Benson

Christopher Benson

February 22, 2006

Christopher R. Benson, age 44, passed on February 22, 2006, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was an avid golfer and experienced equal joy being Papa to his grandson. He was married to Toni, the love of his life, on September 17, 2005 and was never happier than when sharing a walk on the beach with her. He is...

Clayton Gerboth

Clayton Gerboth

February 22, 2006

Clayton Neale Gerboth, 72, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in a Springfield hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Gerboth was born April 15, 1933, in Winfield, Kan., and attended Washburn University and the University of Kansas, graduating in 1961 from Wichita (Kan.) State University. He married Patricia Jone Barnett Feb. 18, 1958, in Wichita. He worked...

Genieve Litt

Genieve Litt

February 11, 2006

Genieve R. Litt, 79, Nixa passed away at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 in Cox Hospital South. Genieve was born July 20, 1926 in Rock Port, Missouri to Claud and Stella (Thorton) Pendergrass. She is survived by her four children, Karen Laramore of Arma, Kan., Sonny Brown of Redding, Calif., Joe Brown of Carson City, Nev. and Dale Brown...

Jerry Lowrance

Jerry Lowrance

February 5, 2006

Jerry L. Lowrance, 57 of Springfield, died Sunday, February 5, 2006. Jerry was born June 17, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to Beuford Leroy and Kathlee Inabelle (Goss) Lowrance. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Lowrance; his four sons, Christopher Lowrance, and his wife Melanie, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Lowrance, and his wife Elizabeth, of Springfield, Matthew Lowrance, and his...

Reathea Hargis

Reathea Hargis

February 3, 2006

REATHEA JEAN HARGIS, 44, Humansville, Missouri, died on Friday, February 3, 2006, in Northwood Hills Care Center. Reathea was born on January 19, 1962, in Greene County, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence A. and Della M. (Vaughn) Hargis. Reathea was disabled her entire life. Burial will be in Humansville Cemetery, Humansville, Mo., at a later date. Reathea is survived by...

Sarah Vanderhoof

Sarah Vanderhoof

February 3, 2006

PAID OBIT WITH PHOTO ATTACHED FOR SUNDAY Sarah Elizabeth Vanderhoof, born September 16, 1982 went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2006 after a long illness. Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack Copeland and her uncle, Rick Rea who will welcome her to heaven. She is survived by parents, Steven and Marlyne Vanderhoof;...

William Wood

William Wood

January 23, 2006

William "Bill" J. Wood, II, 48, Springfield, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2006 in his home. He was born January 28, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Marjorie (Powell) Wood. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Kendra Jo. He also enjoyed singing at church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary Baugh

Mary Baugh

January 14, 2006

Mary Luella Baugh, 80, Springfield, Mo., passed away January 14, 2006, in her home. She was born December 4, 1925, in Carthage, Mo., the daughter of Frank and Mary (Simpson) Hayzlett. She was a retired deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department, a member of the First Baptist Church of Carthage, and a member of the Queen City #12 Odd...

James Neal

James Neal

January 8, 2006

James Bernard "Jeff" Neal, 86, was born on July 19, 1919 in Daviess County, Missouri. He was the youngest child of Harry and Dorothea Neal of Hamilton, Missouri. Jeff passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006. Jeff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean; his three children Don Neal, and his wife Linda, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carol Neal,...

Rose Schiro

Rose Schiro

January 7, 2006

Rose Palermo Schiro, 91, Springfield, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2006 in St. John's Mercy Hospital following a short illness. Rose was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and an evacuee of Hurricane Katrina. She was born December 11, 1914 in Timberton, Louisiana to Louis and Lena (Fazzino) Palermo. Rose was preceded in death by her parents;...

Ruby Fisher

Ruby Fisher

January 6, 2006

Mrs. Ruby Fern Fisher, 92, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on January 6, 2006, in Christian Health Care at Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Albert and Jeanene Fisher of Highlandville, Mo.; one sister, Jewel Stevenson of Marissa, Illinois; three grandchildren, five great...

Wyman Miller

Wyman Miller

December 30, 2005

Wyman Bradley Miller, 57, Springfield, Missouri, died Friday, December 30, 2005, in his home. Wyman was born on August 18, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, to Warren and Marie (Moore) Miller. Wyman was a retired barber. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of the home; his daughter, Rebecca Young and her husband, Kelly, Battlefield, Mo.; his son, Martin Miller, Nixa,...

Frances Jones

Frances Jones

December 30, 2005

Frances Wilson Jones of Springfield died peacefully at her home at Elfindale Manor Friday evening, December 30, 2005. She was 83. Frances was born on October 7, 1922, in LaHarpe, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Nellie Wilson. As a child, she learned the practical virtues of discipline, simplicity, and industry that are taught by life on a farm. Graced...