Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Paula Hendershott-See

Paula Hendershott-See

June 22, 2022

Paula Jane Hendershott-See was born June 14, 1959, to Jess and Betty Hendershott in Kankakee, Illinois. She passed away on June 22, 2022 with her family by her side. She lived in Springfield MO most of her life and was a graduate of Kickapoo High where she was a member of the Lassie Drum and Bugle Corp. She worked in...

Shirley Carey

Shirley Carey

June 22, 2022

Shirley Ann Carey, 69, of Stockton Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022. She was born November 6th, 1952, the daughter of Leroy Carey and Violet (Gannaway) Carey. Shirley graduated high school in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Violet. Shirley is survived by her brother, Bobby Carey; niece, Jean...

Carlos Gum

Carlos Gum

June 20, 2022

Carlos "Lee" Gum, age 85, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 20th, 2022. He was born February 28th, 1937, the only child to Melvin and Neomia "Maxine (Berry) Gum. Lee served his county in the United States Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Gum; his mother, Neomia "Maxine (Berry) Upp; his stepfather, Roy...

James Falge

James Falge

June 16, 2022

James R. “Jim” Falge of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the age of 90. The world lost a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, and man. Those of us left behind are comforted to know he is reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara, his Lord and Savior, and so many friends and family that passed before...

Haron Von White

Haron Von White

June 10, 2022

Haron Von White, age 90, of Portland, TN peacefully passed away at 1:00 am, June 10, 2022 at his home in Springfield, MO, surrounded by family. Haron was born December 24, 1931, in the Corinth Community of Portland, TN to Robert and LuLa (Civils) White. He retired after 36 years with Pirelli Tires. Haron served faithfully in the church as...

Betty Vaugine

Betty Vaugine

June 10, 2022

Betty Vaugine, 93, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 10th at her home, with her loving family by her side. Betty was born March 9th, 1929, in Bruce, Mississippi, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Stevenson) Crutchfield. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She was known for her laugh and kindness. She loved gardening,...

Cheri Van Ryswyk

Cheri Van Ryswyk

May 28, 2022

Cheri Jeanne Van Ryswyk, 75, of Mount Vernon Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, and Mount Vernon Missouri. She was born April 29, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Jacques Leitner and Gloria “Maxine” (Dohogne) Leitner. Cheri lived most of her life in Missouri with the" love of her life" husband Jerry. They loved going to...

Michele Ortiz

Michele Ortiz

May 27, 2022

Michele Kay Ortiz, age 40, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 27th, 2022. Michele was born on September 18th, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri, to Karen Elizabeth Ortiz and Jose Luis Ortiz. Michele lost her father in July 2021. This was a terrible loss for everyone but especially for her. Michele had so many talents. She made the most...

Terry Moore

Terry Moore

May 26, 2022

Terry Chris Moore, 64, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2022. Terry was born on December 25, 1957 to Guy F. and Estella M. (Mott) Moore in Sidney, NY. Terry grew up in Masonville, NY and graduated from Sidney Senior High School in 1977. While in high school, Terry was on the Sidney Warriors basketball and track...

Diana Roberts

Diana Roberts

May 23, 2022

Diana passed away peacefully at 12:12am in May 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her children and many (MANY) grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her laugh, smile, and advice will be greatly missed by us all. The family is in mourning and asks for space at this time.

Shirley Creed

Shirley Creed

May 22, 2022

Shirley Jack (Willey) Creed was born July 14, 1936, to William (Bernard) Willey and Laffa Jack Mitchell on a farm in Polk County. She was finally released from her struggle with dementia and pain on Sunday, May 22, when her Heavenly Father called her to her eternal home. Shirley grew up on an 80 acre farm and graduated from Dadeville...

Christopher Ehrhart

Christopher Ehrhart

May 20, 2022

Christopher Ryan Ehrhart, age 40, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. He was born November 20,1981 in Springfield, Missouri. Christopher is survived by his father, Jack Ehrhart; mother, Patricia Van Lent; a brother, Nick Ehrhart; two sisters, Shelley Ehrhart, Mindy Ehrhart; three children, Chandler Ehrhart, Cole Ehrhart and Adison Ehrhart. A Memorial Visitation will be held...

David Cowan

David Cowan

May 19, 2022

David L. Cowan, 63, of Springfield Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 in Springfield Missouri. He was born February 16th, 1959. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on March 1, 1976. He honorable served his country and retired on September 1, 2007 after 31 years. During his time in the Marines, he received nomurious awards including,...

Gladys Peppers-Dial

Gladys Peppers-Dial

May 18, 2022

Gladys Jeanette (Nailor) Peppers Dial was born August 30, 1925, to Elizabeth and Mervin Nailor in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and passed away on May 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; 17 brothers and sisters; first husband, James R. Peppers, and second husband, Joseph L. Dial, Sr.; stepson in law, Mark Schultz of Springfield, Missouri; stepdaughter, Judith (Dial)...

Claude Long

Claude Long

May 17, 2022

Claude Chester Long, Jr. age 74, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born June 23, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to the parents of Claude Chester Long, Sr. and Jo Anne (Terlesky) Long. Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Henningfeld) Long. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Herman...

David Smith

David Smith

May 16, 2022

David W. Smith, age 63, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on May 16, 2022. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to David W. Smith. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has been requested that our funeral home try and...

Mackenzie Huynh

Mackenzie Huynh

May 15, 2022

Mackenzie Nhu Huynh gained her angel wings May 15th, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. In her short time, Mackenzie left an impression on everyone’s heart. She is loved for her beautiful, vibrant, and brave personality. She was fun and fearless, and had a love for gas station pizzas and vanilla frozen custards with extra sprinkles. She also loved to...

Arthur Schwartz

Arthur Schwartz

May 13, 2022

Arthur Schwartz, age 73, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on May 13, 2022. Our funeral home is trying to find any family members that are related to Arthur Schwartz. The deceased has passed away with no information as to the where-a-bouts of any family members or loved ones. It has been requested that our funeral home try and locate any...

William Carr

William Carr

May 12, 2022

Col. William (Will) E Carr (U.S. Air Force, Ret.) age 83, passed peacefully in his sleep May 12, 2022, at James River Nursing Home, Springfield MO after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born October 17, 1938, in Grant County Arkansas to James E. and Velma (Shell) Carr. He graduated from Pine Bluff AR High School in 1956 and from...

David Johnson

David Johnson

May 4, 2022

David W Johnson, "Dave, DJ" 62 went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, May 4th, 2022 in Springfield, MO. David was born April 14, 1960 in Omaha, NE to Dwight and Myrna Johnson. His parents and brother Steve moved to Colorado where his dad Dwight was from. David graduated from Brighton Senior High School He worked as a...