Obituaries

Obituaries in Springfield Missouri

Dearies Hempstead

Dearies Hempstead

November 4, 2019

Dearies Shel Hempstead, age 19 , passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, November 4th, 2019. Dearies was born on October 27, 2000 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Dewan Newsom and Tywon Turner. Dearies is survived by his mother and stepfather, Dewan Newsom and Derek Procter; his father, Tywon Turner; one brother, Deshawn Hempstead of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; six sisters,...

Donald Holt

Donald Holt

November 3, 2019

Donald Ray Holt 1929-2019 Donald Ray Holt of Springfield, Missouri died November 3, 2019, at the age of 90. Don was born on July 27, 1929, in Cherryvale, Kansas to Drew and True (Barker) Holt. Don married DeAnn Banwart on April 18, 1957 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He graduated from high school in Cherryvale, junior college at Fort Scott Community...

David Moore

David Moore

November 2, 2019

David Dean Moore, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan March 2, 1945- November 2, 2019 David Dean Moore Sr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 2nd with family at his bedside. His last days were spent at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO where the staff cared for his entire family with great skill and compassion. David was born on...

Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Evans

November 1, 2019

Dorothy Marie Costello Evans passed away peacefully in Springfield Missouri, on Friday November 1st. She was 89. Dorothy was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on February 15th, 1930. She was the 8th of 10 children to her parents, Peter Richard Costello and Marie Hendrina Wolters. Dorothy graduated from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, and then went on to teach second...

Melvin Blauvelt

Melvin Blauvelt

November 1, 2019

Melvin D. Blauvelt, 88 years old, of Springfield, Missouri left this life for his heavenly home on November 1, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Forest, and brother-in-law, Vern Gillett. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne of Springfield, Missouri; sons, Doug (Jacque) Blauvelt of Springfield, Missouri, and Dave (Cindy) Blauvelt...

Lana Davis

Lana Davis

October 31, 2019

Lana Elaine (Testerman) Davis (born August 18, 1972 in Springfield, Missouri). She passed away on October 31, 2019 in her home in Republic, Missouri at age 47. Lana attended school in Hollister, Missouri from Kindergarten through High School. She married, had two sons and focused on homemaking for several years. She later attended Ozark Community Technical College and earned her...

Calvin Fairbanks

Calvin Fairbanks

October 31, 2019

Calvin David Fairbanks III passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30, 2019. He was born December 26, 1949 in Kingstown, Rhode Island to his parents, Calvin and Irene Fairbanks. Calvin served in the US Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam conflict. In the 70’s Calvin moved between Omaha Nebraska and Garden Grove California working as a power...

Thelma Matthews

Thelma Matthews

October 30, 2019

Thelma Mae Matthews, 82 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 in Cox South Hospital. Thelma was born December 24, 1936 in Dixon, Missouri to George Washington and Alma (Robertson) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Henry Matthews, her son Daniel Matthews and six siblings. Thelma is survived by her children, James...

Charles Dailey

Charles Dailey

October 29, 2019

Charles J Dailey passed away at Brookhaven Nursing Home on Oct.29, 2019. He had been bravely battling Dementia for many years. He was 77 years old. Charles was born to Irish Catholic parents on Nov. 25, 1941 in Springfield, Mo. He was the first child of Charles and Helen Dailey of 528 E Catalpa St., Springfield, Mo. He is survived...

Robert Eimer

Robert Eimer

October 28, 2019

Robert (Bob) Eimer, 90, Springfield, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born November 6, 1928, to Edward and Clara (Miller) Eimer in Wentworth, Missouri. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Norma; his son, Gary Eimer; and his sister, Pauline Schmidt. He is survived by his...

James Garrison

James Garrison

October 27, 2019

James Richard “Rich” Garrison, 62, of Springfield, Missouri passed away in his home on Sunday, October 27th, 2019. Rich was born September 3rd, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri; He is the son of Dan and Ruby Garrison. Rich was the youngest of four children. When he was a boy he wanted to grow up to be a cowboy. His sister can...

Bernard Parrish

Bernard Parrish

October 23, 2019

Bernard Paul Parrish, age 83, peacefully passed away October 23, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri.Bernie Parrish was born April 29, 1936 in Long Beach, California to Charles Albert Parrish and Margaret Rose Fitzpatrick Parrish. He grew up in Gainesville, Florida, where he attended P.K. Yonge High School and the University of Florida. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic...

Billy Hawkins

Billy Hawkins

October 22, 2019

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FOR BILLY WAYNE HAWKINS Billy Wayne (Bill) Hawkins, 63 years of age, received his hearts desire and went to his heavenly home on October 22, 2019 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Bill was born March 08, 1956 in Hayti, MO to Alma Brown and the late Quinton Hawkins. He was the oldest of four children. He...

Gerald Downey

Gerald Downey

October 20, 2019

Gerald Joseph Downey died surrounded by his family on October 20, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 79. Gerald is survived by his wife Gloria; daughter Shavonne (Jerry), granddaughter Zoe of Springfield, Missouri; son Gerry (Jenna), grandchildren Connor and Fiona of Los Angeles, California; brothers Austin (Sally) and Peter (Imelda); sisters Rita O’Carroll and Doreen (Eamon) Keogh all...

Sharon Page

Sharon Page

October 18, 2019

Sharon Jane Page (1943-2019) Sharon passed away in her home on Friday, October 18th in the comforting presence of friends, family and her loyal Golden Retriever “Buddy” after a battle with ALS. She handled her diagnosis with grace and wit and was still making all of those around her laugh to the end. Sharon was born on October 12, 1943...

Robert Sanders

Robert Sanders

October 16, 2019

This last Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2019, my grandfather Pepaw, a loving husband and father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 76. Robert Bailey Sanders, Bob, was about faith, family and country. He was born on August 25, 1943 in the very small town of Viola, Arkansas to Claude and Opel Sanders. He received his high school degree from...

Thomas Holloway

Thomas Holloway

October 15, 2019

Thomas Holloway, age 54, passed away in Springfield Missouri on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at Springfield Skilled Care Center. If you are a family member, or if there is anyone who may know any family members related to Thomas Holloway, please have them call Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home at 417-862-4433. No services are planned at this time. Permanent online...

Clyde Durham

Clyde Durham

October 14, 2019

On Monday, October 14, 2019, Clyde Richard Durham, 86, of Springfield, Missouri, passed into eternal life to join his Savior Jesus Christ. Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Born on June 9, 1933, in Springfield Missouri, to Paul and Fannie (Nash) Durham. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 44 years, Deloris "Kay" Durham...

Curtis Bartholow

Curtis Bartholow

October 14, 2019

Curtis Richard Bartholow, age 57, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, October 14th, 2019. Curtis was a native of Greenbrae, California, born to David Lawrence Bartholow and Linda Rosette (Boragno) Bartholow. Services for Curtis Bartholow are currently pending. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

Mary Miederhoff

Mary Miederhoff

October 5, 2019

On October 5th, 2019, Mary released the bonds of this earth to join her Savior in Heaven. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great – great grandmother. Her passing, though joyous in her eyes, brings an emptiness in the hearts of those left behind. The family praised the Lord in the gracious gift of such an amazing woman!...