Obituaries

Mar 3, 2016

Johnathon Richard Hurst passed away at his home in Tunas, Missouri on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the age of 23. He was born July 15, 1992 to Jim Wayne Archuleta and Cynthia Cox in Lincoln, NE. He attended Beatrice High School in Beatrice, NE. John spent his spare time enjoying movies with family, a vivid love of art and...

Mar 1, 2016

The Rev. Jacob S. Biernacki, 75, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Mercy Villa in Springfield after a long illness. Father Biernacki was born February 12, 1941, in Kizylowka, Poland, to Wladyslaw and Boleslawa (Choinski) Biernacki. He attended seminary in Zamosc and Warsaw, Poland, and graduated from the Seminary of the Pauline Fathers in Krakow, Poland. Father Biernacki was ordained...

Feb 25, 2016

Shawn C. Schofield, 53, Willard, MO, passed away at 3:47 PM on Thursday, February 25th, 2016, in his home. He was born on March 17, 1962 in Springfield, MO to Robert and Anita Jean Schofield. He worked hard in the asphalt business for many years. Shawn enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching MMA fights, bird watching, mushroom hunting, gardening, grilling, 4th...

Feb 24, 2016

Daisy Ann Hansen, 76 years old was born January 7th, 1940 at home in Bayard, Iowa, to Fred and Marguerette (Peardon) Ayers. Daisy was one of ten children born to the Ayers family.She passed from this life after a long battle with cancer at 3:12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 while at the James River Nursing Care Facility, Springfield,...

Feb 22, 2016

William Franklin “Will” Mays, Jr, was born in Springfield, Mo., on February 5, 1980, to William Mays, Sr, and Wanda (Maupin) Mays, and passed from this life on February 22, 2016, in Taney County, Missouri. Will attended High School in Republic, Missouri and worked with his father in his lawn service. He worked many different jobs over the years, he...

Feb 21, 2016

Devin Allen Phelps, age 28, was born May 11, 1987, in Springfield, Mo. From an early age, Devin loved adventure, motorcycles, deer hunting and lived life on the edge. Most of all he loved his two children. As a young boy, Devin prayed to accept Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Golden Avenue Baptist Church. Devin departed this...

Feb 21, 2016

Feb 21, 2016

Dale Garrett Hite, 71, Strafford, passed away in his home Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born in Los Angeles to Clarence and Velma Hite January 12, 1945. Dale grew up in Lebanon, Missouri and attended Lebanon High School he then went on to graduate from Southwest Missouri State College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966 and was...

Feb 18, 2016

Mary Louise Reeves age 49, Springfield, Missouri passed away February 18th, 2016 in Springfield. Mary was born October 6th, 1966 in Phoenix, Arizona There are no services planned. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Permanent online condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Feb 18, 2016

Jackie Lynn Pendergrass age, 38 passed away February 18th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Jackie was born June 19th, 1977 in Springfield, 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.

Feb 16, 2016

Jennifer K. McCraw, 39, Galena, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016. She was born August 13, 1976 in LaGrange, Illinois to James and Linda McCraw. Jennifer is survived by her parents; children, Anthony Moomaw and Gabrielle McCraw; and sister, Heather Foltz and family. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday February 19, 2016 in Herman...

Feb 16, 2016

Louise E. Martin, 94, formerly of Springfield, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The youngest child and only daughter of Charles C. and Belle Z. Paules, she was born April 11, 1921, in Ft. Laramie, Wyoming. She attended Barnes Business School in Denver, Colorado, and held many professional positions as an accountant and bookkeeper in Denver and...

Feb 15, 2016

Jim Van Epps, 69, Springfield, passed away on February 15, 2016. Jim was born October 1, 1946 in Rolla, Missouri to Carleton and Jeanne (Williams) Van Epps. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Van Epps; daughter, Nicole Forir; grandsons, Henry Forir and Desmond Newton; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be from 5:00...

Feb 14, 2016

Elsie Pauline Wilkins age 97, Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Bolivar, Missouri. She was born November 16, 1918, in Calhoun, Missouri to Frank and Mary Riley Miller. She was united in marriage to Melvin E. Wilkins on January 19, 1945. She worked 5 years in the (1940’s) in Civil Service USMC, San Francisco, and until her...

Feb 11, 2016

Dorothy Marie Frazier age, 74 passed away February 11th, 2016 in Springfield, MO Dorothy was born March 11th, 1941 in Kansas City, KS. 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.

Feb 8, 2016

Irene Anne Otradovec Our loving mother and grandmother went to the Lord on February 8, 2016 after a long illness. Irene Ann Ruzicka was born the ninth child of James and Magdalena Ruzicka of Pleasant Hope, Missouri on June 5, 1928. Irene was an accomplished seamstress and worked during WWII in that field. She married Edward Otradovec on September 22,...

Feb 6, 2016

James Leroy Chapman, 78, of Aurora, died February 6, 2016 at Springfield Rehab Center. Jim was born in Wentworth, MO to Harry Chapman and Loeda Robinson. He was the oldest of 8 children. Survivors include his children, Jeff Chapman of Aurora, Mike Chapman of Neosho, Lisa McElroy of Aurora, Kristine Chapman of Lawrence, KS, and Jessica Zemler of Olathe, KS....

Feb 1, 2016

Robert Jay Young Jr., 34, Springfield, passed away on February 1, 2016. He was born August 3, 1981 in Springfield, MO to Irma Williams and Robert Young Sr. He truly was a unique angel sent to us by God. He was deeply cherished and loved by all. He was a wonderful father, son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend. He always...

Feb 1, 2016

Willie (Richter) Roberts Willie Roberts, 83, of Fair Grove passed from this life Mon, Feb 1, 2016 in the very early hours of the morning at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Willie was born in Flippin, Ark. to William Herbert and Bitha McBee. She was the oldest daughter of 9 children, with 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. She was preceded...

Jan 30, 2016

William Troy Beckham, age 49, died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Springfield on Saturday, January 30th. Troy had been a machine operator at SMC in Springfield for 17 years. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Beckham and 2 grandchildren Arianna and Jayden of Springfield, his fiancé Dawn Lane, his mother Patricia Turner and her husband...