Carole Baldwin (Belshe) Baldwin
Jan 11, 2017
Carole Anne Baldwin, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Jordan Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 2, 1944 in Wichita, KS, to Gladys Ruth Brewer and Charles E. Belshe. Carole loved the Lord, her Dogs and NASCAR. She also enjoyed playing on the computer and spending time with her grand and...
John Thomas Shine
Jan 10, 2017
John Thomas Shine, 81, of Pleasant Hope, MO, passed away at his home on January 10, 2017. He was born on November 23, 1935 in Douglas County, MO to Dorothy Mae Nelson and John Henry Shine. On August 6, 1965, J.T. married Joan E. Harmon, in Springfield, MO and together raised seven children. They enjoyed 36 years of marriage until...
Philip John Schmitz
Jan 9, 2017
Philip J. Schmitz, 91, born in Richland County, ND to John and Margaret Schmitz, passed away Jan 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and 5 sisters. Philip served nearly 4 years in the Navy during WWII. Afterward, he worked for the Soo Line Railroad for 20 Years, and later for the Burlington Northern Railroad,...
Jaredene Gastineau (Woodfill) Gastineau
Jan 9, 2017
Jaredene "Jerry" Gastineau, 86, passed away on January 9, 2017 at her daughter''s home with family by her side. She was born on October 5, 1930 to Georgia E. Green and Jared K. Woodfill in Republic, MO. On October 16, 1948 Jaredene and Jesse Donald Gastineau were united in marriage in Springfield, MO and to this union three children were...
Manuel Freeman
Jan 7, 2017
Manuel Freeman, 94, passed thru the Pearly Gates Jan. 7, 2017 at 9:00PM. Manuel was born Sep. 28, 1922 at Blanch, MO to his parents, Cecil and Lula (Tetrick) Freeman. Manuel received his elementary education in a 2 rm and 1 rm schools in Douglas and Ozark counties. He graduated from Dora High in 1942 and college from Springfield Teacher''s...
Ralph William Markham
Dec 23, 2016
Ralph William Markham, 93, of Nixa, died peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born in Norborn, Missouri on April 5, 1923, the son of Ralph and Bessie Markham. Ralph and Mary Ann Fugitt were married in August, 1982. Ralph grew up in Buckner, Missouri where he attended school. After school he served in the U.S. Army in the...
Sarah Leslie (Davis) Leslie
Dec 22, 2016
Sarah Jean (Davis) Leslie/Aunt Peck was born October 26, 1920 in Hartville, MO to Henry and Anna Harris Davis. She united in marriage to James Leslie, moved to Springfield, MO. To this union no children were born. Several years of her life was spent traveling with James who was in the U.S. Army. She spent the remainder of her life...
Don B Tucker
Dec 22, 2016
Don B. Tucker, Sr., of Ozark, died Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, CA on June 29, 1940, the son of Henry and Carlah Tucker. Don and Barbara were married in 1960 and celebrated 56 years together. Don loved his family and was very proud of them all. He was the patriarch of his family. His beloved...
Dale Boyde Blakey
Dec 22, 2016
Dale Boyde Blakey, age 70 was born October 22, 1946 in Springfield, MO to Thurman and Reba (Hilburn) Blakey. Dale passed away on December 22, 2016 in Springfield, MO with his kids by his side. He worked 15 years at Springfield Stock Yards then was self employed until he retired. Dale married the love of his life Lou Pryor on...
Stanley Leroy Bright
Dec 21, 2016
Stanley Bright, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Bridgeport, NE to Marion Glen and Ida Mae (Myers) Bright. He married Elsie Sharpton on September 6, 1957 in Kimball, NE and to this union had four sons. He was a truck driver at A&W Water Service. Stanley later moved to Springfield...