Jack Tyrill Black, 91 of Springfield, was born January 26, 1925 in Chillicothe, MO to Charles and Nona Black. He passed away on August 24, 2016 at Magnolia Square in Springfield. The family moved to Springfield when Jack was 17 years old. He graduated from Central High School in 1943 and joined the Army serving for 3 years. He married...
Virginia Kathleen (Mammy) Friend, 88, of Springfield, Mo. Died peacefully in her home, Tuesday evening, surrounded by many family and friends. Mammy was born December 29, 1927 in Gilbert, Az. To Bill and Hattie Henson and was raised in Ocie, Mo. She attended Forsyth high school where she graduated in 1945. She worked for many years at and retired from...
Roberta Loveland 87 of Springfield, MO was born November 14, 1928 in Rogersville, MO to William and Gracie (Meese) Walton. She passed away on August 22, 2016. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Rex; son, Wayne and siblings She is...
Cleva Belle Crockett, age 83, died peacefully August 13 at Mercy Villa after a well-fought battle with diabetes and Alzheimer''s. She was born January 4, 1933 in Hayti, Missouri to L.C. and Mary Belle (Roddy) Henderson. Mom was the oldest of three children, growing up in Centralia, Missouri. While in high school she and her girlfriends went to the grand...
Helen Laree Hensley, 82, Springfield, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 in her home. Mrs. Hensley, a retired bookkeeper, was born January 7, 1934 in Rondo, MO, the daughter of John McBride and Essie (Smith) McBride. She was united in marriage on September 18, 1954 in Springfield to the late Milton F. Hensley and shared 46 years...
Ona Mae (Kennel) Rowden, 91 of Strafford, was born on August 7, 1924 in Springfield, MO to Edward Franklin and Bessie Lee (Clubb) Kennel. She passed away on August 3, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was married by Rev. Holloway on August 21, 1947 to Glen Lawrence Rowden. After graduating in the spring of 1944, she...
Phillip A. Turner, 20 of Springfield, was born on October 30, 1995 to Fran Day and Stephen Turner. He entered into Heaven on August 2, 2016. He was a very special young man in many ways. He was smart, witty, a loyal friend, a wonderful son and grandson. He loved to play games with his friends and teasing his grandpa...