James Darrell Breland
May 2, 2014
James D. Breland, 79, was born on March 3, 1935 in Lucedale, Mississippi to O.C. and Laura Mae Breland. He passed away on May 2, 2014. He was a musician in High School and College, served in the U.S. Army and he was a retired insurance adjuster of 41 years. He enjoyed his morning walks with friends and taking care...
Virginia Carter (Harrell) Carter
Apr 30, 2014
Virginia Lee Carter, 81, of Springfield was born November 25, 1932 and passed on to Heaven on April 30, 2014. Virginia enjoyed spoiling all her grandchildren, visits from her children, her travels with her best-friend, Margaret, orange poppies and Ole time Country music. She retired in 1996 and enjoyed this time playing with her grandbabies. Virginia was a very humble...
Beatrice Buis (Pendergrass) Buis
Apr 30, 2014
Beatrice Fay Buis, 67 of Springfield, was born on October 14, 1946 to John and Pearl Pendergrass. She passed away on April 30, 2014. She retired from French''s and enjoyed spending time doing craft projects and gardening. She was an excellent cook, loved to spoil her grandkids and above all else she valued her family and spending time with them....
William "Bill" Battenberg
Apr 30, 2014
William "Bill" Battenberg, of Springfield, was born on September 13, 1929 and passed away on April 30, 2014 at the age of 84. He married his best friend Betty Johnson on September 13, 1959 which was Bill''s 30th birthday. They were married for 54 years. He was in masonry construction for over 25 years. He owned his own general construction...
Carmen Mitchell (Eagleburger) Mitchell
Apr 28, 2014
Carmen Leta (Eagleburger) Mitchell passed away Monday April 28, 2014 in Springfield, MO. She was born May 27, 1949 in Springfield to Henry Oren and Winifred Aileen Volmar Eagleburger. Carmen married Charles Mitchell on December 16, 1989. She worked as a CNA for the Cox Health System and local nursing homes. Carmen was a member of the Orchard Crest Baptist...
Melvin Marvin Hercher
Apr 28, 2014
Melvin M. Hercher, 72 of Springfield, was born on June 17, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin and Thelma Hercher. He passed away on April 28, 2014. He was married to Sandra Lee (Johnson) Hercher, who preceded him in death, and was an electrician. He loved fishing, NASCAR, wrestling, fast cars and freedom. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing...
Esther Moore (Ferguson) Moore
Apr 27, 2014
Esther "Sis" Moore, 90 of Springfield, was born on March 29, 1924 in Springfield to Andrew and Mary Ferguson. She passed away on April 27, 2014. She was a beloved aunt and sister who always spoke her mind and always had a come back. She was a long time employee at Hickory Hills Country Club and loved to sing with...
Alvin S. Lawson
Apr 26, 2014
Alvin Swan "Gabby" Lawson passed away at home Saturday April 26, 2014. He was born in Springfield, MO to parents Martin and Ruth on November 10, 1933. Alvin attended Whitlock Primary School and graduated from Fair Grove High School in 1951. Alvin was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church, recently was attending the Cowboy Church. He was a Navy...
Faye Aldridge (Goforth) Aldridge
Apr 18, 2014
Faye Marie Aldridge, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2014. Faye died after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 1, 1938 in Cabool, Missouri to Fred and Doris Goforth. She married Bobby Joe Aldridge on July 14, 1956 in Cabool, MO and to this union 3 children...
Nelda Curry (Crouch) Curry
Apr 15, 2014
Nelda J. Curry, 78 of Willard, was born on August 30, 1935 in Itasca, TX to Frances Scallorn and Andrew Crouch. She passed away on April 15, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was married to Dr. Melvin Curry on August 31, 1956. She was an R.N. and worked with her husband for 26 years and loved to spend time...