Ira James ""Sparky"" Sparks
Nov 29, 2013
Ira J. Sparks, 100, of Springfield passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 in his home with family by his side. He was born in Boone, IA on August 5, 1913 to Frank Sparks and Florence Brown. He married Arlene Courtois and to this union four children were born. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage until Arlene's passing in 1984....
Adena Holsinger (Seguine) Holsinger
Nov 26, 2013
Adena Seguine Holsinger, longtime Springfield, Missouri resident, on November 26, 2013 passed from this life at Des Moines, WA into her heavenly home hearing "Well done good and faithful daughter of the Lord." She worked to make her community a good place in which to live and work. Adena Mae Seguine was born Aug. 8, 1926 in Fostoria, Ohio and...
Charlotte Carnahan (Beaver) Carnahan
Nov 26, 2013
Charlotte Mae Carnahan, 78 of Nixa, MO passed away November 26, 2013. She was born July 11, 1935 in Denver, CO to John and Molly (Frickell) Beaver. Charlotte retired as a secretary with the Red Cross. She enjoyed time with family, friends especially children, loved animals, cooking and working in flower gardens. She is preceded by her parents, sister, uncle,...
Betty Wright (Wiles) Wright
Nov 25, 2013
Betty (Wiles) Wright entered into her heavenly reward on Monday, November 25, 2013 surrounded by her children. She was born on February 16, 1930 to John Henry and Axie Dee Wiles, the oldest of 3 daughters. She married the love of her life, Dillard R. Wright on April 20, 1946. They shared 62 years of marriage before his death on...
Elwanda Nichols (Keeling) Nichols
Nov 22, 2013
Elwanda "Kay" Nichols, 74 passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Christian Health Care in Republic. Kay was born October 1, 1939 in Strafford, MO to Elmer and Pauline (Wolfe) Keeling. Kay loved to make up songs and sing all the time. Her hobby was involved all kinds of crafts and baking cookies. She also loved to eat at...
George Harvey Hunter
Nov 21, 2013
George Harvey Hunter, 54 of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Cox South Hospital. He was born September 13, 1959 in Springfield, Mo to Frank and Virginia Hunter. He was their baby George. George graduated from Central High School, Class of 1978. He went on to drive a taxi cab for several years. On July 26,...
Thomas "Tom" E Hayes
Nov 21, 2013
Thomas "Tom" E. Hayes Thomas "Tom" E. Hayes, 55, of Ozark, MO passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. He was born in Springfield, MO on October 7, 1958 to Eugene and Anna Grantham. He was a Ham Radio Operator. Hobbies included fishing and motorcycles but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Tom is preceded in...
Kathryn Lynn Craig
Nov 17, 2013
Kathryn Lynn Craig, 66 of Nixa, MO the daughter of Ernest Richard Young and Dorothy Delilah Young (Cowan/Swysgood) was born in Buffalo, MO on January 27, 1947. Kathryn departed her life on the morning of Sunday, November 17, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard Lee Craig; son, Danny...
Velma White (Bolling) White
Nov 17, 2013
Velma White, 84, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. She was born in Reed Springs, MO on April 12, 1929 to Bert Florence and Ora Bolling. She retired from Dayco, enjoyed Dancing at local senior centers and was a member of Seminole Baptist Temple. Velma is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Allie May...
Iva Hodge (Treadway) Hodge
Nov 16, 2013
Iva Mae Hodge, 91, longtime resident of the Hurley-Springfield, MO area, died peacefully on November 16, 2013 in Justin, TX. Born in Labette, KS on July 3, 1922, she was an active member on South Creek Church in Springfield, MO. Iva was a rural school teacher, postmaster, retired K-Mart-ER, quilter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Lady Bears fan. She volunteered at...