Lowell was born October 20, 1926, to Charles and Christy Hamilton. Lowell was the youngest of three children; his sister Ruby Hamilton Graham, was seven years older and his brother, Charles "CJ" Hamilton, was four years older. Lowell grew up with his family on a farm 4 ½ miles northeast of Bates, City, Mo. Lowell received Christ as his Savior...
Shirley J. Kirby, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013. Shirley enjoyed 65 wonderful years with her husband Clarence Kirby before his passing and worked many years for C&P Telephone Company. She was preceded in death by her husband and all her siblings. Shirley is survived by her son Waine Kirby and his wife Denise. A...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Baughman Long Joined Jesus on Friday morning, June 7, 2013. She was born November 12, 1936 to C.C. "Cobb" and Opal Baughman in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jackie married Norman Long on August 21, 1954. They were blessed with two daughters Collette Little and Lanette Carter. She was known as "Mom" to many people. She was a very loving, caring,...
Mary Jo "Josie" Skelton, 78, of Springfield, MO passed away in her home with family by her side on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Josie was born on Wednesday, December 19, 1934 in Springfield, MO to Genevieve L. Neil and William Carl Cox. She was a receptionist at Hammers Auto Works and was a member of Crescent Chapter 21 OES and...
Wilma Naomi Gardner, 88 of Springfield was born on November 1, 1924 to John A and Patience (Mason) Ward. She passed away on May 28, 2013. She married James W. Gardner on April 4, 1942, was a lifetime member of Central Christian Church, enjoyed reading, sewing, handwork, quilting and helping at Church with the active Christian Women''s Fellowship Wilma is...
Coy "Tiny" Robertson, 68, of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Tiny worked as a park ride operator at Doling Park for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Jewell Robertson; sister Rosemary and his brother Billy. Tiny is survived by his brothers Alfred, Jr., Richard and James; sisters Tina and Betty...
Peggy J. Thurman, 83, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a short illness. Peggy was born July 29, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri, daughter of Charles Jackson and Lena Marie (Harmon) Clark. In 1948 she was united in marriage to Howard R. Thurman. Peggy and her husband were successful in real estate, owning numerous residential and commercial properties in...
Jessica Anne Tate, 34, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. Jessica previously worked as a volunteer firefighter in Aurora, MO and had a lifelong career in the medical field to include CNA, EMT, ER Tech and most recently as Admissions Coordinator at a local health facility. She was preceded in death by her father Stephen R....
Glenda Greene, 66, Springfield, MO passed away on May 18, 2013. She was born in Buffalo, MO on December 1, 1946 to Lynden and Gladys (Duncan) Hale. Glenda brought a lot of beauty to this world through her love of flowers, friends and family. She nurtured everyone and everything around her with generosity, love and compassion. She is preceded in...