William Richard Jones
Apr 11, 2013
William "Bill" R. James, 83, Springfield, MO departed this life in his home on Thursday, April 11, 2013. He was born August 27, 1929 in Kimbolton, Ohio. Bill was a longtime businessman in the Petroleum Industry, a member of the Masons, and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Curtis and Gregory...
John William Morton
Apr 10, 2013
John William Morton , 88, of Springfield and Strafford passed away at The Maples on April 10, 2013. Born in Strafford, John spent all of his life in the Springfield area. He was beloved by many and well known for his humor. Surviving John is his daughter: Diane Lee Morton, and other family. Visitation will be held in the Rivermonte...
Dwight Edward Taylor
Apr 8, 2013
Dwight Edward Taylor, 67, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013. Dwight ventured into the working world where he worked for Quality Tailoring Garment Factory. He attended Missouri school for the deaf in Fulton, MO where he played football and graduated from in 1963. He loved to watch all sports and was a definite fan of the...
Kathryn Thomas (Franklin) Thomas
Apr 7, 2013
Kathryn I. Thomas, 82, of Springfield, MO passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. She worked in sales at Sears for 25 years. Kathryn loved sewing, painting, enjoyed Mexican Dominos and gospel music. She taught Sunday school and was a member of Galloway Baptist Church. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband George L. Thomas; parents; daughter Debra Ann and...
Drue Junior Turner
Apr 4, 2013
Drue Junior Turner, 86, of Battlefield, MO passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Drue is survived by his wife Florette; children Dale (Shelly) Turner, Don Turner, Ramona (David) Long, Teresa (Randy) Pierson, Randy (Juli) Robbins, Gary (Crystal) Robbins and Linda (Melvin) Fetterhoff; 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from...
Howard L. Bell
Mar 29, 2013
Howard Lee Bell, Jr., 48, of Springfield, MO passed away in his home Friday, March 29, 2013. He was married to Kim Hubbard May 17, 1986. Howard was a health teacher, baseball and softball coach at Glendale High School in Springfield. Howard was a stand out baseball player at Parkview High School and Missouri State University formerly SMSU. For nearly...
Charles W. Ramsey
Mar 26, 2013
Charles W. Ramsey, 88, of Republic, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He loved his work in construction and farming. His cows were his pride and joy but his family always came first. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris; Children Sherry, Rick, Renee...
Anita F Clayton
Mar 24, 2013
Anita F. Clayton, 76 of Springfield, MO passed away on March 24, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1936 in Lenora, OK to Lolita and Elmer Clayton. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, yard sales and always liked to find a good bargain and she loved her grandchildren. Anita is survived by her husband Lee Clayton;...
Richard Armstrong
Mar 24, 2013
Richard Armstrong, 86, of Huntsville, AL passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was married to Peggy Joyce Armstrong. During his life he was an electrical Engineer of Aerospace Technology, a Freemason and served in the military during World War II. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Joyce. He is survived by his brother...
Josephine Evans
Mar 21, 2013
Josephine Evans, 85, of Springfield, MO passed away of Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was a very loving mother and grandmother, faithful Christian, enjoyed playing music, singing and crocheting. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents; husband Gene Evans, siblings Louis Haguewood, Inez McCurdy and Clell Stephenson. She is survived by her son Justin (Patty) Maples; grandchildren Nick Maples,...