Sam Pickens, 82, of Springfield, MO completed a life that was truly well lived and he was called from labor to reward on Saturday October 6, 2012 in his home. His family who he adored was by his side. Sam was born on September 12, 1930 in Hermanville, MS to the union of Eddie Pickens and Eva Dennis. He served...
Joan Jordan loved children and animals. She had a special gift in teaching her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and even her pets, that they were the most important beings on this earth. She was a talented writer and artist, advocating creativity throughout her life. She loved wine, flowers, painting, sculpting and especially loved to laugh. Joan was born in Chicago,...
Khighla LeAnn Parks, 15, of Willard, MO, was welcomed into the arms of God, September 2012. She was born July 19, 1997. Khighla was a sophomore in High School. Her passions were Jesus, music, and horses, namely her best friend Cheyenne. She was a member of The Willard Young Riders. She was survived by her mother, Hilary Adams; father and...
Nicholas Stephen Salsman, passed away September 30, 2012 after a long illness. He was born June 10, 1960 and was a son, father, brother and grandfather. A service will be held Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W State Hwy EE (Division), Springfield, MO. Interment will be in White Chapel...
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10 am. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Mabel J. Bryan, 90, of Springfield, MO, passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She was born August 12, 1922 in Ozark County, Mo to Albert and Vada Nance. Mabel grew up in Ozark County and attended school at Evening Shade. Mabel and James L. Bryan married in 1941 and their son James A. was born in...
Frank "Butch" Day, 72, of Springfield passed away September 22, 2012 in his home. He was born May 8, 1940 in Springfield to Claude A. and Mildred L. (Dillon) Day. Butch loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved all animals. Butch never met a stranger and will be missed by many. Preceding him in death are his parents,...
Memorial services will be held at Harvest Church, 5420 H. Highway, Springfield, Mo, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 4:30 P.M.
Eloise M. West, 88, of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Dewayne, grandson Chris Wayne and her brother Eldon. Surving Eloise are her children, Gary Carter, Connie Irvine, Michael West, Kathy West and Pat West; sisters Lorretta King, Maxine Presley and Shirley Bruton, all of Springfield; brother...
Mayo R. Hanson, 85, of Nixa, MO, passed away in Springfield on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He was born May 1, 1927 in Tokio, ND. On January 3, 1950 he married Eleanore Krogstad in Ada, MN. Mayo served in World War II as a Marine and he processed the "Code Talkers." He was a life long member and Past Grand...