Dorothy Lena "Dottie" Neal
Apr 23, 2012
Dottie Neal, 92, of Nixa, Mo. passed away on April 23, 2012. She was born June 23, 1919 in Springfield, Mo. to Lewis and Lena (Neaves) Davis. On August 2, 1942 she married Robert Neal at First Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. Dottie was a dedicated educator and Sunday school teacher, a member of South Gate Baptist Church and was...
Thelma "Sally" Sharp-Schultz
Apr 20, 2012
Thelma was born March 8, 1923 and departed this world to be with God on April 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Buck Sharp and Joe Schultz; a son John Sharp and a son-in-law Ben Smith. She leaves surviving children, Ila Smith and husband Jim, Dave Sharp and Karolyn, Carol Smith, Phyllis Hollingworth, Becky Hamby, Debra...
E. Daniel Johnston
Apr 13, 2012
E. Daniel Johnston, 86, of Springfield, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Friday, April 13, 2012. Dan was born in Pittsburg, PA and a Springfield resident of 67 years. After serving in the Navy during WW II, Dan moved to Springfield, and had an extensive career at the Assembly of God''s National Headquarters; The Gospel Publishing House. There...
Calvin Burkett
Apr 10, 2012
Calvin Burkett was born on July 20, 1933 in Hayti, MO to Aquilla Burkett and Dora Peterson. He had a host of brothers and sisters. Six brothers preceded him in death, Nathaniel Hurns, William C. Smith, Lee Lonzo Smith, Lee Aphonso Smith, Thomas Burkett and Prince Albert Burkett. Calvin Burkett joined with Louise Stokes in St. Louis, Mo. and had...
Kenneth C. Knox
Apr 7, 2012
Kenneth C. Knox 89 of Springfield passed away Saturday April 7, 2012. Kenneth was born May 10, 1922 in Willard, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time spoiling his granddaughter and loved to go dancing with friends. Kenneth was a WWII Veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne 508th Parachute Third Battalion. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Alfred R. "Bob" Chandler
Apr 6, 2012
Alfred R. "Bob" Chandler, age 88 of Springfield passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. He was born in Fellows, CA on May 27, 1923 to Clyde and Gertrude Roberts Chandler. Bob married Jean Allison in 1943 in Taft, CA. He worked on the oil derricks in Taft and later became Business Agent for Teamsters Local 87 in Bakersfield, CA....
Mary Ann Gossage
Apr 5, 2012
Mary Ann Gossage passed away at home Thursday, April 5, 2012. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E. Pythian, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner-Cope at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton.
Liam Steven Gause
Apr 4, 2012
Liam Steven Gause was born at 4:08am on April 4, 2012. He went to be with Jesus later the same day at 10:40am. He is forever etched into our hearts and will be missed until we meet again in the arms of Jesus. He is survived by his parents, Steve & Janet Gause of Springfield, MO, Grandparents, Billy Cotton of...
Reverend Fred Lynn
Mar 31, 2012
A dynamic voice has been silenced on Earth but welcomed to Heaven''s Glory. Reverend Fred L. Lynn, pastor, evangelist, broadcaster, Missouri Legislator, Holy Land Host, outstanding family man, mentor, counselor, and friend to many heard his Master''s call and departed Earth on March 31, 2012 surrounded by his family after almost twelve months of courageously battling medical issues including hip...
Robert William "Bob" Baker
Mar 24, 2012
Robert "Bob" William Baker, 88 of Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Willard Care Center. He was born January 4, 1924 in Springfield to Perry and Eva Slone Baker. Robert enjoyed fishing, boating and taking care of his lawn, especially working on his lawn mower. He was a very light hearted man and loved to joke...