Helen Ruth Johnson
Nov 20, 2011
Helen Ruth Johnson 77 of Joplin, MO passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Joplin. She was born November 14, 1934 to Theodore and Madaline Stokes Spencer in West Plains, MO. Helen taught schools for several years in Thayer, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son. Helen is survived by two daughters, 12 grandchildren...
Bill E. Hall
Nov 19, 2011
Bill E. Hall passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was born January 25, 1934 in Tahlequah, OK to Edward and Mary Hall, who preceded him in death. Bill served eight years in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of Glenstone Baptist Church in Springfield. Most of Bill''s career was spent in security work and...
Doris N. West Mcquisten
Nov 17, 2011
Doris N. (Blunt, West) McQuisten, 84 of Springfield passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. Doris was born March 29, 1927 in Springfield, MO to Olin and Grace Blunt. Doris married Lester West, June 14, 1947 and 3 children were born to this marriage. Lester preceded her in death. In June, 1977 she married Sam McQuisten, who also preceded her in...
Shirley Irene Hampton-Grapes
Nov 12, 2011
Shirley Irene Hampton was born May 8, 1935 at Springfield Baptist Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was the daughter of James Franklin Hampton and Rebecca Rosana Kirby-Hampton, known as Frank and Rosa. Shirley went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2011. She had fought a valiant battle with cancer for many years, maintaining her independence and flair...
Daniel Joseph Spellman
Nov 9, 2011
Daniel Joseph Spellman, 64, passed away peacefully on November 9, at home in his native city of Springfield, MO. His journey ended after a year long diagnosis of ALS. He was born in Springfield, MO on August 3, 1947. Dan graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Civil Engineering and moved to St. Louis to work for...
Donna J Manning
Nov 8, 2011
Donna Jean Manning passed away peacefully Nov. 8 after a courageous battle. She was born to Oren and Reca McMurtrey in West Plains, MO May 7, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ron Manning; sister, Dea Bailey; brother, Larry McMurtey; children, Cynthia Manning and fianc Jeff Adams, Susan Estes and...
Max Owen Carleton
Nov 5, 2011
Max Owen Carleton, Jr. left this life on November 5, 2011 in his home. He was with the family whom he loved fervently, the kitchen perfumed the air, and Max was surrounded by the sweeping countryside that brought him peace. He was born to Sarah Francis Carleton and Max Owen Carleton on July 30, 1946. Max graduated from Southeast High...
Linnia Marie Hancock
Nov 5, 2011
Linnia Marie Hancock, 91 of Bois D''Arc, MO passed away at home on Saturday, November 5, 2011. She was born December 29, 1919 in Republic, MO to Neal and Hershel Salkil. Linnia was a member of the Bois D''Arc Baptist Church and taught Vacation Bible School and was a Sunday School Teacher. She was very active in PTA and served...
Erma P. "White" Salyer
Nov 4, 2011
Erma P. (White) Salyer, 91, went peacefully to her Lord on November 4, 2011. She was born in Gray, Kentucky on December 26, 1919 to Ora B. and Bertha L. White. After graduating from Springfield Senior High in 1938, Erma married Jack B. Burgess in 1940 and to this union 2 daughters were born, Jennifer and Jeanette.Erma was an executive...
Suzanne Marie Myers
Oct 31, 2011
Suzanne Marie Skinner Myers, 71, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 in Springfield. She was born February 4, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Mary Skinner. Suzanne married Robert (Bob) L. Myers and was a dedicated wife and mother. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Peggy Skinner. Survivors include her husband, Bob; sons, Robert...