Eleanor Naomi Bewley
Dec 2, 2011
Eleanor Naomi Bewley, age 76, passed away on Dec. 2, 2011 at the Ponce Care Center. Eleanor was a native of Springfield, MO. She earned a B.A. from Berea College and a M.A. from Eastern Kentucky University. Her professional career included working for Community Health Center in Somerset, KY and Mountain Maternal Health League, Inc. in Berea, KY, and later...
Harold "Buster" Medlock
Nov 28, 2011
Harold "Buster" C. Medlock, 57 of Springfield, passed away November 28, 2011. He was born in Springfield, MO on January 16, 1954 to Harold and Rosie Medlock. He was a long time owner of HB Wall & Sons Awning Company, loved playing pool and was a NASCAR fan. Buster is survived by his wife Cindy; two sons, Bryan Medlock and...
John H Willis
Nov 26, 2011
John H. Willis, 64, of Springfield, Missouri died November 26, 2011. Born on Christmas Eve 1946 in Houston, Texas, Willis spent most of his adult life in Springfield where he married, founded a business, and raised a family. A lover of games and an avid golfer, Willis spent some of his happiest moments in friendly competition with the people he...
Kenneth C. Norell
Nov 24, 2011
Kenneth C. Norell was born on April 24, 1914 in Breckenridge, MN to Oscar and Minnie Norell. He passed away on November 24th, 2011 at his home in Springfield, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was a proud veteran of World War II, having served in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. Shortly after his discharge from the Army,...
Louella Mae Young
Nov 23, 2011
Louella Mae Young, 82, was born January 14, 1929 in Ash Grove, Missouri to George and Jewel Malicoat. She passed away November 23, 2011. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge and involved in Mary Kay Cosmetics for over 30 years and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Louella was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; parents;...
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...