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, 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, 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, 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 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...
Russ left this world to join his beloved grandparents on October 31st in Springfield, MO after a short battle with cancer. Russ was born February 17, 1961 in Springfield, Mo to Neil and Linda (Hunter) Bangs. In 1968 Russ moved to Belton, MO with his parents. In 1972 he became a member of the Future Fire Fighter''s of America, maybe...
Carolyn Agnus "Mitchell" Avant went home to be with her Lord and Savoir on Saturday October 29, 2011 at the age of 87. She was born on November 18, 1924 to Howard O. and Jeanette Overfield Mitchell in Independence, Kansas. She met George Thomas Avant when he was stationed at an Army Air Base near Independence. They were married May...
Andrew "Andy" P. Schmitt 61 of Springfield passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Friday morning October 28, 2011. Andy was born February 17, 1950 in Springfield to Andrew Hampton and Betty Peters Poole. He was raised by Bill and Mary Schmitt. Andy married Nancy Jean Garoutte on December 9, 2006. Andy worked for City Utilities for...
Gladys M. Young, 88 of Battlefield, Mo. was born on December 19, 1922 to Wilford Joel and Frances Ellen (Davis) Sissel. She was united in marriage to Woodrow W. Young on October 30, 1940 in Galena, KS. She passed away October 26, 2011 at Christian Health care in Republic. Gladys enjoyed working in her garden, bird watching and bluegrass music....
Joyce Ann Bonham, 77, was born December 5, 1933 and passed away October 24, 2011 Joyce was an expert knitter and worked for several knit shops as well as private customers and worked many years delivering Penny Power. She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, David (Dixie) Bonham of Houston, TX; daughter, Barbara (Gilbert) Mendoza of Albuquerque, NM, 3...