Majorettes
Majorette – Greta Eiken
Assistant Majorette – Ollie Frances

Auxiliary
Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Brenna Ceron
Co-Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Laken Menard
Kiltie Flag – Sienna Kellogg
American Flag – Kat Seaton
Small Banner – Ruth Briones-Chavez

Trumpets
Trumpet Captain – Bee Combest
Assistant Trumpet Captain – Jasmine Peterson
Trumpet – Ashlynn Darnell
Trumpet – Sophia Toth
Trumpet – Lex Roberts
Trumpet – E.J. Oglesby

Bagpipes
Bagpipe Captain – Ollie Francis
Assistant Bagpipe Captain – Eden Olson
Bagpipe – Ben Peavey
Bagpipe – Zink Fidler
Bagpipe – McKenzie MacDonald
Bagpipe – Ava Tate
Bagpipe – Sunshyne Casey

Snares
Snare Captain – Malea Johnson
Assistant Snare Captain – Kaden Hayes
Snare – Bailey Twitchel
Snare – Sophie-Soap Johnson
Snare – Breyonna Smith
Snare – Hayleigh Yount
Snare – Malcolm Bauman
Snare – Alex Hayes

Tenors
Tenor Captain – Tyonna Wray
Assistant Tenor Captain – Whittier Hill
Tenor – Dilynn Messer
Tenor – Alyssa Kurth
Tenor – Finn Allmon
Tenor – Brooke Peavey
Tenor – Kaylee Johnson
Tenor – Beelze Christy
Tenor – Loke Williams

Jam
Jam Captain/Bass – Jason Voisey
Jam Assistant Captain/Cymbals – Janiqa Siller
Bass- Clara Wolf
Cymbals – Autumn Stark

Managers
Jordon Roberts
Justin Russell

Debra Ann (Martin) Gilden age 64, of Springfield, Missouri died Friday, November 10, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of Joplin, MO.

Debra was born on Wednesday July 8, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Emlous Preston (E.P.) and Louise Elizabeth (Clevenger) Martin. She attended Central High school and graduated in 1977. She met the love of her life, Wesley

Dwayne Gilden through a mutual friend, and they married May 12, 1990. 

Debra began working part-time in 1974 for the Council of the Churches of Springfield, MO. She worked for Greene County Mental Health Association during her high school years. After graduating high school, she attended Draughon Business College completing her associate degree. She also finished her Executive and Legal Secretary programs that was possible with the help of her high school guidance counselor, Wilbur Brill. Debra worked for Assemblies of God Headquarters (Insurance Department); Security State Bank of Republic, MO (secretary to the president); Lawyers: Donald S Clough, Donald L Sanders, Springer & Haseltine, Jim Sivils; and Paul Mueller Company. She enjoyed each new job with their new experiences. 

Debra loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them laugh and play. She was known as Nana to them. She was loved by so many people and she will be greatly missed. 

Debra is preceded in death by her parents; one sister. Barbara Martin, and her brothers.

Debra is survived by her husband, Wesley Gilden of Springfield, MO; son, Joseph Gilden and wife, Ashley of Springfield, MO; daughter, Jennifer Merrill and husband, Dayton of Willard, MO; five grandchildren, Evelyn Rose Gilden, Elijah Preston Merrill, Adilynn Braye Merrill, Hailey Faith Merrill and Broden William Merrill. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. 

God saw you getting weary. He did what he thought best. He came and stood beside you, and whispered, “Come and Rest”. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. God gave us strength to bear it, courage to take the blow, but what it meant to lose you, God will ever know.

Online condolences may be made at klingnerfuneralhome.com.

Donna Jane Johnson Baldi was born the eighteen of April Nineteen Hundred-Fifty in Springfield, Missouri. She died June first of this year. Donna suffered a stroke in late May and was unable to recover.

She was born the second child of Betty Baker Johnson and Donald James Johnson. They both preceded her in death as well as a nephew, Donald James Tucker and her baby brother, Donald James Johnson, jr.

Surviving Donna is her older sister, Theresa Johnson and Theresa’s two daughters, her younger sister, Annie Johnson Tracy, Annie’s husband, Joe, their son, Ross Tracy, his wife Kimberly Hoaglin Tracy and their children, Michael Hoaglin, Lauren Hoaglin, Lydia Tracy, Octavia Tracy and Mr. Bennie, her beloved dog.

Most of all, Donna loved her son Peter, Peter’s wife Karen and their many adopted kittens. Donna was an animal lover long before it was in style.

Donna Jane was in public education all of her adult life. She earned her Master’s Degree from Drury University. Learning and sharing her passion for books was a gift from her heart which she freely gave to anyone and everyone.

There will never be another Donna Jane. She loved animals, books, old movies, antiquing, gooey food and chocolate donuts. She made a positive difference in many people’s lives and will be forever missed and treasured.

May God hold you in his arms and grant you peace.

Private Family Burial will be held in Hazelwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at gormanscharpf.com

Published on the Springfield News-Leader website on August 11, 2023

Majorettes
Majorette – Callum Grayson
Assistant Majorette – Danny Beattie

Auxiliary
Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Bryn Ceron
Co-Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Alyviah Terry
Kiltie Flag – Greer Rosendahl
American Flag – Kat Seaton
Small Banner – Trinity Christy
Assistant Twirler – Meah Terry

Trumpets
Trumpet Captain – Bee Combest
Assistant Trumpet Captain – Jasmine Peterson
Trumpet – Amelia Miller
Trumpet – Sophia Toth
Trumpet – Lex Roberts
Trumpet – Breyonna Smith
Trumpet – Ashlynn Darnell

Bagpipes
Bagpipe Captain – Ollie Francis
Assistant Bagpipe Captain – Eden Olson
Bagpipe – BriAnn Darnell
Bagpipe – Ben Peavey
Bagpipe – Max Wright
Bagpipe – Night Stark
Bagpipe – Zink Fidler
Bagpipe – Sienna Kellogg

Snares
Snare Captain – Malea Johnson
Assistant Snare Captain – Greta Eiken
Snare – Rianna Baladez
Snare – Kaden Hayes
Snare – Bailey Twitchel
Snare – Kailyn Donley Carrasco
Snare – Joniqa Siller

Tenors
Tenor Captain – Morning (Danny) Beattie
Assistant Tenor Captain – Tyonna Wray
Tenor – Meah Terry
Tenor – Jason Voisey
Tenor – Whittier Hill
Tenor – Alyssa Kurth
Tenor – Hannah Snider
Tenor – Brook Peavey
Tenor – Dilynn Messer

Jam
Jam Captain/Cymbals – Laken Menard
Jam Assistant Captain/Cymbals- Morgan Martens
Bass- Brilee Hutchinson

Managers
Finn Jezik
Jordan Roberts

Georgetta Jean Winger

September 7, 1955 – February 13, 2023

Georgetta Jean Winger entered heaven on Monday, February 13, 2023, at her home following a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Humansville, Missouri, on September 7, 1955, to George and Janice Winger. After living most of her life in Springfield, Georgetta moved to Humansville after her retirement. Georgetta started her nursing career as an LPN. She received her RN from St. John’s School of Nursing in 1994, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Southwest Baptist University in 1997. She spent 30 years of her career at the Federal Medical Center, retiring in 2011.

Georgetta is survived by siblings, Robert and Charlie Winger, Connie Stokes, brother-in-law, Michael Henricks, 4 nieces, 2 nephews and much extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Brenda Henricks.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 17, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial to follow at 11:30, at Humansville Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Burgess officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rescue One at https://rescueonespringfield.com/ or any other charity of your choosing.

Ann Abbott, 96, went to be with her Lord and family December 1, 2022, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. Ann was born August 10, 1926, to Harry and Lucille Sherer in Newburg, MO. She lived most of her life in Springfield, graduating from Senior High where she was a Kiltie Twirler and attended SMS. Ann was joined in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Bill Abbott, by his father Rev. H.T. Abbott in 1944.

A woman of strong faith, Ann served Jesus in numerous capacities. An active member of First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and was involved in prayer and mission groups. Ann lived out her faith by volunteering for Meals on Wheels and cooking for the needy, ill and shut-ins.

She worked a variety of jobs as a secretary, salesperson and finally as owner/operator (along with Bill) of Plaza Towers Card and Gift Shop.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 62 years, her sisters Harriett Hutchens and Jimmie Sue Parker and four nephews and one niece. She is survived by her children, Kerry and Joyce Abbott of Houston, Texas and Pam and David Denny of Lees Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Ryan Abbott, Lara Abbott and Sydney and Dean Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Quincy and Mack Baldwin and Evelyn Ellefson; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Ann was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was known as a great cook and never met a stranger. She was beautiful inside and out, always having her hair in place and her lipstick on. She was a role model, and we will miss her until we see her again.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the church, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Private burial will be held at a later date at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 525 South Ave., Springfield, MO 65806 or Baptist Children’s Home, 603 N. Main St., Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712.

Eva Lynda Tolbert, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away October 16, 2022, after a courageous 5-year fight with cancer. Lynda was born May 29, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee to Lester Earl and Kathryn Elizabeth Brigance. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri where she was a proud member of the Kiltie Drum & Bugle Corps. Later in life she often tried to remember the drum rhythms using two knitting needles and an ottoman as she told Kiltie memories to her daughters.

She was united in marriage to Roy Willard Tolbert on August 5, 1961. They were married for 61 years. Lynda was a Registered Nurse and worked for years at the Women’s Clinic in Springfield, Missouri where she served many patients. She loved her patients and her work, and her patients loved her. She was also a life-long member of the Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church where she considered many of the congregation great friends if not adjunct family members. Lynda was kind and loving and always up for good conversation, great stories and jokes, or competitive card games. She was a true family woman and shared wonderful relationships with her immediate family and extended family where nieces and nephews considered her a “second mother”. She spent many a summer in the 70’s and 80’s on Table Rock Lake at her parent’s mobile home park Brigance’s Showme Shores. The “Ladies of the Lake” as she, her sisters, and friends liked to call themselves, could always be found by their children by just listening for the raucous laughter from whichever screened porch they were perched. The 90’s until present were spent traveling the country in her and Roy’s motorhome with many friends and family members. Lynda loved motorhome “camping” and seeing the sights all over the United States. Lynda fiercely loved her grandchildren and enjoyed any and all time she spent with them; playing cards, bible studies, and cooking her family-famous pizza. 

She was preceded in death by her father Lester E. and mother K. Elizabeth Brigance, her sister and brother-in-law Betty and Max Martin, and three nephews-in-law. 

She is survived by her husband, Roy, her daughters Angela Rochelle Cunningham (James), Cynthia Tolbert Lipscomb (Justin), grandchildren James Roy Cunningham, Carile Anne Elizabeth Cunningham, and Kathryn Elizabeth Lipscomb, her sister Peggy Bales (Clyde), and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Jacob’s Ladder, 2343 N. Delaware Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield. Following a private family graveside service there will be a memorial service held on November 5th, 6:30pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 702 S. Belview in Springfield, MO 65802. 

*Whenever possible, the obituaries of Kiltie Alumni will be posted. It is important to remember those who marched before us.*

Jane Rozell passed peacefully from this world to be with her heavenly Father, to whom she was so devoted throughout her life, on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Jane was born in Chico, California in 1936 and, while still a toddler, moved with her mother and younger sister to Springfield, Missouri to reside with her grandmother, granddad, and aunt. She grew up playing with neighborhood kids, and while she always exhibited unparalleled compassion, she could also defend herself and others. When necessary, she displayed the fiery side of her personality that earned her the nickname the “Little Black Wasp.” By the age of 5, Jane was exploring the city of Springfield. With a stack of coins in one hand and her sister’s hand in the other, she hopped on a city bus and headed to Heer’s department store to wander the aisles, lunch on the mezzanine, and take in multiple movies in a day at the Gillioz Theatre.

Jane attended Central High School, where her beauty, charisma, and talent led her to a place in the Kiltie drum corps, the lead roles in school plays, and modeling jobs with Heer’s. Her drama teacher encouraged her to continue acting on Broadway, where she was certain Jane would excel. However, Jane’s life took a different path. As a teenager, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and her close relationship with her heavenly Father began. She was unwavering in her faith, reading her Bible daily, and engaging in constant prayer. She often quoted Philippians 4:6-7, “[d]on’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything,” and she lived it as well, involving God in every aspect of her life and the life of every member of her family.

Jane married Doug Rozell on July 5, 1956 and soon they began their family. She was eager to share with anyone she met that she was blessed with four children-two girls and two boys-that she had in four and a half years. She also regularly imparted that she prayed that each of her children would be safe, healthy, happy, and “turn out well,” and she would give all the glory to God if her prayers were answered. Every time Jane received a compliment on one of her children, she recounted her prayer.

While raising her young children, Jane did not work outside the home, but she volunteered and worked in her church. Later, she worked at Lily Tulip, where she wrote for the plant newspaper, and eventually found her passion in real estate, serving the greater Springfield area as a broker for more than 30 years.
Jane’s faith was the most steadfast and unwavering component in her life. Her incredibly close relationship with the Lord was, extraordinarily, the same in good times and bad. She joined Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in her early 20s and remained a member for more than 60 years, until her death. There, she worked in the nursery, taught Vacation Bible School, and was a Sunday School teacher for decades. She was at the church for every regular service, multiple times a week, and for special events as well. She was a prayer warrior, serving as a member of the church prayer chain and spending countless hours praying, not only during the day, but any time she awoke at night, she considered it another opportunity to pray. Her faith was a comfort to her and she not only lived it so it was evident to others, but she shared it with her family, friends, and anyone she met or who crossed her path.

Jesus said that “you will know My disciples by their love.” John 13:35. Jane’s ability to love unconditionally could only have been imparted by God, as it seemed so otherworldly and unattainable by most. Jane was devoted to her children and grandchildren and never missed a dance or piano recital, ballgame, or other event in which they participated. Every action of her children and grandchildren was met with sincere praise and wonder from her. Jane’s unconditional love for them extended to their friends, some of whom considered her a surrogate mother. Even as her health was failing, she greeted those she met with the words “I love you,” “you are precious,” or even a line or two from an old Gospel Hymn.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband Doug, her mother Maxine Hays, her sister, Kay Weller, her grandmother and grandfather, Ollie and Barney Cantrell, as well as her aunt, Patsy Cantrell. Jane is survived by her children, Mike Rozell and his wife, Renee, and their children and families, daughter Nichole and her husband Pat McMillan and their daughters Kennedy and Ruby, daughter Kim and her husband Johnathun Johnston, and their children Riley and Rocky, and son Daven; Sherry Rozell and daughter Alexa and her wife Samantha; Elizabeth Rozell and her husband, David Rush, and their daughter, Savannah; and, Brad Rozell and his wife, Jenny, and their daughters and families, daughter Carlee and her husband, D.J. Dietrich, and daughter Mackenzie and her husband, Christian, and their son J.J. Kirk, all of Springfield; and a host of friends and loved ones who will miss Jane’s laugh, her impish grin, and the optimism that emanated from her close walk with the Lord.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. and services will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, 316 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Sparta, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, https://www.alz.org/greatermissouri.

Published by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. – Springfield on Apr. 12, 2022.

Jeanie Malick, age 72, of, Clarksburg, WV, inherited her eternal life July 2, 2022, at the Miletree Center in Spencer, WV.

She was born February 12, 1950, in Springfield, Missouri to Milo Raymond Salyer and C. Margie Jordan. Her parents moved to Versailles, Missouri to purchase and operate the Pioneer Restaurant. She graduated from Central High School, Springfield, Missouri, in 1968, where she was a bass drummer in the renown, all female, Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps. In 1991 she graduated from Lincoln University School of Nursing, Jefferson City, Missouri.

She met her future husband James Malick, in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000 at United Methodist Church Missionary Training Center on the campus of Candler Seminary. She married Jim on February 13, 2005, at West Milford Charge UMC, West Milford, WV. Shortly after Jim was appointed to Memorial UMC, then Peterstown UMC, on to the Gassaway Charge UMC and finally retirement only to be appointed to Duff Street United Methodist Church, Clarksburg WV. She was active in the United Methodist Women in all churches, where she held various offices. She was also active in the WV Conference of the UMC United Methodist Women, holding various offices and making friends that were there to encourage her through her disease, of dementia, right to the very end.

In Versailles her three children were born, Tom, James “Jimmy”, and Tim. She was extremely proud of all her sons, their marriages, children, careers, and successes. Each possessing different talents and abilities. In Missouri she was employed as a surgery room nurse and later a hospice nurse. She also worked as an EMT, with her best friend Cindy Gray, Barb and Vicky, on the Mid-Mo Ambulance Service and volunteered as Training & Safety Officer of the Versailles Rural Fire Protection Department. She originated the Versailles Apple Festival that began in 1980. She was appointed as the associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Versailles, Missouri after graduating from the UMC Course of Study. Jeanie took her love of God, nursing, and people and founded the Matthew 25 Ministry, a free health clinic in Versailles, MO.

In West Virginia she answered her called to be a pastor’s wife. She volunteered at the Susan Dewhoff Memorial Clinic in West Milford. She served as a Parish Nurse graduating from WV University. She was an active part of the WV Conference of the United Methodist Church, in the Minister’s Mates holding various offices and making friends, Jeanie never met a stranger, knowing the names of store clerks and church members alike. She served as the Chairperson of the WV UMC Health and Wellness Committee and at the Conference Connectional Table.

She leaves behind her husband Jim, of Clarksburg WV and Shallotte NC; her five children, Tom Leeper and wife Jenny of Acworth, GA; James (Jimmy) Robert Leeper and wife Sanam of Doha, Qatar; Tim Leeper and wife Erica of St. Louis, MO; Rebecca Malick Butler of Fairmont WV; Jeffrey Malick and wife Kira of Fairmont WV; nine grandchildren, Sidney Leeper, Issacc Leeper, RJ Butler, Nicole Butler, AJ Butler, Grace Leeper, Luci Malick, Myles Leeper, and Tyler Wisenbaler, her special friend Ann Hickman Heater of Gassaway WV, and many Braxton Co crafting friends.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother James Leeper and her best friend Cindy Gray.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 12, at Duff Street United Methodist Church, Clarksburg, WV., with Rev. Virgil “Butch” Huffman officiating. A time of visitation with be hosted by her family from 10am till noon the hour of her Service of Celebration. Per Jeanie’s wishes her remains will be cremated with ashes being spread across the beach property in NC, to fulfill the plans of her and her husband retiring together at “the Beach” in NC.

The family would like to extend a grateful thanks to the Genesis Miletree Center, Spencer, WV for providing Jeanie a second home and family with special care and love and the Kanawha Hospice Care.

Jeanie’s wishes were for ministry to continue in her memory. Please donate to WV Conference UMC Hunger Ministries, c/o Duff Street UMC, 400 Duff Avenue, Clarksburg WV by mail or online at duffstreetchurch.org website and on Facebook

Thank you to Amos Carvelli Funeral Home for being there for the family at this most precious time in our lives.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.

Majorettes
Majorette – Zoe Malega
Assistant Majorette – Maggie Geer

Auxiliary
Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Maggie Geer
Co-Auxiliary Captain/Twirler – Avery Bennett
Kiltie Flag – Greer Rosendahl
American Flag, Assistant Twirler – Brenna Ceron
Small Banner – Aubrie Mask

Trumpets
Trumpet Captain – Callum Grayson
Assistant Trumpet Captain – Jasmine Peterson
Trumpet – Amelia Miller
Trumpet – Madison Combest
Trumpet – Laken Menard

Bagpipes
Bagpipe Captain – Lillian Wright
Assistant Bagpipe Captain – Eden Olson
Bagpipe – BriAnn Darnell
Bagpipe – Ashlynn Darnell
Bagpipe – Taylor Peavey

Snares
Snare Captain – Milo Paasch
Assistant Snare Captain – Harley Friedly
Snare – Bailey Twitchel
Snare – Caleena Tomokane
Snare – Kailyn Donley-Carrasco
Snare – Lucy Seaton
Snare – Kyra Hudson
Snare – Malea Johnson
Snare – Mckaia Lakey

Tenors
Tenor Captain – Heather Lyons
Assistant Tenor Captain – Morning Beattie
Tenor – Brilee Hutchinson
Tenor – Dilynn Messer
Tenor – Joniqa Siller
Tenor – Sienna Kellogg
Tenor – Tyonna Wray
Tenor – Whittier Hill
Tenor – Meah Terry
Tenor – Margaret Eiken

Jam
Jam Captain/Cymbals- Morgan
Martens
Jam Assistant Captain/Cymbals- Alyviah Terry
Bass- Kaleigha Hudson

Managers
Connor Vengalli
Liberty Miles
Kaity Beattie
Charlie Patton
Finn Jezik