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PEARL HATTIE WOOD
BUTLER — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Pearl Hattie Wood, 98, formerly of Lamar, who died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Burial will be in Brasher Cemetery, Jerico Springs. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., prior to the service time, at the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
She is survived by a brother, Glenn Welsh, Butler.
Mrs. Wood was born Jan. 13, 1912, to Lester and Hattie Welsh. She was past president of Yowell-Frow VFW Post No. 3691 Auxiliary, past Noble Grand of the Calla Rebekah Lodge No. 160, a member of the Rebekah Circle, a longtime correspondent for the Lamar Democrat, writing the “Visiting” column, and was a member of the Lamar First Christian Church.
She was married to Wayne “Woody” Wood, who preceded her in death.
WANDA JO CLARK
VAN BUREN — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at McSpadden Funeral Home for Wanda Jo Clark, 53, Van Buren, who died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at her home. Rev. Ron Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in House’s Creek Cemetery in Van Buren.
Visitation will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Survivors include a son, Steve Berten, Poplar Bluff; a daughter, Crystal Carter and husband Brian, Lamar; two brothers, John Clark and wife Sylvia, Olathe, Kan., and Kenneth Clark and wife Angela, Ellington; four sisters, Kathryn Hood, Garwood, Alta Hall, Van Buren, Donna Barbosa, Ellsinore and Becky Taylor, Lamar; a sister-in-law, Brenda Clark, Lamar, and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas “Cowboy” Clark.
Mrs. Clark was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., to Thomas Arthur and Rosie Katherine (Rector) Clark. She had resided in Van Buren for the past two years and was formerly of Lamar. She was a homemaker and was of the protestant faith.
HARLEY F. ROSS
LAMAR — Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Morehead Cemetery for Harley Ross, 93, Lamar, who died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Truman Healthcare in Lamar. Pastor Kenneth Musgrove with the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Elbert Williams, Larry Ross, Jeremy Ross, Daniel Emerick, Chuck Hammond and Terry Johnston.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Williams and husband Elbert, Lamar, and Norma Emerick, Lake of the Ozarks; two sons, Larry Ross, Clever, and Lewis Ross, Olathe, Kan.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Lewis Ross, and two sisters, Anna Fern Simas and Clara Fay Ross.
Mr. Ross was born Feb. 8, 1916, in Houston, Mo., to Henry Lewis and Lydia Belle (Crisler) Ross. His family traveled by covered wagon to Liberal in 1917. He was a graduate of Liberal High School and had worked for the Missouri Highway Department in Lamar for 30 years. He then worked as a janitor for the Lamar Public Schools for many years before retiring. He was an accomplished musician.
He was baptized at the Liberal Christian Church by Sister Crank in 1933. He later attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Lamar.
He married Myrtle Blanche Taylor on May 3, 1941, in Lamar. She died Feb. 16, 1994.
MARVIN F. RICE
BUTLER — Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian for Marvin F. Rice, 83, Butler, who died from kidney failure on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.
Arrangements were under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian. Online condolences may be made to atkinsonfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64145.
Survivors include a son, Terry Rice and wife Sandy, Butler; a daughter, Susie King and husband Phil, Lee’s Summit; a brother, Clinton Rice, Kansas City, Mo.; a grandson, Cameron Rice, Butler; four granddaughters, Tina Miller and Keri Lysaght, Lee’s Summit, Tara Vermillion, Adrian, and Kacie Robey, Butler; eight great-grandchildren, Sarah, Emma and Noah Miller, Bailey Lysaght, Drake and Daylyn Vermillion and Zayne and Bryleigh Robey, and an extended family.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Mr. Rice was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Sheldon, to Earl August and Leona Mae (Moore) Rice. He worked for Deems John Deere in Lamar and in 1954 transferred to that same company in Butler. He later owned and operated the Champlin Service Station, along with his son Terry. When Terry left for the Army, Mr. Rice sold the station and moved on to the car business, selling cars for 25 years, most of that time with Butler Motors.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler.
He married Dulcie Gordon on Nov. 21, 1943. They were married 63 years before she preceded him in death.
PETER OSBUN
FT. WAYNE, Ind. — Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for Peter Osbun, infant son of Josh and Sarah Osbun, Ft. Wayne, who was stillborn at 5:51 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Dupent Hospital. Rev. Thomas Eggold officiated. Burial was in Concordia Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Concordia Theological Seminary Kantorel.
Survivors include his parents, Michael Joshua and Sarah Lynette (Friedrichs) Osbun, of the home; his grandparents, Milo and Nancy Osbun, Ft. Wayne, and Rev. Galen and Lynette Friedrichs, Lamar, Mo., and a great-grandmother, Luella Grannemann, Girard, Kan.
LYNN MCCLENDON
LIBERAL — Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Liberal City Cemetery for Lynn E. McClendon, 50, Liberal, who died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Truman Healthcare Center. Rev. Bob Dickey will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Souls Harbor or Liberal High School Dogs Scholarship, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Jim and Leota McClendon, Liberal; his mother, Greta Mae McClendon, Pittsburg, Kan.; a brother, Mark McClendon, Liberal; his natural brother, Eddie Brown, Oklahoma City; two stepbrothers, Randall Readinger and Loren Readinger, both of Fort Scott, Kan.; a sister, Lisa Butts, Liberal; three natural sisters, Leona Chilton, Pleasant Hope, and Ethel Peterson and Betty Franklin, both of Springfield, and a stepsister, Debra Martin, Fort Scott, Kan.
Mr. McClendon was born Aug. 27, 1959, to James A. and Greta Mae (Brown) McClendon, growing up and attending school in Liberal. He traveled to many parts of the United States and worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was a skilled construction worker, experienced farm hand and cook. He settled at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for several years before returning to Liberal nearly two years ago. He was a member of Liberal Christian Church.
TRULA FAYE “BILLIE” DIMOND
LAMAR — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for Trula Faye “Billie” Dimond, 85, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Rev. Galen Friedrichs will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barton County Senior Center, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Jack and Kathleen Dimond and Jeff and Karen Dimond, all of Lamar; two daughters and their husbands, Jane and Bill McIntyre, Osage Beach, and Julie and John Zibert, Lamar; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Cecil Wendt, Herington, Kan., and two sisters, Eleamae Krauss, Herington, Kan., and Barbara Weatherman, San Antonio, Texas.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hugo, Percy and James Wendt, and two sisters, Twila Vineyard and Lila Mann.
Mrs. Dimond was born May 8, 1924, in Herington, Kan., to August and Amelia Wendt. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
She married R.W. “Docky” Dimond on March 29, 1946, at Girard, Kan. He died June 19, 2009.
NORMA LEE FRIELING
BOONVILLE — Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Norma Lee Frieling, 73, Boonville, who died Friday morning, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home. Father Bob Duesdieker officiated. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cooper County Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy Department, or to the local Excel Physical Therapy Center.
Friends may register online at www.davisfuneralchapelboonville.com.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar Frieling, of the home; a daughter, Beth Schlotzhauer and husband Brent, Higginsville; a son, Keith Frieling and wife Amy, Carthage; three grandchildren, Chris Schlotzhauer and Ainsley and Kellen Frieling; a cousin, Shirley Schuster, and six nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Frieling was born Aug. 28, 1936, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville, to Henry J. and Flora (Atkinson) Kramer. She was a graduate of Tipton High School. She was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella and a CCD teacher (Sunday school) for many years. She had worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses in Boonville before going to work for the United Super Grocery Store and later Boonville IGA for many years until her retirement.
She married Edgar Frieling on Nov. 10, 1962, in Tipton.
PAULA ELAINE PHILLIPS
TOPEKA, Kan. — A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Nigh Cemetery for Paula Phillips, 52, who died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Topeka. Rev. Leslie Norris will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be left and the obituary viewed at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son, Steven M. Phillips and wife Stacy, Woodward, Okla.; two brothers, William Paige, Muskogee, Okla., and Guy Walcott, Iola, and three grandchildren, Emily, Lindsay and Nicholas Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Roma Jean Foster.
Mrs. Phillips was born Sept. 8, 1957, at Wichita, to Miles and Roma Jean Walcott. She was a dental assistant and attended a Pentecostal church.
EDDA BELLE LEKER PRATS
GALESBURG, Ill. — A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, for Edda Belle Leker Prats, 70, Galesburg, who died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at her home. Rev. Roger Mohr will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online memories and anecdotes may be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com.
Survivors include her husband, Jorge Prats, of the home; her mother, Pura Platti, Galesburg; her children, Jordi Prats and wife Joanne, Glendale, Mo., Laura Prats-Aschheim and husband Mark, Santa Clara, Calif., and John Prats, Galesburg; four grandchildren, Christopher Coombs, Emma Prats, Eliana Aschheim and Livia Aschheim; two great-grandchildren, Cheyenne and Jorge Coombs; a brother, Aldo “Bill” Leker and wife Donna, Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Maria Elaine (Leker) Dockery, Iowa City, Iowa, and various nieces and nephews including Kevin Dockery, Lori Dockery and Natasha Leker.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Mrs. Prats was born June 22, 1939, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to Charles Leker (formerly from the Irwin, Mo. area) and Pura Platti, from Puerto Rico. She was raised in San German, Puerto Rico and Lamar, Mo., and was a 1957 graduate of Lamar High School. She graduated from Southwest Missouri State College and later earned two Masters Degrees, one in Spanish from the University of Illinois and one in Counseling from Western Illinois University. She was a counselor at Carl Sandburg Community College, then the Director of Testing at Kankakee Community College for 17 years before she retired.
She sang in the Corpus Christi Choir in Galesburg for many years and more recently joined Eliot Unitarian Chapel in Kirkwood, Mo. She also played trombone in the New Horizons and Kankakee Municipal Bands in Kankakee and volunteered at the Field Museum in Chicago.
She married Jorge Prats on Aug. 14, 1961, in Champaign.
HARVEY LETTON
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Nashville Christian Church for Harvey Russell Letton, 77, Lamar, who died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Barton County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery, with military honors being conducted by Jasper VFW Post 6415.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Letton, of the home; three sons, Robert and Brigitte Letton, Woodland Hills, Calif., Donald Letton, Denver, Colo., and Brian and wife Bonnie Letton, Pecatonica, Ill.; a sister, Celia Good, rural Pittsburg, Kan.; a cousin, William Taylor, Pittsburg, Kan., and two granddaughters, Wia Yea Letton and Grace Letton.
Mr. Letton was born Nov. 21, 1932, at Nashville, Mo., to Russell and Grace (Taylor) Letton. He attended a one-room, eight-grade school at North Star and graduated from Mindenmines High School in 1950. He worked on the family farm until entering the U.S. Army on Feb. 3, 1953. After two years of active duty in the U.S. and France, he served in the Army Reserve until 1961.
He and his wife made their home and farmed in Barton County for more than 50 yeas. After retiring in 1998, they moved to Lamar. He was a member of Nashville Christian Church where he served as an elder and taught Sunday school. He was a member of Jasper V.F.W. Post 6415.
He married Donna Jones on March 1, 1955, at Nashville.
NANCY BRUNDIGE
IRWIN — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Annunciata Philamenia Michelle Cecilia “Nancy” Beaumont Brundige, 51, Irwin, who died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her home. Burial will be in Howell Cemetery, south of Milford.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Animal Shelter or Winslow Animal Clinic, in care of the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Randy Brundige, of the home; a son, James Beaumont, Irwin; two daughters, Mythia Beaumont, Mesa, Ariz., and Patricia Taylor, Waco, Mo.; four brothers, Davie Beaumont, Camarillo, Calif., Pat Beaumont, Salt Lake City, Utah, Myron Beaumont, Las Vegas, Nev., and Shane Beaumont, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Maryann Ogle, Salt Lake City, Utah, and five grandchildren, Aireana Mila Beaumont, Ethan James Beaumont, Chase Ryan Taylor, Gage Walter Taylor and Trent Garrett Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Rick Beaumont.
Mrs. Brundige was born July 30, 1958, at Milwaukee, Wisc., to Walter E. and Mary (Herringe) Beaumont. She had lived in many areas of the United States before settling in Irwin six years ago. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at Village Cleaners in Nevada.
EVELYN IRENE MASON
NASHVILLE, Mo. — Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Evelyn Irene Mason, 68, Nashville, who died at her home on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, following a long illness. Burial was in Nashville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Mason; two daughters, Kelly Short and husband Bruce and Kim Spencer and husband Craig, Liberal; two brothers, Howard Smith and wife Colleen, Carl Junction and Dale Smith, Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren, Zac, Eli and Megan Short and Cade and Carly Spencer, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Smith.
Mrs. Mason was born Feb. 22, 1941, at Parsons, Kan., to Frances L. and Eva Bell (Baker) Smith. She was reared in the Carl Junction area and graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1958. She worked at BIC Loan Company in Joplin when she was first married, and then became a homemaker. She returned to work when her daughters were in school, and worked at the Bank of Mindenmines. She worked for a number of years as a computer operator for Barton County Mutual Group, retiring in 2003.
She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church.
She married Harold Mason on June 21, 1959, at Carl Junction.
MERRILL R. MAHLOCH
NEVADA — Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bible Baptist Church, Nevada, for Merrill Mahloch, 83, Nevada, who died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Minister Jerry Pyle officiated. Burial was in Click Cemetery in Nevada.
Pallbearers were Joshua Pyle, Tim Bourassa, Ernest Neal, Zachariah Hall, William Sailor and Richard Jacobs. Vocalists were Gary Mahloch, Amanda Bourassa and Wendy Pyle, with musical selections being “My Anchor Holds”, “Wish You Were Here” and “It Is Well With My Soul”.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Mahloch, of the home; two sons, Gary Mahloch and wife Sue, Nevada, and Fred Mahloch and wife Raelynne, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Susan Kay Hall, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Carol Northrup, Storm Lake, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Mahloch was born March 5, 1926, in Beatrice, Neb., to Friedrich Heinrich and Franziska (Darnaver) Mahloch. After graduating from high school he attended Western Bible Institute in Denver, Colo. for five years. He was a minister for many years for the Independent Baptist Churches, retiring in 2000.
He married Patsy Titus on Sept. 20, 1953, in North Platte, Neb.
TERRY K. “T.K.” ARTHUR
CARTHAGE — A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Disciples Christian Church in Nevada for Terry K. “T.K.” Arthur, 59, Carthage, who died at 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital, following a kidney transplant and cancer. James Lyen will officiate. The body has been cremated.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to the time of service, at the church.
A private memorial service for his “Duck Lake” friends will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Kidney Foundation or Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Arthur, of the home; a daughter, Beth Arthur, Carthage; a son, Brian Arthur, Carthage; a stepdaughter, Kathryn E. Hollingsworth and husband John, Webb City; a stepson, David Matthew “Matt” Parker, Carthage; his mother, Wanda Phipps Arthur, Nevada; a brother, Jim Arthur and wife Renee, Cassville; two sisters, Twila Earll and husband and Renee Hampton, both of Nevada; four grandchildren, Tory, Jack and Lexa Hollingsworth and Coco Cruz, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James K. Arthur, and a brother, Greg Arthur.
Mr. Arthur was born July 20, 1950, in Nevada. For over 40 years he was a locomotive engineer for Union Pacific Railroad and active in the United Transportation Union, Local No. 507. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of First Christian Church of Nevada. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited.
He married Rebecca J. “Becky” Parker on Dec. 24, 1996, at Carl Junction.
EARL C. DUMM
LAMAR — Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Earl C. Dumm, 72, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at his home following a 2 1/2 year illness. Burial was in Oakton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakton United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Patty Dumm, of the home; three daughters and their husbands, Susan and Kevin Morris, Tulsa, Okla., Debbie and Greg McGuire, Lamar, and Diane and Darrel Phipps, Webb City; eight grandchildren, Kelli and Brian Morris, Chris, Derek and wife Jenny, Mallori and Bryce McGuire, and Kelsey and Jonah Phipps, and a half-sister Betty Alumbaugh, Ilenning, Minn.
He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Marie Dunalewicz; a half brother, Wayne Gruver, and in-laws, Carl and Mildred Moore.
Mr. Dumm was born June 19, 1937, at Lamar, to Roy C. and Lavon Jewell (Scott) Dumm. A lifetime Barton County resident, he attended grades 1-8 at Ozark School, and graduated from Lamar High School in 1955. He was a farmer and cattleman for many years. He was a member of Oakton United Methodist Church.
He married Patricia J. Moore on Nov. 27, 1957, at Lamar.
ETHEL METCALF
LAMAR — A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nashville Cemetery for Ethel Alice Metcalf, 90, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Barton County Memorial Hospital following an illness of several years.
Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Lela Metcalf, Jasper; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Larry Cox, Lamar; five grandchildren, Ken, Terry, Julie, Danny and Della, and eight great-grandchildren, Brayden, Xander, Hailey, Hillary, Kealon, Kyler, Kaleb and Chloe.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, a sister and a granddaughter, Debby.
Mrs. Metcalf was born March 10, 1919, at Pittsburg, Kan., to Will and Josie (Bastian) Corbin. She was a homemaker and helped the elderly after moving to Lamar in 1977. She attended Lamar Church of Christ for many years.
She married Earl Metcalf in December of 1940. He died Aug. 28, 1974.
DAVID AMBLER
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for David Lee Ambler, 53, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at his home. Rob Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Tolsom Cemetery in Vernon County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the David Ambler family, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his mother, Melba Ambler, two sons, Rex Ambler and Max Ambler, two sisters, Deborah Ann Ambler, and Denise Mankey and husband Daniel, and a brother, Dennis Ambler and wife Beatrice, all of Lamar.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Ambler.
Mr. Ambler was born May 24, 1956, in Garnett, Kan., to Thomas and Melba (Hess) Ambler. Moving with his family to Barton County at a young age, he attended Lamar schools and graduated with the Lamar High School class of 1974. He worked for MFA and Orlan Kellenberger for several years and for Bub Curless Construction for more than 20 years, retiring due to ill health.
TRUE MEDLIN
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for True Jarrett Medlin, 80, rural Lamar, who died Thursday evening, Jan. 7, 2010 at his home. Burial will be in Moorehead Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International or American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine Medlin, of the home; four sons and their wives, Roy and Sharon Medlin, Larry and Lori Medlin, Donald and Susan Medlin and Jesse and Pam Medlin, all of Lamar; eight grandsons and their wives, Kevin and April Medlin, Frontenac, Kan., Roy Medlin, Jr., Lamar, Jeremy and Melissa Medlin, Raymore, Shane and Lori Medlin, Springfield, Shawn and Julie Medlin, St. Peters; Jarrett Medlin, St. Louis; Bradly Keithly, Lamar, and Braydon Medlin, Columbia; six granddaughters and their husbands, Brenda and Rick Sewell, Golden City, Jackie and Stan Harris, Lamar, Chasity and Mike Sewell, Whiteman Air Force Base, Lori and Andy Roskamp, Lamar, Brooka Medlin and Kaylee Medlin, both of Lamar; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Myrna and husband Ron Fite, Traverse City, Mich.; two brothers-in-law, Don Johnston, Lamar, and Vanoy Anderegg, Springfield, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary, and three sisters, Betty Jean Medlin, Alberta Johnston and Rosetta Anderegg.
Mr. Medlin was born April 23, 1929, north of Milford, to True L. and Okla (Smith) Medlin. After graduating from Lamar High School he married Nadine Mae Morey. He was a farmer and rancher for most of his life. He ministered through the Gideon Jail Ministry and was an active and faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church.
MARY ELIZABETH HILLMAN
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Sullivan for Mary Elizabeth Hillman, 90, Lamar, a former Sullivan resident, who died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Entombment will be in Oddfellows Memorial Mausoleum in Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sullivan.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include her husband, William Hillman, of the home, and two sons, William E. Hillman, Overland Park, Kan., and James C. Hillman, Lamar.
Mrs. Hillman was born Oct. 16, 1919, at what was known as Elmont, near Sullivan, to Robey E. and Effie Viola (Tourville) Bacon. She was later married to William G. Hillman. She was employed as an inspector at the former International Shoe Company in Sullivan from October of 1935 to September of 1956. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan, where she had taught Sunday school and had a perfect attendance record for 23 years.
MARGARET CARANTA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church for Margaret Alberta Hunt Caranta, 92, Albuquerque, who died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, following a month long illness. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of French Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Dept., MCS10 5590, One University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
An online guest book is available at www.RembemberTheirStory.com.
Survivors include a sister, Mary Crump; a son, Robert “Robbie” Caranta and companion Lois Wetherill; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, plus many great and grand nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Caranta was born July 19, 1917, in Golden City, Mo. to Albert and Nellie Hunt. She attended Columbia University. She worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, was a housewife for 15 years, then finished her working career for the Albuquerque Public Schools.
She was a 57 year sorority member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Beta Iota and Beta Theta Chapters, a member of the Albuquerque Visitors and Convention Bureau, a Kachina Greeter, Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary, Bear Canyon Senior Center, City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs, Albuquerque Museum Foundation and many others.
She was a longtime member of The Edelweiss AM Rio Grande German American Club, the Coronado Club Thunderbirds, American Legion Post 49, B.P.O. Elks, Desert Swingers Square Dance Club, Odds N Ends Square Dance Club, as well as the Irish American Society of New Mexico, plus many more.
She was married to James Caranta for 60 years. He preceded her in death.
ESTEL HAMILL GIDEON
Col. Estel Hamill Gideon, retired, 84, of Lamar, MO passed away January 2, 2010 at Barton County Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ona Hamill Gideon, sister, Glenda Bentlage, and brother-in-law, Alvin Bentlage.
Mr. Gideon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty of the home, son and daughter-in-law, Drs. David and Kay Gideon of Mt. Vernon, Maine; daughter, Connie Zimmerman and husband, Ralph of Springfield, MO, granddaughter Jessica Zimmerman also of Springfield; step-grandchildren Carla Stanton of Canton, N.C and Carl Zimmerman of Illiopolis, IL and their families; niece Karel Hippert and husband Bill of St. Louis, MO. and dear friends, D. D. Duncan, wife, Lois and family. Also surviving are many Boyd family cousins.
He was often called “The Colonel”. He had a distinguished military career serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WW II, Missouri National Guard, and U. S. Army Reserves with a combined service of over 42 years. His last guard assignment was Post Commander of Camp Clark, MO.
He attended Barton County Rural School at Mt. Carmel. He was a graduate of Lamar High School class of 1943, graduate of Columbia College, graduate of the Army School of Engineering, Command and General Staff College. He retired with the rank of Colonel.
During his career, Estel advanced to manager of Frank Horton & Co. and Great Plains Construction While working for Frank Horton he became a single engine pilot. He spent many hours flying for work, enjoyment, and made trips to the Indian territories of the Canadian outback to fish for over 30 years. He was a gentleman farmer keeping active the century old Gideon Farm.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gideon’s International, Barton County Historic Society Board, and Past-President of the Military Officers Association of America, and Past-President of the State Council of Chapters. He was a dedicated Meals-On-Wheels volunteer. His interests included family, flying, hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and the Blue Top Gentlemen’s Round Table.
Estel will be missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
Memorial Contributions are encouraged in leau of flowers to the Lamar United Methodist Church and the Gideon’s International in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
Funeral services with full military honors will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniel Funeral Home, with officiating Pastor Donal Keithly. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at Daniel Funeral Home.
This obituary may be viewed, and condolences left at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
DONALD JEROME ZASTROW, SR.
LAMAR — Donald Jerome Zastrow, 81, Lamar, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Zastrow, Independence; a son and daughter-in-law, Don, Jr. and Dona Zastrow, Independence; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Jerry Mann, Tampa, Fla.; two brothers and their wives, Joe and Vera Zastrow, Wessington Springs, S.D., and Matt and Fern Zastrow, Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Betty Keselring, Dakota City, Neb., and Ann Clark, LeMars, Iowa; two granddaughters and a great-grandson.
Mr. Zastrow was born Dec. 19, 1928, at Hamill, S.D., to August F. and Anna Marie (Simmons) Zastrow. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He traveled far and wide to accommodate his career in heavy/highway construction, making his home in various locations in the United States, including Puerto Rico and South America. After retiring from construction he made his home in Lamar, where he worked for Murphy Farms. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He married Cecilia E. Parre on Dec. 19, 1954, at Custer, S.D.
REX L. BAUER
JASPER — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hedge-Lewis Chapel in Webb City for Rex L. Bauer, 73, Jasper, who died at 12:32 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin following a sudden illness. Walter Howery and Gary Thomas, ministers, will officiate. Burial will be in the Nashville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper United Methodist Church or the Joplin Association For The Blind, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Bauer, of the home; two daughters, Dana Hern and husband John, and Deidra Marti and husband Butch, all of Jasper; three grandchildren, Amber Bass and husband Jon, Ashley Kautz and husband Richard and Kaleb Marti, and three great-grandchildren, Jordan and McGwire Rice and Emersyn Bass.
Mr. Bauer was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Nashville, Mo., and had lived on a farm near Nashville most of his life until moving into Japer eight years ago. He farmed on his own and also was employed with Asbury Farms. He was a graduate of Alba High School.
He married Darlene Howard on Aug. 12, 1956, in Asbury.
MARVIN J. COMBS
CARTHAGE — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel for Marvin J. Combs, 63, Carthage, who died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin. Burial will be in Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Combs, of the home; a daughter, Marlissa Diggs and husband Greg, Carthage; two sisters, Dorothy Southern and husband Paul, and Jessie Beuford and husband Eddy, Lamar, and two grandsons, Logan and Blaine Diggs.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin Myers, Jimmy Combs and Johnnie Combs.
Mr. Combs was born March 10, 1946, in Lamar, to Jack and Jenny (Brusha) Combs. He was reared in the Lamar area and lived his adult years in Carthage. He was employed at Steadley Manufacturing. He was also self employed as an automotive upholsterer and refinisher for several years. He was a member of the Oak Street Tabernacle and served in the National Guard.
He married Patricia Lewis on July 24, 1965, in Carthage.
HELEN MARIE GUILFOYLE
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery for Helen Marie Guilfoyle, 90, state of Illinois, a former Lamar resident, who died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Eden Village Nursing Home in Edwardsville, Ill. Minister C.K. Warden will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Jeanne Marie Maples, Illinois, and Lisa Goodbar, Fresno, Calif., and a niece, Marsha Marie Buterbaugh, California.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Johnnie Irene Guilfoyle and Donna Mae Brown Morris, and a sister, Jeanne Holman.
Mrs. Guilfoyle was born Dec. 2, 1919, in Shawnee, Okla., to Jack and Donna Marie (Milner) Brill. She had been a Lamar resident for 25 years, and an Illinois resident for one year. She had worked as a painter of aircraft for an aircraft business in Midwest City, Okla., during World War II. In her later years she was a homemaker. She attended the Baptist Church in Shawnee, Okla.
She married Lloyd “Babe” Guilfoyle on Feb. 19, 1955, in Downey, Calif. He died June 29, 1988.
GEORGE PYATT
JERICO SPRINGS — Services were held Monday, at Bradford Funeral Chapel, for George Phillip Scott Pyatt, 40, Jerico Springs, who died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial was in the Pyatt Family Section of Riley Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home, Summersville.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann Bishop and stepfather, John David Bishop, Golden City; a brother, Charles Zebulyn Pyatt, Jerico Springs; his twin brother and sister, John Ethan Bishop and Jozette “Tootsie” Ann Bishop, both of Golden City; three aunts, Sharon Pyatt and Peggy Pyatt, Summersville, and June Hayes, Rose Hill, Kan.; his nieces and nephew, Crystal, Tiffany and Lathen, and cousins, Jackie Pyatt, Summersville, and Annie Morris, Wichita, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather and great aunt.
He was a welder and auto mechanic.
SHAUNA MARIE HARDENBERGER
LOCKWOOD — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lockwood Christian Church for Shauna Marie Hardenberger, 47, Lockwood, who died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Pastor Ron Lake will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be held at the church Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
ROY YOKLEY
BRONAUGH — Arrangements are pending at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Roy Yokley, 69, Bronaugh, who died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada.
The full obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
JOE BEAN
AUSTIN, Texas — A memorial service will be held at a later date at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo., for Joe Patrick Bean, 51, Austin, a former Lamar, Mo. resident, who died December 24, 2009, at Brackinridge Hospital in Austin, as a result of a severe head injury sustained in a fall followed by a heart attack.
The full obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
DARRELL LEE RIGGS
LIBERAL — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, for Darrell Lee Riggs, 68, Liberal, who died at 3:23 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. CK Warden will officiate. Burial will be in Leroy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the service.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra Shelton and husband Darryl, Liberal, and Dana Cooley, Gardner, Kan.; a brother, Larry Riggs, Lexington; four grandchildren, Hannah Leigh Shelton, Elizabeth Rose Rea, Joseph Michael Cooley and Janet Leigh Cooley, and four great-grandchildren, Curran Rea, Honor Rea, Blaise Bailey and Connor Cooley.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Dahmer.
Mr. Riggs was born April 27, 1941, in Nevada, Mo., to Leroy R. and Hazel Irene Spainhoward. He attended the Hannon Baptist Church as a small child. He was a graduate of Nevada High School.
Mr. Riggs was a chemical specialist at Thompson & Hayword, which later became known as Harcross in Kansas City, Mo. He retired in 1996. That same year he and his wife moved to the Liberal area from Gardner, Kan.
He married Sharon Kay Hobbs on Aug. 7, 1964, in Nevada. She died April 30, 2005.
OLLIE GLEE COTTERILL
EDGEWATER, Md. — Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at Unity by the Bay Church, Severna Park, for Ollie Glee Cotterill, 89, Edgewater, who died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Burial will be in Waters Cemetery in Jasper, Mo.
Arrangements are under the direction of George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Survivors include her four children, Hayden Mills Cotterill and wife Maryann, Northville, Mich., Merrilea (Cotterill) Lamborne, Edgewater, Carla (Cotterill) LaFever and husband Samuel, Leesburg, Va., and Wray Q. Clayton Cotterill and wife Kimberly, Santa Rosa, Calif., and seven grandchildren, Stephen Cotterill, Jennifer Cotterill, Holli Holmquist, Neil Lamborne, Miles Lamborne, Alex LaFever and Spencer LaFever.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hayden Cotterill; two brothers, E.Q. Mills and Clayton Mills, and two sisters, Claudie Lee (Mills) McFarland and Myrtle (Dooley) Byrd.
Mrs. Cotterill was born July 17, 1920, in Dumas, Texas, to William Thomas and Lora Delphia (Henderson) Mills.
JOSEPH EDWARD CACKLEY
LAMAR — Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Joseph Edward Cackley, 34, Lamar, who died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. Burial was in Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Cackley Family, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Jenny Cackley, of the home; a son, Trey Edward Cackley, of the home, and his father, Bill Edward Cackley, Lamar.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Ann Cackley, in 1992.
Mr. Cackley was born May 8, 1975, at Kansas City, Mo., to Bill and Phyllis (Reaves) Cackley. He was a 1993 graduate of Lamar High School. He lived in Barton County and owned and operated J & J Auto Repair. He was a member of the Elks and the Metro Club.
He married Jennifer Marie Blaser on May 6, 1999, in Lamar.
MARY NELL GAIER
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Services are pending and will be announced at a later date for Mary Nell Gaier, 67, Lamar, Mo., who died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org/donate or to the Lamar First Baptist Church building fund.
Survivors include a daughter, Stacy Gaier Potter, granddaughter Maya and son-in-law Andy Potter, Parker, and a brother, Ted Reavley and wife Carol, Lamar, Mo., and their children, Erin, Brenton, Brooke and Brian.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Mrs. Gaier was born June 14, 1942, in Lamar, Mo., to Dr. Jack and Mildred “Mickey” Reavley. She attended all 12 years at Lamar public schools.
She graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in speech therapy. She worked as a speech therapist for the Parson’s Kansas State Hospital and the Lamar R-1 School District. She also worked as the office manager of Ted A Reavley DDS Inc.
She was a member of PEO sisterhood and Lamar First Baptist Church.
HELEN FAYE BROWN
JASPER — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Fairview Baptist Church in Sarcoxie for Helen Faye Brown, 77, Jasper, who died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin. Pastor Elwin Winans will officiate. Burial will be in Sarcoxie Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include five sons, Larry Hall, Neosho, Terry Hall, Carthage, Wm. F. Hall, Bentonville, Ark., Brian Hall, Jasper, and Randall Hall, Sarcoxie; three daughters, Verna Jack, Sarcoxie, and Nancy Hall and Janet Daniel; 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Hall; two brothers, Basil and Homer Browning and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jack.
Mrs. Brown was born April 17, 1932, to William J. and Frances L. (Blackburn) Browning in Exeter. She was a retired nurse’s aide from the Sarcoxie Nursing Home.
She married Veril Loyd Hall, who preceded her in death. She then married Kenneth Brown on Nov. 1, 1994, in Carthage. He died July 7, 2008.
GREGORY DWIGHT JACKSON
RURAL JASPER — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Christ Church of Oronogo for Gregory Dwight Jackson, 27, rural Jasper, who died Saturday morning, Dec. 19, 2009.
Arrangements are under the direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper FFA Chapter, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his mother, Tammy and sister Stephanie Jackson, both of rural Jasper; his grandmothers, LoRean Jackson, Overton, Neb., and Lois Baird, rural Jasper; uncles, Rick Jackson, Holderage, Neb., Mike Jackson, Mesquet, Nev., and Mark Baird, rural Jasper; an aunt, Paula Cooley, rural Miller, and several extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Jackson, and both grandfathers, Doyt Jackson and Paul Baird.
Mr. Jackson was born Nov. 17, 1982, in Lamar, to Dwight and Tammy Jackson. He became a Christian at the age of eight. He was a 2001 graduate of Jasper High School where he participated in football and FFA, where he showed cattle. He recently donated his show equipment to the Jasper FFA Chapter.
RON L. COSSEL
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, Kan., for Ron L. Cossel, 61, Wilmington, a former Concordia, Kan. resident, who died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. Rev. Dean R. Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kan.
Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. The body has been cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ron Cossel Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box 606, Concordia, Kan. 66901.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.chaputbuoy.com.
Survivors include three sons, Clint Boling and wife Kim, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Cossel and Kip Cossel and wife Melissa, Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Kristina Kuebler and husband Rick, Topeka, Kan.; three brothers, Wally Cossel and wife Pat, San Antonio, Texas, K. Wayne “Butch” Cossel and wife Liz, Golden City, Mo., and Terry Cossel and wife Karen, Beatrice, Neb.; three sisters, Kennda Eis and husband Chuck, Milwaukee, Wisc., Dee Marshall and husband Bill, Abilene, Kan., and Kathy Ashland and husband Gary, Concordia, Kan.; five grandchildren, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken Cossel and Jim and Virginia Allen.
Mr. Cossel was born June 10, 1948, in Spokane, Wash., to Ken Cossel and Virginia Smith. He attended school in Concordia, Kan. He joined the US Marine Corp in 1968 and served two tours in Vietnam, where he received a Purple Heart and the RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm & Frame. He was a diesel mechanic for Delaval diesel repair across the country and also worked as a mechanic for Kling Ford in Concordia, Kan. He was a member of the VFW. He also worked in Belleville at the city power plant and later ran Ron’s 36 filling station in Belleville.
EVELYN N. SHUTTERS
MILO — Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Evelyn N. Shutters, 86, formerly of Milo, who died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Truman Healthcare & Rehab Center in Lamar. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery, Nevada.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include two daughters, Nadine Baldwin, Walker, and Donnell Shutters, Atlanta, Ga.; a son, Ronnie Shutters, Schell City; three grandchildren, Frank Shutters, Sheldon, Roy Baldwin, Walker and Steven Shutters, Nevada; several great-grandchildren, and a sister, Juanita Smith, North Kansas City, Mo.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Shutters was born June 5, 1923, in Milo, to William Ison and Bertha Bell (Martin) Garrett. She attended Milo School through the eighth grade. She worked at Nelly Don in Nevada for many years. She later provided in-home healthcare for the elderly in the Nevada area. Her last employment was at Joe Clark Residential Care Center until her retirement in 1995.
She married Frank Lowell Shutters on April 12, 1940, in Nevada. He died June 10, 1984.
RANDY ALLEN BEASLEY
GOLDEN CITY — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arcola Baptist Church for Randy Allen Beasley, 45, Golden City, who died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, from an inoperative brain tumor. Burial, with military honors, will be held at a later date in the Gum Cemetery, south of Stockton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Association, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include a son, Levi Beasley; five brothers, Leon Beasley, Donald Beasley, Floyd Beasley, Warren Beasley and Charles Beasley and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Beasley was born Oct. 12, 1964, in Lockwood, to Charles Evan and Betty Faye (Holmes) Beasley. He was self employed as a farm laborer. He entered the Navy on April 22, 1985 and was Honorably Discharged on April 25, 1989.
THOMAS CHRISTOPHER EALES
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs for Thomas Christopher Eales, 75, Excelsior Springs, who died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, after a prolonged illness. Private internment will be at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Eales, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher J. and Connie Eales and Bradley T. and Brenda Eales; four grandchildren, Misty D. Eales, J.T. Eales, Erin E. Eales and Kristin M. Eales and fiancé Zac Ganzer; a sister, Jule Ann Fryer, of the home, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, J. Wade Morey.
Mr. Eales was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Lamar, to Harold V. and Erma (Wattenbarger) Eales. He served in the U.S. Air Force and while stationed in England met and married Sylvia Margaret McCarthy in St. Marks Church, London, England.
J.C. VERT
LOCKWOOD — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lockwood First Baptist Church for J.C. Vert, 86, Lockwood, who died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Pastor Steve Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Lockwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the fund for David M. Francis’ spinal cord therapy.
RANDY BEASLEY
GOLDEN CITY — Services are pending with Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, for Randy Beasley, 45, Golden City, who died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood.
PATRICIA DAWSON
GOLDEN CITY — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ingrassia Family Home in Elmer, for Patricia Ann Dawson, 72, Golden City, who died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at her home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Dawson, of the home; three sons, James Mallory, Grain Valley, Brett Dawson, Fort Scott, Kan., and Jeffrey Dawson, Kansas City, Mo.; three daughters, Lisa Speer and Roberta Ingrassia, both of Elmer, and Terry Wright, Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, James Parker and Ed Parker, both of Blue Springs; a sister, Wadean Holder, Marshall; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dawson was born March 18, 1937, at Marshall, to Benjamin and Idress (Hoppers) Parker. She graduated from Grain Valley High School and had worked at Western Electric in Lee’s Summit for many years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Independence. She had made her home in Golden City for the past four years.
She married James F. Dawson on Nov. 22, 2002, at Buckner.
JACK B. BROUS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home for Jack B. Brous, 87, Lamar, who died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope Church of the Nazarene, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Brous, of the home; four sons, Jim Brous and wife Robyn, Springfield, Calvin Brous and wife Bonnie, Liberal, Dan Brous and wife Paula, Lamar, and Ken Brous and wife Robin, Lamar; three daughters, Karen Hardy and husband Greg Hardy, Liberal, Barbara Moore and husband Greg, Jackson, Tenn., and Staci Scarberry and husband Rick, Lamar; a brother, Gary Brous and wife Shirley, Santa Barbara, Calif.; a sister, Edoline Smith, Nevada, Mo.; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, and a granddaughter, Lori Lynn King, on April 16, 1967.
Mr. Brous was born April 7, 1922, in rural Barton County, to Denham Raymond and Hazel Beatrice (Orahood) Brous. He was a 1940 graduate of Lamar High School. He was a crop and cattle farmer and was also a contract mail transporter for 37 years. He was a member of Living Hope Church of the Nazarene for over 65 years.
He married Pauline Frances Capp on Oct. 27, 1944, at Girard, Kan.
KENNY PARKER
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for Kenneth Edward “Pops” Parker, 52, Lamar, who died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at his home. Burial will be in Curtis Cemetery in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parker family, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include two sons, Gerald Lee Parker and Dusty Lee Parker, both of Lamar; three daughters, Crystal D. Metcalf, Fort Scott, Kan., Myla Springston, Nevada, Mo., and Stephanie Parker, Carthage; two brothers, Ernest G. parker, Alba, and David Parker, Sarcoxie; four sisters, Evalyn M. Cleveland, Carthage, Linda I. Cleveland, Avilla, Sharon Kay Smith and Betty L. Maggard, both of Lamar; 10 grandchildren and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Danny Parker, and a sister, Kathryn Patrick.
Mr. Parker was born March 2, 1957, at Monett, to Gerald and Goldie (Combs) Parker.
VAUGHN D. DUNAGAN
LAMAR — A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home for Vaughn D. Dunagan, 65, Lamar, who died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuenralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Dunagan, of the home; a son, Tracy Dunagan and wife Evelyn, Neosho; four daughters, April Warden, Kansas City, Mo., Jessica Manke and husband Carl, Golden City, Crystal Winningham and husband Brandon, Grove, Okla., and Teresa; a brother, Doyle Dunagan and wife Susie, Lamar; a sister, Coleen Lee, Lamar; eight grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jo Dunagan; two nephews, Roy Dunagan and D.D. Dunagan, and two nieces, Hiedi Brous and Heather Dunagan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Dunagan and Lee Dunagan.
Mr. Dunagan was born Sept. 15, 1944, in Iowa. He had resided in the Lamar area since 1973, having moved from Kansas City, Mo. He had been a truck driver and then worked for O’Sullivan Industries for 10 years.
He married Janie Dill on Sept. 29, 1984, in Lamar.
LOWELL VIRGIL SCHLOTZHAUER
JERICO SPRINGS — Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Lowell Virgil Schlotzhauer, 77, Jerico Springs, who died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, following a long term illness with recent complications. Burial was in Newton Burial Park, Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Waterhouse and husband Rick, El Dorado Springs, and Diane Schlotzhauer and husband Bill Armstrong, El Dorado Springs; three brothers, Aubrey Schlotzhauer, Pilot Grove, Jimmy Schlotzhauer, Warsaw and Barry Schlotzhauer, Kansas City, Mo., and their families; seven grandchildren, Arlinda Johnson, Blake Waterhouse, Chauntae Waterhouse, Annette and husband Jason Sheriff, Johnathan and wife Sarah Taffner, Danielle and husband Philip Row and Virgil and Catie Taffner; three great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Johnson, Hannah Johnson and Emily Taffner, and numerous other family.
He was preceded in death by a 20-year-old son, Randal Lowell Schlotzhauer in 1980 and twin great-grandsons, Dreygan and Riley Taffner in 2009.
Mr. Schlotzhauer was born Jan. 2, 1932, at the family home in Pleasant Green, to Virgil and Eunice (Hickman) Schlotzhauer. He graduated high school at Pilot Grove and attended the Baptist Church. He worked as a small engine mechanic at Barton County Implement for 23 years, retiring in 2005 due to health problems.
He married Ruth Lavern Purdy in 1950, and they divorced in 1976. He married Patsy Nell (Music) King in 1980, at Richards. She died in 1985.
STETSON JAMES CATO
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Stetson James Cato, infant son of Stephen and Melissa Cato, Lamar, who was stillborn at 4:31 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Rev. Kent Garfield officiated. Burial was in Iantha Cemetery.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Johnna Cato, of the home; maternal grandparents, Rose McKenzie and Robert and Pansey Holt, paternal grandparents, Dennis and Frances Cato, maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Pyatt, paternal great-grandparents, Billy Bob and Hazel Adams and Dorothy Cato, all of Lamar, and a large extended family.
JACK B. BROUS
LAMAR — Services are pending with Daniel Funeral Home for Jack B. Brous, 87, Lamar, who died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin.
EDITH ARNOLD
JASPER — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weng Funeral Chapel for Eva “Edith” Arnold, 91, Jasper, who died at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial will be in Waters Cemetery, northwest of Jasper.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Arnold and wife Kay, Jasper, and Bill Arnold and wife Jean, Arlington Heights, Ill.; a daughter, Linda Morgan, Lamar; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Claudine and Betty Budd, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lena Avis Budd; two brothers, Melvin and Merle Budd; a granddaughter, Christina Arnold, and a son-in-law, Richard Morgan.
Mrs. Arnold was born July 26, 1918, in rural Jasper County, to Claud Craig and Lula Maud (Pfander) Budd. She was a lifetime Jasper area resident. She was a farm wife and a homemaker. She was a member of the Jasper Christian Church and the Surviving Spouses of Jasper.
She married Ray Kenneth Arnold on July 2, 1939, in Jasper. He died Sept. 15, 1991.
WALLACE DALE BOYD
OZARK, Ark. — Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Lamar, Mo., for Wallace Dale “Tickle” Boyd, 82, Ozark, a former Lamar resident, who died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial in Ozark.
The speaker was Lee Ann Boyd. Musical selections were “Amazing Grace” and “Just a Closer Walk with Three”.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Boyd, of the home; a son, Jimmy Dale Boyd and wife Leann, Jerico Springs, Mo.; a daughter, Sandra James and husband Michael, St. Genevieve, Mo.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Jimmy, Claudie, Orville, Clifford and Eddie Boyd; three sisters, Sylvia Boyd, Pauline Williams and Laura Mae Carmady and a great-grandson.
Mr. Boyd was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Lamar, Mo., to Coy Virgil and Lela Bell (Gardner) Boyd. He worked for Lawn Boy in Lamar and later worked for Allgeier Martin of Joplin as a telephone pole inspector. He later retired, moving to Arkansas where he had made his home for over the past 30 years. His passion was commercial fishing, which he had done for the past 20 years.
He married Helen Wimsett on Nov. 6, 1947, in Miami, Okla.
LOWELL SHLOTZHAUSER
JERICO SPRINGS — Arrangements are pending with Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Lowell Shlotzhauser, 77, Jerico Springs, who died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin.
RAY RYAN
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Cemetery for Ray Ryan, 102, Lamar, who died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Joplin HealthCare Center, following a short illness. The Rev. Don Keithly will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, Richard and Betty Ryan and James and Shelly Ryan, Lamar, Bill and Helen Ryan, Athens, W.V., and Irvin and Joyce Ryan, Independence; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Mike Wolfe, Joplin; two brothers, Devoy Ryan, Houston, Texas and Jack Ryan, Jefferson City; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Ryan was born August 31,1907, near Schaberg, Ark., to Charles and Fannie Mae (Moore) Ryan. At age 10 he and his family traveled by covered wagon to Barton County where he grew up and spent the rest of his life. He and his wife farmed near Irwin for many years. In addition to farming he had worked at Lawn Boy, O’Sullivan Industries and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. After retiring from farming he and his wife worked one summer at Yellowstone National Park. He taught Sunday school classes at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Lamar United Methodist Church.
He married Ellen Cable on July 2, 1932, at Bentonville, Ark. She died Dec. 25, 1998.
GEORGE F. MURREY
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home, for George F. Murrey, 83, formerly of Lamar, who died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar VFW Post No. 3691, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife Connie Murrey, Lamar; two stepsons, Wayne Waring, Liberal and Herb Waring, Jr., Joplin; a stepdaughter, Julie Parker, Lamar; six step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Mr. Murrey was born April 12, 1926, at Hardy, Ark. He graduated from Hardy High School and served his country during WW II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He had worked 26 years for O’Sullivan Industries.
He married Connie (Thatcher) Brady on Aug. 25, 1993, at Las Vegas, Nevada.
HELEN MARIE BRASHER
JERICO SPRINGS — Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Brumback Funeral Home for Helen Marie Brasher, 61, Jerico Springs, who died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Burial will be in Brasher Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Brasher, of the home; five daughters, Christy McKinney and husband Rob, Charity Stuber and husband Ted, Carol Shumake and husband Bryan, Cherrie Brasher and Cathy Brasher; eight grandchildren; a sister, Lois Simrell; a brother, Marvin Hill and wife Marj, and her mother-in-law, Grace Brasher.
Mrs. Brasher was born Dec. 29, 1947, in Houston, Mo., to George and Lovell (Minor) Hill. She attended school in Houston, El Dorado Springs and Nevada. She was a 1966 graduate of Nevada High School. After graduating she went to work at Witt’s Printing. After getting married she went to work on the family dairy farm. She was baptized at Pine Street Church in Nevada, and after getting married she attended Fairview Community Church, where she was an active member.
She married Larry Brasher on Aug. 14, 1971.
RITA WILSON
MINDENMINES — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Rita Mae Wilson, 68, Mindenmines, who died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery in Lamar.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her companion of 14 years, Jack Kelsey; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Mindy Wilson, Lamar; two daughters, Sherriee and husband Gary Simpson, Sheldon, and Velda Wilson, of the home; four brothers, Richard, Robert, Michael and Wayne Akins; three sisters, Judy Marko, Betty Lawson and Patricia Hilz; three grandchildren, Misty Greene, Casey Wilson and Colton Wilson, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Marie Perryman; two brothers, Roy and Billy Akins, and a grandson, Donald Wayne.
Mrs. Wilson was born Feb. 19, 1941, at Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Marlon and Vera Mae (Beireis) Akins. She was a homemaker and a child care provider in her home for many years. She was a member of Mindenmines Christian Church, and had been an active volunteer in the community.
She was married to Donald Eugene Wilson for 27 years before he preceded her in death in 1988.
DAVID EDWARD LANE
LIBERAL — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Pittsburg Church of Christ in Pittsburg, Kan., for David Edward Lane, 70, Liberal, who died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, following a long illness. Burial will be in Liberal City Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburg Church of Christ Building Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Esther Lane; a son, Scott Lane and wife Heather, Wentzville; three grandsons, Brian Raper and wife Kim, Sheldon, and James Devon Lane and Dawson Lane, both of Wentzville; a great-grandson, Andrew James Raper, Sheldon, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Troy Edward Lane; a brother, Gordon Dean Lane, and a sister, Nedra Lane Barton.
Mr. Lane was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Lamar, to Hebert Floyd and Gladys (Clark) Lane. He was a lifetime resident of Liberal and was a 1957 graduate of Liberal High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was active in the Kansas Jaycees, serving as the Kansas Regional vice president for the US Jaycees. He owned and operated Lane Kennels until the mid 1990’s. He also worked briefly in construction, helping to build the Pittsburg Church of Christ building. He also was a school bus driver for the Liberal School District, and a fiberglass specialist for the Helio Aircraft Company in Pittsburg, Kan.
He was active in choral, music, opera and drama, and appeared in many roles on many stages. He was a founding member of the “Friends of the Southeast Kansas Symphony” and was a member of the former Pittsburg Centennial Choir. Most recently he was a singer in the Choral Society of Missouri Southern State University.
He went back to college, earning his Bachelors Degree in Theater from MSSU in 2005.
He married Esther Geraldine Nichols on Oct. 24, 1964, at the Pittsburg Church of Christ in Pittsburg, Kan.
VELTA LORENE BALL
JASPER — Services were held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Weng Funeral Chapel for Velta Lorene Ball, 81, rural Jasper, who died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin. Burial was in Waters Cemetery, northwest of Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Waters Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Ball, of the home; a son, Larry Ball and wife Patty, Lamar; two daughters, Peggy Gordon and husband Bob, Claremore, Okla., and Suzanne Berryhill, Jasper; two brothers, Loyal Berryhill and Lloyd Berryhill, both of Jasper; a sister, Reba Ball, Jasper; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy; a sister, Lena May; a granddaughter, Sheila and a great-granddaughter, Leslie Dawn.
Mrs. Ball was born Jan. 4, 1928, in Barton County, to Newton Lawrence and Lois Bernice (Williams) Berryhill. She was a homemaker and a member of the former Bethel N.I.C.
She married Walter Ball on May 18, 1947, at Girard, Kan.
DR. NILES SHOFF
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home, for Dr. Niles Rodell Shoff, 84, Albert Lea, who died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Oral Shoff; five sons, Greg Shoff and wife Sally, Brad Shoff, Michael Shoff and wife Ellen, David Shoff and wife Laurie and Christopher Shoff and wife Angela; three daughters, Susan Zmyslony and husband Mike, Cynthia Steinberg and husband Richard, and Laura Brink and husband John; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Willis Shoff and wife Geyne, and a sister-in-law, Lois Larson.
He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Don Larson.
Dr. Shoff was born April 17, 1925, in Bassett, Neb., to Lloyd and Jessie (Jeffrey) Shoff. He was a 1942 graduate of Rock County High School. He then spent one year at York College in York, Neb., and was drafted in 1943, during WW II. He served in the 3rd Army field artiller. He was discharged as Staff Sergeant and returned to the United States in 1946. Once he returned home he completed schooling at York College, then went on to the Lincoln College of Chiropractic in Indianapolis, Ind., where he graduated in 1949. He then spent one year as a radiology resident at the college. He moved to Albert Lea in 1950, where he started Shoff Chiropractic.
In 1958 Dr. Shoff was named Minnesota Chiropractor of the Year by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. He was elected Mayor of Albert Lea in 1958, where he served five terms through January of 1969. He was appointed and served on the Basic Science Board of Minnesota for 14 years, was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea where he was instrumental in the implementation of the Peace and Power program at First Lutheran Church, was past member of the church council, past president of Hillcrest Cemetery Association, a member of the Lions Club where he was a past president of Noon Lions Club and District 5 Governor of Minnesota Lions Club, was a member of the Jaycees, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Eagles and the Elks. He was active in DFL and served as first district chair.
In 2006 Dr. Shoff retired from active practice after 56 years.
He married Oral Larson on June 8, 1952, in Storden.
BETTY SELVEY
LIBERAL — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at Hannon Free Will Baptist Church for Betty J. Selvey, 75, rural Liberal, who died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her home. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery in Lamar.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alicia’s Word Made Flesh Missionary Account in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Selvey, of the home; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Stan Bunch, Panama, and Sandy and Allen Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers and their wives, Don and Emily Clements, Loyd and Beverly Clements and Bill and Sue Clements, all of Lamar; a sister, Thelma Selvey and husband Don, Lamar; a sister-in-law, Dixie Clements, Lamar; five grandchildren, Jonathan Bunch and wife Amanda, Rachel Smith, Alicia Bunch, Brandon Smith and wife Mandy and Amanda Bunch; two great-grandchildren, James and Katie Smith, and a large extended family.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Clements.
Mrs. Selvey was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Irwin, to Ted and Ruby (Little) Clements. She was a 1952 graduate of Lamar High School. She and her husband were longtime Barton County farmers. She also served as tax collector for Ozark Township for many years. She was a wonderful cook and an accomplished quilter. She was an active member of Hannon Free Will Baptist Church.
She married Bob Selvey on Jan. 3, 1954, in Lamar.
MARGE WILLIAMS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church for Margaret L. “Marge” Williams, 83, Lamar, who died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or Lamar Independent Foundation for Education (LIFE), in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn Williams, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Pat Anderson, Carl Junction; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Denise Williams, Lamar; a brother, Jack, Oronogo; six grandchildren, Dr. Jeff and wife Dr. Rose Anderson, Louisville, Ky., Jennifer and husband John Koehler, Joplin, Jessica and husband Joel Koehler, Joplin, Dr. Holly and husband Rev. Brian Ford, Columbia, Joni and husband Matt Splett, Columbia, and Kelly Williams, Fayetteville, Ark., and four great-grandchildren, Will, Hannah and Jayson Koehler, Joplin, and Caroline Ford, Columbia.
Mrs. Williams was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Jasper, to Hale and Floy (Rudy) Tucker. She was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Jasper High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College. She had taught school and worked in retail. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Lamar, and was involved in her Naomi Sunday School class and the choir choir.
She married Glenn G. Williams on July 11, 1945.
RUTH MARGARET MAYFIELD
NEVADA — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ferry Funeral Home for Ruth Margaret Mayfield, 90, Nevada, who died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Christian Health Care in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Burial will follow in Milo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Evangelistic Ministries, in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, Mo. 64772.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com
Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Grissom and husband Daniel; two grandchildren, Kristy Marriott, Kansas City, Mo., and Jason Grissom, Mesquite, Texas, and a sister, Louise Fessant, Valparaiso, Ind.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers, James Danley, John Danley, Donald Danley, Charles Danley, Bert Danley, Ralph Danley and Lewis Danley, and three sisters, Virginia Brown, Mabel McWilliams and Della May Danley.
Mrs. Mayfield was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Milo, to Arthur Lee and Elsie Pearl (Livingston) Danley. She had spent most of her lifetime in the area and was a homemaker and a farm wife. She was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly Church, the Fairview Community Club and the American Red Cross.
She married Albert Eldon Mayfield on Dec. 30, 1954. He died in May of 1980.
CHARLES SPRENKLE
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Charles Edward Sprenkle, 76, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at his home. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, with graveside military honors conducted by Jasper V.F.W. Post No. 6415.
Visitation will be held following a Masonic service to begin at 7 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of the Jasper Masonic Lodge, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Merle Sprenkle, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Brenda Sprenkle, Jasper; a daughter, Ann Martinez, Springfield; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
Mr. Sprenkle was born Dec. 27, 1932, near Neosho, the youngest of the 11 children of Charles and Hazel (Thomas) Sprenkle. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He farmed in the Boston area. In addition to farming, he was a cattleman and an A.I. technician for many years. He was a member of Jasper V.F.W. Post No. 6415 and was a past master of Lamar Masonic Lodge No. 292 and Jasper Masonic Lodge No. 398. He attended Jasper United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Mt. Hope Chapter No. 74 Order of Eastern Star, Lamar.
He married Merle Haile on Sept. 28, 1957, at the Boston Methodist Church.
ANTHONY PAUL WILLIAMS
TULSA, Okla. — Private family services were held for Anthony Paul Williams, 36, Tulsa, who died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.
“Nobody, Nobody will ever love you the way I could love you cause nobody’s that strong, cause nobody’s that strong” - Tom Waits.
The son of Constance Peterson and grandson of Curtis Peterson, Lamar, Paul was born and raised in Springfield, Mo. He made his living through service to others. In recent years he lived on the east coast and had dreams of someday starting a transportation business there. He set aside his own ambitions though, to return to Missouri and help his family in a time of need.
Nobody loved us like Paul could love us, because nobody’s that strong. We miss you, Paul.
KIMBERLY LYNN SHUTTERS
SHELDON — Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Kimberly Lynn Shutters, 44, Sheldon, who died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar, following a short illness. Pastor Michael Linthicum will officiate. Burial will follow in Lake Cemetery, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for her children, in care of Lamar Bank & Trust Co.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Shutters, of the home; three children, Savannah Gillis, Parsons, Kan., Travis Gillis and Ethan Gillis, of the home; three brothers, Gary Thurston, Farlington, Kan., David Thurston, Deerfield, and Randy Thurston, Fulton, Kan.; two sisters, Shirley Goltra, Ft. Scott, Kan., and Brenda Brown, Kansas City, Mo., and several extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Shutters was born Dec. 3, 1964, in Ft. Scott, Kan., to Lester A. and Leah Pearline (Edens) Thurston. She was reared in Ft. Scott, Kan., and was a 1983 graduate of Ft. Scott High School. She was employed by several Ft. Scott businesses including Ennis Business Forms, Great West Insurance, Med Plans and in Lamar for Dr. Timothy Sprenkle, and was recently working for First Source in Ft. Scott, Kan. She had been a Sheldon resident for the past eight years.
She married Frank L. Shutters on Sept. 20, 2003.
CHRISTINA L. KOLLMEIER
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, Mo., for Christina L. Kollmeier, 75, Lake Wales, who died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Lake Wales Medical Center. Burial was in Meinert Cemetery, southwest of Lockwood.
Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include three sons, Kerwin Kollmeier, New Bloomfield, Mo., Kurtis Kollmeier and wife Susan, Webb City, Mo., and Kenneth Kollmeier, Lake Wales; a sister, Helen Cole, Lamar, Mo.; six grandchildren, Kaleena Kollmeier, Kerwin Kollmeier II, Christian Kollmeier, Taylor Kollmeier, Jarrod Kollmeier and Kylie Kollmeier, and a great-grandchild, Maddock Kollmeier.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Fanning.
Mrs. Kollmeier was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Lamar, Mo., to Jake and Annie Marie (Rice) Fanning. She was a 1951 graduate of Golden City High School. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, Mo. and the Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven. She lived most of her life in Barton or Dade County, Mo., until moving to Lake Wales in 2003 to live with her youngest son.
She married William Nelson Kollmeier on July 7, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death.
ELFA ELIZABETH SHARON
MINDENMINES — Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Liberal City Cemetery, for Elfa Elizabeth Sharon, 84, Mindenmines, who died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Truman Healthcare & Rehab in Lamar. Minister C.K. Warden officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Survivors include a daughter, Alta Mitchell-Davis and husband Dave, Mindenmines; two brothers, Louis and Evert Satterfield, Kentucky; a sister, Alice Kline, Hermitage; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Farr, Ronald Mitchell and Greg Mitchell; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Friend, and a sister, Lorene Groves.
Mrs. Sharon was born April 22, 1925, in the Boston Mountains of Johnson County, Ark., to William Frathem and Bertha (Warren) Friend. She was a homemaker and had resided in Barton County for over 30 years.
She married Joseph Hopkins in Arkansas at the beginning of WW II. He died Oct. 6, 1974. She later married Jessie Sharon, who died in March of 2008.
CHARLES SPRENKLE
LAMAR — Services are pending with Daniel Funeral Home for Charles Sprenkle, 76, Lamar, who died Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2009.
MADELINE SWOR
RICHARDSON, Texas — Services were held in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park in Richardson, for M. Madeline Swor, 82, Richardson, who died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at her home. Burial followed in Restland Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Oliver W. Swor, of the home; a daughter, Sondra Biller and husband Gerry, Glenview, Ill.; two sons, Mike Swor and wife Judy, Richardson, and Gary Swor and wife Melody Metzger, Lamar, Mo.; three grandchildren, JoLynn Turner, Emily Robles and Jud Metzger, and a great-grandson, Kobyn Metzger.
PATRICK A. LYNN, SR.
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Daniel Funeral Home, for Patrick Alan Lynn, Sr., 44, Lamar, who died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynn family, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria Lynn, of the home; two sons, Patrick Alan Lynn, Jr. and Adam Lynn, both of the home; two brothers, Paul Lynn, Kansas City, Mo., and Phillip Lynn, Brookfield; three sisters, Donna Lynn, Brookfield, Deloris Beeves, Canada, and Doris Kappelman, Kansas City, Mo.; his in-laws, Warren and Precious, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, James Irvin Lynn, and an infant sister, Alice Clair Lynn.
Mr. Lynn was born Sept. 23, 1965, in Harrisonville, to Paul Sr. and Adelia (Garret) Lynn. He had resided in Lamar for the past 17 years and had worked at Carnahan Tire, Brubaker Lumber and O’Sullivan Industries.
He married Victoria Lynn Ruth on April 26, 1998, at Lamar.
ANTONIETTA “VERA” PEVETO
LAMAR — Family services will be held at a later date for Antonietta “Vera” Peveto, 81, Lamar, who died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center in Lamar. The body has been cremated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home.
Survivors include Alice McElhiney and her husband David, Lamar.
Mrs. Peveto was from a large family, all who resided in Italy, and her brothers and sisters all preceded her in death.
Mrs. Peveto was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Bernalda, Italy, to Francesca and Giuseppina (Zambrealla) Demmrco. She had been a Lamar resident for the past three years, having moved from Milan, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church.
She married James Pereto on Nov. 15, 1955, in Venezuela. He died Dec. 23, 1995.
ELFA ELIZABETH SHARON
MINDENMINES — Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Liberal City Cemetery, for Elfa Elizabeth Sharon, 84, Mindenmines, who died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center in Lamar.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Survivors include a daughter, Alta Mitchell, Mindenmines, and a grandson, Greg Mitchell, Mindenmines.
Mrs. Sharon was a longtime area resident.
RONNIE DEAN ENGLE
LIBERAL — Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday) at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, for Ronnie Dean Engle, 46, Liberal, who died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Barton County, as a result of a traffic accident. Larry Brown and Bill Gillette will officiate. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery in Nevada.
Visitation will be held between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athletic Department of Liberal High School, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include his partner of seven years, Gayla Dawn Swarnes, Liberal; five children, Ashley Dawn Engle, Arma, Kan., Angela Marie Grable and husband David, Killeen, Texas, Randall Dean Engle, of the home, Robert Donald Sullins and wife Jacinda, Butler, and Heather Dawn Sullins and fiancé John Willis, Branson; a grandchild, MacKensie Rayne Sullins, Butler; his mother and father, Lonnie and Joan Engle, Liberal; two brothers, Lonnie Joe Engle and wife Joyce, and Jon Ray Engle and wife Tammy, all of Liberal; a sister, Lona Lynn Warren, Harrisonville, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Engle was born Jan. 27, 1963, in Nevada, to Lonnie Loren and Joan Doris (Rackley) Engle. He spent most of his life in the area. He attended school for many years in Hume, and graduated from Liberal High School in 1981. He was a 1988 graduate of Pittsburg State University. He made his living as a master electrician, working in both residential and commercial construction. For the past four years he has co-owned and operated Trackside Kennel, raising a variety of breeds. He was a member of the Christian Church.
JOYCE ANN WINGERT
LAMAR — A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today (Saturday) at Baker’s Grove Cemetery for Joyce Ann Wingert, 69, Lamar, who died at her home following a sudden illness.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, James Wingert; two sons, Lynn Seibert, Sheldon, and Kelly Wingert, Nevada; two daughters, Mechelle Seibert, Lamar, and Jamie Brown, Walker; a brother, George Comstock, Castle Rock, Wash.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Seibert, Jr., on May 31, 2004; a granddaughter, and a great-grandson.
Mrs. Wingert was born March 15, 1940, at Pittsburg, Kan., to Albert and Lunita Comstock. She was a member of the No. 4405 Barton County Eagles Club, a homemaker and volunteered at the Good Samaritan.
She married James Wingert on Sept. 26, 1977, at Miami, Okla.
ALDEN EARL PARKER
GOLDEN CITY — Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at First Christian Church, Golden City, for Alden Earl Parker, 81, Golden City, who died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at his home. Rev. John Steele officiated. Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Doug Parker, Johnny Parker, Stanton Gardner, Greg Parker, Mark Parker, Alan Stalker, Gary Gardner and Lance Robinson.
Arrangements were under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the family in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Parker, of the home; his stepmother, Irene Parker, Lockwood; four brothers, Norman Parker and wife Marlene, Melvin Parker and wife Bonnie and Stanley Parker and wife Henrietta, all of Golden City, and John C. Parker and wife Margie, Republic; a sister-in-law, Ann Parker, Lockwood; two half-brothers, Jim Parker and wife Lois, Lockwood, and Jerre Parker and wife Maureen, Houston, Texas; a stepbrother, Bob Bitney and wife Anh, Houston, Texas; a stepsister, Janice Kasper and husband Ralph, Harrisonville, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Rex Parker, and three sisters, Loretta Gardner, Reba Stansberry Obermann and Lynda Cearnal.
Mr. Parker was born March 8, 1928, in Jasper County, to Earl Calvin and Ilah Ruth (John) Parker. He was a lifetime resident of the Golden City area. He was a 1946 graduate of Golden City High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, achieving the rank of corporal. After the service he was a farmer until his retirement in 1993.
He was a member of the First Christian Church of Golden City, the American Legion Hickman-Owens Post 473 and the Mid-Am Dairy Association.
He married Betty Marie Greer on Aug. 27, 1950, at the Lindley Creek Baptist Church in Goodson.
BETTY J. PETERSON
ORONOGO — Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Nashville Christian Church for Betty J. Peterson, 83, rural Oronogo, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, Marion Peterson, of the home; two sons, Kerry Peterson, Joplin, and Kevin Peterson, Oronogo; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Peterson was born April 6, 1926, at Independence, to Marion and Minnie (Kerr) Eldred. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nashville Christian Church.
She married Marion Peterson on Nov. 10, 1946, at Medoc.
BETTY JO HARTSUIKER
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Martin Family Cemetery, for Betty Jo Hartsuiker, 88, Lamar, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center. Jason Schnieder will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
The obituary may be read and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son, Richard Hartsuiker and wife Marion, Joplin; two daughters, Mildred “Micki” Martin and husband Sterling, Lamar, and Sherril Fortner, Milford; a brother, John McCoy, West Valley City, Utah; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; an infant son, Michael Dean Hartsuiker; a granddaughter, Klaashia Blanchard and a great-grandson, Dakota Blanchard.
Mrs. Hartsuiker was born April 7, 1921, in Ottawa County, Okla., to Charles H. and Nell O. (Harrington) McCoy. She moved to the Milford area in March of 1968. She was a homemaker and worked as a deputy sheriff in Pipestone County, Minn. After moving to the Milford area she worked at the Lamar Hotel and then went to work for O’Sullivan Industries. She attended the Milford Christian Church.
She married Klaas Hartsuiker on Feb. 22, 1940, in Yuma, Ariz. He died Dec. 7, 1993.
WARREN LEE FARMER
JERICO SPRINGS — Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Cedarville for Warren Lee Farmer, 95, Jerico Springs, who died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Long-Brumback Funeral Home, Jerico Springs.
Survivors include his wife, Leona Farmer; a daughter, Leaetta Potter; a daughter-in-law, Dottie Farmer; six grandchildren, Teresa Farmer McNaught, Terry Farmer, Shelia Potter Mundy, Rickie Potter, Donald Potter and Daniel Potter; great-granddaughters, Haleigh Erin, Callea, Leigh, Delaney and Jordan, and great-grandsons, Justin, Randal, Colin, Austin, Dalton and Cameron.
He was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Lee Farmer, and two sisters, Hazel Evans and Eunice Yates.
Mr. Farmer was born Oct. 7, 1914, in Jerico Springs, to William and Zona (Smith) Farmer.
He married Leona Hagins on March 6, 1935.
LARRY LEE VAUGHN
RAYMORE — Services were held at 7 p.m. Friday at Hickman Mills Church of Christ for Larry Lee Vaughn, 58, Raymore, who died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday) at Nigh Cemetery in Lamar.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore.
Survivors include his wife, Keela Vaughn; two sons, Justin and wife DeeAnn, Belton, and Aaron, Springfield; a daughter, Ashley Kramer and husband Zach, Overland Park, Kan.; a brother, Orville and wife Debra White, Bear Lake, Minn.; a brother-in-law, J. Cowan, Raymore; a sister-in-law, Claudia Vaughn, Belton, and five grandchildren, Alexis, Aubrie, Austin, A.J. and Adasen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Keith, J.W. and David, and a sister, Marguerite.
Mr. Vaughn was born Sept. 7, 1951, in Lamar, Mo., to James Wayland and Dorothy (Pritchett) Vaughn. He was a member of the Hickman Mills Church of Christ, Boy Scouts, Tribe of Mic-O-Say and Mail Carrier’s Association.
ALDEN PARKER
GOLDEN CITY — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Christian Church in Golden City, for Alden Parker, 81, Golden City, who died Thursday evening, Oct. 29, 2009, at his home in rural Golden City.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City.
INEZ QUACKENBUSH
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Inez Quackenbush, 94, Lamar, who died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, American Cancer Society or a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Gerald and wife Nancy Peters, Lamar; a sister, Betty Boles, Lamar; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Jones, Liberal, and Jean Crockett, Lamar; a grandson, Greg and wife Alla Peters, Carl Junction; a granddaughter-in-law, Laura Peters, Lamar; two great-granddaughters, Cesily Peters and Darla and husband Kenny Irwin, and two great-great-grandchildren, Allison Tiller and Kelsi Lawrence.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Peters; a grandson, Brent Peters, and two brothers, Everett and Walter Crockett.
Mrs. Quackenbush was born July 27, 1915, in Lamar, to Barney and Myrtle (Garrett) Crockett. She worked at her brother Walter’s grocery store in Irwin for several years before she and her husband purchased it, renaming it Quackenbush Grocery and operating it for 20 years. She was also the Milford postmaster for many years. She was an active member of First Christian Church of Lamar and was an accomplished pianist.
She married Ray M. Quackenbush on Dec. 26, 1940, in Girard, Kan. He died Aug. 29, 2000.
JUNE REYNOLDS
GOLDEN CITY — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Golden City Assembly of God Church for June Reynolds, 72, Golden City, who died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Truman Healthcare Center in Lamar. Private burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, west of Golden City.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Reynolds, Golden City; a son, James Reynolds and wife Louise, Jerico Springs; two granddaughters, Jeny Anderson and husband Jeremy and Julie Reynolds, and a great-grandson, Reece Anderson.
She was preceded in death by two children, Juanita and Kenneth.
Mrs. Reynolds was born June 17, 1937, in Golden City, to Jesse and Ruth (Jones) Pattison. She was a 1955 graduate of Golden City High School. She worked in the kitchen of the Blue Top Restaurant and for 15 years worked in packing at O’Sullivan Industries.
She married Carl J. Reynolds on Sept. 15, 1957, in Golden City.
WARREN LEE FARMER
JERICO SPRINGS — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cedarville Church for Warren Lee Farmer, 95, Jerico Springs, who died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood. Burial will be in Cedarville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Long-Brumback Funeral Home.
ELROY SCHILLING
LOCKWOOD — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church for Elroy Schilling, 84, Lockwood, who died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Pastor Gary Griffin will officiate. Burial will be in Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church an hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church addition and remodeling fund, or to a charity of donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
AMY LORENE HARRINGTON
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Graveside services will be held at Memorial Gardens of the Valley in Grand Junction for Amy Lorene Harrington, 82, Grand Junction, who died at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Mary Clawson, Fruita; three daughters, Lorene Crawford, Florida, Donna Kibel and husband Marvin, Montrose, and Wilma Valencia and husband Steve, Fruita; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha Darlene and Jerry Kincaid, Lamar; an aunt and uncle, Bob and Dorothy McMackin, Metaline Falls, Wash.; an aunt, Mary McMackin, Edgerton, Mo., and two sister-in-laws, Selma Clawson, Lamar, Mo. and Nadene Saunders, Verona, Mo.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and Lawrence Weathermon; a sister, Opal Denny, and a grandson, Darren Douglas Crawford.
Mrs. Harrington was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Nodaway County, Mo., to Frank Sylvester and Pearl Lena (McMackin) Weathermon. She moved with her parents to Barton County, Mo., by covered wagon in the fall of 1929.
She married Lynwood “Lindy” Clawson on Nov. 28, 1947. He preceded her in death. She then married David Harrington, who also preceded her in death.
KENNETH DOYLE
LAMAR — A private committal service will be held at Howell Cemetery at a later date for Kenneth J. Doyle, 87, Lamar, who died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. An open visitation was held Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Frances “Dot” Doyle, of the home; a sister, Juanita Wilson, Wichita, Kan., and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; three brothers, Roy, John and Shorty, and three sisters, Wilma Sheets, Ethel Hayes and Lola Medina.
Mr. Doyle was born Sept. 25, 1922, in the Boston community of Barton County, to John and Myrtle (Parnell) Doyle. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a self-employed roofer and painter in the Carthage area for many years. He was a member of Lamar V.F.W. Post 3691 and Lamar Church of Christ.
He married Frances “Dot” Buckus on April 20, 1944, in Springfield, Ill.
AILEEN BELL BEENY
SHELDON — A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church in Sheldon for Aileen Bell Beeny, 87, formerly of Sheldon, who died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs. Pastor Danny Doolin will officiate. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or St. Mary’s Manor in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include a daughter, Dennie Williams and husband Earl, Blue Springs; a son, Gary Beeny and wife Carol, Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Paul Williams and wife Heather, Oakland, Calif., Amy Pena and husband Martin, Marshfield, Erin Moore and husband Caige, Los Angeles, Calif., and Chris Beeny and wife Rikke, Sydney, Australia, and two great-grandchildren, Eliott and Nova Williams.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Neil and Norman, and two sisters, Marjorie and Phyllis.
Mrs. Beeny was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Washington, Kan., to Charles and Flora Nutter. She graduated from Sheldon High School and was a member of the First Christian Church in Sheldon. She retired in 1981 and continued to live in Sheldon for several years. She and her husband relocated to the Stockton Lake area before moving to Nevada.
She married L. Gerald Beeny on Dec. 21, 1940, in Arcadia, Kan. He died April 24, 2001.
MARTHA OLENE ARMSTRONG
NEVADA — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ferry Funeral Home for Martha Olene Armstrong, 98, Nevada, who died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Pastor David Rorabaugh will officiate. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nevada R-5 Foundation at Nevada High School in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include a son, William E. “Bill” Armstrong, Nevada; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Arvin Ray Armstrong; a daughter, Betty Lou Armstrong; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister.
Mrs. Armstrong was born Dec. 12, 1910, in Sheldon, to Benjamin and Margaret (Baldridge) Phipps. She was a lifelong resident of the Sheldon area. She attended college in Pittsburg, Kan., receiving her Master’s Degree in Education. She taught school in Sheldon and Nevada for 41 years. She was a member of the Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
She married Arvin Frank Armstrong on May 4, 1933, in Lamar. He died in 1974.
BOBBY JOE HORTON
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Konantz-Warden Funeral Home Chapel, for Bobby Joe Horton, 79, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Minister Donal Keithly will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar United Methodist Church or the Arthritis Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife Kay Horton, of the home; two sons, Mark and Brenda Horton, Olathe, Kan. and Doyle Horton, Lamar; a daughter, Vickie Bilke and husband David, Joplin; a sister, Patti Lilly, Lamar; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Joe Horton; a daughter, Marilyn Anne Horton; a brother, Emmett Horton; a grandson and a great-granddaughter.
Mr. Horton was born March 25, 1930, in Hartner, Kan., to James Doyle “J.D.” and Hazel Francis (Webb) Horton. At the age of 12 he moved with his family to Stockton, and later to Lamar in 1945. He attended school in Stockton and Lamar.
He and his wife had managed the Horton’s 5 & 10 stores in eight different locations in Missouri and Arkansas. He purchased Horton’s in Lamar from his father in 1968, and operated there for 26 years until retiring in 1994.
He was a member of the IOOF of Lamar and a former member of the Lamar Rotary Club.
He married Kathleen Williams on April 27, 1947, in Lamar.
LEWIS E. DANLEY
NEVADA — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, for Lewis B. Danley, 86, Nevada, a former Sheldon resident, who died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Christian Healthcare in Nevada following a short illness. Revs. Jim McCoy and Jerod Lamb will officiate. Burial will follow in Milo Cemetery, Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sheldon Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth M. Mayfield, Nevada, and Louise M. Fessant, Valparaiso, Ind., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, James Danley, John Danley, Donald Danley, Charles Danley, Bert Danley and Ralph Danley, and three sisters, Virginia Brown, Mabel McWilliams and Della May Danley.
Mr. Danley was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Barton County, to Arthur Lee and Elsie Pearl (Livingston) Danley. He was reared in Sheldon and graduated from Sheldon High School. He served two years in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre of War, and received two bronze battle stars. He was a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Pioneer Harvest Association. He farmed and raised cattle all of his working life, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Sheldon Baptist Church.
VAUGHN NICHOLS
Vaughn Nichols of Golden City died on October 13, 2009. Vaughn was born in Camden County, Missouri on June 4, 1922. His parents were George Freeman and Emma Frances Martin Nichols. He was preceded in death by sisters Ocie Magoffin, Virginia Brueggemann and Norma Gulick; one brother Oral Nichols, half sister Audrey Aldridge and granddaughter Jennifer Whiteaker. Vaughn married Helen Probert on October 7, 1942. Helen died on December 9, 2001.
Vaughn and Helen were longtime residents of the Golden City community and the parents of eight children. Vaughn is survived by his eight children and their families, Jeanne and Phil Hendrickson of Overland Park, KS, Jane and Jim McKinney and Nelson Nichols both of Springfield, MO; George D. and Barbara Nichols, Wayne and Terri Nichols, both of Golden City, MO; Kathy and Tom Bailey, Nancy and Charles Curless and James and Mary Jo Nichols all of Lamar, MO. Vaughn is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and by half-sister Georgia Mae Lynch of Mountain Grove, MO.
Vaughn was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific and the Bougainville Campaigns. Though he did not have the opportunity of a formal education, he was a lifelong learner, and was self-taught in many areas. He worked as a construction worker, farmer, realtor, insurance agent, income tax accountant, and machinist. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, playing cards and working in his machine shop. Vaughn was an archetypical man of his generation; purportedly grouchy, demanding and tough, but in reality had a heart of gold as well as a terrific wit and sense of humor.
Funeral services will be on Sat, Oct. 17 at the First Presbyterian Church in Golden City at 2:00 p.m. Visitation was also at the church on Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 - 8 pm. Burial will be Golden City IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to Children's Mercy Hospital or Regional Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City.
JACKIE J. BISHOP
REEDS — Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pippinger Cemetery for Jackie J. Bishop, 70, Reeds, who died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin. The Rev. Norman Heiskell will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral chapel.
LUCILLE HAZEL DAVIS
LOCKWOOD — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Lucille Hazel Davis, 89, Lockwood, who died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood. Pastor Gary Griffin will officiate. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
CLARENCE W. "BABE" HAWK
In the midst of an active, fun and fulfilling life, Clarence "Babe" Hawk, 68, of Osage Beach, MO, was felled unexpectedly by an aortic aneurysm on October 8, 2009. Babe was "larger than life" to his family and friends and his generosity and caring support were second to none. He always knew the right thing to do in every situation, he was everyone's "safety net" and he relished being able to play this role. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed by the many who loved him and who will keep fond memories of him forever.
Born August 24, 1941, to Edith and Meredith Hawk in Atchison, KS, he graduated from Atchison High School and recently attended his 50th reunion. In high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, earned nine letters in sports and was in DeMolay. While attending Baker University, Babe played basketball, lettering all four years and receiving all conference honors his junior and senior years, and his record of 28 rebounds in a single game still stands. He was a proud member of the Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame and the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. At Baker, he was an exemplary student-athlete, graduating in the top two percent of his class and named to the Dean's Honor Roll. He was in Boy Scouts, Eagle rank, and Warrior Tribe of Mic-O-Say (Warrior Little Bringer). He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Clarence earned a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1969 and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi international legal fraternity. He was admitted to the bar in Missouri and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri in 1970 and to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma in 1979. He established The Hawk Law Firm in 1970. Clarence served as Prosecuting Attorney for Moniteau County, Missouri, 1970-1976. He has served as City Attorney for several communities and was presently serving as attorney for the Osage Beach Fire Protection District. He is a member of Camden County and American Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar; Missouri Trial Attorneys Association; and The Association of Trial Lawyers of American. His areas of practice include trial practice, personal injury, estate planning, business law, corporate law, criminal defense, real estate law and insurance defense.
Clarence had a passion for his business activities and came by it naturally as his father was a small business entrepreneur, and Clarence was involved with him in a myriad of businesses. In addition to his thriving law practice, Clarence also was a licensed car dealer, travel agent, real estate broker, insurance broker, and he had owned several businesses including a title insurance company and several restaurants. He was an astute and very successful business man and was constantly looking for the next business opportunity that piqued his interest.
Babe loved his work, insanely loved his cars, and loved all sports with his undisputed favorite being basketball, and he was a rabid fan of his beloved men's basketball team at the University of Kansas. Proudly garbed in his KU Jayhawk regalia, he attended many games every season and regularly followed the team into post-season play, going to and savoring every moment of several NCAA Final Four events, including being in San Antonio for "Mario's Miracle" in 2008. Babe also enjoyed skippering his boat, the "Rock Chalk Seahawk," around the Lake of the Ozarks.
Clarence was preceded in death by his father, and his son, David. He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Carole of the home, his daughter Amy and her husband Jeff Gurley, son Chad and his wife April, grandchildren Caitlin and Caden, all of Osage Beach, MO; his 94-year mother, Edith, of Atchison, KS; brother Melvin and his wife Alice of Leawood, KS; brother Larry and his wife Marcia of Independence, MO; Galen and his wife Jamie of Topeka, KS; and sister Lois Snavely of Jefferson City, MO.
Funeral services will take place Tuesday, October 13 at 11 a.m. at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Mo. A visitation, also at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, was held Monday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers, the family would be pleased to have memorial contributions sent to the Baker University Athletic Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 65, Baldwin City, KS, 66006. Clarence "Babe" Hawk will be laid to rest next to his son and father in a burial ceremony at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Atchison, KS on Saturday, October 17, at 2 p.m.
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Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.
RYAN VANGILDER
EL DORADO SPRINGS — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Milford Christian Church for Ryan Wayne VanGilder, 27, El Dorado Springs, who died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, due to an automobile accident. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, northeast of Milford.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Garry and Arlene VanGilder, Lamar; his mother and stepfather, Lonna and Jimmy Jackson, Lamar; a brother, Jeremy VanGilder, Greenfield; two stepbrothers, Dustin Jackson, Dallas, Texas, and Jeremy Loveall, Lamar; four sisters, Heather VanGilder and Taylor Jackson, Lamar, and Cassy and Crissy VanGilder, Garden City; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Faye VanGilder, Lamar; maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Helen Wilson, Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Anna VanGilder, Lamar; his fiancé, Cassey Schmidt and her children Brenden, Adrian and Elisha Schmidt; a nephew, Aiden Lovell; nieces, Lilly VanGilder and Meg Loveall, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley VanGilder.
Mr. VanGilder was born Aug. 24, 1982, at Lamar, and lived most of his life in the Lamar area. He worked as a die operator for Peerless Products in Fort Scott, Kan. He was of the Christian faith and was baptized at age 12 at the Sheldon Christian Church.
JACK TANNER
LAMAR — Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Curtis L. “Jack” Tanner, 88, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery, with full military honors being conducted by V.F.W. Post 3691.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Marianna Tanner, of the home; a son, Steve Tanner, Lamar; two daughters, Candace and husband James Allen, Destin, Fla., and Lucinda Howard, Dallas, Texas, and three grandchildren, Shaun, Joel and Tiffany.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Brinkerhoff.
Mr. Tanner was born March 23, 1921, in Lamar, to Elmer and Eva (Rice) Tanner. After graduating from Lamar High School in 1939 he joined the U.S. Army and served in the 203rd “Houndawg” Unit during World War II. Returning home after the war, he began his lifelong career in construction, developing new neighborhoods and building many of the homes in the north part of Lamar.
He married Marianna Springer-Wilson on June 4, 1959.
RYAN VANGILDER
EL DORADO SPRINGS — Services are pending with Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Ryan VanGilder, 27, El Dorado Springs, who died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, due to an automobile accident.
The full obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Gary and Arlene VanGilder and his mother and stepfather, Lonna and Jimmy Jackson.
JAMES D. WINNINGHAM
LAMAR — A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memory Gardens Cemetery for James Donald Winningham, 61, Lamar, who died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. Military honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 3691.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Elks Lodge in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Dina Winningham, Oronogo; two daughters, Andrea Meyers, Joplin and Tricia Leivan, Nevada; three stepchildren, Missy Lemmons, Liberal, Crystal Marsden, Tulsa, Okla., and Travis Cartwright, Cherryvale, Kan.; a brother, Jack and wife Barbara Winningham, Lamar; two sisters, Kay Winningham, Lamar, and Maxine and husband Jerry Bruffey, Joplin; five grandchildren, Samantha, Sydnea, Korbyn, Jeordan and Jax, and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ricky Winningham.
Mr. Winningham was born Oct. 19, 1947, in Lamar, to James E. and Helen (Davis) Winningham. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a telecommunications engineer for Horton Engineering, Finley Engineering and SMS.
Throughout the years he had been a member of Lamar Elks Lodge, Lamar Eagles Club and V.F.W. Post 3691.
BOB HOPKINS
HANNON — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hannon Free Will Baptist Church for Bob Oma Hopkins, 76, Hannon, who died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Rev. George Naumann will officiate. Burial will be in Worsley Cemetery in Vernon County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Mike Hopkins, Cathy Hopkins Wagner, Jerry Hopkins, Lonnie McThompson, Lyle McThompson and Ryan Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Garrett, Blue Dickey, Rick Fast, Francis Dickey, Gary Charlton and Tom Crockett.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Barb Hopkins, of the home; two sons, Mike Hopkins, Pleasant Hill, and Pat Hopkins, Jefferson City; a daughter, Cathy Wagner and husband Tony, Sedalia; five stepchildren, Robert Lee Williams, Liberal, Rose Yoos and husband William, Centerton, Ark., Charles Williams, US Air Force, Lonnie McThompson and wife Teri, Pittsburg, Kan., and Lyle McThompson and wife Lisa, Liberal; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight step granddaughters, and a brother, Jerry Hopkins, Platte City.
Mr. Hopkins was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Beaman, to Oma Clanton and Chessie (Phillips) Hopkins. He was reared in the Sedalia area and left home at the age of 14 to join the US Army, where he served in Japan and South Korea for almost two years. He was a musician, playing drums in his uncle Dickie Phillips Combo touring the United States, and played with Little Jimmy Dickens, Jim Reeves and Rusty Draper, plus being with a western swing band in Sedalia. He then was in law enforcement in the Sedalia, Warrensburg and Ft. Leonard Wood area. He was in construction, trucking and heavy equipment work most of his later life.
He had been a member of the Hannon Free Will Baptist Church since May of 1975. He and his wife recorded a gospel album in Nashville, Tenn. in 1985, and were actively involved in spreading the gospel through song for many years.
He married Barbara Weaver on Feb. 12, 1969, in Ft. Scott, Kan.
GRACE REICHARD
METZ — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar for Grace Deloris Reichard, 80, a long time resident of Metz, who died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kan. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Penny Reichard, Arma, Kan.; a daughter and son-in-law, Tami and David Shores, Metz; five grandchildren, Dawn Harney, Catoosa, Okla., Tonya Choate, Arma, Kan., Daisy Wyland, Mulberry, Kan. and Lisa Shores and Erik Shores, both of Metz; two adopted grandchildren, James Baker, Nevada, and Angela Baker, Pittsburg, Kan.; 18 great-grandchildren and a large extended family.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gregory George Reichard; an adopted daughter, Sandra Baker; a brother and a sister.
Mrs. Reichard was born Sept. 24, 1929, at Irene, S.D., to George and Judith (Lyngstab) Lokken. She moved with her family to Wisconsin where she graduated from Madison High School. She then enlisted in the U.S. Air Corp, serving from 1949 through 1953, stationed in Korea. After getting married she made her home in Manitowoc, Wisc. She later moved to southwest Missouri to be near family.
She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Nevada.
She married Clarence Reichard on Aug. 1, 1953, at Madison, Wisc. He preceded her in death.
BERT J. MCFADDEN
EL DORADO SPRINGS — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness) for Bert J. McFadden, 76, El Dorado Springs, who died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at St. John’s Health Center in Springfield. Burial will be in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Lou McFadden, of the home; a son, Lonnie McFadden and wife Cindy, Lamar, and a daughter, Lerri Burchett and husband Travis, El Dorado Springs.
Mr. McFadden was a longtime El Dorado Springs area rancher and horseman.
WILLIAM GENE KEEPPER
SPRINGFIELD — Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Saturday) at Rivermonte Chapel for William Gene Keepper, 82, Springfield, who died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, in Springfield.
Online condolences may be sent to www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include a sister, Hallie Bueggemann; a brother, Robert Keepper; a son, Gary and wife Teresa; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
PAUL JOSEPH KENNON SR.
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday) at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin for Paul J. Kennon Sr., 73, Lamar, who died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following a three year battle with cancer.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include three sons and their wives, Paul and Sonya Kennon, Lamar, Lonnie and Nancy Kennon, Mt. Vernon and Tim and Patty Kennon, Lamar; two daughters, Vernene Kennon, Joplin, and Tammy Lynn (Kennon) Butcher, Lamar; three brothers, Phillip Kennon, Pacific, James and Ruth Kennon, Patosi and David Kennon, Fredericktown; a sister, Mary Berry, Fredericktown; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Belvil.
Mr. Kennon was born Jan. 24, 1936, at Portageville, to James D. and Mattie A. (Studie) Kennon. After getting married he made his home in Prescott, Ariz., and later moved to Lamar in 1996. He was an auto mechanic, auto body man and previously owned and operated a wood cutting business in Prescott. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God and the Studebaker Club in Arizona.
He married Verna Comely in 1955, at Corinth, Miss.
MABEL E. WARD-ROBBINS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Mabel Ward-Robbins, 86, Lamar, who died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West, following a sudden illness. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Round Mound Cemetery, Cedar Vale, Kan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son, Robert and Rene Ward, Aurora; a daughter, Rhonda (Ward) and Patrick Ross, Lamar; four granddaughters, Darci and Zack Kent, Fayetteville, Ark., Erin and Brandon Johnson, Joplin, Tiffany and William Stephens, Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Kristin Ward and fiancé Chase McChesney, Kansas City, Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Zeke Stephens, Isaiah Stephens and Gavin Johnson, and a brother, George H. Hassard MD, Port Aransas, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Max Ward.
Mrs. Ward-Robbins was born April 2, 1923, at Howard, Kan., to Robert F. and Audra G. (Utt) Hassard. She graduated high school at Cedar Vale, Kan., and attended college for one year. She moved to Lamar seven years ago.
She had worked for a number of years as a bookkeeper for Mish & Sons Printing Company in Coffeyville, Kan. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lamar, involved in vacation Bible school, a member of YAH (Youth At Heart) and YAH Crafters, a member of Surviving Spouses Group and Singles Ladies Group, and also volunteered at the Lamar High School Library.
She married Lyle M. Ward on May 29, 1942. He died July 15, 1992. She married O. Curtis Robbins on Feb. 12, 1995. He died April 13, 2003.
BARBARA ANN DOCKERY
NEVADA — Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bland-Hackleman Chapel for Barbara Ann Dockery, 65, Nevada, who died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at her home, following a prolonged illness. Rev. Brent Bland officiated. Burial was in St. James Ridge Cemetery, near Milford.
Pallbearers were Carter Pugh, Eddie Stanhope, Drew Blake, Max Walters, Fernando Zatien and Keith Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, in care of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 44, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744.
Survivors include two sons, Andy Dockery and Michael Dockery, both of Nevada; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Bill Henry, California, and a sister, Wilma Pippin, El Dorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Henry, and a grandson, Andy Wayn Dockery, Jr.
Mrs. Dockery was born Oct. 6, 1943, to Dan Fredrick and Mary Ida (Boltinghouse) Henry.
She married Loren Curtis Dockery on June 18, 1960, in El Dorado Springs. He preceded her in death.
MICHAEL ROBERT “BOB” HATFIELD
BUTLER — A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Nashville Cemetery for Michael Robert “Bob” Hatfield, 74, Butler, who died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at his home near Butler. Pastor Eldon Allen officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Schowengerdt Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Covenant Fellowship Church in Garden City.
Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Hatfield, of the home; three sons, Russell Wayne Hatfield and wife Michelle, Archie, Eric Hatfield and wife Sherry, Baltimore, Md., and Danny Hatfield, Pittsburg, Kan.; a daughter, Debbie Messer, Pittsburg, Kan.; a brother, Leroy Hatfield and wife Carolyn, Pittsburg, Kan.; a sister, Velma Moffett, Carthage, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Rick and David.
Mr. Hatfield was born Dec. 7, 1934, in Liberal, to Harley William and Clara Edna (McKee) Hatfield. He was reared in Liberal, and attended Union School. His occupation was mostly that of a farmer, starting out on the family farm, followed by employment for various ranchers. For a short time he worked construction prior to service in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood and Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. He returned from the Army to work on a dairy farm near Peculiar and East Lynn, then found employment at the Harrisonville Elevator before starting his own business hauling cattle in Appleton City. He also worked for the Appleton City Feed and Grain. Finally he moved to Butler and was employed by Steele and King Dairy Farm until retiring in 1997.
He married Georgia Mae Potts on Sept. 20, 1960.
WILLIAM “BILLY” L. DEFRATUS
GOLDEN CITY — Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pippenger Cemetery, northeast of Golden City, for William “Billy” L. DeFratus, 67, Golden City, who died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Rev. Buster Brown officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City.
Pallbearers were Erric Lindsteadt, David Hendrix, Willie Duncan, Tiger Probert, Charlie Cass and Kevin Lee.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Murriell DeFratus, of the home; his children, Mona DeFratus and companion Charlie Cass, Branson area, Sonnie Probert and husband Tiger, Kenny DeFratus and wife Tina, and Mitch DeFratus and wife Hether, all of Golden City; a brother, Sydney Francis DeFratus, Jr. and wife Elaine, Denison, Texas; three sisters, Barbara Murphy, Deport, Texas, Linda Reeves and husband Bobby, Pottsboro, Texas, and Glenda Mahoney and husband Kelly, Durant, Okla.; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna DeFratus.
Mr. DeFratus was born Feb. 4, 1942, in North Reading, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard on active duty from October 1961 to August 1962, achieving the rank of PFC (P) E-3 during the Cuba Crisis. He was an auto mechanic for several years, having worked for 16 years at Wal-Mart, retiring in 1985. He attended the First Christian Church in Golden City.
He married Murriell June Cook in Pottsboro, Texas. They moved to the Golden City area over 32 years ago from the Pottsboro/Denison, Texas area.
GALE HIGGINS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Daniel Funeral Home for Gale Higgins, 87, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, south of Jerico Springs, with military honors conducted by Lamar V.F.W. Post 3691.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenfield Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Higgins, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Lary and Mary Higgins, Jerico Springs; a brother, Harold and wife Mary Higgins, Lamar; a sister, June Miles, Lamar; four sisters-in-law, Lorene Higgins, Evyln Higgins and Helen Higgins, all of Lamar, and Ina Aeschilmann, Pekin, Ill.; a brotther-in-law, Lee Cones, West Palm Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren and their spouses, Mark and Amanda Higgins, Pittsburg, Kan., and Jalyn and Jimmy Lair, Carl Junction; five great-grandchildren, Blake, Gabriel, Briel and Emma Higgins and Christopher Lair, and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, J.B., Glenn, Ray and Oren Higgins.
Mr. Higgins was born April 10, 1922, at the family home in Dade County to Jay and Elsie (Burke) Higgins. He farmed and raised livestock in Dade County for many years. He was active in the community, holding various offices in many organizations including the American and Missouri Polled Herford Association, M.F.A. and Co-op, MoKan and Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. He was elected into the Missouri Polled Herford Hall of Fame in December of 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Lamar V.F.W. Post 3691.
He married Nellie Mae Cones on December 5, 1942, at Webb City.
JOAN (BEAN) COURTNEY
Joan (Bean) Courtney, age 86, peacefully went to her eternal life surrounded by members of her loving family. She died at 10:22pm, September 19, 2009, at her home in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness. Joan was born in Sparta, MO on August 3, 1923 where the family lived in her early years. She later moved to Greenfield, Missouri where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1941.
She was one of five children born to the late Jasper and Lucy Bean, and on August 26, 1941 became the beloved wife of Charles S. Courtney, who preceded her in death in 1995. Joan was also preceded in death by two brothers, Murl Bean and an infant brother, and one sister, Luella Killingsworth; a son, Robert Courtney; one granddaughter, Glenda Courtney Stewart and a great-grandson, Robert Eugene Heninger. Joan is survived by her three sons, whom she lovingly referred to as the ‘loves of her life’: James Courtney; Larry Courtney and Tom Courtney; two daughters-in-law, Rebecca Courtney and Ann Courtney; her brother, Richard Bean; her sister-in-law, Martha Bean; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan is also survived by her caregiver and ‘the daughter she always wanted,’ Earlene Wright and family; along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her.
Joan, a mother and homemaker, and Charles moved their family to the Joplin area in 1958 where they remained until 1970. With an empty nest they decided to relocate to Rogers, Arkansas where they were both employed by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center until their retirement in 1981. Joan continued to live in Rogers long after her retirement, until in 2005, she decided to move closer to her sons and their families and once again moved to Joplin. Joan was a longtime member of the Brightwater United Methodist Church in Rogers, Arkansas.
Joan loved travelling, fishing and camping, playing the piano, laughing, being with her family and having fun with friends – especially her Sorority Sisters. Joan touched the lives of many people with her smile and fun-loving attitude, and maintained her trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home, 408 West Walnut St., Rogers, Arkansas, with friends and family invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of her life immediately following at 3 p.m.
The family requests all donations are to be sent to the wonderful people at Oxford Hospice who gave such excellent care for Joan in her time of need. Donations may be sent to Oxford Healthcare Hospice, 1701 West 26th Street, Joplin, MO 64804.
Cremation arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers.
SHIRLEY LOUISE KOCH
DERBY, Kan. — Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, for Shirley Louise Koch, 77, Derby, who died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent online at www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Survivors include her husband, Clifford W. Koch, of the home; two sons, Steven W. Koch and wife Lisa, Kirkland, Wash., and James C. Koch, Monterey, Calif.; a daughter, Jeannine L. “Gigi?? Koch-Prewitt and husband Jerry; seven grandsons; five granddaughters; a great-grandson; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Coraline Tighe, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a sister-in-law, Norma Steele, Russell.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Steele.
Mrs. Koch was born May 23, 1932, in Sedgwick, to Allen T. and Bertha S. (Tanguary) Steele. She attended grade school and intermediate school in Wichita. In 1950 she graduated from high school in Sheldon, Mo. After graduation she attended Wichita Business College and worked at the Boeing Company. Throughout her life she worked at Wichita Psychiatric Center, Dr. Kenneth Hull Psychiatric office, director of Mary Kay, Gigi’s Dance Studio, recitals and KFDI. She retired in 2000.
She married Cliff Koch on June 24, 1951.
EMMA LOU OBERT
LOCKWOOD — Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lockwood United Methodist Church for Emma Lou Obert, 89, Lockwood, who died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Pastor Travis James officiated. Burial was in Lockwood Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
MARILYN (MOSSMAN) MITCHELL
SHAWNEE, Kan. — A celebration of life was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, for Marilyn (Mossman) Mitchell, 65, Shawnee, who died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Hubbel Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie.
Online condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com.
Survivors include her husband, M. Leon Mitchell; two children, Michele (Mitchell) Omundson and Kevin Mitchell; a son-in-law, Eric Omundson; a great-granddaughter, Mallory and grandsons, Kevin and Zachary Omundson; her mother, Helen Mossman, and two brothers, Dan and Tom Mossman.
She was preceded in death by her father, Omer Mossman.
Mrs. Mitchell was born May 3, 1944, in Cleveland, Mo. She spent most of her life in Shawnee, and was married for 47 years.
JIMMY HAGGARD
LAMAR — A memorial service was held Friday, at Daniel Funeral Home, for Jimmy Don Haggard, 71, Lamar, who died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Haggard, of the home; two sons, Clinton Haggard, Lamar, and Dwayne Marshall, Rockwall, Texas; two brothers, Bill Haggard, Dallas, Texas and Dave Haggard, Crandall, Texas; a sister, Linda Kay and husband Robert Johnson, Winnsboro, Texas; seven grandchildren, Carrie Leivan and Floyd and wife Charity Leivan, Golden City, Sam Leivan and Cody and Coby Haggard, Lamar, and Dakota Marshall and Myleigh Marshall, Rockwall, Texas, and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon Haggard, on April 21, 2009.
Mr. Haggard was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to Ralph and Helen (Floyd) Haggard. He served in the U.S. Army and had worked as a ranch manager in Texas. He and his wife moved to Lamar several years ago to be near family.
MARSHA KATHLEEN BURRIS
LAMAR — A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada for Marsha Kathleen Burris, 53, Lamar, a former Nevada resident who died on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin following a lengthy illness. Rev. John Dille will officiate. A private family burial will follow in Newton Burial Park.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include two daughters, Kayla Burris and Brittany Burris, both of Nevada; a granddaughter, Audrianna; her mother, Delera Vinson, Lamar; two brothers, Donald Vinson and James Robert Vinson, both of Lamar; two sisters, Wanda Joyce Hunt and Carol Sue Smith, Nevada, and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Patricia Schmoranz; a nephew and a great-nephew.
Mrs. Burris was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Lamar, to James Fred and Delera Irene (Howard) Vinson. She was a 1975 graduate of Nevada High School. She had worked at the Nevada Habilitation Center from 1977 until her retirement this year due to illness. She spent all her life in Vernon and Barton counties, having lived 16 years in Golden City prior to moving to Nevada.
She married Donald Burris on Sept. 21, 1987, in Miami, Okla. He died July 11, 1994.
CLARA ALIENE DAY
LAMAR — Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, at the Liberal Baptist Church for Clara Aliene Day, 84, Lamar, formerly of Liberal, who died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Scott Day and wife Carla, Liberal; a daughter, Cindy Everman, Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren, Lanetta Olson, Steve Torres-Ferrer, Tracy Wilkowski, Joseph Olson, Clinton Everman and Dillion Everman; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Ana Wilkowski; two sisters, Naomi Weaver, Hannon, and Margaret Thomas, Washington, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Day was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Sheridan Lake, Colo., to John Wesley and Goldie Opal (Sloan) Mallory. She attended elementary school in Hannon and high school in Union, Ore. She worked as a civilian bookkeeper for the Navy, and 10 years for the Lampson Crane Company. She retired on May 31, 1997 from the Nevada State Hospital, where she was a developmental assistant for over 20 years. She moved to Liberal in 1976, and was a member of the Liberal Baptist Church.
She married Kenneth Park Day. He died in 1969.
FOREST LEE MCGUIRE
GREENFIELD — Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery for Forest Lee McGuire, 81, Greenfield, who died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at the Veteran’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon, or to the Dade County Senior Citizens Center.
LYLE MOSS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Lyle Rolland Moss, 82, Lamar, who died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, while fishing in western Barton County. Leon Bishop will officiate. Burial will be in Riverton Crest Cemetery in Seattle, Wash., on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his brother, Donald Moss, a nephew, Darrell and wife Cheri Moss, all of Lamar, and three nieces and their husbands, Linda and Leon Bishop, Lamar, Earline and Vern Hart, Mulberry, Kan., and Karen and Hank Gioia, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Moss was born Nov. 27, 1926, at Ridgeway, to Dorrel and Mabel (Morris) Moss. He graduated from Raymore High School and entered the U.S. Army in 1945. Returning to the states after World War II he began his career as an interior design engineer with Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wash. After 30 years of service he retired in 1982.
Following the death of his wife, Lilly, he moved to Lamar in 2004 to be near family.
JERRY SCHNOEBELEN
PARSONS, Kan. — Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, at Memory Gardens in Lamar, Mo., for Jerry Schnoebelen, 71, Parsons, who died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Presbyterian Manor. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Konantz-Warden Funeral Home in Lamar, Mo.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin Schnoebelen and wife Starla, Parsons, and Mike Schnoebelen and wife Crystal, Cherryvale; a daughter, Jerri Davis and husband Eddie, Lamar, Mo.; five grandchildren, Judson Davis, Jenica Davis and Jerron Davis, Lamar, Mo., Tara Troester, Webb City, Mo., and Ryan Schnoebelen, Cherryvale, and two great-grandchildren, Dalton and Kenna Davis, Lamar, Mo.
Mr. Schnoebelen was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Lamar, Mo., to Zeno and Ora (Lowe) Schnoebelen. He served in the United States Marines and was employed in the aviation industry.
NELLIE WILLIAMS PHIPPS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Nellie Jean Williams Phipps, 79, rural Lamar, who died Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Rev. Gerald Powley will officiate. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton County Senior Center in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Phipps, of the home; two sons and their wives, Elbert and Nancy Williams, Lamar, and Kenneth and Cathy Williams, Jasper; two stepsons, Allen and wife Carolyn Phipps, Kansas City, Mo., and Jerry Phipps, Lamar; a stepdaughter, Brenda and husband Bob Rhodes, Lee’s Summit; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and nine step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Williams, in 1992, and two brothers, Leonard Findley and Rev. Allen Findley.
Mrs. Phipps was born Oct. 21, 1929, at Harrisonville, to Carl and Allie (Hughes) Findley. She moved with her family to Barton County in 1935 and graduated from Lamar High School in 1948. After getting married she and her husband farmed northwest of Lamar for many years. In addition to being a homemaker and a farm wife she had worked at Chastain’s Nursing Home and Barton County Memorial Hospital for several years. In retirement years she cooked and delivered meals for the Barton County Senior Center and volunteered at the Good Samaritan Shop. She was an active member of the Iantha United Methodist Church.
She married Elbert Jason Williams on May 28, 1948. He died in 1993. She married Leroy Phipps on May 25, 2002, at Iantha.
L. CHARLENE BOEHNE
LOCKWOOD — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church, for L. Charlene Boehne, 82, Lockwood, who died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Pastor Gary Griffin will officiate. Burial will be in Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Convoy of Hope.
Survivors include a daughter, Marsha Stiles and husband Carl, Springfield; a son, Mark Boehne and wife Corrine, Jerico Springs; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Boehne, Lockwood; six grandchildren, Sandy Johnson and husband Randy, Ozark, Chrystal Bowles, Battlefield, Cindy Elliston and husband Steve, Lockwood, Todd Boehne and wife Kelly, Oklahoma City, Okla., Corey Boehne, Lockwood, and Chad Boehne and wife Crystal, Powder Springs, Ga.; 10 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Gordon, Charity Gordon, Zach Gordon, Kaynen Boehne, Jacob Boehne, Taylor Boehne, Alijah Boehne, Price Bowles, Madison Bowles and Mandy Johnson, and a great-great-grandchild, Jaden.
She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Boehne, and a brother, Malcolm Jones.
Mrs. Boehne was born Dec. 25, 1926, to Charley and Vernia Jones, at the family home in Golden City. She was a member of the Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church.
She married Clifford Boehne on Feb. 8., 1944, in Ft. Scott, Kan. He preceded her in death.
KAY BIRGE
GOLDEN CITY — Private family services will be held for Kay Birge, 69, Golden City, who died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at her home. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Kay Birge, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include two daughters, Kirsten O’Dell and husband Gary, Joplin, and Becky Ammon and husband Scott, Warrensburg; two sisters, Sharon Higgins and Gail Savage, Golden City; a brother, Gary Hurd and wife Susan, Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Danielle, Danny and Erin, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Birge was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo., to Joseph B. and Olive (Brown) Sparks. She had been a resident of Golden City for the last 40 years. She was a retired Barton County deputy dispatcher for the Barton County Sheriff’s Department. While working as a dispatcher she also served as city treasurer and clerk for Golden City. Ten years ago she became co-owner of Hobs Garden Shop and Nursery in Golden City. She was a Master Gardener.
She married Danny Birge in Kansas City, Mo. He died in August of 1983.
JANE BUCKLEY
CHICAGO, Ill. — Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, west of Golden City, Mo., for Jane Buckley, 96, Chicago, who died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pugh Funeral Home, Golden City, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Jane Buckley, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include a son, Edward James Buckley; a brother, Wayne; two grandchildren, Heather and Chris, and a great-granddaughter, Annabelle.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Buckley was born Aug. 15, 1913, at the family home in Barton County, Mo., to Ernest C. and Sina Mae (Murphey) Wastell. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star (O.E.S.) and was Past Worthy Matron of the Albany Park Chapter.
She married Edward Henry Buckley. He preceded her in death.
EDMON BURTON
LOCKWOOD — Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage, for Edmon Burton, 91, Lockwood, who died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. The body has been cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jessie, Virgil and Vester, and two sisters, Marie Butler and Katie Burton.
Mr. Burton was born March 30, 1918, in Dade County, to Joseph and Iva (Marsh) Burton. He served in the Army at Fort Carson, Colo., and was a lifelong farmer in the Avilla area. He helped to establish the Spring River Valley Tractor Pull Association.
Mr. Burton attended the Avilla Methodist Church.
CLAUDINE F. LONG
STEVENS POINT, Wisc. — A memorial service was held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at Boston Funeral Home, for Claudine F. Long, 70, Stevens Point, Wisc. and Washington Island, Wisc., who died suddenly on May 6, 2009, at her home. Burial took place in a cemetery on Washington Island.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Long; two sons, Alan Long and wife Monica and John Long and wife Brenda, Hugo, Minn.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Stephanie, Abby, Colin and Abby, and a sister, LaVerne, O’Fallon, Mo.
Mrs. Long was born in Nevada, Mo., to the late Claude and Esther (Carr) Lowder, and was reared in Iola, Kan. and Lamar, Mo. She was educated at the University of Missouri, Pittsburg (Kan.) State University, University of Illinois, and had taken several courses at UW-SP. She taught science in junior high school at Lawrence, Kan., and was acclaimed for her work with an honors program. She became a research assistant at Illinois and was instructor/lecturer at UW-SP. She earned National Foundation Scholarships at PSU and won the Steenbock Award in Ornithology while teaching at UW-SP.
She was the first woman teacher at UW-SP in Biology. She also supervised and coordinated teaching of student teachers in the school of education and biology. She led semester abroad programs in natural resources, taking trips to Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, as well as London, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. She had also taught junior high at both PJ Jacobs and Ben Franklin in Stevens Point. She was listed in Who’s Who in American Men and Women in Science in 1988.
A detailed memoriam tribute will appear in November in the Wisconsin Passenger Pigeon, emphasizing her research on bird life.
She attended Trinity Lutheran churches in Stevens Point and Washington Island.
She married UW-SP Professor Emeritus Charles A. Long in Lawrence, Kan., on Aug. 28, 1960.
JERRY H. YOUNT
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Jerry H. Yount, 92, Lamar, who died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery, south of Jasper, with military honors being conducted by VFW Post 3691.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barton County Senior Center in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife Hazel (Capp) Yount, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Diane Yount, Lamar; four brothers and their wives, Dean and Rusty Yount, Carthage, Morris and Maxine Yount, Sarcoxie, Dale and Edna Yount and Bill and Colleen Yount, all of Fremont, Neb.; two sisters and their husbands, Mina and Jess Williams, Fremont, Neb. and Bonnie and Laurn Rae, Joplin, and two grandchildren, Amanda Meagen Yount and Patrick Raines.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Allen; two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Yount was born Nov. 28, 1916, in Dade County, to James and Sarah (Berry) Yount. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1944 through 1947. He had worked as a farm hand and a light truck driver for several years before beginning his career as a cable splicer for Horton Engineering. He was an active member of Lamar Church of Christ.
ROBERT “BOB” ELZA SMITH
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Lake Cemetery, for Robert “Bob” Elza Smith, 83, Lamar, who died at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Truman Healthcare and Rehab, following a lengthy illness. Minister Robb Hodson will officiate, and special military honors will be performed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sons, Robin Smith and wife Sharon, Madison, Ala., and Lon M Smith; a daughter, Marti Lou Hunt, San Jose, Calif.; a brother, Donald “Duke” Smith and wife Kathryn, Stockton, and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd P. Smith, and a sister, Martha Louise Squires.
Mr. Smith was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Lamar, to Elza and Gladys (Butler) Smith. He was a 1942 graduate of Lamar High School. After graduating he joined the Navy and went to Lawrence, Kan., to begin the “V-12” Program, a program for training Naval officers. He then entered World War II from 1942 to 1946. After the service he attended the University of Missouri-Rolla, then went on to the University of New Mexico. He worked as an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Aerospace for over 20 years. He was involved in space programs consisting of the early atomic submarines and space capsules. He retired after suffering a stroke.
He had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Lamar since 1971.
LAURA WORBINGTON
LAMAR — Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Greenville, Miss., for Laura Inez Worbington, 75, Lamar, who died at her home Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2009. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Truman Area Transportation Service (T.A.T.S.) or Oakton United Methodist Church.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Daniel and wife Janice, Brandon, Miss.; four daughters, Laura Floyd and husband Fred, Shaw, Miss., Nancy Gould and husband Patrick, Boyne City, Mich., Margie Dell Worbington, Nixa, and Virginia “Ginnie” Keatts, Lamar; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Edward; two brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Worbington was born Nov. 8, 1933, in Alabama, to Charles and Minnie (Greenhaw) Peace. While living in Mississippi she worked as a nutritionist, managing public school cafeterias for many years. She retired in 1989 and moved to Lamar in 1996 to be near family.
She married Daniel Burris “Boone” Worbington on Oct. 16, 1948, at Rosedale, Miss. He died in December of 1991.
MARILYN M. LOGAN
SHELDON — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, for Marilyn M. Logan, 77, Sheldon, who died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at her home in Sheldon following a short illness. Lynn Quist will officiate. Burial will follow in Sheldon Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 7 pm. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon County Youth Fair, in her name.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Hugh Logan, of the home; two sons, Mike McGarraugh and wife Barbara, Olive Branch, and H.M. Logan and wife Terry, Sheldon; three daughters, Kathy Thomas, Nevada, Mo., Dana Sheat and husband Chris, Lamar, and Kim Greer and husband Terry, Nevada, Mo.; a sister, Kay Briscoe, Foster; a brother-in-law, David Logan, Osage Beach; grandchildren Kristen Thomas, Staci Spahr and husband Pat, Kerry Daulton, Katlyn Logan, Whitney, Jordan, Logan and Kelli Sheat and Teryn, Paige, Carly and Bryce Greer, and great-grandchildren, Riley Thomas, David Spahr, Bronson Daulton, Jace Duncan and Kaidence Wise.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister.
Mrs. Logan was born Aug. 17, 1931, near Harwood, to Estille Henry and Lillian Irene (Stockstill) Jackson. She was a lifelong resident of Vernon County and attended Bronaugh Schools until graduating from Nevada High School in 1949. She was active in the Sheldon 4-H for many years. She also attended the Sheldon Methodist Church.
ROBERT EUGENE GILLETTE
Robert Eugene “Rob” Gillette, age 43, of Lamar, passed away at 4:09 p.m. August 11, 2009 at his home after more than three years of ill health.
Rob was born April 8, 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gerald Lloyd and Roberta Jane (Hudson) Gillette. Having lived in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, Rob attended South East High School in Cherokee, Kansas until his senior year and then joined his maternal grandfather and uncles in their construction/brick laying business. He later returned to schooling and received his high school diploma from ICS Newport Pacific High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Rob in 1994, went to the police academy at MSSC in Joplin, Missouri graduating second in his class. Since then he has been a deputy sheriff for Barton County. He was a Dade County Deputy for several years working lake patrol from April thru September for Stockton Lake and surrounding area. He was currently a reserve police officer for the City of Lamar and remained a commissioned deputy for the Barton County Sheriff’s Department. Rob was a certified police sniper for the city’s special operations team who serve high risk warrants, an investigator for the South Central Major Case Squad, and in 1990 had been appointed temporary reserve officer of Golden City, Missouri. Rob had worked 12 1/2 years as a full time fire fighter/driver engineer for the City of Lamar until having to retire due to ill health in February 2007. He was a nationally accredited fire fighter I and II through the state of Missouri, a certified hazardous materials technician, a certified scuba diver and certified in high angle rescue repelling. He was also supervisor for the fire department and Memorial Hall. Over the years Rob also worked for the doughnut shop, Tapjack, Isenhower Lumber, Hargis Package Store, Doug Parker Construction, and waxing/ burnishing floors after hours of local businesses.
Rob thoroughly loved working with the adopt a cop program through the elementary schools as well as the D.A.R.E. program and fish with a cop. He also enjoyed teaching fire safety to the kids on safety day; allowing the young ones to suit up at the fire station and spray water from the hose was just an opportunity for him to be the kid at heart he really was. “TO FEEL LIKE MYSELF AGAIN.” Rob was extremely motivated every September to stand in the streets come sunshine or rain to raise money for the children and adults in the four state area afflicted with a neuromuscular disease. The only thing that prohibited him from doing so was his end stage renal failure. He loved going to MDA camp and helping the kids enjoy a summer activity that they would otherwise not be afforded. He also assisted with Relay For Life activities.
Rob was a member of the Lamar Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He dearly loved his heavenly father Jehovah. Rob was very tender hearted. He wore his heart on his sleeve and gave his heart and soul to everyone his life touched. He was good natured, laid back and easy going; very much a practical joker and good at it. He was a hopelessly incurable romantic and a wonderful father. He thrived on knowledge, learning more to help someone in their time of need. Extremely hard working. Writer of beautiful poetry. The rush of adrenaline got him through one more call, fire or law. Lover of jalapeno peppers, angel hair pasta with alfredo sauce, sea food, sky diving scuba diving, steel guitars, his Harley Davidson motorcycle, George Strait, his beloved dog Penny, antiques, music, music trivia from any genre, “momma’s egg plant,” and potbellied pigs.
Rob married Tammy Lea (Lamb) Brasher on November 24, 1995 in Stockton. She survives. Rob has one son, Seth Gillette, Durant, Oklahoma. Step children Katie Nikodim and husband Matthew, El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Johnathan and Gregory Brasher, Stockton. He was so proud to be a new papaw to Morgan Elizabeth Nikodim, his first born grandchild. Rob is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Roberta Gillette, Pittsburg, Kansas. A sister, Sherri Owen and husband Rocky, Lamar. A brother, Bryon Gillette and wife Karen, Webb City. Four nieces: Heather Buynar and husband Eric, Joplin. Darby and Corey Owen, Lamar. Tracie Lamb, Webster, New York. Rob recently became a great uncle to Miss Hadley Buynar. One brother-in-law, Rick Lamb and wife Sharon, Webster, New York. Paternal grandmother Ruth Collins, Pittsburg, Kansas. A host of aunts, uncles, and cousins from all over the United States.
Rob was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Robert Earl Hudson, February 28, 1991. Maternal grandmother Lucinda Jane (Sells) “Cindy” Hudson, April 26, 2008. Paternal grandfather Ross Gillette, December 1965. Paternal step grandfathers Eugene Brewer, September 29, 1985 and Curtis Collins who died May 1, 2000. Two uncles, Matthew and James Hudson.
Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation or the Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of the funeral home. A memorial fund has also been established in care of the funeral home which will be used in assisting the family to defray the cost of funeral expenses and outstanding medical bills.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar where funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will follow at Lake Cemetery, Lamar.
BONNIE J. STAFFORD
JERICO SPRINGS — There will be no services for Bonnie J. Stafford, 60, Jerico Springs, who died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009. The body has been cremated under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the local humane society, in her name.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a daughter, Bryn Kerry Michelle Stafford, London, England, and a grandson, Dylan Albrecht.
Mrs. Stafford was born March 11, 1949, at Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Robert and Annie (McKay) Stafford. She had resided in the area for the past three years, having moved from Princeton, N.J., where she had lived 23 years. She was a former model and currently was a self employed horticulturist. While in Princeton she was actively involved in the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary and the Springdale Golf Club, as well as owning Beyond the Garden Gate. She was also involved in People for Pets in Nevada, Mo.
WALTER F. HERMSEN
LAMAR — Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Daniel Funeral Home, for Walter F. Hermsen, 90, rural Lamar, who died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Rev. Frank Palermo officiated. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with visitation following. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund, or a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Irma Hermsen, of the home; a son, Walter F. “Cork” Hermsen II and wife Yolanda, Lamar; a daughter, Karen McKee and husband Randy, Augusta, Kan.; two brothers, Paul Hermsen, Indianapolis, Ind. and Alvin Hermsen, Topeka, Kan.; a sister, Evelyn Ducoff, Madera, Calif.; three grandchildren, Yvette Gordon, Brendan McKee and Cameron McKee.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hermsen.
Mr. Hermsen was born March 30, 1919, at David City, Neb., to Joseph and Angela (Seibold) Hermsen. In 1951, after living in David City, Neb. and South Bend, Ind. for several years, he and his wife moved to Barton County, where they farmed and raised cattle for more than 50 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lamar, and Knights of Columbus.
He married Irma Ann Macholan on June 18, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City, Neb.
LOUISE MORAIN
LAMAR — Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Louise Morain, 70, Lamar, who died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Burial was in Sheldon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sheldon Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam Householder, Lamar; a brother, Darrel Norton and wife Linda, Abilene, Texas; a sister, Jane Andrews and husband Rodney, Plattsmouth, Neb.; a granddaughter, Morgan Rudderham and husband Billy, Clever, and several nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Morain was born May 28, 1939, at Lamar, to Worth and Pearl (Little) Norton. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1957 and later earned an associates degree in accounting. She worked in law enforcement for more than 34 years, serving as an office manager for the Stockton and Nevada Police Departments, and retiring from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department in 2002. She moved back to Lamar from Nevada in 2003 to be near family.
She married Glaze Eugene Morain on May 15, 1958, at Baxter Springs, Kan. He died April 13, 1987.
ESTHER M. WILHELM
LOCKWOOD — Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Morehead Cemetery for Esther M. Wilhelm, 90, Lockwood, who died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Pastor Gary Griffin officiated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
BOBBIE LYNN WINSLOW
OZARK — Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Martin Cemetery, south of Highlandville, for Bobbie Lynn Winslow, 44, Ozark, who died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, from cancer. Rev. Clifford Day will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Winslow, and a daughter, Shelby Noel Winslow, of the home; her parents, Robert and Janet Weeks, Rogersville; a sister, Becky Shanks and husband Jimmy, Ozark; her mother-in-law, Lula Winslow, Highlandville, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Winslow was born Jan. 16, 1965, in Shreveport, La. She graduated from high school in Aberdeen, Md. She was baptized as a young girl. She enjoyed landscaping and was most recently employed by Myron Royce Farms. She had also been a nurse aide at Cox and Ozark Nursing and Care.
She married Mark Winslow on Sept. 24, 1988, at Green Mound Baptist Church.
EDWARD “LEE” MEADOWS
LIBERAL — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, for Edward “Lee” Meadows, 75, rural Liberal, who died Sunday evening, Aug. 9, 2009, at his home. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberal United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Neva Meadows, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Wayne Dingman, Liberal; two sons, Gary Meadows, Lamar, and Kevin Meadows, Joplin; a brother, James Meadows and wife Kay, Oronogo; six grandchildren, Shannon Dingman, Cherie Witt, Kayla Dingman, Joe Meadows, Wesley Meadows and Jordan Meadows, and three great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Sadie Meadows and Cadence Dingman.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Clayton Meadows on March 23, 2007.
Mr. Meadows was born June 29, 1934, at Grove, Okla., to Truman and Alice (Vice) Meadows. He graduated from Mindenmines High School in 1952. He and his wife lived and farmed at various locations in Missouri and Texas before settling at their current home in Barton County in 1974.
Mr. Meadows was an active member of Liberal United Methodist Church.
He married Neva Ann Pennington on Nov. 15, 1952, at Eureka Springs, Ark.
QUINCY RAY CROSS
SHELDON — Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Saturday) at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, for Quincy Ray Cross, 78, Sheldon, who died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at his home near Sheldon, following an illness of several months. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.
Survivors include two sons, Ray Cross, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Matt Cross and wife Hollee, Sheldon; two grandchildren, Wyatt Cross and Rachel Cross, Sheldon, and a sister, Dorothy Cross, Sheldon.
Mr. Quincy was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Bellamy, to Thomas Ray and Edith (Maxwell) Cross. He spent most of his life in Vernon County. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked in road construction for 20 years, and later at the Nevada State Hospital for 12 years. He also farmed his entire adult life. He was a member of the Sheldon Christian Church, and had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for a number of years.
He married Margaret Ann Shannon on Sept. 21, 1962, in Springfield. She died Feb. 18, 2006.
FLOSSIE WANETTA ROBINSON
LAMAR — Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Konantz-Warden Funeral Home Chapel for Flossie Wanetta Robinson, 94, Lamar, who died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at her home near Milford. Ministers George Haag and Lonnie Pennell officiated. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, north of Milford.
Pallbearers were Lee Hagins, Larry Hagins, Lonnie Hagins, Eugene Hagins, Mark Kennemer, Tim Kennemer and Danny Schreiwies. Music was provided by Susie Gardner Graham, soloist, and Janet Rice, organist.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.
Survivors include several cousins including her caretaker, Connie Kennemer and husband Gary, Springfield; several nieces and nephews, Lee Hagins, Larry Hagins, Lonnie Hagins, Eugene Hagins , Linda Hagins, Darrell Robinson, Earl Robinson and Della Mitchell, and several great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Robinson was born Nov. 18, 1914, on a farm east of Milford, in Barton County, to Denzil Dale and Rosa Mae (Long) Stone. She attended and was a graduate of Lamar High School. She was a homemaker, and was involved in community activities. She served as secretary of the election board, and had worked at several of the elections. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She married Delbert Lee “Dutch” Robinson on Oct. 21, 1933, in Lamar. He died May 25, 2000.
JAMES B. FAST
LAMAR — Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home for James Barton Fast, 66, rural Lamar, who died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Burial will be in Iantha Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Society, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Fast, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mike Charlton, Harrisonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Michelle Fast, Liberal; a brother, Rick Fast and wife Debbie, Iantha; three sisters, Hazel Lawrence and husband Bill and Lavonne Hanshaw and husband Larry, Independence, and Kathy Thompson, Blue Springs, and four grandchildren, Chad Fast, Kiley Fast, Jack Charlton and William Charlton.
Mr. Fast was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Barton County, to Barton and Hazel (Ross) Fast. He was a 1960 graduate of Liberal High School and attended college at Pittsburg, Kan.
He was a grain farmer west of Lamar, and he and his wife maintained a dairy herd and milked cows for more than 33 years. He raised horses, including draft horses and pulling ponies.
He was a member of the Lamar Saddle Club and was a team roper. He was a member of the Lamar Elks Lodge.
He married Judith Lynn Yoke on July 15, 1961, in Liberal.
LOUISE MORAIN
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home for Louise Morain, 70, Lamar, who died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sheldon Cemetery, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam Householder, Lamar; a brother, Darrel Norton and wife Linda, Abilene, Texas; a sister, Jane Andrews and husband Rodney, Plattsmouth, Neb.; a granddaughter, Morgan Rudderham and husband Billy, Clever, and several nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Morain was born May 28, 1939, at Lamar, to Worth and Pearl (Little) Norton. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1957 and later earned an associates degree in accounting. She worked in law enforcement for more than 34 years, serving as na office manager for the Stockton and Nevada Police Departments, and retiring from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department in 2002. She moved back to Lamar from Nevada in 2003 to be near family.
She married Glaze Eugene Morain on May 15, 1958, at Baxter Springs, Kan. He died April 13, 1987.
WANETTA ROBINSON
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Norman Thompson Chapel at Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, for Wanetta Robinson, 96, Lamar, who died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at her home near Milford. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, north of Milford.
CARL D. CROSS
RAYMORE — Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Emmanuel Cemetery in Carthage for Carl D. Cross, 78, Raymore, who died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Research Belton Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carson-Speaks Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Whitehead) Cross, of the home; two sons, John Cross, Kansas City North, Mo., and Stephen Cross, Liberal; three daughters, Deborah Garner and Betsy Harper, Kansas City North, Mo., and Stephanie Eckerd, Liberty; two stepsons, Fred T. Cook, Jr. of Independence, and Lee Cook, Kansas City, Kan.; three stepdaughters, Becky Hatley and Ann Cook, Raymore, and Terry Louvier, Lafayette County; 29 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cross was born June 8, 1931, in Jerico Springs, to Leo and Ollie (Westbay) Cross, and he spent his early life there. He was a graduate of Lamar High School before moving to the Kansas City area. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a cabinetmaker and retired from Exhibit Associates in 1993. He was vice president and later president of the local cabinetmakers union. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Lamar.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
JERRY TSANG SCHUH
LIBERAL — A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Liberal Park Building in Liberal, for Jerry Tsang Schuh, 36, Liberal, who died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at his home in Liberal. Dwayne Sprouls will officiate.
Musical selections will be “I Still Miss You” and “Boots On”.
Arrangements are under the direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, Lamar.
Memorial contributions may be made to his sons, in care of the funeral home or to the family.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Schuh and two sons, Jerry and Noah, all of the home; uncles Gerald Glover, Overland Park, Kan., Robert Glover, Olathe, Kan., and Richard Schuh and wife Ronnie, Foster City, Calif., and his mother-in-law, Beth Workman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
JACK L. SWARTZ
LAMAR — Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home for Jack L. Swartz, 71, Lamar, who died Friday, July 31, 2009, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Diana Swartz, Lamar, Kurt and Carla Swartz, Lamar, and Eric and Joetta Swartz, Clever; a daughter, Diana Ryan, Clever; a sister, Jane Garfield and husband Walter, Lamar; nine grandchildren, Allison Sorg, Jared Ryan, Zachary Swartz, Telicia Swartz, Bethany Swartz, Elly Swartz, Lyndey Swartz, Jessica Swartz and Jacob Swartz, and a great-grandson, Skyler Sorg.
Mr. Swartz was born Jan. 21, 1938, at Lamar, to LeRoy and Margaret (Nelson) Swartz. He was a 1955 graduate of Lamar High School and served as a tank sergeant in the National Guard. After getting married he made his home in Wyoming, Idaho and Minnesota before moving back to Lamar in 1998. He worked for 43 years for the Rural Electric Administration.
He was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church and the Lamar United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Lamar Masonic Lodge and the Golden Ager’s Group of the Oakton United Methodist Church.
He married Carolyn F. Elder on Jan. 10, 1959, at Odessa. She died April 8, 2006.
MYRL E. DAVIS
LAMAR — Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Daniel Funeral Home for Myrl E. Davis, 90, Lamar, who died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Lockwood, following a short illness. Bob Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.
Music will be provided by Joyce Davis, Roberta Wood, Dollie Shields and Jake Wood. Pallbearers will be John Blackford, Darrell Blackford, Raymond Davis, Josh Davis, Melvin Davis and Gerald Cooley.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.
Survivors include a sister, Elsie Cooley, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Elmer, Francis and Gerald Davis, and a sister, Wanda Blackford.
Mr. Davis was born Aug. 18, 1918, at Montezuma, Kan., to Clarence E. Davis and Etrulia E. Meyer. He was a lifelong area resident and spent most of his life as a cattle farmer.
FRANK STEWART
Frank Stewart, formerly of Lamar, Mo., went home to ride with the Lord on June 19, 2009. He was born on August 10, 1941 at Oak Creek, Colo. He is survived by his wife Rita of the home; daughter Mary Turner of Monett; son Clint Stewart of Oronogo, Mo.; grandchildren, Kale and Kara Turner, Monett; a sister, Gail Plante and husband Steve, Pearcy, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Pat Stewart of Golden City, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation, with spreading of the ashes in the mountains of Colorado, will be held at a later date.
MERRY JOANNE GUY
LAMAR — Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Konantz-Warden Funeral Home, for Merry Joanne Sherman Guy, 83, Lamar, who died Tuesday evening, July 28, 2009, at her home. Ministers Robb Hodson, Kevin Stewart and CK Warden will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery.
Music will be provided by Kevin Stewart, soloist, and Lorraine Vice, organist. Pallbearers will be Nelson Voris, Jeremy Keatts, Gary Swor, James Allen, Bart Phipps, Mike Waldrop, Chris Morrow and Chris Elswick.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, in the Norman Thompson Memorial Chapel at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.
Survivors include a son, Martin McCall and wife Ann Huey, Lancaster, Texas; three daughters, Candace Tanner and husband James Allen, Destin, Fla., Lucinda Howard, Richardson, Texas, and Melody Metzger and husband Gary Swor, Lamar; a sister, Sandra Steelman and husband Rex, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Maryann Miller, New York City, NY; four grandchildren, Judson Metzger, Lamar, Tiffany Torgan, La Jolla, Calif., Shaun Howard, Dallas, Texas, and Joel Howard, Wylie, Texas, and her 3 1/2 year old great-grandson, Kobyn Metzger, Lamar, who was her Sponge Bob watching buddy on a daily basis.
She was preceded in death by a brother, George Gilford Sherman, Jr.
Joanne was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Lamar, to George Gilford and Helen (Horton) Sherman. At age six months her family moved to Virginia. She later moved to Springfield and lived with her grandmother, Della Sherman, where she attended the first three years of school. She moved back to Lamar at the age of 14, and was a 1942 graduate of Lamar High School.
She resided in Dallas, Texas from 1960 to 1980, where she worked as a telegraph operations manager for Western Union, and also in customer service at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper. After moving to Lamar she worked at various places before becoming a full time stay-at-home grandma for her grandson, Judson.
She was a member of the Naomi Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in Lamar, and also had been a Sunday school teacher. She spent many years helping with ministry services with the Sonshine Class at Lakeview Nursing Home in Lamar, where she had a wonderful rapport with the patients there. She was a 50 plus year member of the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR), where she had previously served as regent for Charity Greene Ward Chapter, MSDAR. She was a member of the VFW Post 3691 Ladies Auxiliary and Mt. Hope Chapter 74 Order of Eastern Star.
Joanne married Eugene L. Guy on May 6, 1965, in Plano, Texas. He died Dec. 25, 2005.
Those who knew and loved her will miss her unique views on life and her unconditional love for her family and friends.
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