Rosa Read

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Rosa Ellen Read age 83, of Carthage passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. 

She was born on September 4, 1932 in Webb City to Ernest Ethridge and Nellie Marie (Baugh) Ethridge. Rosa was a homemaker. 

She married Edward Read on April 24, 1954 in Miami, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2015. Rosa was also preceded in death by a son, Loyd Dale Read on October 3, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Pritchard and husband Rob of Carthage and Rosa Pfeifle and husband David of Webb City; one son, Danny Read of Carthage; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Kendrick of Show Low, Arizona; aunt, Mary Powell of Webb City; two additional family members, Danny Muench of Carthage and Donnie Spencer of Joplin; along with many friends and neighbors of the Brooklyn Heights Community. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Webb City Cemetery with Pastor Nathan Haeck officiating. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Rosa’s church of choice, Webb City Church of the Nazarene, 701 W. 10th, Webb City, Missouri 417-673-2764, Nathan Haeck (Senior Pastor) so they can serve others in need. 

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Donald Martin

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Donald Ray Martin, 76, Neosho, went to meet the Lord on September 29, 2015 in Neosho. 

Don was born September 12, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He graduated from Farmington, New Mexico High School, class of 1957. Don was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1961-1968 and was stationed throughout the United States and served in Vietnam, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 1972 with a business degree. He held various positions in Chickasha and Ninnekah over a thirty year span, including plant manager for Sentry, Delta Faucet, loan officer for Chickasha Bank and Ninnekah High School Business teacher and Ninnekah Times/yearbook sponsor. Don served the city of Chickasha as a city councilman and as vice mayor. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy’s fan, ‘How about them Cowboys. 

Don is survived by his wife, Lana Martin of Neosho, Missouri; two sons, Lyndall Martin and wife, Tamra of Frisco, Texas and Tony Martin and wife, Sharla of Neosho, Missouri; a brother, Bob Martin and wife, Jenene of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Meredith Martin and Reece Martin, Sarah Tevebaugh and husband, Colin; grandsons, Jared Martin, Tyler Martin and wife, Carrie; great grandchildren, Hannah and Trenton Martin; step brother, Ray Sumpter and wife, Charlotte of Fritch, Texas and sister in law, Dixie Martin of Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie Martin and wife, Delores and his mother, Phyllis (Johnston) Martin Sumpter and husband, David; a brother, Norm Martin and nephew, Kirk Tabor.

VIEWING

Thursday October 1, 2015, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

VISITATION
Thursday October 1, 2015, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday October 2, 2015, 2:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

Dolores Baker

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Dolores (Alumbaugh) Baker, 85 a lifelong Carthage resident passed away on September 24, 2015 in Carthage. 

Dolores was born on January 9, 1930 in Carthage to Clee Alumbaugh and Violet Thomas. She was the Office Manager at M & P Construction and Central Woodworking for over 40 years. She was a member of the Fairview Christian Church. 

Dolores was married to Wm. C. “Bill” Baker on August 19, 1955 in Carthage. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1982. Dolores gave birth to two sons, Michael Craig Baker who preceded her in death and Wm. Mark Baker who survives and another son Jon Baker of Alabama, 4 grandchildren Brandy Kissel and husband Trey of Neosho, Missouri, Ashley Baker of Carthage, Missouri, Bryan Baker of Carthage, Missouri and Jordan Baker of Huntsville, Alabama and six great grandchildren. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister Marcella Fullerton, and one son Michael Craig Baker. 

Services are 10:00 a.m. Friday October 2, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday October 1, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home with burial at Park Cemetery. Contributions can be given to the American Cancer Society for Schreiber Relay team in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Diane Sharits

Diane Sharits, 65, of Carthage, MO passed away on Sept. 29, 2015 at her home after a year and a half battle with ALS.

Diane was born on December 31, 1949 in Springfield, MO, to Norman (Johnny) and Betty Virginia (Neese) Parrack. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1967 and Missouri Southern State University in 2006. She worked at the Lamar Democrat early in her career, and owned a clothing store, Sunshine Fashions, in the late 70’s. She moved to Carthage in the early 80’s and her love and service to the City of Carthage began shortly, thereafter. She earned her nickname of “Streetlady” through her service as Main Street Carthage Director where she was always seen on the “street” of the Carthage Square. She served on Carthage City Council, Powers Museum Board, and numerous other committees and organizations. She loved antiquing, animals, auctions, yard sales, Maple Leaf, conversations with friends, and especially loved spending time with her family.

Diane married Mike Sharits on February 14, 1989 in Joplin, MO.

Diane is survived by her husband Mike, Carthage. Additional survivors include two sons, Ryan Long of Kansas City, MO, Brady (wife Haden) Long of Springfield, MO, two daughters Devon Sharits of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Taylor (husband Joe) Engel of Springfield, MO; four granddaughters Edyn Jayne Rivas, Elliot Anderson Long, Adalyn Diane Long, Virginia Grace Engel, all of Springfield, MO; and one brother Jay Parrack of Lamar, MO. Diane was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at the Fellowship Hall at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 8975 County Lane 170, Carthage, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Medicine Hat, Inc. or Joplin Humane Society.

Barbara Hill

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Barbara Ann Taylor Hill (Henry), age 76, Stella, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her daughter’s home after a sudden illness. 

Barbara was born January 19, 1939 near Bethpage, Missouri in McDonald County, daughter of the late Claud and Clara Taylor. She graduated from Rocky Comfort High School in 1957, and attended Missouri State University in Springfield, and then Life Time Career School in Los Angeles, California where she learned Floral Arranging. She owned and operated a ceramic, gift, antique, and floral shop near Stella, and also in Wheaton, Missouri for over 40 years.

Barbara married Donald Hill on November 18, 1958 at Miami, Oklahoma, one daughter, April Dawn, was born to this union. Don preceded her in death on August 13, 1985.

Barbara later married Loren Henry on March 27, 1995 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he preceded her in death on January 22, 2012. 

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Clifford, Clyde, and Clinton Taylor, and sisters, Alma Roller, Hazel Littlefield, Margie Steinbach, and Ruth Steinbach.

She is survived by her daughter, April Dawn Counts and husband Alan; grandsons, James Edward Counts and wife Dusti, and their son, Jaxon, and Tyler Donald Counts; three step-children, numerous step-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Viewing
Monday October 5, 2015, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel The casket will be closed following the viewing and will remain closed.

Chapel Service
Monday October 5, 2015, 1:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

Sheri Purvis

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Sheri Lee (Sikes) Purvis, 57, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest September 29, 2015 at her residence in Seneca, MO. 

Sheri Lee Sikes was born September 12, 1958 in Bonneterre, MO the daughter of William Lee and Della Mae (Millard) Sikes. Sheri managed several businesses over the years and formerly worked as a Veterinarian Technician for a Veterinarian Clinic. Sheri was a member of the Seneca Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include husband; Edgar Purvis; two daughters, Jennifer Purvis and Tianna Brewer; three grandchildren; Teygan, Haley and Kimber; her mother, Della M. Sikes; two brothers, Denny Sikes and Kenny Sikes; one sister Linda Wilson and a host of church family.
Sheri was preceded in death by her father, William L. Sikes.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30am, October 1, 2015 at the Seneca Assembly of God Church.

The body has been taken for cremation.

Vergil Hamilton

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Vergil E. Hamilton, 84, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 10:15 am, September 25, 2015 at the Spring River Christian Village after a sudden illness.

Vergil Eugene Hamilton was born February 8, 1931 in Racine, MO the son of Charles and Mary (York) Hamilton. Vergil was a jack of all trades. He was baptized in the former Seneca Full Gospel Church and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Seneca. He was an avid gardener and loved flowers. Vergil loved the outdoors, fishing, swimming and nature as a whole. He worked many jobs including at Neosho Box and Wood, several farms and a host of other jobs. Vergil was a United States Army Veteran.

Vergil Eugene Hamilton married Mary Brown February 22, 1956 in Seneca, MO and she survives.
Additional survivors three sons, Michael Hamilton, Roger Hamilton and wife Julie and Larry Hamilton and wife Karen all of Seneca; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren

Vergil was preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings, Margaret Hamilton, Clifford Hamilton, Ann Ottendorf, Beulah Hull, Claude Hamilton and Sara White.

Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Seneca will be held at 2:00 PM, Wed. September 30th at the Bethel Baptist Church with Ty Dawson officiating.
Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Michael Hamilton, Larry Hamilton, Roger Hamilton, Chris Hamilton, David Hamilton, Dusty Dees and Stephen Hamilton serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

JoAnn Evans

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

JoAnn Evans, age 81, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 with her family by her side
in Tulsa, OK. She was born May 5, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, MO to J.D. and Pauline Holman.
She married Milo Evans in 1953 and worked as a legal secretary until becoming Vice President of USA Home Sales.

JoAnn was a charter member of South Tulsa Baptist Church. She loved to travel, shop
and read, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo; daughter, Janet Sumpter. She is survived by son; Randy Evans and wife Sylvia Evans, daughters; Mila Evans, Susan Welch and husband Todd Welch. JoAnn had seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Goddard.

Graveside services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1st, 2015 at Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Aaron Brown, will officiate. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Wednesday. September 30, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary Arcadipane

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Mary Frances Arcadipane, age 75 of Joplin, Mo. passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her home following an illness.

Mary was born on March 29, 1940 in Carthage, Mo. the daughter of Claude and Mary (Spencer) Porter. She has been a lifetime area resident, Mary worked for the Joplin School District for many years before retiring in 1980. She attended of Forest Park Baptist Church.

She married Thomas L. Arcadipane on August 8, 1964, he preceded her death on July 7, 2015. Mary was also preceded by her parents and by her brother, Buddy Porter. She is survived by one son; Scott Atkinson and wife Sylvia of Joplin, three daughters; Gina Taylor and husband Wes of Joplin, Stacia Carrier and husband Marc of Joplin, Lisa Ann Arcadipane of Seneca, Mo., her sister-in-law; Tena Porter of Joplin, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

David Baker

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

David G. Baker age 55, of Webb City passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. 

He was born on September 1, 1960 in Joplin, Missouri to Jackie & Betty Baker. David worked as a laborer at Cardinal Scale in Webb City. 

He is survived by his son, Jack Rose and wife Cierra of Webb City; daughters, Victoria Rose and husband Shane Jordan of Neosho, Nicole Kirkpatrick of Joplin; sisters, Cathy Luke, Susan Whyte both of Joplin; and 3 grandchildren. David has been taken for cremation and no services are planned. 

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Barbara McCloud

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Barbara Dawn McCloud, 61, of Carthage, Missouri passed away on September 28, 2015 in Joplin, Missouri. 

Barbara was born on June 14, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas, to Floyd Horn and Marilyn Opperund. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was the Webb City Middle School Nurse from 2010-2011. 

Barbara was united in marriage to William “Bill” McCloud on May 8, 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2009. Barbara is survived by five daughters, Jennifer Huston and husband Justin of Carthage, Missouri, Melodie Shellenbarger and husband Dan of Carthage, Missouri, Susan Day and husband John of Carthage, Missouri, Venice Constable and husband Daniel of Parsons, Kansas and Valerie Barry and husband Rusty of Mayfield, Kansas 3 brothers Chris Horn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mark Crouch of the state of Colorado, and Mike Crouch of the state of Washington, 3 sisters Sharon Smith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rebecca Horn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Jeane Horn, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Michael Horn, one sister Wanda McClure, and one daughter LeAnne McCloud. 

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Waters Cemetery in Jasper, Missouri. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Ina Mae Brooks

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Ina Mae Brooks, age 80, of Lamar, passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2015 at Truman Healthcare Center where she had been a resident for the past month.

Ina Mae was born November 17, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the third of the four children of Russell and Alice (Camp) Kelley. At the age of eight, Ina Mae was afflicted with polio and spent time in an iron lung machine. While the disease affected her physically, she totally conquered it in every other aspect of her life and was an inspiration to many. In 1948 Ina Mae moved with her family to a farm north of Milford, Missouri and graduated from Lamar High School in 1952. She had worked for Aaron’s Poultry and Big Smith in Lamar, was a secretary at the Sheltered Workshop and Lamar United Methodist Church for many years before completing her working career at the Independent Living Center in Joplin and Developmental Center in Lamar. Ina Mae was an avid reader and accomplished writer, earning a Missouri Writers Guild Award. She served on the Missouri State Rehabilitation Advisory Council and was an ombudsman for Region X Area Agency on Aging. She was an active member of a post-polio support group and Lamar United Methodist Church.

On August 31, 1952, at Milford, Ina Mae married the love of her life, Charlie Brooks, and he survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Tim (Lori) Brooks and Charles Brooks, all of Lamar; a daughter, Sandra Brooks, Eldon, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Patti Brooks, Lamar; a brother, Bill (Turid) Kelley of California; a sister, Dorothy (Bob) McMackin, Metaline Falls, Washington; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Ina Mae was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Bill Brooks; a sister, Frances Southern; and two nieces, Dana Sisk and Barbara Lynn Brown.

Funeral services were held  Friday, September 25, at Lamar United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Betterment Back-pack Program in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Marcus Huff

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mr. Marcus L. Huff, 68, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, departed this life Wednesday evening, September 23, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri after a sudden illness.

Marcus entered this life on January 8, 1947, in Electra, Texas to the union of the late Clarence “Buddy” and Betty (Mullins) Huff. He was a graduate of Electra High School. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Army. Marcus was a job superintendent in the construction industry for many years. On July 2, 1994, in Sarcoxie Missouri he and Sharon were united in marriage at the home where they shared twenty-one years. He enjoyed fishing, dominoes and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Risen Ranch Cowboy Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Gay Huff.

Marcus is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; two daughters, Shanna Miller and husband Brad and Nicole Moore and husband Terry, all of Midlothian, Texas; two step-sons, Ed Lowe and wife D.D. of Burleson, Texas and Kent Lowe of Sedalia, Missouri; grandchildren, Chandler Miller, Carter Miller, Braylee Moore, Brycen Detavernier, Jadon Lowe, Seth Lowe and Alyssa Lowe; one brother, Joe Huff and wife Jodi of San Antonio, Texas; mother in law, Dorothy Yoder; sister in law, Teresa Spicer and husband Mike; several nephews and nieces as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services with full military honors for Mr. Huff  were held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, Carthage, Missouri with Pastors Steve Stafford and Ed Lowe officiating. Those honoring his life as pallbearers were Larry Triplett, Don Chandler, Gail Turner, Mike Turner, Russ Ogle and Felix Wright. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Ogle, Kenny Gordon, Jack Galardo, Rhonda Galardo, Jacki Kores, Henri Kores, Darrel Ball, Lana Ball, Gerald Pennington and Melissa Pennington.

The family has requested memorial contributions be directed to Risen Ranch Cowboy Church building fund. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Norm Wininger

(From Parker Mortuary)

Norman Ray 'Norm' Wininger, Jr., age 47, Joplin, passed away at 8:27 a.m. Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his residence after an illness.

Norm was born January 4, 1968 at Otis Air Force Base, Bourne, Massachusetts to Norman Wininger, Sr. and Sharon Bowins Wininger and had lived in Joplin most of his life.

He worked as a purchasing agent at America's Car Mart for fourteen years and had also worked at the former Ryan's Steak House in Joplin for fifteen years.

Norm enjoyed collecting guns and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He was married to his best friend of 21 years, the former Michelle Massey. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include two sons, Norman Ray Wininger III, Joplin, Justin Levi Wininger, Joplin; a daughter, Haley Nicole Massey Wininger, Joplin; parents, Norman R. Wininger, Sr. and Sharon R. Wininger, Joplin; one brother, Raymond Wininger and his wife, Sara, Joplin; grandchild, Amorie Willow Wininger, Joplin; several extended family members and many friends.

Norm was preceded in death by a son, Devon and a brother, George.

Services are planned for Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Joplin. Pastor Gerald Crum will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City. Pallbearers will be Steven Bradfield, Corey Simmons, Kevin Glenn, Homer Knisley, Kevin Iseli, Brad Bluejacket and Steve Chew. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortruary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, in care of Parker Mortuary.

Margaret Sutton

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Margaret L. Sutton, 92, of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. 

She was born July 4, 1923, at Anderson, MO, the daughter of William Franklin and Beulah (Hire) Anderson. On May 26, 1957, she was united in marriage to Jesse K. Sutton at Pittsburg, KS. He preceded her in death on January 6, 1979. Mrs. Sutton was the secretary at the Pittsburg State University Health Center for 35 years. Membership was held in the College Heights United Methodist Church, Pittsburg. She was also a member of the Pittsburg State University Alumni. 

Mrs. Sutton is survived by one son, John A. Shattuck, Sr., and his wife, Irene of Pittsburg, one daughter, Deanna L. Currie of Wichita, KS, two step sons, Dennis Sutton and his wife, Ann of Webb City, MO, and Danny Sutton and his wife, Darla of Dennis, KS, five grandchildren, Gilbert Currie III, Kristie Currie, John Shattuck, Jr., Steven Ray Shattuck and Carrie Louise Shattuck and two great grandchildren, Skylar Shattuck and Jordyn Shattuck. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, one step son, Kenneth Sutton, one brother, William Anderson and one sister, Georgia Geisler. 

A service for Mrs. Sutton is set for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at the College Heights United Methodist Church, Pittsburg, with Reverend Josh Gooding officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m., until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the College Heights United Methodist Church and/or the SEK Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Julie Pyle

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Julie Marie (Strasser) Pyle, 57, passed away September 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at her home after a 3 month battle with cancer. 

She was born August 19, 1958 at Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Eugene and Martha (Titus) Strasser. She attended St. Mary’s/Colgan and graduated in 1976. She received a degree as a registered technologist radiographer in 1985 and worked as a tech for Dr. Armstrong from 1985 to 2003. Julie married Richard Pyle in February 1994. They purchased Grassies Retail Liquor in 2004 and renamed it Pairott Head Liquor where she enjoyed meeting and greeting customers, making recommendations for wine and spirits for all occasions as well as hosting and participating in wine tasting events. Some of her favorite activities were golfing, camping, lounging in her pool and video poker. Over the past couple years Richard and Julie traveled in their R-Pod visiting numerous locations across the United States. 

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Frontenac, KS; two step children, Adam Pyle of Kansas City; Laura (Pyle) Howerter and her husband Ben of Parsons, KS; mother Martha Strasser of Pittsburg, KS; sister, Vicki (Strasser) Wilson and husband Henry of Rogers, AR; brothers, Jeff Strasser and wife Kathleen of Girard, KS, Mark Strasser, of Girard, KS, Tim Strasser of Pittsburg, KS, and Shawn Strasser and wife Dawn of Webb City, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Eugene Strasser. 

Memorial Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday (September 30) at Brenner Mortuary. Her wishes were to be cremated. A private family burial will take place at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the S.E.K. Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. Fourth St., Pittsburg. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Jennie Bean

(From Knell Mortuary)

Jennie Iva Bean, 88, Carthage, MO passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at her home following a short illness. Jennie Iva Roudabush was born January 13, 1927 in Osterburg, PA to the late Howard Roudabush and Esther (Negley) Roudabush. She married James Clayton Bean on October 5, 1967 in Madison, KS. Jennie moved to Carthage in 1981. She worked for St. Luke’s Nursing Home doing housekeeping, Walgreens as a bookkeeper, and did volunteer work for the American Red Cross, St. Luke’s Nursing Home, and General Rose Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include a son; John, (wife Brenda) Bean, Snellville, GA; a daughter; Patty Lou Pollard, Caldwell, ID; four sisters; Betty Lou Roudabush, Hallidaysburg, PA, Martha Resig, Altoona, PA, Mary Martino, Altoona, PA, Shirley Michaels, Murphysboro, TN; and one brother; Harry Roudabush, Martinsburg, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son; James Clayton Bean Jr.; and one sister; Doris Bush.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, September 29, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Knell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service will be held Wednesday September 30, 2015 at 1:30 PM in the Knell Mortuary Chapel. Rev. James Lee will officiate. Interment will follow at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Memorial gifts are suggested to First United Methodist Church, Carthage, MO in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

Barbara Garrison

(From Parker Mortuary)

Barbara Sue Garrison, age 64 of Aurora, MO, formerly of Joplin, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. 

Born January 4, 1951 in Pittsburg, KS, she was the daughter of the late Ora Clyde Large and Hazel Nettie Munger Large and was from a family of 19 children. She had lived in Joplin most of her lifetime. Barbara was a private duty nurse all of her working life. Her main focus was on serving the elderly and caring for her family, especially the babies. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.

 
In 1971 she married Mark W. Garrison, Sr. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2013.
Survivors include four children, Charles Dean Large and wife Kay of Fort Scott, KS, Tina Oakes of the home in Aurora, Mark W. Garrison, Jr. and wife Stacy of Boonville, MO, Eldora Kay Garrison, also of the home; six grandchildren, Jason Hanan, Stephanie Large, Seth Tena, Lahanna Large, Mark W. Garrison III and Andrew D. Garrison; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Johnny, Don, Leo, Danny, Richard, Kenny, Pat, Merlene, Margaret and Rose; along with many extended family. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary with Rev. Enoch Leakey officiating. Interment will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin.

Bill Nuse

(From Knell Mortuary)

William “Bill” E. Nuse, 59, Carthage, passed away at his home after a sudden illness. William Eugene Nuse was born November 9, 1955 in Encino, California, a son of the late William Edgar Nuse and LaVetta K. Brown Nuse. Bill was a graduate of Carthage Senior High School, Class of 1974 and after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. Bill married Cassandra “Cassy” Davenport on August 12, 1978 in Neosho, MO; she survives. Bill was a line operator for Dyno-Nobel and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Carthage.

Additional survivors include his children, Zachery E. Nuse, Carthage, Kristi M. (Gary) Fohrenck, Bella Vista, AR, Abby K. (Jeremiah) Reeve, Nicholasville, Kentucky, Madison M. (Jason) Clark, Joplin and Kiefer Nuse, Carthage; a brother, Chuck Nuse (fiancée) Dawn Conway, Webb City, MO and nine grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his his mother, LaVetta K. Nuse, his father, William Edgar Nuse and his brother, Ronald Nuse.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, September 28, 2015 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the Knell Mortuary Chapel. James Perkins will officiate. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Carthage VFW, in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut Street, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

Lois Smith

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Lois M. Smith age 60 of Joplin, Mo passed away Friday September 25, 2015 at the Freeman Health Center, Joplin, MO. She was born on September 14, 1955 in Wichita, Ks the Daughter of Dean and Allene “Shepard” Cantrell. Lois worked as a Wire Technician for Ducommun La Barge in Joplin. She loved to collect purses, shopping especially for Avon, traveling and most of all her grandchildren.

 
Lois is survived by her companion Jay Massey of Joplin, two sons Chris Arnold and wife Angela of Wichita, Ks, and Jason Deel and wife Tori of Stafford, Ks her parents Dean and Allene Cantrell of Augusta, Ks, a brother Larry Cantrell and wife Vickie of Wichita, Ks, a sister Patty True and husband Brad of Whitewater, Ks, three grandchildren: Tosha Stafford. Jaeli Deel and Ainsley Deel and a whole host of other friends and relatives

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Monday September 28, 2015 at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory. The family suggests contributions to Susan G. Komen in care of the Mortuary. Arrangements entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Nate McClelland

(From Parker Mortuary)

Nathaniel Wade 'Nate' McClelland, age 29, Joplin, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Nate was born October 27, 1985 in Joplin and had lived in the area moving back from Clearwater, Florida.

Nate was a welder and carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and fishing.

Nate is survived by his mother, Michelle Hughes and Kurt Willoughby, Springfield; the man that helped raise Nate, Kimble Daugherty, Joplin; children, Madison Marie McClelland, Clearwater, Florida, daughter of Nichole Syphers, LaKota McClelland and Raedence Reffett, children of Codessa Schoonover, Joplin; siblings, Megan DeCarlo Kivett and husband, Gregory, Jr., Joplin, John McClelland and wife, Karen, Dallas, Texas, Brittany Landers, Webb City; maternal grandmother, Doris McDowell, Joplin; aunts and uncles, Melissa Heinicke, Julie DeCarlo, Michael Vicory, Marissa and Jimmy Evans; cousins, Angela Furtado, Mark Slade, Lauren Putt, Jamie Evans; nieces and nephews, Whitney and Chase Kivett, Nathaniel McClelland, Joshua McClelland; father figure, Mac Torbit and several other extended family members and many friends.

Nate was preceded in death by a grandmother, Faye Kleeman; uncle, Mitchell Vicory, who taught him to love the outdoors; and two brothers, David Beasley and Mac Torbit, Jr.

Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, September 26th at 6:30 p.m. at The Grand Falls in south Joplin.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Clyde Smith

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Clyde Raymond Smith, Jr. age 90 of Webb City passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his residence. 

He was born on June 18, 1925 in Preston, Nebraska to Clyde R. Smith, Sr. and Hazel (Ramsey) Smith. He attended school in Holt County Missouri, Wellsville, Overbrook and Ottawa, Kansas, and classes at Kansas State University. He worked at the Shaw Hatchery and the Ottawa Co-op before moving to Webb City, Missouri as the Manager of Norris Grain Company 43 years ago and then chief Inspector for the Missouri Department of Agriculture seed, feed and grain division. After retiring he became a teacher’s aide for the Webb City School System. Clyde served on several committees for the city of Webb City. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and watching the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and attending all events that his grandchildren participated in. His hobbies were woodworking, ceramics, collecting stamps, comics, hot wheels and baseball memorabilia. Clyde was a 65 year member of Webb City Masonic Lodge # 512, past patron of Webb chapter # 204, order of the Eastern Star and past commander of American Legion Post # 322 , and serviced as district # 16 baseball commissioner. Clyde was a United States Navy World War II veteran serving in the Pacific theatre. He is a member of the First Christian Church in Ottawa, Kansas.

Clyde married Mary Finch Smith on August 17, 1947 in her parents' yard in Ottawa, Kansas and she survives at home. They had just celebrated their 68th anniversary. He is also survived by his sons, Doug Smith of Webb City, Donnie Smith and wife Stacy of Salem, Missouri; daughter, Pat Moody and husband George of Lawton, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Michele Carnott and husband Herman, Cheri Wagner and husband Damion, Jeremy Smith, Shannon Biggerstaff and husband Charlie, Caitlin Francis and husband Chris, and Ryan Smith; 7 great grandsons, and 2 great granddaughters; sister, Imogene Droddy and husband Carroll, and sister-in-law, Maxine Moore. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Peggy Sue Johnson; and brother-in-law’s, David Johnson and Paul Moore. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Pastor Mike Geisert officiating. An Eastern Star service will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with visitation to follow until 7:00 PM. A graveside service will be held in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas at 2:30 PM on Wednesday with Masonic Rites and Full Military Rites. The family suggest memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to one of the following places; First Christian Church of Webb City, First Christian Church of Ottawa, Kansas or to Mercy Hospice in care of the funeral home. 

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Cecile Kimbrough

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Cecile Josephine (Narrell) Kimbrough, 109, died September 24, 2015 in Marshall, Missouri. 

She was born August 10, 1906 to William Jasper Narrell and Balma Ozelle (Bennett) Narrell in Monett, Missouri, one of 11 children. As a small child she moved with her family to the Wheaton, MO area. Cecile spent her youth attending Wheaton public schools. 

She married Quilla H. Kimbrough on June 20, 1925. To this union were born two sons, Quilla Houston Kimbrough, Jr. and Billie James Kimbrough. Quilla and Cecile had been raised on a farm and they continued to farm after their marriage in the Tipton Ford and Wheaton areas. In April, 1962 they opened the Junction Dinner House, south of Wheaton. After Quilla’s death on November 7, 1967, Cecile continued to operate the restaurant until 1972. Upon selling the restaurant she relocated to Neosho, MO and joined the Hillcrest Church of Christ. In Neosho, she worked for J.B. Shop and Lindsay’s Department Store until 1978. She was a member of the Aerobic Club and Neosho Area Widow to Widow. She volunteered as a Pink Lady for Sale Hospital (now Freeman Neosho Hospital) donating over 1500 hours. In January, 2001 she retired to Marshall, MO, making her home at Golden Oaks Assisted Living. While there she made many friends and attended the Marshall Church of Christ. 

In addition to her husband, Cecile is preceded in death by her sons, Quilla Kimbrough, Jr. in July, 1999 and Bill Kimbrough in January, 2007, as well as one granddaughter, Brenda Freund of Neosho in November, 2003. She is survived by four grandsons and their spouses, Jerry and Sharon Kimbrough of Neosho, Wayne and Jeanette Kimbrough of Sarcoxie, MO, Joe and Tammy Kimbrough of Sedalia, MO and Jack Kimbrough; twelve grandchildren, many great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Funeral Service

2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Reginald McClellan

(From Parker Mortuary)

Reginald Wayne McClellan, age 83, formerly of Webb City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Galena Nursing and Rehab Center in Galena, Kansas.

He was born on February 1, 1932 to the late Joe E. McClellan and Lola Fisher McClellan in Smithfield, Missouri. He was self-employed, working in many different areas.

Reginald is survived by sons, Neil McClellan of Sherwood, Oregon, Joe McClellan and William McClellan, both of Missoula, Montana; daughters, Vickie Benson of Montrose, Colorado and Sheri Sparks of Milwaukie, Oregon; sister, Joyce McManus or Tucson, Arizona; step sister, Retha Moser of Carl Junction; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Homer McClellan and a sister, Betty Firebaugh.

Burial will take place at the Carl Junction Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Gary Gibson

(From Parker Mortuary)

Gary Lee Gibson, age 25, Joplin, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2015 from injuries he sustained in a one vehicle accident West of Joplin. 

Gary was born July 13, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada and had lived in Riverton for most of his life. 

He was a 2008 graduate of Riverton High School, where he was active in sports, especially football. Gary was currently working at Big R's BBQ in Joplin and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving for two years in Okinawa, Japan. Gary loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and swimming. He will be missed greatly. 

Survivors include his mother, Tammy Gibson, Joplin; father, William Pennington, Riverton, Kansas; sister, Barbara Gibson, Joplin; one brother, Andrew Pennington, Joplin; maternal grandfather, Gary Chazell, Joplin; and paternal grandfather, David Pennington, Riverton, Kansas. 

Services are planned for Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Jeff Martin will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Following the service, Gary will be taken for cremation and be buried in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery, Cherokee County, Kansas. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Nancy Ferguson

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Nancy A. Ferguson age 75, of Carl Junction passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her residence. 

She was born in Lamar, Missouri to Virgil Howard and Grace (Scott) Howard on July 20, 1940. Nancy was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City, and retired from Newman’s Department Store. 

She married Robert M. Ferguson on March 22, 1962 in Miami, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2012. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Malysa (Missy) Ferguson of Carl Junction, Stephanie Moore and husband David of Webb City; sister, Patricia Cone and husband Ken of Joplin; brother, Kevin Howard and wife Denise of Springfield; sister-in-law’s, Sally Jennings and husband Stephen of Iowa, Nicole Mutchnick and husband Norman of Missouri, Tanya Leaming and husband Stephen of Kansas; brother-in-law’s, Stephen Ferguson and wife Suzi of Oklahoma, Jeremy Ferguson of Carterville, Tony Ferguson of Carterville; and her beloved grandchildren, Liam, Colin, Kate, Hannah, Dominic, and Olivia. 

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City with Father Rahab Isidor officiating. A Rosary will be recited on Monday starting at 6:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with visitation to follow until 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Nancy was an avid reader, so the family suggests memorial contributions to the Webb City Public Library in her memory in care of the funeral home. 

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Lisa Horine

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Lisa Ann (Goade) Horine, 54, Carrolton, Texas, former Neosho resident, died September 21, 2015 in Plano, Texas, following a lifelong battle with diabetes. 

Lisa was born January 10, 1961 in Neosho, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Ball) Goade. She graduated from Neosho High School in 1979, she lived in Wichita, Kansas for four years and then moved to Texas in 1991. She worked as a pre-school teacher and was a collector of Precious Moments Figurines, she enjoyed scrapbooking, loved everything about Christmas and was an avid fan of the Dallas Stars Ice Hockey. She was a faithful and avid member of The Ridge Church in Carrollton, Texas. 

Lisa and Brad Horine were married on June 18, 1983 in Neosho and he survives of the home. Also surviving are her parents, Charles and Joan Goade of Neosho; and uncles, James Goade and Michael Goade and wife, Sherie; aunt, Nadine Thorneberry; mother in law, Frances Horine; brother in law, Craig Horine and wife, Sarah; nephew, Zachary Horine and niece, Emily Horine as well as numerous cousins and many friends.

Rose Hoover

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Rose Evelyn Hoover, 84, Neosho, died September 23, 2015 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. 

She was born October 22, 1930 in Aldrich, Missouri, the daughter of Virgil and Eunice (Ridenour) Christian. Evelyn graduated from Aldrich High School in 1948. She had worked for Beck Floral as a delivery driver for several years and at Sale Memorial Hospital for many years. 

Evelyn is survived by three children, Dorin Danner of Joplin, Damon Danner of Wichita, KS, and Denzil Danner of Carl Junction; two grandchildren, Richard Danner and Melinda Hoover; four great grandchildren, Andrew Danner, Noah Danner, Nicholas Hoover and Nathan Hoover; one brother, Jack Christian of Nebraska; three sisters, Katherine Leith of Bolivar, MO, Alta Faye Lawrence of Hutchison, KS and Geraldine Jacks of Belton, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denver Danner; six brothers and one sister.

MEMORIAL VISITATION
Saturday October 3, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

Thomas Fullerton

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Thomas Charles Fullerton, 83, Neosho, died September 21, 2015 at his home, following a sudden illness. He was born February 27, 1932 in Jasper, Missouri, the son of Clyde and Fontella (Hansford) Fullerton. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy – Air Force during the Korean War. He lived most of his life in the Neosho area and worked as a cattle farmer. Thomas is survived by his brother, James Fullerton of Centerville, Kansas; a niece, Tara Carotenuti and a nephew, Robert Fullerton. He is preceded in death by his parents.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Wednesday September 30, 2015, 1:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

Otis Wilkins

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Otis Oliver Wilkins Jr., 70, Joplin, MO, passed away September 19, 2015 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after a long illness.

Ottis Oliver Wilkins was born January, 15, 1945 in Jasper County, MO the son of Otis Oliver Sr. and Katheryn Bell (Smith). Oliver was a general contractor, was a avid collector of antiques and a jack of all trades. Oliver graduated from Seneca High School in 1963.

Survivors include three brothers, Charles Wilkins, Roger Wilkins both of Joplin and Danny Wilkins, Welch, OK; one sister Rebecca Ann Wilkins, Alba, MO; a host of Nieces and Nephews and great-nieces and nephews. 

Oliver was preceded in death by his parents Otis Sr. and Katheryn Bell and one infant brother Kenneth Wilkins.

The family will hold a celebration of life service at 2:30 pm, September, 22, 2015 at his residence (6680 Douglas Fir Rd, Joplin, MO). Following services friends and family will have a visitation.
Private burial will be in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Randy Cahoon

(From Parker Mortuary)

Randy Cahoon took an early trip to join his Heavenly Father. He left this world on Monday, September 21, 2015. Randy was born January 4, 1961 in Lander, Wyoming but spent most of his youth in Picher, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Bobbie Jo Rowden and Gene & Billie Ussery of Decatur, Texas. Randy grew up with and is survived by many siblings. Rick Rowden and his spouse Tina, Ottawa, Kansas; Danny Cahoon and partner Connie, Ottawa, Kansas; Robert Mills and spouse Wynona, Pamona, Kansas; Mike Mills, Wichita, Kansas; John Mills and spouse Martha, Ottawa, Kansas; Cassie Mills, Ottawa, Kansas; Cathy Morris, Tennessee; and Debbie Collins and spouse Jeff, Wichita, Kansas.

After serving a stint in the Army, Randy settled in the area of Webb City while serving with the Army Reserves. He married Shael Newby on July 18, 1992 and she survives. His children are: Bobbie Jo Henley and her spouse Ryan, St. Joe, Missouri; Josh Cahoon and his spouse Ashley, Oronogo, Missouri; Katie Jane Cahoon and her partner Dustin Jenness, Webb City, Missouri; Josie Rae Webster and spouse Kyler, Webb City, Missouri; Montana Cahoon, and Ty Cahoon of the home.

Randy was a great Pappy to Jordan Hunter, Justin Henley, Jenna Henley, Braxten Cahoon, and Karsyn Cahoon, he loved his grandchildren so much.

Throughout life Randy enjoyed being a truck driver the most. He traveled all over the United States, helping travelers along the way. He also served as a Police Officer in area cities and once again this gave him the opportunity to help and assist folks in need. He worked as a Tow Truck Driver and Car Recovery. He had an active career in many fields but they all included him being able to help and serve those in need.

Randy was always available to the youth that needed a shoulder to lean on, he offered his home, his attention and his love. A lost soul found refuge with Randy. Randy had an ornery streak but that didn’t stop him from making friends. Most of those friends declare and appreciate Randy’s loyalty to his friends. They could count on him in an instant. He shared his unusual sense of humor with all that he met. His laugh was a signature of its own. He loved life, friends, family and most of all his children, grandchildren and wife.

Randy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


There will be a Celebration of Life and Memorial to Randy Cahoon, Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Parker Mortuary, 2 p.m. The family requests no flowers. The family and friends will be at the home of Jeanne and Stan Newby, 701 S. Pennsylvania, Webb City, following the ceremony.

Evelyn Maggard

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Evelyn Marie Maggard, 61 of Erie, Kansas, formerly of Carthage passed away September 20, 2015 at Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute, Kansas. 

Evelyn was born January 22, 1954 in Carthage, MO to Tom Crahan and Pauline Miller. She formerly attended the Bykota Church of Carthage. 

Evelyn is survived by one son Thomas Maggard and two daughters Gail Thomas and husband Lonnie, and Paula Passalacqua of Erie, Kansas, one sister Kathy Erskin, two brothers Jackie Crahan and wife Verla, and Billy Crahan all of Carthage, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters Betty Lou Anderson, Loretta Parker, Mary Jane Crahan and Sarah Jane Crahan, four brothers Melvin Crahan, Robert Crahan, James Crahan and Billy Joe Crahan. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday September 24, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home, with a family inurnment at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Robby McCumber

(From Parker Mortuary)

Robby Dale McCumber Jr., age 19 of Galena, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident.

Robby was born May 24, 1996 to Robby Dale McCumber Sr. and Mary Louise Williams in Joplin, Missouri. He was a 2015 graduate of Riverton High School. Robby was working as a home health care aid to his grandfather. He attended services at Tennessee Prairie Church outside of Galena.

Surviving Robby are his parents, Robby D. McCumber, Sr. of Galena; mother, Mary Louise Williams of Galena; adoptive mother, Sherry Ball-Drane and husband, Basel of Galena; brother, Nathan Williams of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Vanessa Yates of Claremore, Oklahoma, Marie Tillman of Joplin; paternal grandparents, George McCumber of Galena, Mary Gladys Brown of Mulberry, Kansas; maternal grandparents, Doug and Barbara Seeley of Galena; uncles, Eddie McCumber of Bakersfield, California, George McCumber, Jr. of Mulberry, Kansas and Raymond Williams; aunt Marcela Novela; plus many extended family and friends.

Services for Robby will be held Monday, September 28th at 10:00 A.M. at Parker Mortuary with internment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Galena. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-4:00 P.M. also at the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Lilliann Adams

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Lilliann Renee Doll-Adams, age 7, of Jasper, Mo., passed away on Thursday September 17, 2015, surrounded by her family.

Lilliann was born on April 10, 2008 in Joplin, Mo. the daughter of Coltin Adams and Alexandria Doll Adams. Lilliann was a second grade student at Jasper Elementary School. Lilliann and her family gave a beautiful gift of life to several children by being an organ donor.

It goes without saying, Lilli touched more hearts that anyone ever knew. She was electric and beautiful and full of grace. Lilli was kind and caring. She could instantly fill your heart with love. Lilli was so animated and full of life. She loved to dance. Entertaining others was her passion and it came to her so naturally. She could light up a room with her gorgeous smile and her laughter was contagious. She was bold and charismatic. Lilli loved to be outside and she adored her papa Mike. She was his pride and joy. The love Lilli had for her brother was her best feature. She took so much pride in being his big sister, his protector, his first best friend. To know Lilli, was to love Lilli.

Lilliann is survived by her parents and a brother Jameson of Jasper, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Kellie Doll, Panama City, Fl., and Michael Doll, Jasper, Mo.; paternal grandfather, Dale Adams, Jasper, Mo.; maternal great-grandparents, Betty Keene, Oronogo, Mo., and Fay Doll. Webb City, Mo.; and paternal great-grandparents, Jim and Marie McCorkle, Jasper, Mo., and Allan and Joyce Adams, Jasper, Mo.; and her uncles, Taylor, Clayton, and Jordan Adams. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Kimberly Adams.

A Celebration of Lilliann’s Life will be held as a Memorial Visitation on Wednesday September 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at Tabler Gymnasium in Jasper, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given to the Jasper Elementary School PTA in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Ronald Hackworth

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Ronald P. Hackworth, Sr., age 75, of Joplin, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 following a sudden illness.

He was born February 5, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to Marion “Newt” and Louise Laforge-Hackworth.

Ronald worked as a printer for CFI and was also in the home repair business. He attended the Full Gospel Church and was a member of the Business Man’s Association and the Handyman Association.

He is survived by one son, Ronald P. Hackworth, Jr., two daughters; Patricia Nowlin and Donna Hackworth, and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one daughter, Rhonda Hackworth.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Full Gospel Workers Church.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Joanne Mieseler

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Joanne Frances Hafner Mieseler, age 82, of Joplin, Missouri passed away at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015 at her home following a short illness.

Mrs. Mieseler was born June 17, 1933 at St Paul, Minnesota. She moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1971 from St. Paul, Minnesota and was a homemaker and loving mother of six.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri, previously active in the Meals on Wheels program, chair of the bereavement committee and also played the organ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for twenty-five years. She was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and, for many years, the Business and Professional Women’s Association.

She married Walter P. Mieseler on January 28, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents; George A. and Frances Hafner, as well as her loving brother, Gerald A. Hafner.

Joanne is survived by six children; Patricia A. Holt and husband, Donald, of Monett, Missouri, Steven W. Mieseler and wife, Vicky, of Carl Junction, Missouri, John J. Mieseler of Bryan, Texas, Paul G. Mieseler and wife, Beverly, of Joplin, Missouri, Michael P. Mieseler and wife, Christie, of Ozark, Missouri and Catherine J. Hagen of Joplin, Missouri, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Joanne Hafner.

Funeral Mass was held Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 3035 S. Central City Road, Joplin, Missouri with Father Justin Monaghan officiating. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Those gentlemen honoring her life by serving as pallbearers were; Steven W. Mieseler, John J. Mieseler, Paul G. Mieseler, Michael P. Mieseler, Marcus P. Mieseler and T. Daniel Holt. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald L. Holt and Dustin W. Holt.

Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels Program or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.

Carl Broadwater

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Carl P. Broadwater, age 89, of Joplin, Missouri went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 17, 2015 following a short illness.

He was born January 13, 1926 in Mannington, West Virginia to Russell and Nettie (Hawkinberry) Broadwater.

Carl served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. After his service to his country he worked for Pittsburg Plate Glass Industries (PPG) retiring in 1978 as a Contract Sales Manager after 32 years of service.

He married Mary Mapes on July 29, 1946. Mary preceded him in death on September 2, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank Broadwater.

Carl is survived by one son, Larry Broadwater, and wife, Jane, of Joplin, Missouri and one daughter, Nancy Dawson, and husband, Jack, of Webb City, Missouri, five grandchildren; Julie Howerton and husband, Steve, of Joplin, Missouri, Jeremiah Dawson and wife, Michelle, of Webb City, Missouri, Kristen Broadwater, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Ryan Broadwater and wife, Christine, of Denver, Colorado and Sarah Bandy and husband, Joshua, of Webb City, Missouri, eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, three brothers; Charles Broadwater of Bedford, Illinois, Ray Broadwater of Clay City, Illinois and Russell Broadwater of Oakdale, Illinois and his step-mother, Kay Broadwater Maggard.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Kyle Beverlin officiating. Burial will follow at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.

Those gentlemen honoring Carl's life by serving as pallbearers will be; Jeremiah Dawson, Steve Howerton, Ryan Broadwater, Joshua Bandy, Cody Howerton and Zachary Dawson. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Dawson and Jadan Taylor.

In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church of Webb City, Missouri or to First Baptist Church Building Fund of Joplin, Missouri in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.

Harvey Bennett

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Harvey Willard Bennett, 72, Anderson, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was born on October 18, 1942 in Tiff City, Missouri to the late Clifton Eugene and Martha Maxine (Mayfield) Bennett. Harvey married the love of his life, Barbara Ellen Duckett on March 26, 1983. He was a professional truck driver and very hard worker. Harvey enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Hope Community Church in Tiff City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three children Harvey Richard Bennett, Kristine Gardner and Tammy Baird.

Harvey is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Barbara Bennett of the home; his two children, Keith Bennett of Anderson, Missouri and Karen Laughlin of Southwest City, Missouri; five step children, Cheryl Miles Bethpage, Missouri, Darrell Blue of Anderson, Missouri, Lennie Boylin of Pineville, Missouri, Carla Johnston of Cassville, Missouri, Garry Blue of Anderson, Missouri; two brothers, Jim Bennett of Anderson, Missouri and Frank Bennett of Southwest City, Missouri; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends who will dearly miss Harvey.

Memorial Services for Harvey were held at Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Hope Community Church in Tiff City, Missouri. Reverend Mike Roark officiated.

Earl Frayer

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Earl Ezra Frayer, age 79, of Mindenmines, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, September 11, 2015 at his home.

Earl and his identical twin brother, Ernie were born August 22, 1936 in Evergreen, Wisconsin, the first of the 11 children of Ernest and Marie (West) Frayer. On January 9, 1989, at Mindenmines, Earl married Mary Lou Main and she preceded him in death July 10, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd Frayer.

Enlisting in the U.S. Army November 5, 1955, Earl served in an infantry/tank division in Illinois, Germany, and France. Returning home in March of 1958, he began a 20 year career in long distance trucking. Earl owned and operated his own truck and was an excellent diesel mechanic. He had also worked for the Crawford County Highway Department for five years before retiring to do part-time lawn care around Mindenmines. Earl contributed time and effort to his community, serving for many years as an alderman and volunteer firefighter.

Survivors include a son, Ken (Lisa A.) Frayer of Mindenmines; two daughters, Janet (Rodney) Hula and Lisa B. Frayer all of Pittsburg, Kansas; the mother of Earl’s children, Norma Frayer Showalter; five brothers, Ernie, Leon, Oravel, Gene, and Nobel Frayer; three sisters, Agnes Andrews, Helen Richter, and Alyce Frayer; four grandchildren, Chad (Stacey) Thompson, Rachelle (Jon) Connally, Mike Hula and Jacob Frayer (Kelli Lawrence); and four great-grandchildren, Brian Talieson Frayer, Conner Philip Frayer, Ezria Lynn Thompson, and Vivian Lee Thompson.

A graveside funeral service was held Wednesday, September 16th, at Shiloh Cemetery with full military honors.

Dick Fanning

(From Knell Mortuary)

The family of Dick Fanning announces his passing on Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home. We will celebrate his love of family, friends and life.

Dick was born December 10, 1928 in Carthage, MO; the only child of Paul Harris Fanning and Edith Florine Garner Fanning. He was a graduate of Carthage Senior High School, Class of 1947 and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He married Charlotte Jeanne Hansford on June 19, 1949 in Carthage. Dick was a member of the Ennis, Texas Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner with the Dallas Texas Shrine. He was a past president of the American International Charolais Association. He began his career with Leggett & Platt in 1954, retiring in 1999 as President of the Western Region- Bedding Components.

Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanne; his daughter, Susan Skaggs and husband, Steve and their family, Sam, Meg, Sadie, Robinson and Henry Skaggs; daughter, Sara Fanning and her family, Megan, Jimmy, Genevieve and Violet Adams and Taylor Grimes.

A memorial service was held Friday, September 18 at Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard St., Carthage, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American International Junior Charolais Foundation, the Dick Fanning Scholarship Fund, 11700 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO, 64153. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com.

Edwin Buck

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Heaven welcomed an angel on Thursday, September 18, 2015 as Edwin A. Buck, 86, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. 

He was a loving husband to his wife, Edith Buck, for 61 years and a wonderful father to his three surviving children Donald A. Buck, Madeleine M. Gentry, and Barbara A. Buck. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a very special man. He was loved dearly by so many. Edwin was born in Carthage, Missouri on November 30, 1928. His pride in life was his long military career in the United States Army. He served for 25 years in the USA, Japan, Germany, Korea, and Thailand. Since retirement, he has been as active member in the local chapters of the DAV, VFW, and Legion. 

Edwin is survived by his wife Edith M. Buck, his son Donald Buck and daughters Madeleine Gentry and Barbara Buck, daughter in law Robin Buck, four grandchildren: Erika Marsh, Aaron Smith, Sara Buck, and Christina Bertuccini; and four great grandchildren: Geremiah Marsh Forrest Marsh, Cade Wilson, and Tyler Smith. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Wynne and husband Gerry Wynne of Webb City, and brother Gale Buck and wife Rowena Buck of Eufala, Oklahoma. 

Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. Monday, September 21 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Ulmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. immediately followed by graveside services at Park Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri.

Bobby Hataway

(From Parker Mortuary)

Bobby Dale Hataway, age 59 of Webb City, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin following a sudden illness.

Bobby was born March 17, 1956 in Olathe, Kansas to Donald D. Hataway and the late Mary Lou Blackburn Hataway. He was co-owner and Business Manager for Steamatic Services in Joplin. Bobby was active in the Joplin Shrine Club Oriental Band, Abou Ben Adhem Shriners of Springfield and a past Master of the Carterville Masonic Lodge #401. Bobby also had a passion for all animals, especially horses.

He is survived by his father, Donald Hataway of Webb City; sisters, Karen Korn and husband, Steve of Carthage, Sharon Banning and husband, Dennis of Parsons, Kansas; brother, Ray Hataway and wife, Cindy of Carterville; many extended family and friends that will miss Bobby greatly.

Graveside services are planned for Monday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Wild Rose Cemetery in Webb City, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to The Joplin Humane Society in care of Parker Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Roger Kyle

(From Weng Funeral Chapel)

Roger "Warren" Kyte left this earth to go plow the fields of Heaven, Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

He was born to Sheldon and Jessie Kyte, November 24, 1932 and lived on the family farm, along with his sister Kathleen (she survives). Warren attended school in Carthage and quickly picked up the nickname "Snowball" due to his white blond head of hair. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1951.

As a young man, Warren served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his military service, Warren returned to Carthage and married JoAnna "Jody" Dyer October 5, 1957. She survives of the home.

Warren took over the family farm, where he and Jody raised three sons Greg, Philip, and Richard. He worked every minute of every day to make sure all the crops were in, cattle were tended, fences mended, machinery running, sheep sheared, and fields plowed. He continued running the Kyte Family Farm all throughout his life.

Warren was always an animal lover and enjoyed keeping them on the farm for his grandchildren to enjoy, which earned him the loving title of "Papa Pony". His love of family carried over into the lives of his 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Warren loved coaching all three of his boy's youth baseball teams. He would come in out of the fields so he could get the boys to town for baseball practice and games. He invested his time in his boys and all the players and will forever be known as "Coach". Warren was an avid Carthage Tiger Football fan and proud to be a Gold Pass Member of the Booster Club. He loved being at games to cheer on the Tigers, and was especially proud when his grandson, Craig, began coaching Carthage Junior High football.

Warren was a great friend and neighbor to all he knew. He was always there to lend a strong hand to those he loved. His twinkling blue eyes and ornery crooked smile will be surely missed.

Other survivors include Greg and Mary Kyte, Phillip Kyte, and Richard Kyte, all of Carthage; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage, MO.. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage, MO.. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery south of Jasper, MO.. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, Missouri. Online condolences to the family may be expressed through wengfuneralchapel.com.

Calista Harmon

(From Parker Mortuary)

Calista Joy Harmon, age 88 of Joplin, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the Communities of Wildwood in Joplin following an extended illness.

Calista was born August 11, 1927 in El Dorado, Kansas to the late Claude Jones and Calista Miller Jones. She has lived and worked in the Joplin area most of her life, working as a seamstress. Calista was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan up to the very end.

She married Claude Fredrick Harmon whom preceded her in death in 1987. Also preceding her are two daughters, Sharon Haun and Teresa Nichols; brothers, Kenneth and Glen Jones.

Calista is survived by daughters, Dollie McCann and husband, Darin of Joplin, Claudia Arnold and husband, Paul of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; son, David Balcom and wife, Sherry of Joplin.; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grand children and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are planned for Tuesday, September 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. Family will receive friends at the mortuary Tuesday from 10-11:00 a.m. before proceeding to service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Lillian Williams

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Lillian B. Williams, age 82, of Webb City, Mo. passed away on Thursday September 17, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. at Webb City Health and Rehab Center, following an illness.

Lillian was born on February 27, 1933 in Purdy, Mo. the daughter of the late Charles and Mammie (Taylor) Buchanan. She married Phil Williams on March 22, 1953 in Carl Jct., Mo., together they raised five children. For twenty-seven years she co-owned and operated Williams Garage. She also worked for Elders Manufacturing and Webb City High School in the cafeteria. She was a member of Central Christian Center.

Lillian is survived by her husband, Phil Williams, Webb City, Mo.; four daughters, Betsy Lee and husband Bob, Joplin, Carol Rader and her husband Gary, Phyllis Booth and Amos, Webb City, Mo., and Brittney Williams, Webb City, Mo.; three brothers, Jerry Moore, and Jeff Moore, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Raymond Moore; and two sisters, Vivian Moore and Pearl Moore; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Williams, one brother, James Buchanan.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Pastor Doug Wilkerson will officiate. Burial will be in Waco Cemetery, Waco, Mo. The family will receive friends 3 to 4 pm. Sunday at the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Linda Sheppard

(From Parker Mortuary)

Linda Dean Sheppard, age 67, Joplin, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at her home after a brave and valiant battle with cancer for over two years.

Linda was born August 12, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Juanita Reed Povenmire and the late John Povenmire and had lived in Joplin since 2001.

She was a dedicated Christian and loyal mother of four children. She was a past member of the Joplin Women's Club and belonged to several bridge clubs in Joplin.

Linda enjoyed arts and crafts, making baskets, afghans and flower arrangements. But most important, Linda was a faithful follower of Christ and His Holy Scriptures.

She married Ted Sheppard on February 4, 1967 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He survives.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Melissa Moseley, Joplin, Melinda Cruz, Baxter Springs, Kansas; her mother, Juanita Povenmire, Fort Scott, Kansas; and two brothers, Allen Povenmire and his wife, Teri, Kansas City, Kansas, and Danny Povenmire, Las Vegas, Nevada. Linda was grandmother to Shelby and Cruiz Wade of Oxford, Alabama.

In addition to her father, Linda was preceded in death by two sons, Matthew and Paul and one brother, Larry Povenmire. Linda was the daughter-in-law of the late Rev. Don Sheppard and his wife, Helen. Rev. Sheppard was the former associate pastor of First United Methodist Church and chaplain at Freeman Hospital, Joplin

Services are planned for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Russell Ball will officiate. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Stella. Pallbearers will be Matthew Sheppard, Joey Cassatt, David West, Carl Oberg and Tommy Pogue. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Souls Harbor or to Watered Gardens, both in care of Parker Mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Virginia Langford

(From Parker Mortuary)

Mrs. Virginia Langford, 88, a former school teacher, and a fifty year resident of Joplin, died on September 16 at Mercy Hospital as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on February 8, 1927, in Grainola, Oklahoma, the second of three children of Glynn and Geraldine Stirewalt. She attended elementary and junior high school in the Kansas City area and graduated from high school in Chanute, Kansas. After completion of high school she attended Chanute Junior College and Pittsburg State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1949. On July 12, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Langford, an insurance claims adjuster, who preceded her in death in October of 1980. She was a school teacher for twelve years in the Parsons Kansas and Joplin Missouri school districts, and she was particularly fond of her students at Emerson school in Joplin. She is the author of a children’s book, “Monty says Mice are Nice”, and several children’s plays. The causes she found important in life were the importance of kindergarten, first and second grade education and reading for children. In her honor, the Virginia Langford Elementary Education Scholarship endowment has been established at Pittsburg State University. After retiring from full time teaching, she worked at the First Presbyterian Church day care center. She was an active member at the First Presbyterian Church and she maintained the Church bulletin board for many years. She enjoyed teaching, reading, writing, drawing, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, children and her dogs. Her parents, her older brother Toby Stirewalt, and her husband preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Barry Langford of Columbia, Missouri; her younger brother, Jerry Stirewalt and his wife Sharon of Chanute, Kansas, and their children, Tommy Stirewalt of Chanute; Kevin Stirewalt, Rhome Texas; Kristie Winter, Wichita, Kansas, and Michelle Hutton, Kansas City, Kansas; niece Margaret Alexander and nephew Robert Stirewalt, both of Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to her brother Toby. She is forever thankful for the support of her husband’s extended family, particularly Harry Glades, the late Norma (Langford) Glades, and their children Phillip Glades of Joplin, Vicki Hoffman of Baxter Springs, and Keith Glades of Joplin, and their families. Funeral services for Virginia are at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24th, at Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri, with Pastor Dave Burgess of First Presbyterian Church leading the service. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial cemetery in Joplin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7-8:00 p.m. at the mortuary and at Club 1201 in Joplin from 1-3 p.m. Thursday. Friends may also pay their respects on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the mortuary. Memorials are directed to Pittsburg State University for the scholarship in her name c/o of the mortuary, or to the Amazing Graces fund at Spring River Christian Village. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the website. http://www.parkermortuary.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/default/fh_id/10419

Her family is grateful to the staff and administrators at Spring River Christian Village, where she lived her last eight years. Her family wants her to be remembered for her love of family, home, friends, country, her faith, her alma mater Pittsburg State University, Walt Disney animated productions, elementary age students, and dogs. As one of Tom Brokaw’s greatest generation of Americans, Virginia came of age during the great depression and World War II. She and her peers helped reinvigorate the country by educating the baby boom generation. One of the quotes from Mr. Brokaw’s book was “It’s easy to make a buck-It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” Virginia made a difference. Although she has physically departed this world, her name and her spirit live on through the successes of her family, her students, and their families, the legacy of the scholarship endowment in her name, and the pleasant memories of all who spent time with her.