Sally Metcalf

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Belva “Sally” Metcalf, 78, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri. Sally was born September 26, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ivan Wright and Willa Faye Westmoreland. Sally was a lifetime resident of Carthage. She was an administrative assistant at Boatman Bank. 

Sally was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and a Carthage Soroptimist member. She was awarded “Woman of the Year” four times. 

Sally was a member of Mt. Moriah Methodist Church and also attended Grand Avenue Church of God.
Sally was united in marriage to Bradley Allen Metcalf September 29, 1962, in Carthage, Missouri; he preceded her in death December 24, 2021.

Sally is survived by her son, Timothy Metcalf (Ursula) of Joplin, Missouri; her daughter, Jeanna Faye McGatha (Dave) of Jasper, Missouri; three grandchildren, Parker Metcalf, Amanda Nash (Jonathan), and Kyle McGatha (Sasha); and five great grandchildren, Kinley, Maclin, Lilliann, Maylee, and Maddie.

Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Metcalf; her parents, Ivan and Willa Faye Wright; and her brother Bill Wright.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Burial will be at Dudenville Cemetery, southeast of Lamar, Missouri.

Contributions may be made to Angel Flight Central in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

LeaAnn Thomure

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

LeaAnn Thomure of Commerce, OK passed from this life Friday, May 26, 2023 at Quaker Hill Nursing Center in Baxter Springs, KS. She was 65.

LeaAnn was born August 12, 1957 in Wichita, KS to Jack and Bessie (Coach) Ross. She had lived in the Picher, Miami and Commerce area most of her life. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.







Survivors include 1 son, Brad Thomure and wife Branda of Welch, OK, 1 daughter, Shawnna Laue and husband Justin of Neosho, MO, 4 brothers, Jack Ross of Commerce, OK, Larry Dean Ross of Big Cabin, OK, Rick Ross of Quapaw, OK and Randy Ross of Baxter Springs, KS and 4 grandchildren, Ruger Thomure, Gavin Ottesen, Shea Ottesen and Zane Stand.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolence may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com.

Phyllis Riddle

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Phyllis L. Riddle, 93, of Webb City, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, at Webb City Health and Rehab, after a long illness.

Phyllis entered this life on July 9, 1929, in Stella, Missouri. She was a longtime resident of the Webb City area. She was a Nurses Aide throughout her life, working in various nursing homes as well as in home care.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and five children, Danny Riddle, Steve Riddle, Donald Riddle, Linda Merida and Vick Hopkins.

Phyllis is survived by her four children, Larry Cook of Carterville, Debbie Ledford of Webb City, Johnny Riddle of the state of Texas and Tommy Riddle of Joplin; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Webb City Cemetery with Pastor Ben Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.

Debbie Cook

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Debbie Joane Cook, 72 of Neosho, Missouri, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Freeman Hospital, Neosho MO.

Debbie was born September 20, 1950, in Forrest City, AR. the daughter of Steven R. Halle and Dorothy J. (Lilly) Halle. Debbie graduated from Paris Jr. College with an associate degree in biology and then received her Accredited Medical Transcriptionist Certification in Auburn, WA; and practiced as a transcriptist at Auburn General in Auburn, WA. and Sacramento Med Center in California. She also volunteered as a genealogy researcher at the LDS library in Overland Park, KS. Debbie published several books on genealogy.

She had a passion for genealogy spending many hours in libraries and on the computer researching. Debbie enjoyed collecting/selling Legos and loved reading mysteries and science fiction in her spare time. She was a social person making friends easily--and she was a very good friend.

Michael Cook and Debbie were married on April 11, 1975, in Amarillo, Texas, (renewing their vows in 2022 in Seneca, MO.). Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, sister Victoria Rheudasil, and nephew Seth Rutherford.

Survivors include son Joseph Hallecook of Olathe KS.; 2 daughters, Lacey Cook of Neosho, MO.; Sabrina Warwick of Overland Park KS.; and a sister, Grace Rutherford of Royse City, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

May her memory be a blessing.

The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

Tony Ramos

(From Parker Mortuary)

Marco Ramos better known as Tony, age 59, left us on April 29th, 2023 at 3:20PM at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Missouri.

Tony was born June 11, 1963 in Los Angeles California son of Evangalina and Ramon Ramos senior. He grew up in El Sereno where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He also got a college degree in telecommunications. 

He married the love of his life Joan Frances Ramos. They were together for 34 years. They lived in San Diego California for 19 years before moving to Joplin Missouri where they lived for the past 15 years. 

Tony worked in residential construction and passed before reaching retirement. He had a heart of gold and was one of the most selfless men known to all his beloved friends and family. Tony loved adventure and fantasy films and novels. His gift was his giving and forgiving heart to everyone. No matter the costs Tony put everyone's needs before his own. He was also a protector to the weak, his loyalty laid in standing up for all of those who could not stand up for themselves.

Tony’s memories will forever inspire his family. He touched multiple generations with his love, dedication and loyalty. Tony left his family with a legacy of love that will live on forever. His shoes will never be filled. Survivors include his wife and 4 children, 16 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, 4 brothers, 1 sister and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26th, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Carol Beck

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Carol Ann (Mallory) Beck passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023. She was born on August 14, 1937, in Ft Scott, KS to Clyde and Ruth (Rouse) Mallory. Carol attended school in Pittsburg, KS, graduating in 1956. 

She married Lester Lyden in 1956 and was a homemaker and preacher’s wife in Pittsburg and Lawton, KS. They divorced after 14 years of marriage. She spent many years as a bookkeeper and retired from O’Sullivan Industries. After retirement she went on to work for Cornerstone Baptist Church and the Good Samaritan Shop, both in Lamar, MO.

She enjoyed traveling, going to antique car shows, and auctions with her long-time companion of 40 years, Howard Alger. She was known for her amazing French cookies that she made and gave away during the holidays each year to friends and family. She loved her family, and they loved her. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews have many stories they tell with smiles, of popcorn, daylight donuts, McDonald’s breakfasts and of joyful memories of a very large camcorder that they made many goofy videos with. She also loved her Cornerstone Church family and her neighbor and friend Beth who she prayed with each morning.

She is survived by her daughter Diana Viets of Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren Amy Mason of Overland Park, KS, Lindsay (Jeremy) Deringer of Frontenac, KS and Joshua (Abigail) Lyden of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; great grandchildren Mason Deringer, Rilynn Deringer, Parker Deringer, and Levi Lyden; and step great grandchild Dimitry Taylor. She is also survived by nieces Susan (Rob) Spencer and Jeri Lynn (Scott) Beals, and many great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son Gary Wayne Lyden, sister Delores Gross, and brother Jerry Mallory.

If you would like to make a memorial donation in lieu of flowers, the family suggests The Good Samaritan in Lamar, MO in care of the funeral home.

The family will receive visitors on Friday May 26, 2023, from 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM at Konantz Warden Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 27, 2023, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Becky Curry

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Rebecca (Pearson) Curry was born August 23, 1964 in Webb City, Missouri, one of two daughters to Gene and Phyllis (Beck) Pearson. She entered into rest on May 25, 2023 at the age of 58. 

Rebecca was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from East Newton High School and Crowder College with an Associates degree. She worked at La-Z-Boy Midwest in the sewing department and at Turn Around Ranch in Joplin. 

Becky was an avid reader, enjoyed playing games on her tablet and she collected 'Cherish Teddies'. 

Becky is survived by two sons, Dusty (Stephanie) Curry of Reeds, Missouri and Tyler (Jennifer Gatlan) Curry of Neosho; one sister, Libby Richardson of Granby; grandchildren, Darren, Avery, Ryder, Maximus and Macklin; niece, Kandace Morrison; nephew, Logan Morrison; uncle, Ed (Carolyn) Beck of Greenfield, Missouri and aunt, Debrah Peinado of Wichita, Kansas. 

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Viewing 

Friday, June 02, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel 12787 B. Hwy.
Granby, MO 64844

Visitation 

Friday, June 02, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel 12787 B. Hwy.
Granby, MO 64844