Virginia Shelton

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Virginia Mae Shelton, daughter, loving wife to Leslie Shelton, mother of two, grandmother of seven and great grandmother of seven was born on June 6, 1930, as America was descending into the Great Depression. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dolly Radford who along with her 6 brothers and 2 sisters grew up in the rural countryside of Goldsboro, North Carolina.

At the age of 17, she relocated to Virginia where she met Leslie James Shelton, a soldier in the United States Army. They soon married and in time joyfully welcomed their sons Kenneth George and Edward James. 

Due to military assignments their family moved often, living in a number of states and internationally in England, Germany and Italy finally retiring to Goodman, Missouri.

Virginia was selected as the Military Wife of the Year representing the Southern European Task Force based out of Vicenza, Italy! She enjoyed working as a volunteer Grey Lady, and a dental assistant at military bases where her husband was stationed; she also worked as a cafeteria worker and in catalog sales.

Virginia was a lifelong Christian, she set an example by the way she lived out her Christian faith. Through her faith in Jesus Christ she received his free gift of salvation and Holy Spirit given giftings of service, wisdom, giving, and teaching which always inspired and motivated others to follow Jesus.

She held the position of Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star which is a society of dedicated women who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good.

Upon retiring to Goodman, Missouri she weekly enjoyed her time quilting with friends, and serving on multiple committees at Goodman Baptist Church. Her hobbies included Crocheting, Quilting, Fishing, and her love for dogs.

Virginia is survived by her two sons, Kenneth George married to Wendy Stephenson Shelton and Edward James married to Suzanne Lillian Shelton.

She is survived by grandchildren Cassie and her husband Michael Lund, and Meghan and her husband Ryan McCrackin, Crystal and her husband Michael Griffith, Charmaine Francean Shelton, Samuel Plinio Shelton, Annette and her husband Obadiah Scroggins and Barbara Shelton.

She is also survived by great grandchildren Obadiah Scroggins, Landen Scroggins, Gideon Galutia, Moriah Lund, Uriah Lund, Adelaide McCrackin and Virginia McCrackin.

She is survived by one sister Judy Bell.

We will miss your beautiful example and your willingness to always be there for us!

Visitation 

Monday, June 26, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850

Funeral Service 

Monday, June 26, 2023
10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850

Becky McDannald

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Becky Jo McDannald lost her battle with cancer on May 24th 2023. Becky was born on July 3rd, 1976 to Debi Pickett and Mike Conrad.

Becky had a lifelong dream of being a mother and was blessed with two children. She was a devoted mother who adored her family. In her freetime, she enjoyed cleaning, listening to music, and eating sushi.

Becky is survived by her two children Michael McDannald and Braecklin McDannald, her mother Debi Pickett (Chris LaGrange), four of her siblings, Joshua Wemple (Rachel Wemple), Bethany Harper (Ryan Harper), Aaron Wilson (Brianne Wilson), Adam Conrad (Bradley Alan), one niece Natallie Harper, four nephews Daniel, Jonah, Owen, and Weston, three stepchildren Caitlin, Melissa, and Aaron, 4 aunts, 4 uncles, and 7 cousins and her fiance Sean Tackett and his four children. 

She is predeceased by her brother, Seth Wemple; her grandmother, Carleene Pickett; her grandfather, Delbert Pickett; and her father, Mike Conrad.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2023 at the College Heights Christian Church. Dr. Thomas Hawkins, will officiate. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

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

Sue Scheurich

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Danna Sue (Cook) Scheurich passed from this life on May 29, 2023 at home with her family. It was Memorial Day, a holiday she revered.

Sue was born in Cassville, Missouri on March 11, 1951 to James Daniel Cook and Jessie Allene Cox Cook. Because of her father’s Army postings, Sue moved several times in her youth from Missouri to California, Kentucky and Augsburg, Germany. Her family finally settled in Monett where Sue made friendships that continued throughout her life. With four years as a cheerleader and the title of “Courtesy Queen” under her belt, Sue graduated from Monett High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University. She married Gregory M. Scheurich in 1971.

A life of partnership in family and business followed. Sue was employed by First National Bank, Sebastian Equipment Company and CNC Machine Products.

Service to others was part of Sue’s DNA. She was a tireless worker for St. Mary’s Church and Joplin Area Catholic Schools. She delivered dinners to homebound seniors on behalf of Good Samaritan Meals on Wheels for many years and was a Mercy Hospital volunteer. She was a member and past chair of The Friends of St. Avips in support of Spiva Center for the Arts. Sue’s gracious favors and deeds for her many friends were a hallmark of her selfless life.

Her favorite activities included attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and dance recitals, traveling with friends, convening with her book club and bridge groups, and meeting with The Domino Girls, her Monett High School classmates. She was an honorary member of the McAuley class of 1966.

In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by Greg’s parents, Martha (Grandma) and Raymond (Bobo) Scheurich and her three siblings, Richard F. Cook, William A. Cook and Sandra Buckland-Look.

Survivors include her husband, Gregory; two children, Jeffery Scheurich (Veronica) and Elizabeth Scheurich (Josh Taylor); two grandchildren, Lauren and Andrew Scheurich; eleven nieces and nephews and several cousins.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Joplin. Funeral service will be Friday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s. A private interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery will take place at a later date.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Ronald McDonald House of the Four States in Joplin or Lafayette House.




Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.

Sarge Davis

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

James Gerald “Sarge” Davis, age 92 of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his loving family by his side.

Sarge was born to the late, Van and Mae (Brown) Davis on December 28, 1930 in Grinnell, Iowa. He proudly served our country in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years. Sarge then became a teacher, teaching at the Carthage and McDonald County Schools. He was a member of the Pineville American Legion Post #392. Sarge enjoyed restoring antique cars and vacationing in San Destin, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Sarge is survived by his wife, Rannie Davis of the home; four children, Dennis Lloyd Davis and wife, Trisha of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Jennifer Lynn McNamara and husband, Bill of La Russell, Missouri, Debra Kay Davis and husband, Steve of Joplin, Missouri, Christopher James Davis and wife, Hope of Decatur, Mississippi; a stepson, Clayton Paul Bounds of Bentonville, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren, three step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends who will dearly miss him.

Graveside funeral service for Sarge will be held on Monday on June 5, 2023 at 10:00 a­.m. in the Anderson Cemetery in Anderson, Missouri. Brother Brad Frieson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Vickie Davis

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Vickie Jo Stillions Davis 68 of Noel, MO departed this life Wednesday May 17, 2023 to be with our Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. Vickie entered this life September 9, 1954, in Neosho, MO. Vickie was the daughter of the late Victor Lee Stillions and Bonnie Mae (McMahan) Stillions. 

Vickie was raised in Noel, MO and was a McDonald County graduate. Vickie resided most of her life in Noel, MO.

Throughout her life Vickie achieved many achievements and goals. She worked at Hudson Foods and Tyson's many years as quality control, USDA to almost receiving her PhD in Agriculture. Vickie also worked within other companies such as Walmart PMDC to McKee Foods. 

Vickie centered her life around her family and friends. Vickie had so much love she poured into her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Vickie's heart was so pure' she was always giving. Vickie will be so dearly missed to all who had known her. Vickie was a blessing to so many. 

Vickie is preceded in death by her parents and one sister Linda Stillions. 

Vickie is survived by her two children Jeremy, wife Connie Davis of Garfield, Arkansas. One daughter, Pepper Davis ALFARO of Noel, MO, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One brother Victor Lee Stillions, Jr. Of Noel, MO and one sister Patsy Stancell of Anderson, Mo.

Graveside service will be held at Tracy's Cemetery on June 10, 2023 at 1 PM. Vickie's great nephew will be officiating.  

Jim VanHoose

James “Jim” Benson Van Hoose was born November 27, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri the son of Alton LeRoy and Ala Louise (Clark) Van Hoose. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 88. 

Jim was raised in Webb City, Missouri where he graduated from Webb City High School in 1952, then he received an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He was proud to have graduated in the class of 1958. One of the highlights of Jim’s life was attending his Naval Academy reunions. 

Jim married Marilyn Mae Mullins on July 18, 1958 after dating only three weeks. Jim served as a lieutenant in the Navy, where he flew an A4D Skyhawk Attack Bomber off of aircraft carriers. In 1963, with three young boys and a wife at home, Jim decided to raise a family utilizing his engineering degree. He loaded up the family and moved to OKC to start a succesful career with Trane Hvac. 

In 1980 Jim founded Van Hoose Construction where he served as the President until retiring in 2007. Jim and his family were longtime members of Central Presbyterian Church and later they were members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In retirement, Jim and Marilyn enjoyed spending winters at their home in Fort Myers, Florida. 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Martha Jean Van Hoose, Jane Benson and her husband, Bruce; and his great grandson, Mason Coon. 

Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; his sons, Scott Van Hoose and his wife Susan, Greg Van Hoose and Jeff Van Hoose and his wife, Courtney; his daughter, Marylynn Hisey and her husband Brent; his grandchildren, Nichelle Churchwell (Clayton), Matt Van Hoose (Tram), Jennifer Young (Josh), Sydney Coon (Jana), Griffin Van Hoose, Grant Van Hoose (Carrie), Jane Van Hoose, Bailey Norris, Reagan Hisey, Erin Hisey (Matt Kearney), Hayden Hisey; and his great grandchildren, Anthony Churchwell, Tristan Coon, Jett Coon, Alden Kearney and Jade Van Hoose. 

Memorial service will be Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM in the Vondel Smith Mortuary North Chapel, 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd. Following the service the family will receive friends at the Greens Country Club. A private family inurnment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. 

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107 or The Meadows, 1000 South Kelly, Edmond, OK 73003-6081. The Family would like to express their gratitude to Bellevue Nursing and Rehab Center as well as Lifecare Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Jim.

Peggy Brown

(From Parker Mortuary)

Peggy L. Brown, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Springfield, MO. Peggy was born in Joplin, MO on November 5, 1926, to Charles R. and Mildred P. (Serviss) Jackson.

Peggy graduated from Joplin High School in 1944. On July 6, 1947, she married Paul Edward Brown in her family home. 

During her 90 years in Joplin, she was a member of Club 44, served as President of the adult board of Joplin Eagles Nest, and is a member of Chapter GA of P.E.O. 

She was a member of the Oakland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she and Paul were active in the chancel choir and served as sponsors of the Christian Youth Fellowship. She and Paul moved to Springfield in 2017.

As an avid sports fan, she was a member of the Missouri Southern Lionbackers, loved the Arkansas Razorbacks, and played golf for 40 years at Briarbrook Golf and Country Club, serving as president of the Women’s Golf Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Betty J. Leib. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Sally Jenkins (David) of Springfield; two grandchildren, Melissa Jenkins, of Springfield, and Chad Jenkins (Shellie) of Broken Arrow, OK; four great grandchildren, Ian Holland, Kendyn Jenkins, Kasyn Jenkins, and Savanna Brown; and several nieces and nephews.







Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Parker Mortuary in Joplin with family receiving friends for a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 PM at the mortuary, with The Reverend Jody Furnas-Wright officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Peggy to Cottey College or to the Joplin Humane Society and may be entrusted to the mortuary at 1502 S. Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64804.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.