Gene Glover

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Everett ‘Gene’ Glover, 76, Neosho, died August 20, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, following a short illness. 

 Gene was born June 1, 1940 in Hockerville, OK, the son of Benjamin F. and Mary H. (Ferris) Glover. He moved to Neosho in 1960 from Picher, OK and had served in the Army National Guard. He worked at Union Carbide, Linde and retired from Praxair in 1995. He enjoyed his daily visits with his ‘coffee buddies’. 

 Gene married Treva J. Bird on December 23, 1959 in Peoria, OK and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2008. Gene is survived by four children, Jean Ann Richardson and husband, Steve of Neosho; Max Glover of Kansas City, MO; Rex Glover and wife, Carol of Olathe, KS and Jo Ellen Mailes and husband, Cory of Seneca; thirteen grandchildren, Jamie Bates, Mica Embrey, Jason Richardson, Ashley Gust, Andrew Glover, Matthew Glover, Austin Dowling, Donovan Dowling, Savannah Dowling, Regan Dowling, Brylee Glover, Marty Mailes and Monty Mailes; eleven great grandchildren and a brother, Robert Franklin Glover of Norman, OK. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jody Embrey and brother, Jack Glover. 

 
Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Viewing
Wednesday August 24, 2016, Noon - 7:00 PM
Clark Chapel of Memories

Visitation
Wednesday August 24, 2016, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Clark Chapel of Memories

Services
Thursday August 25, 2016, 10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories

Tom Phillips

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Tommy C. “Tom” Phillips, age 65, of Joplin, passed away on Saturday August 20, 2016, at Freeman Hospital, following an illness, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on February11, 1951 in Polo, Mo., the son of the late Buford and Bernice (Misner) Phillips. He served in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for many years for TDC. He was a Baptist. He enjoyed woodworking in his younger years, fishing and Nascar.
Tom married Charlene (Quillin) Phillips and together they raised three daughters. She preceded him in death on September 3, 2003.

He married Annita Evans Phillips on June 5, 2004 and she survives. Additional survivors include; three daughers, Terri Wilkins and husband Charles, Oronogo, Mo., Pam Frisinger and husband Dan, Joplin, and Debbie Phillips and Jeff, Neosho, Mo.; three step-sons, Joey Weems and wife, Cristen, Stella, Mo., Billy Weems and wife Shelly, Goodman, Mo., and Jayson Weems and wife Jessica, Joplin; three sisters, Joyce Bolte and Carolyn Britton and husband Edward, all of Omaha, Ne., and Lois Parks, Joplin; seventeen grandchildren, Danielle, Cody, Paul, Matt, Dustin, Kelsey, James, Dylana, Nina, Logan, Coy, Sierra, Bradan, Sammy, Abby, Harmony, Maddi, and Sydney; and three great-grandchildren, Marshall, Myla, and Jaxson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dale. Bob, and Bill Phillips.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Kathryn Miller

(From McQueen Funeral Home)

Kathryn Miller, age 65 years 8 months and 21 days, was born November 23, 1950 in Hartville, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Schrock) Coblentz and passed away August 22, 2016 at her home in Stark City, Missouri.

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend she was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 42 years Enos A. Miller. She spent her days as a Proverbs 31 woman, caring for her 8 children and many grandchildren. Her multiple talents included baking, sewing, landscaping and making her house a home. She loved to bless people with gifts. Survivors include her children, Jon (Edna) Miller, Stark City, MO, Beth (Wilford) Hochstedler, Stark City, MO, Jason (Anna) Miller, Quaker City, OH, Emily (Stanley) Schrock, Greentop, MO, Jeremy (Susan) Miller, Fairland, OK, Justin (Michelle) Miller, Leon, IA, Jared (Jen) Miller, Leon, IA and Jerick Miller, Leon, IA. 26 grandchildren and two brothers, Norman (Dorothy) Coblentz and Don (Lorene) Coblentz.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Christian Fellowship, 29836 Highway HH, Fairview, MO 64842.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in Fairview Christian Fellowship, 29836 Highway HH, Fairview, MO 64842. Interment will be in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Viewing will be from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. and from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in the church.

June Linton

(From Clark Funeral Home)

June Ella Linton, 73, Quapaw, Oklahoma, died August 20, 2016 at her home. 

 She was born July 17, 1943 in Newtonia, Missouri, the daughter of Homer James and Pauline (Barrett) Smith. June was homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed cooking for everyone. She married Leon Linton and he preceded her in death. 

 June is survived by five children, Lori Embrey and husband, Bruce of Warrensburg, MO, Bobby Linton ‘Angel’ of Granby, Sandy Shields of Anderson, Mike Linton of Neosho and Karla Tynon and husband, Steven of Quapaw, OK; daughter-in-law, Karen Clark of Granby; two sisters, Marcella Treece and husband, Troy of South Padre Island, TX and Anna Faye Carter and friend, Fred Caviness and many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, June is preceded in death by her son, Eddie Clark. 

Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby, MO.

Visitation

6:00 PM: - 7:00 PM, Friday, August 26, 2016
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel
12787 B. Hwy Granby, MO. 64844

Church Service

2:00 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2016
First Church of God
234 Cobb Hill Road Granby, MO 64844

Joyce DeGonia

(From Parker Mortuary)

Joyce Elaine DeGonia, 58 of Joplin, finished her race here on earth on Sunday, August 21, 2016 following a short illness while surrounded by family.

Joyce was born September 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, California to the late George Johnson and Betty Sprouse Johnson. At three days old she was brought to Joplin and raised by her grandparents, Ola and Ollie Sprouse until the age of 16. Joyce was a homemaker but also worked side by side with her husband, Larry while pastoring Faith Holiness Church of Joplin.

On September 21, 1974, Joyce married Lawrence DeGonia in Joplin and was about to celebrate 42 years of marriage together. Larry survives of the home.

Additional survivors include a son, Ron DeGonia and girlfriend, Stephanie of Joplin; daughter, Michelle Phillips and husband, Ron of Joplin; sister, Sheila Gardner and husband, Greg of Joplin; brothers, David Fisher of Joplin and Bill Fisher of Perkinston, Mississippi; five grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.

Other than her parents and grandparents, she is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Johnson.

Services for Joyce are planned for Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Joplin Family Worship Center with burial to follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday from 6-8:00 p.m. also at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Faith Holiness Church in care of the mortuary.

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

Robert Erwin

(From Weng Funeral Chapel)

Robert Wayne Erwin Sr., 79 of Carthage, Missouri passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Mercy Joplin Hospital. 

He was born July 4, 1937 in Jasper County, Missouri to Carol and Mary Louise (Wampler) Erwin. He was retired from Joplin Building Supply Co.. 

Bob was united in marriage to Mary Nell White on May 24, 1957 Iin Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2009. Survivors include three sons, Rob Erwin, Doug Erwin, and Clint Erwin all of Carthage, MO.. One brother, Loren Erwin of Carthage, MO.. One sister, Carolyn Metsger of Springfield, MO.. A close friend, Judy Roper of Carthage, MO.. Six Grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, MO.. The body has been taken for cremation.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at wengfuneralchapel.com.

George Townsend

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

George Townsend, 93 years, of Pineville, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2016, at his residence.

George was born on May 26, 1923 in Rogers, Arkansas to the union of Ollie and Mable (Fletcher) Townsend. He married Velma Coffee on February 19, 1944 in Bentonville, Arkansas and to this union three daughters were born. George worked his way up to Plant Manager at the International Paper Company in Joplin, Missouri retiring after 30 years; following his retirement, he was a consultant for the Company. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing and traveling. George attended the New Life Fellowship Church in Anderson, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 54 years, Velma in August of 1994; two brothers, Joe Townsend and Robert James Townsend; a sister, Wanda Townsend.

George is survived by his three daughters, Norene Repka of Pineville, Missouri, Nancy Ellis of Anderson, Missouri, Linda Cosgrove of Pineville, Missouri; a brother, Dickie Townsend of Jane, Missouri; 22 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends who will dearly miss George.