Robert Lewis

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Robert Lewis, 54, of Miami, Oklahoma passed into eternal rest, October 3, 2026 at St Francis Hospital Tulsa, after an illness. Robert was born October 29, 1971 in Neosho, MO to Bill Lewis and Connie Sreaves Fisher. Robert grew up in Goodman, MO and attended Neosho High School. 

He enjoyed being outdoors and activities like farming, hunting and fishing. His greatest joys were his family and serving his community. He loved spending time with his family, being on the lake, and aggravating his wife to make her laugh. 

Robert worked as volunteer firefighter for Seneca fire, and later became Redings Mill Fire Department’s first full-time fire fighter. He also worked as a turbine mechanic, equipment operator, school bus driver and was a member of Cornerstone Faith Mission Church in Bluejacket, OK. 

Robert Lewis married Kristy Farr Lewis, November 25, 1989 in Neosho, MO. Together they built a full life including two children and three grandchildren whom he adored. 

Left to cherish his memory are wife Kristy Lewis; son Chris Lewis and wife Holli; daughter Jessica and husband Ryan Declue; grandchildren Pryce, Rylea and Emerie. Robert will be remembered for his generosity, easy going nature, and the love he held for his family and friends.

Mike Rote

(From Peterson Funeral Chapel)

Michael Earl "Mike" Rote, age 76 of Aurora, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Ascend Nursing Home in Aurora. He was born October 9, 1949 in Redmond, Oregon, the son of John and Ruth (Howerton) Rote.

Mike graduated from Aurora High School in 1967. Following graduation, he worked at the Juvenile Shoe Factory in Aurora for several years. He later worked for Justin Boot in Cassville, Missouri. Before retiring, Mike worked in the maintenance department at Robinson School.

Mike enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Throughout his life, he had several beloved animals and especially treasured the companionship of his dogs, Willie and Barney.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Ruth (Howerton) Rote.

He is survived by his brothers, John K. Rote, Jr. and wife Linda, and Dennis Rote and wife Carol; sisters, Sharon Welch and husband Jim, Jody Buehler and husband Dick, and Jannetta Crawford; nieces, Brandy (Rote) Meeker, Kyla (Welch) Tranthum, Amy (Buehler) Garoutte, Cateena (Krempges) Dowst, Angela (Krempges) Boehler, and Nikki (Crawford) Medley; nephews, John Rote, Jr., Jimmy Welch, Kent Welch, Kenny Hartwigsen, Kevin Hartwigsen, and Jason Crawford; as well as many other family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cheryl Williams and all of the nurses and aides at Ascend Nursing Center for the compassionate care they provided to Mike.

A Graveside Service will be held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Maple Park Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.

  

Stella Thompson

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Stella Mae Thompson, 101, of Pittsburg, KS died Thursday October 1, 2026 at the Comfort Care Home of Pittsburg.

She was born February 10, 1925 in Mulberry, KS the daughter of Joseph and Vida (Allen) Begley.

She attended Lakeside Grade School and Junior High, and then graduated from Pittsburg High with the Class of 1943.

On June 4, 1949 she was united in marriage to William C. Shaffer in Latrobe, PA; he preceded her in death on February 11, 1986. She later married Rex A. Thompson on October 6, 1988 in Carthage, MO; he also preceded her in death on April 17, 1992.

Stella started her working career as a telephone operator in Latrobe, PA from 1946 until 1952, at that time she switched her focus to full time homemaker and the raising of three children. Later in life she worked as a cashier at Ron’s IGA for 18 ½ years retiring in 2014.

Church membership was held at the Community of Christ Church in Pittsburg.

Survivors include a daughter Sandra S. Shaffer of Olathe, KS, a son William Kelly Shaffer of Pittsburg, a step-daughter Barbara (Ron) Rhodes of Pittsburg, a son-in-law Leo Gilmore of Montgomery, TX, eight grandchildren: William D. Shaffer, Josh Gilmore, Samantha (Logan) Gilmore Metzger, Drew, Matt & Tim Rhodes, Kelly Thompson and Abby Graham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a daughter Nancy L. Gilmore and a step-son Thomas W. “Tommy” Thompson.

Funeral services will be 10am Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8pm Thursday evening. Memorials may be made the SEK Humane Society; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Condolences may be left at https://www.bathnaylor.com. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg.

 

Shannon Robison

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Shannon Ace Robison, 32, of the Greenfield and Lockwood area, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2026. He was born April 6, 1994.

Shannon grew up in the area and attended Dadeville Elementary School and Lockwood High School. He later worked in construction and wasn't afraid of hard work or getting his hands dirty.

Shannon never really met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with just about anyone, anywhere, and somehow make it feel like they had known each other for years. Making friends came naturally to him, and once you were someone Shannon cared about, he was fiercely loyal.

If you knew Shannon, chances are he made you laugh. He was goofy, always joking around, and rarely passed up an opportunity to give someone a hard time. He was also a notorious germaphobe, yet somehow could never seem to keep track of his own belongings. Hats, sunglasses, and whatever else he had with him had a habit of being left behind wherever Shannon went.

He was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan, loved to cook, and beneath all of the jokes had an incredibly sensitive heart. Shannon felt things deeply, even when he didn't always show it, and cared fiercely about the people he loved.

Above all, Shannon was a dad. His children were an incredibly important part of his life, and they will forever carry pieces of their dad with them—his humor, his heart, and the stories that will continue to be told about him for years to come.

Shannon is survived by his children, Lilah Robison, Jude Robison, and Dwayne Pecor; his father and stepmother, Ryan and Holli Robison; his mother, Loretta Robison; his siblings, Paige Robison, Addison Robison, Sapaula Thompson, and Dylan Urtado; his paternal grandmother, Shirley Lambeth; his maternal grandfather, Robert Thompson; and his grandmother, Kim McKenzie of Greenfield, Missouri.

He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Crystal and Dustin Peterson, and cousin Alex Peterson of St. Louis, Missouri; his aunt and uncle, Sidney and Stacey Jones; and his aunt and uncle, Jody and Shelly Jones, all of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; as well as many beloved cousins, extended family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Cover, and his paternal grandfather, Ray Lambeth.

Thirty-two years was nowhere near enough.

Shannon will be remembered for the things that made him unmistakably Shannon: his goofy sense of humor, his ability to talk to anyone, his fierce loyalty, the germaphobe who somehow left his belongings everywhere, his love of cooking and the Cowboys, and the sensitive heart behind all of the jokes.

There will always be stories that begin with, "Remember when Shannon..."

There will always be people who wish they could hear him tell one more joke, eat one more meal he cooked, or watch him walk back through the door looking for the hat or sunglasses he left behind.

He was here. He was loved. And he will be missed more than words can say.

Services for Shannon will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenfield Funeral Chapel in Greenfield, Missouri.

A private family graveside service will immediately follow at Pennsboro Cemetery. The family appreciates the understanding and respect of their privacy during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to honor Shannon consider contributing to an education fund established for his children. Donations may be made to the account at Great Southern Bank under the name of his mother, Loretta Robison.

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Karen DeMier

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Karen Lipe DeMier, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on September 23, 2026, after a short illness. She was 90.

Karen was born in Monett, Missouri, on September 7, 1936, to Lloyd and Ruth Lipe. She had one older brother, Bill Lipe. After graduating from Webb City High School in 1954, she studied at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, and at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

She was on the verge of an acting career when she met Dick DeMier, the man who would become her husband of 65 years; they were married in 1961. She had three sons, Rick, Linc, and Mark. In 1970, they left the Joplin area with Dick’s work, and they lived in Crossville, Tennessee; Dayton, Ohio; Marshfield, Wisconsin; and Waco, Texas. Upon retirement in 1997, they returned to Joplin.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bill, and her daughter-in-law, Tracy. She is survived by her husband Dick, her sons, Rick of Springfield, Linc (and wife Margaret) of Madison, Wisconsin, and Mark (and wife Dana) of Reston, Virginia, and granddaughters Brettany (and husband Eric) of Springfield, and Aimee of Tustin, California. She will be desperately missed by her family and friends.

The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.

 

Kelley Patterson

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Kelley Ann Patterson was born on May 28, 1963, in Webb City, Missouri, the daughter of Ronald and Linda Bottom. She passed away peacefully at her home in Diamond, Missouri, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the age of 63.

Kelley graduated from Webb City High School. Dedicated and hardworking, she served as a manager for Subway for more than 15 years, where she was well-respected by her co-workers and regular customers alike.

In her personal time, Kelley found joy in simple pleasures. She was an avid reader and loved tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She had a special fondness for wildlife, especially feeding the backyard birds and watching for cardinals and bluebirds. Kelley possessed an impressive knowledge of sports and was a regular and enthusiastic fan of the demolition derbies in Cassville, Missouri. She also enjoyed attending Mo-Kan Speedway.

On October 25, 2012, she was united in marriage to Robert Patterson in Webb City, Missouri.

In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by her two sons, David Armor of Arizona and Logan Peek of Webb City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Olivia Armor and Landon Armor, both of Arizona; her mother, Linda Bottom; one sister, Leslie Sadler; her mother-in-law, Sarah Patterson of Neosho, Missouri; and two sisters-in-law, Vonda Patterson and Jamie Patterson, both of Neosho.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Bottom.

A funeral service will be held October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Seigel will officiate.

Georgia Larey

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Georgia A. (McAnally) Larey affectionately known as GG, 75, left her earthly home on October 2, 2026 surrounded by family members.

She was born August 9, 1951 (birth certificate says 6/9/1951) to Jessie Lee and Thelma Louise (Shaw) McAnally. She married Joe William (Bill) aka Papa Bear Larey Jr. on March 17, 1996.

Left to cherish her memory, daughter Stacy (Corter) Hendrix, husband Grant Hendrix of Anderson, MO, Stepson Terry Larey and wife Angie of Grove, OK and stepdaughter Denisha Gonzalez and husband Jose of Grove, OK. Brother Bud McAnally and wife Janiece of Anderson, MO, Brother Donnie McAnally and wife Donna of Ulysses, KS, Brother Bob McAnally of Anderson, MO. Fourteen grandchildren, Katie, Dakota, Kelsea, Joseph, Jesse, Kassi, Trevor, Jacob, Ally, Bryan, Brock, Brandon, Mason and Carley; fourteen great grandchildren, Lily, Lexi, Whitney, Michael, Theo, Tatum, Chase, Efrain, Caleb, Josie, Rhett, Myla, Brodie, and Bennett; One great great grandchild Hunter. She also adored many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Chastity (Corter) Ricker, father Jessie Lee, mother Thelma, brother Toosie McAnally, and brother Harold McAnally.

Georgia graduated from McDonald County High School in 1969. She retired as a USDA Federal Inspector after 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling the world and spending precious time with family. She was deeply loved and admired by all her family and friends. She spent her final days at the home of her daughter Stacy (Corter) Hendrix and husband Grant Hendrix along with family and friends.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Mountain Movers Church kids building project, HOME | mm-church-grove-ok. She has a passion for children and their future!

Memorial services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri with Pastors Brad and Misti Helton officiating.