Emma Eutsler

(From Peterson Funeral Chapel)

Emma "Jean" Eutsler, 89, of Aurora passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 in her sons home. She was born May 19, 1937 in Rome, New York, the daughter of George and Vivian (Sigler) Hauk.

Jean was born to be a caregiver having spent most of her life as a nurse proudly retiring from CHOMP (Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula). She then began caring for others in their homes for many years.

Survivors include two sons, Roger Isaacson and wife, Mary Kay of Aurora, MO. and Shane Lewis of California; one daughter, Tonya Lewis of Aurora, MO.; one brother, Ronnie Hauk of Rome, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Cathy Fernandez.

No services are planned at this time.

Her body has been donated to Medical Education Research Institute.

Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.

Doris Lombard

(From Weng Funeral Chapel)

Doris Ann (Chrisman) Lombard, age 91 passed from this earth to her heavenly home at 3:30 pm on Tuesday September 15, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

Doris was born on March 24, 1935 to Thomas (Tate) E. Chrisman and Vera M. (Coates) Chrisman, La Russell, MO. She Married Carl M. (Pete) Lombard on September 12, 1953 in rural Carthage, MO.

She attended Bowers Mill, Elementary and High School at Sarcoxie. She was a dedicated member of Blake Baptist Church for over 70 years as the “Oldest living Member.”

She was a stay-at-home mother until her two sons left home, and then was a teacher at the “Little Folks” preschool at First Baptist Church in Carthage.

Doris enjoyed, Cooking, Baking, Crocheting, Knitting, Reading and of course teaching Sunday School and then always Vacation Bible School in the summer time.

Doris is survived by Her son Terry Lombard and Wife Caryl of Louisburg, KS.

4 Grandchildren; Derek Lombard and wife Hayley, Justin Lombard and wife Jill, Jana Lombard Moser and husband Patrick. And Kelsey Lombard Vanwagoner and husband Jacob.

11 Great Grandchildren: Mae, Cora, Jonas, Madelyn, Annabelle, Alivia, Mavis, Vivienne, April, Kensley, and Lane, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings; AJ Chrisman, Erlynne, Chrisman Stirewalt and her son, Bruce W. Lombard

Visitation will be at 10am with Funeral Service following at 11am, Wednesday September 23rd at Blake Baptist Church with Jerry Mayfield and Kenji Harrington officiating. Buriel will follow at Avilla Cemetery.

Those honoring her life by serving as Pallbearers are Justin Lombard, Derek Lombard, Patrick Moser, Jonas Moser, Rob Chrisman, Ty Teegarden.

Honorary Pallbearers are John Stirewalt, Keith Maggard, Dave Lawyer, Larry Chrisman, Danny Chandler, Ronnie Chandler, Gary Abbott, and George Abbott.

Funeral Services by: Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, MO.

Mary Clark

Mary Lois Fanning Clark, age 85, of Huntsville, went to be with the Lord September 5, 2026. She was born January 12, 1941 in Seneca, Missouri, the fifth of seven children to Walter and Thelma Cram Fanning. 

Mary graduated from high school in Quapaw, Oklahoma, in 1959, and was working in the corner grocery store in her home town of Peoria, Oklahoma, where she met her future husband, Ronnie Clark, while he was delivering chicken feed to a local farm. Immediately following their marriage on March 26, 1960, they moved to Decatur, and then in 1976, to Huntsville, Arkansas. 

While raising their young family, they enjoyed listening to country music, square dancing and spending time with family and friends. She was married to Ronnie for 57 years until his passing in 2018. 

Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, older brothers Garol (Bud), Walter (Spec), Charles; older sister Carole Rawlins, and two grandsons Matthew and Craig Clark. 

Mary is survived by daughter, Lorie Bernhardt, and John, of Stuttgart, Arkansas; two sons, Micheal Clark and Theresa of Goshen, Arkansas, and Randy Clark and Lisa, of Huntsville, Arkansas; younger sisters Ruth Blevins of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and Lynda Boyle of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; three grandchildren Phillip Bernhardt, Kristan Graham and Corey, and Dylan Clark, all of Huntsville, Arkansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Countryside Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Huntsville who provided loving care to Mary during the later years of her life.

Dalite Taylor

(From White Funeral Home)

Dalite Dallas Taylor, age 70, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away on September 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Missouri.

Dalite was born on July 2, 1956, in Nicut, Oklahoma, to Mun and Maggie (Dillis) Taylor. He married the love of his life, Karen Mattingly, on February 14, 1998, in Monett, Missouri.

Dalite enjoyed motorcycles and the freedom of the open road. He loved fishing at Roaring River and was a devoted sports fan, especially when it came to his beloved OU Sooners. Above all, Dalite treasured his family. He loved his grandbabies immensely and took great pride and joy in spending time with them.

Dalite was proud of his Cherokee heritage. He was a member of the Bellefonte Indian Baptist Church, where he was baptized at the age of 13. His faith, family, and heritage were an important part of his life.

Dalite will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen; his family; his grandbabies; and all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, and the love he shared with them will never be forgotten.

Dalite is survived by his wife Karen of 28 years; one daughter, Jacy Cash and her husband Kyler of Purdy, Missouri; one son, Ridge Privett and his wife Vanessa of Cassville, Missouri; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Nofire, Diane Daugherty, and Lou Soap all of Muldrow, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Janie Taylor.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at White Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside service will follow immediately at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri, with words of comfort provided by John Hile.

Memorials may be made to the family and entrusted to White Funeral Home and Crematory.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri.

Phil Appenzeller

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Rev. Phillip ‘Phil’ C. Appenzeller was born on May 20, 1942, in South Haven, Michigan, one of three children to George and Margaret (Butler) Appenzeller. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2026, at the age of 84. 

Phil was a graduate of South Haven, Michigan High School and continued his education at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, earning a bachelor’s degree in theology. 

Phil served as a children’s evangelist and during his ministry, pastored three churches. He served as pastor in Fennville, Michigan, St. Joseph, Michigan, and Sullivan, Missouri before moving to Neosho in 1990 where he served as associate pastor at the Abundant Life Church. 

In 1998, he was called to Wills Point, Texas, and pastored there until 2008. He returned to Neosho in 2008 from Texas to spend his retirement. Phil was an active member of the Abundant Life Church. Phil was an accomplished ventriloquist and used that talent in his ministry, sharing the gospel with many, especially children, both in the United States and overseas. 

On October 3, 1964, in Springfield, Missouri, Phil and Anna (Mitchell) were united in marriage and shared sixty-one years together. In addition to his wife, Phil is survived by a son, Phillip Appenzeller, Jr. and wife, Rhonda of Dallas, TX; four grandsons, Brock Appenzeller and wife, Katie, Zack Appenzeller, Joshua Appenzeller and Jonathan, one great granddaughter, Allie Rae Appenzeller. He is preceded in death by a son in 2021, Mark Appenzeller; his parents, one brother, Bruce Appenzeller and one sister, Janet Lull.

Contributions in honor of Phil may be made to the Abundant Life Church, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.

Cheryl Vore

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

Cheryl Ann Vore (formerly Wissbaum), 67, of Monett, Missouri, passed away on September 15, 2026.

Cheryl was born on June 12, 1959, and spent her childhood on the family farm near Conway, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri Southern State University, where she put her talents as a seamstress to work creating costumes for the theater department and met the love of her life, Jerry. The two were married for 46 years. She later spent many years working at Walmart until her retirement. She was known for her laugh, which drew people in and made even distant cousins feel like siblings. 

Cheryl was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Nichole Marie Vore, and her mother, Ruth Carol Wissbaum (Wills).

She is survived by her husband, Jerald Mark Vore; her three daughters, Stephanie (Joseph), Stacy, and Samantha; her father, David E. Wissbaum; her brother, J. David Wissbaum; and numerous cousins and extended family who loved her dearly.

The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Memorial Mass will follow beginning at 7:00 PM with Father David officiating.

Ida Ruth Locarni

(From Knell Mortuary)

Ida Ruth Platt Locarni (nee Spradling), age 96, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, peacefully at her home in Carthage surrounded by her loving family. Ida was born in Carthage, Missouri on September 12,1930 to Harry Ambrose Spradling and Helen Montgomery Spradling and was a lifelong Carthage resident.

Ida graduated from Carthage High School in 1948 and then attended Christian College, Columbia receiving an associate’s degree in music 1950. She then went to Southern Methodist University receiving a bachelor’s degree of music in 1953. In 1978 Ida Ruth completed a master’s degree in music from Pittsburg State University while raising her two children.

Ida was first and foremost a talented vocalist who enjoyed sharing her love of music with others. She did this through teaching Elementary Music in Texas, Jr High Music in Carthage and private voices lessons. Career highlights include serving as Director of the Grace Episcopal Church Choir in Carthage for 41 years, performing as a mezzo soprano with the St. Louis Symphany, and serving as Musical Director for many Carthage High School Musicals and Community Musical Productions.

Ida married Robert L Platt on April 28, 1960; he preceded her in death on August 20, 1986, sharing 25 years together on Oak Hill Farm in Carthage. Ida and Robert “Muff” owned several brood mares breeding them to high-quality AQHA stallions. Ida loved raising those babies and was always striving for the best breeding combination for western pleasure. Her biggest breeding success was producing AQHA Stallion Charlie Step in 1979.

In 1991, after the passing of Mr. Platt, Ida married her lifelong friend Richard G Locarni on September 28, 1991; he preceded her in death on April 2, 1993. Together, they lived in Carthage enjoying music, art, and traveling with their group of friends. They also shared a love for animals, specifically dogs – and there were many!

Ida loved music, nature, gardening, horses, playing tennis and bridge, and bowling with her girlfriends. She was a “snowbird” spending winter months on Longboat Key, Florida and hosted many family members and friends. Ida’s sense of humor was one of her best characteristics and she sent inappropriate but humorous birthday cards to her friends without signing her name. She also collected silly names and shared them with others. She enjoyed reading the obituaries and wedding announcements in the Sunday paper!

Ida was a member of Chapter AP PEO for 78 years, a member of the Mimosa Garden Club, Montré Investment Club, Council on the Arts and Musical Devotés Music Club. She was a founding member of the Helen S. Boylan Foundation serving as Chairman and she served on the Carthage Public Library Board. She was a lifelong supporter of the arts and culture in Carthage.

Ida is survived by a daughter Lauren Platt Laird (Rob), a son Sam Platt (Rebecca), a stepdaughter Susan Jacobsen (Borge), a stepson Nick Platt (Sally) and a stepson Rick Locarni. Grandchildren include Chris Jacobsen, Andrew Platt (Greta), Jon Platt (Dr. Kea Parker), Michael “Boomer” Laird, Emily Laird, Creighton Platt, Owen Platt, Emily Brecheisen (Tristan), Dia Moody. Great Grandchildren include, Chance Jacobsen, Rowdy Jacobsen, Henry Platt, Esther Platt, Illeana Platt, Everette Platt, Stanley Platt, Inez Platt, Charlie Rose Costello, and Willow Brecheisen.

Ida was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James R. Spradling and Harry M. Spradling; and a sister, Helen S. Boylan.

The family would like to thank Joplin Visiting Angels, Integrity Hospice, and Jan Huntley for their care and support they gave Ida for over eight years.

Memorial mass will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. The burial will immediately follow the mass at Park Cemetery, Carthage. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to Grace Episcopal Church for the choir fund in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.