Judy Burch

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Judy (Boylan) Burch went peacefully after a battle with cancer to be with our Lord, while at home in Carl Junction, MO, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held at 1:00PM at One Church Joplin, Saturday, March 7, 2026 with the service beginning at 2:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests in her memory that donations be made to One Church Joplin and/or Fostering Hope.

Address for One Church is 2802 New Hampshire Ave, Joplin, MO 64804.

Flowers may be delivered to the One Church on Saturday beginning at 12:00PM.

Service and cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory, Joplin.

Douglas Hamann

(From Peterson Funeral Chapel)

Douglas A. Hamann, 69, of Verona passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 in his home. He was born July 9, 1956 in Waterloo, IA., the son of Harlan and Anna Mae (Gasman) Hamann. He was a farmer.

Survivors include two, sons, Scotty Stanley and Jerry Clark both of Aurora; five brothers, Dennis Hamann of Newton, IA., Dale Hamann and wife, Sue of Garden Valley, CA., Donnie Hamann and wife, Toni of Garden Valley, CA., Dean and Darren Hamann both of Maynard, IA.; three sisters, Debbie Tomaszrwski of Maynard, IA., Doris Rueber of Oelwein, IA. and Dawn Staffenhage and husband, John of Oelwein, IA; 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.

Kelly Hemperley

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(From Clark Funeral Home)

Kelly Eugene Hemperley, 75, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Kelly was born on January 12, 1951, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Charles Hemperley and Ruby Gay. He was raised in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and graduated from Adair High School. He continued his education at Northeastern State University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Psychology.

On February 14, 2004, Kelly married his dear wife Jessica Cartwright in Nevada, Missouri. She survives him. 

Kelly served as a teacher in McDonald County until his retirement in 2011.

In 1998, Kelly relocated from Chouteau, Oklahoma, to Southwest Missouri, where he continued to enjoy a life filled with family, hobbies, and the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting along with woodworking, archery, reloading, and reading. Kelly was also known for his sharp wit and good sense of humor.

In addition to his wife, Jessica, Kelly is survived by his son, Michael Hemperley of Joplin, Missouri; his daughter, Melanie (Levi) Robertson of Miami, Oklahoma; his stepdaughter, Mendy Russo of Wentworth, Missouri; his grandchildren, Mikayla, Raegan, Mackenzie, Joseph, Michael, Elizabeth, Toby, and Luke; and his sister, Karen Surine of Chouteau, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hemperley and Ruby Gay.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Neosho, Missouri. Contributions may be made to Special Olympics, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.

Velma Horton

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Velma Irene Horton, age 75, of Golden City, passed away Friday, February 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Velma was born July 18, 1950, in the State of Washington to Charles E. Baxter and Hazel Irene (Davis) Baxter. On September 26, 1970, she was united in marriage to Larry Chester Horton in Golden City, Missouri. To this union, three sons were born.

Velma devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, caring deeply for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her three sons, Larry Horton of Golden City, Cliff Horton and wife Christy of Arcola, and James Horton of Golden City; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Hailey, Destiny, Lydia, Madi, Chet, and Cutter; two great-grandchildren, Memphis and Adriaun; one brother, Carter Baxter; and two sisters, Charlene Flesher and Gene Woosley; and former daughter-in-law, Jenna Purdham.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry Horton; two granddaughters, Megan and Adriaunna; and three grandsons, Christopher, Colton, and Dalton.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home.

A private burial will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested and may be made payable to St. Jude Children's Hospital, in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Bobby Frye

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Robert Merideth “Bobby” Frye, Jr. of Shell Knob, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1968 in Winfield, Illinois, the son of Robert Merideth Frye, Sr. and Emily (Moga) Frye. On September 17, 2022 in Monett, Missouri he was united in marriage to Tammy Brown, who survives. Also surviving are his four stepchildren, who he thought of as his own, son, Joshua Keener and wife Jessica of Aurora, Missouri; daughters, Kim Goetz and husband Trae of Purdy, Missouri, Whitney Delgado and husband Raymond of Purdy, Missouri and Shelia Dyer and husband Cody of Carl Junction, Missouri; sisters, Diana Merl and husband Tim of Joplin, Missouri, Jennifer Smith of Washburn, Missouri and Hiedi Wallenmeyer and husband Duane of Linn, Missouri; nine grandchildren; a niece and nephew that Bobby raised as his own, Alicia and Joey and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Bobby attended school in Springfield, Missouri and was a proud graduate of Hillcrest High School. For the past fifteen years, he owned and operated Bob’s Mowing Service in Shell Knob, Missouri where he also served his community as a volunteer firefighter and first responder at Central Crossing Fire Protection District. Bobby enjoyed riding his Razor, shooting guns, hunting, and driving his remote-control cars, it truly did not take much to make him happy. Above all, Bobby treasured his family and his faith. He was a member of Lohmer Full Gospel.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 6, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor David Donaldson will conduct the services.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Central Crossing Fire Protection District in memory of Bobby.

Tom Lundstrum

(From Memorial Funeral Home)

Thomas Donald Lundstrum, 86, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on February 28, 2026, at 7:17 p.m. in Springdale. Tom was born November 18, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, to Nelson Edward Lundstrum and Addie Mae (Bigley) Lundstrum. He was blessed with 14 brothers and sisters, of whom Tom was the last surviving. 

Tom's family moved often in search of work, resulting in his attending 13 different schools before graduating from Sarcoxie High School in Sarcoxie, Missouri, in 1957. 

After a three-year term of active duty in the Mediterranean as a jet engine mechanic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex as a proud United States Marine, Tom returned to Missouri. There he met and married Joyce Shell on January 6, 1962. She was his beloved wife for 56 years until her passing in October 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Joyce. Sons Tom (1963) and Brent (1966) completed the family, which moved to Springdale, Arkansas, in 1972. 

After working for Tayloe Paper Company and Polar Express Trucking, Tom and Joyce opened Southland Supply Company, a janitorial supply distributorship, in 1977. Southland grew to four locations in Arkansas and Missouri before being sold in 1996. 

In 1993, the couple founded ChemStation of the Ozarks, which continues to be operated by the family with offices in six states. A man of many interests and talents, "Big Tom" could sing, draw, paint, fix nearly anything, and turn wood with skill. He served as a volunteer officer in both the Johnson and Elm Springs Police Departments, as a two-term Mayor of Elm Springs, and as a twelve-year justice of the Peace on the Washington County Quorum Court. Something of a Renaissance man, he was self-taught in Biblical Greek and Hebrew and held an honorary doctorate in theology from Ecclesia College. He faithfully served as a teaching elder at Sovereign Grace Fellowship for 20 years. 

Most importantly, Tom was a sinner saved by the sovereign grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ alone, whom he unashamedly worshiped and proclaimed as his Lord and Savior. He trusted fully in the finished work of Christ — not in his own works — for his righteousness before God. On February 28, 2026, at 7:17 p.m. Tom entered the presence of the Lord and was made perfectly conformed to the image of Christ, as promised in Romans 8:29. As Charles Spurgeon wrote, "We shall not only see Him, but we shall be like Him." 

He is survived by his two sons, Tom and Robin Lundstrum of Springdale, Arkansas, and Brent and Cathy Lundstrum of Bentonville, Arkansas; his grandchildren, London and Tyler Gibbs of Boston, Massachusetts; Gracie and Jacob Lively of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Luke and Lau Lundstrum of Fayetteville, Arkansas; David and Katie Lundstrum of Springdale, Arkansas; and Isaac and Katie Lundstrum of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and five great-grandchildren, Max Lively, Annemarie Lively, Drake Lundstrum, Jack Lively, and Conley Lundstrum. 

The funeral service will be Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Cross Church, 1709 Johnson Road, Springdale, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel prior to the service. Burial will follow at Elm Springs Cemetery in Elm Springs, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale. Condolences can be sent to the family at memfuneral.com The family requests that donations be made to Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas.

Dick Cohu

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Dick Edwin Cohu passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Dick was born on February 17, 1952, in Neosho, Missouri to Mack Fadden and Helen Elizabeth (Smith) Cohu.

He attended Neosho High School where he was a member of the graduating class of 1970. He worked various jobs in the Neosho area and was an independent salesman most of his life.

Dick loved to wheel and deal and was a colorful storyteller. Not only had he never met a stranger, but he also seemed to somehow know people everywhere he went. He was a regular at the local coffee shops where he entertained other patrons with his tales. One of his favorite hangouts was Charley’s Grill.

When he took time to relax, he enjoyed the beauty of his favorite vacation destination, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Dick was a long-time member of Rocketdyne Road Church of Christ in Neosho.

Survivors include two daughters: Dea Rush (Johnny) of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Lindsay Cohu of Miami, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren: Rylie Cohu, Ashlee Butler (Garett Webb), Kaylee Butler, Lexi Cohu, and Holly Smith (Cordell); one brother, Gary Cohu (Pat) of Neosho, Missouri; 5 great-grandchildren: Estrella, Genesis, Samuel, Macie, and Charlie; and three nephews: Dale Billam, David Billam, and Robert Peters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Janelle Peters-Sanders and Sandra Billam.

At 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026, a Graveside Service will be held at Diamond Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Rocketdyne Road Church of Christ Benevolent Fund c/o Clark Funeral Home P.O. Box 66 Neosho, Missouri 64850.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.