Tom Kuhn

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Thomas (Tom) L. Kuhn, 88, Neosho, MO, passed into eternal rest March 10, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO after an illness.

Thomas Ladean Kuhn was born November 26, 1937, in Newton County, MO the son of Thomas A. (Gus) and Helen L. (Bettis) Kuhn.

Tom was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1955. Tom served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962. Enlisting under the buddy system with his best friend, Dean Taylor, they made it through basic training before being separated. His last assignment was as an Aviation Mechanic at the Naval Air Station in Keflavik, Iceland for a year. He had many stories of his time serving there. While he was quick to tell you he served in peacetime only, he was proud of his Naval service.

Thomas Ladean Kuhn married Patricia "Patty" Ruth Wehmeier on June 28, 1963, in Seneca, MO and she preceded him in death on October 29, 2022.

Tom worked for the former BF Goodrich plant in Miami, OK for over 24 years until its shutdown. He then went to work at Joplin Building Material until he retired at the age of 62. Tom also raised cattle & various farm animals over the years. He enjoyed being outdoors working on the farm, mowing on his riding lawnmower, going fishing and camping at Roaring River State Park. He loved the annual hunting trips to Montana and at last count had gone over 45 times. It wasn't really about hunting, but the friends that became family over the years. He also enjoyed watching Western movies, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs & Mizzou football in his later years when the outside work proved more difficult. He enjoyed collecting old tools & pocketknives, giving away many in the last few years.

Tom loved his savior, Jesus Christ, and serving him in all aspects of life. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, Seneca, where he served as a Deacon for 56 years. He was faithful to attend every service and made lifelong friendships with former pastors and members. He & Patty loved Southern Gospel quartet music and watching their music videos & attending concerts.

Survivors include one son, Tony Kuhn, Butner, NC; two daughters, Leslie Kuhn, Neosho and Lisa Kuhn, Seneca; one sister Phyllis Davis, Seneca; one brother, Dennis (Denny) Kuhn, Wyandotte, OK; and a host of nieces, nephews, & extended family and friends. While not having any biological grandchildren, he & Patty claimed and treasured many great nieces & nephews and children from church or babysitting as their own grandchildren.

Preceding Tom in death were his parents Gus and Helen Kuhn; his brother Larry "Butch" Kuhn and an infant brother Morris Kuhn.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Monday, March 16, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church with Charles Jennings, Fred Mills and Ty Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Kirk Cemetery with Caleb Davis, Larry Dodson, Dusty Kuhn, Bradley Louden, Wayne Ritter and Jacob Steele serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Bethel Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethel Baptist Church in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO, 64865.

Cisco Lunsford

(From White Funeral Home)

Cisco Lunsford, 88, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born October 25, 1937, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Isaac Lunsford and Maggie May Napier Lunsford.

Cisco married the love of his life, Carol, on August 31, 1965. Together they built a life centered around family, hard work, and dedication. Carol preceded him in death

Cisco is survived by three children: David Lunsford and his wife Donna; Christina Mock and her husband Delaney; and Tamera Lunsford and her wife Meghan.

Cisco was a proud grandfather to ten living grandchildren, with one preceding him in death, and twenty-five great-grandchildren, with two preceding him in death. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

He was one of seventeen children. Those who preceded him in death include his siblings Roscoe, Estil, Doc, Walter, Susie, Donnie, Novella, Luther, Leroy, and Bonnie. He survives by his siblings Alonzo, Billy, Vanoy, Thelma, Abe, and Eulamay.

Cisco served in the United States military as a young man. After leaving the service in 1958, he began building greenhouses, a career that would become his life’s work. Over the years, Cisco worked in every state except Hawaii. His skill and dedication took him around the world, including building houses in Morocco, Africa. He worked on and built some of the most well-known and intricate greenhouses in the country and was often referred to as “the best of the best.”

Cisco will be remembered for his hard work, craftsmanship, and devotion to his family.

A memorial service will be held March 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Family Life Center in Cassville, Missouri.

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

Betty Mitchell

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Betty Iona Mitchell, age 64, departed this life, Saturday, February the 28, 2026.

She entered this life on April the 6, 1964 in Ulysses, Kansas, the youngest of ten children to the union of Everett Emory and Bethel Iona (Cravey) Mitchell. She was raised all around the 4-state area.

Betty ran a day care for years in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She married and had a daughter, Michelle Pinkerton. She later divorced and moved to Noel, Missouri where she had a second daughter, Courtney Mitchell.

Betty was good, kind and loving person. A good mother, sister and aunt. She never met a stranger and would help anyone she could. She deserved so much better.

Betty is preceded to death by her daughter Michelle, her parents; four older brothers, Leslie, Gene, Amos and Edward Mitchell and a sister, Lula Davis.

She is survived by her daughter Courtney Mitchell, four grandchildren, Kayla Pinkerton, Adriana Moore, James Moore Jr. and Matthew Lambert, two great granddaughters Cassiya and Iona; two brothers, Raymond and Gary Mitchell, and two sisters, Lahoma Yaws and Linda Dueker, along with numerous nephews, nieces and cousins and as well as an extended family who loved her dearly.

 

Tanner Hodges

(From Brown-Winters Funeral Home)

Tanner Keagan Gene Hodges, 23, a United States Army Combat Engineer, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Tanner was born on February 5, 2003, in Fort Riley, Kansas, to Jeremy G. and Angela M. (Oldt) Hodges. Tanner graduated with the class of 2021 from Columbus High School in Columbus, Kansas. 

In high school, Tanner loved sports and anything outdoors. He wrestled and played football, enjoyed being outside, hunted deer, and loved going fishing with his grandpa. One of the things Tanner also enjoyed was singing Karaoke when he had an opportunity. He later joined the United States Army, where he worked as a Combat Engineer. He was currently stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. 

Mr. Hodges was preceded in passing by his maternal grandmother, Linda Oldt, and paternal grandfather, Roy Gene Hodges. 

Those who will continue to share Tanner’s memories are his mom and dad, Jeremy and Angela Hodges of Miami, his brothers Brett Taylor Graham of Webb City and Cohen H. Hodges of Miami, his maternal grandfather Robert Oldt and his wife Jo, his paternal grandmother Becky Hodges, his girlfriend Audrey Pardede, along with his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. 

Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. 

Services for Tanner are 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at First Christian Church with Pastor Mark Sanders officiating. Services have been placed in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Full Military rites will be provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team.
Casketbearers will be Cohen Hodges, Bob Oldt, Bryce Darnell, Brett Graham, Tommy Thomas, and Cy Darnell.

Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Tanner's Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

Roger Weist

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Roger Dale Weist passed away on Monday, March 9th, 2026, at his home in Sarcoxie, Mo surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Roger was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 21, 1955, to Dale and Ollie Herron.

Roger was proceeded in death by his father, Dale Herron, his mother, Ollie Weist, stepfather, Paul Weist, and sister Dianna Davidson.

Roger is survived by Debi Maggard, his partner in life of thirty years. He is also survived by his sister, MaryAnn Weise of Kentucky, Bonnie Wood of Alabama, William B. Wood (Frances) of Kansas, Patricia Wade of West Virginia, Teresa Hayes (Albert) of Sarcoxie, MO, and David (Sarah) of Weist of Ohio.

Surviving children are Roger (Jeanne) Weist, Ohio, Michael (Ginette) Weist of Joplin, Brandy Weist of Sarcoxie, Wes (Jennifer) Weist of Ohio and Jennifer (Steve) Faucett of Miller. Bonus children, Jason Gass of Sarcoxie and Will Copeland of Jane. Roger is survived by twenty-four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, multiple nieces, nephews, family and friends as well as his best friend Dana INK Reynolds.

Roger worked in the trucking industry over 40 years driving, dispatching and working as a diesel mechanic. Roger enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, playing poker and canasta. He continued to help fix trucks over the phone after his retirement.

A Celebration of Life will be April 18th starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Gene Taylor Community Building at 218 N. 5th Street in Sarcoxie, MO. Friends and family are welcome to visit the family at 1103 Joplin Street in Sarcoxie.

Our appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Mercy Hospital in Joplin and for the care of Integrity Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, MO

Carla Brashear

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Carla Lee Brashear, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Born on November 6, 1936, in Pineville, Missouri, Carla lived her life with compassion and unwavering support for her loved ones. She left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

Carla's early years were spent in the small town of Pineville, where she was nurtured by her parents, Walter and Dorothy (Mickelson) Smith. She blossomed into a brilliant student, graduating from Pineville High School before continuing her education at Junior College in Joplin, Missouri. Her passion for learning propelled her to SMS College in Springfield, Missouri, where she earned her master's degree. It was there that she met the love of her life, Donald Layne Brashear. The couple tied the knot in 1957 in their hometown of Pineville, beginning a journey filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Carla's life was a testament to her loving nature. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her devoted husband Don, and her dear sister, Alois Kennedy. Her legacy continues through her children, Andy Brashear (Terri) of Jay, Oklahoma, Kimberly Dawn DesAutels (Marc) of Lanagan, Missouri, and Kelly Walters (Shane) of Rogers, Arkansas. Her grandchildren, April Wright, Hayley Spencer, Dusty Brashear, Kelsey Martinez, Ceara Fair, Jordan Desautels, Zachary DesAutels, Seth Walters, and Layne Meloy, as well as her great-grandchildren, Ripley, Rainy, Renn, Charlotte, Kenadee, Jaxon, Landyn, Mikaela, June, Nash, Ellis, Finn, and Murphy, will forever be guided by her wisdom and love.

Carla's interests were a reflection of her inner warmth. She found great joy in quilting, creating beautiful patterns that will be treasured for generations. Her love for mystery novels was well-known, as she often could be found engrossed in a captivating story. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family, understanding that "The love of a family is life's greatest blessing."

Carla Lee Brashear's journey on this earth may have ended, but her spirit will continue to inspire those she left behind. Her memory will be cherished, her lessons will be remembered, and her love will be the guiding light for her family and friends. May she rest in peace, knowing that her time here was spent making the world a better place, one kind act at a time.


The family will have a private ceremony to celebrate and share memories. Her final resting place will be in the Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Missouri.

William Carr

(From Stumpff Funeral Home)

William Carr, Marionville, MO, son of Leonard and Ethel (Latham) Carr, was born on August 10, 1950, in Gainesville, MO and departed this life on March 10, 2026, at the age of 75.

William was a lifelong resident of the area who served in the Army National Guard and retired from UPS.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ethel Carr.

Survivors include: his wife, Kathy Carr; four sons, Mikey Carr (Sandra), Dustin Wray (Amanda), Jordan Page (Bridget) and Dillon Page (Stephanie); one daughter, Kara Swofford (Brad); eleven grandchildren, Rylea, Kendall, Coy, Kamdyn, Paisley, Cloey, Colten, Courtnee, Quinn, Erin and Ryann; one great granddaughter, Cayden (Little Jo) and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. with Larry Winfree officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.