Bob Marsh

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Robert Leroy Marsh heard Jesus say: “Well done, good and faithful servant” on Wednesday, August 26 th, at his home in The Willows in Joplin, MO. He was 98 years old (AND 99 days!)

He was the youngest child, and only son of Robert and Grace (Stumpf) Marsh, and was born on May 19 th, 1928 at home in Pana, IL. He had 3 older sisters: Helen, Ardena and Ruth. He graduated from Pana Township High School in 1946.

He married the love of his life, Mary P. (Goff) Marsh in 1953 and they were happily married for over 69 years. She preceded him to Heaven in 2022.

Bob is survived by his loving family who took care of him until the end: his daughter, Diana and son-in-law Tito Rojas of Webb City; 3 grandchildren and their spouses: Dr. Roberto Rojas (Sara) of Shorewood, WI; Priscilla Carden (Kyle) of Neosho, MO; and Cynthia Wilcox (Aaron) of Montrose, CO; And 8 great grandchildren: Cristiano and Maria Rojas; Hayden and Lilly Carden; and Mya, Indie, Ella and Kevin Wilcox. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was a printer for much of his life, working in Pana and Peoria, IL, and then moving his family to Peru, SA for 19 years establishing a Christian printing ministry. When they returned to the US, he served at ministries in IN, TX and Joplin. For the last several years, he has translated Spanish material and letters for American Rehabilitation Ministries and was still doing that about a month before his death. He was a member of Connect Christian Church in Carl Junction MO.

Bob was very meticulous and a perfectionist, who did everything to the best of his abilities. He loved to laugh and tell funny stories! He loved to “tinker” in his garage and fix or make things.

We will miss him VERY much!

We would like to thank all our friends and church family for their prayers and messages. Also, we are grateful for Trinity Hospice and the brief but very wonderful care they gave to our beloved Bob, especially Margie, Stacy, Sierra and Quanita.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Sunday, Nov. 22. Details will be finalized soon.

Memorial gifts in Bob’s honor may be given to American Rehabilitation Ministries, Joplin, MO or to Connect Christian Church in Carl Junction, MO.

 

Judith Severs

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Mrs. Judith Aliene Severs, lifelong resident of Racine, MO passed into eternal rest September 1, 2026 at her home in Racine surrounded by her family.

Judith Aliene Triplett was born August 24, 1944 in Neosho, MO the daughter of George and Virginia A. (Farmer) Triplett. She was a member of the Apostolic faith. Judith A. Triplett married Gene A. Severs June 15, 1962 in Racine, MO. From this union was born four children, Chris, Brad, Libby and Joel Severs. Judith and Gene also owned and operated Severs Trucking. 

Judith loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Judith also was a caregiver for many years. She was of the Apostolic Faith and a member of the Racine Apostolic Church.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband Gene Severs; her father and mother George and Virginia Aliene (Farmer) Triplett; her brothers Stanley Triplett, Larry Triplett and Ervin Triplett.

Survivors include, her children, Chris Severs and Anthony White, Huston, TX, Libby Brister and husband Ross, Racine, MO Brad Severs and wife Glenda and Joel Severs and wife Cheryl. Neosho, MO; Her sister Janet Charter and husband Butch, Neosho, MO; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm, Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10am, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Burkhart Cemetery with Bro. Clifford Smith officiating.

Neil Roller

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Neil Curtis Roller, 48, of Monett Missouri, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after a catastrophic stroke. He was born on October 19, 1977, in Monett, Missouri to Curtis and Pam Roller and lived his childhood years in Purdy. He graduated from Purdy High School in 1996. In February of 2004, he met his future wife, Sarah Weber, through mutual friends. They married on October 11, 2014. On March 9, 2018, he became a father to their daughter, Katherine Ruth Roller.

Neil worked at Jack Henry doing things that none of his family really understood. His official job title was CPS Technical Install Support Engineer, Senior (whatever that means). In layman’s terms, he did something with ATMs.

Neil was a helper. No matter who needed help or what they needed, he was there to help. Family, friends, and colleagues turned to him for help, advice, and support. He was never too busy to drop everything and help. Neil was a genius at fixing things. He would break things for the sole purpose of putting them back together. He hated sitting still and was always in search of a project.

The thing that Neil was best at was being a Dad. He was the fun parent, the goofy parent, the rambunctious parent. Whether it was making doughnuts, playing video games, fixing things, 3D printing stuff that always made Sarah say “why are you 3D printing random things?”, or wrestling on the couch, Neil and Katherine were inseparable. There was always room on Neil’s shoulders for Katherine.

As a final act of selflessness, Neil registered to be an organ donor. That was his dream and that is who he was: a helper and a hero. His family did not get their miracle, but many other families got their miracle because of him.

Neil is survived by his wife, Sarah Roller, his daughter, Katherine Roller, his parents, Pam and Curtis Roller, his sister Jennifer Robbins and her husband Cecil, his brother Erik Roller, and his nieces and nephews, Colby Robbins, Bayleigh Robbins, Bentley Stephens, Madison Robbins, Karey Anderson, Oren Roller, Luna Roller, and Aries Roller. Neil is a father, husband, son, brother, and friend that can never be replaced. He is his family’s hero and will be greatly missed.


Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church. Reverend Mitch Jarvis will officiate. Interment will be held at Oakdale Cemetery, Monett. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening. Memorial contributions have been requested to Katherine Roller Educational Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.

Carolyn Williams

(From Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home)

Carolyn Sue Williams, age 85, of Marionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas, on July 26, 1941, the daughter of Woodrow and Stella (Clay) Ellis.

Carolyn graduated from Searcy High School in 1959 and soon after met her future husband Arthur “Gale” Williams. They were married in Searcy, Arkansas, on August 13, 1961, and this union produced three sons. Following the birth of their third son, they purchased the funeral home in Marionville, Missouri in 1974. After Gale’s passing in 1993, Carolyn continued to operate the funeral home until her retirement in 2016. During her time in Marionville, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church and several ladies’ clubs, as well as a booster of Marionville sports. When Marionville founded their own little league program in 1976, her and Gale sponsored a team, for which she had many fond memories. She will always be regarded as a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and daughter.

Carolyn is survived by her three sons, Eric, Todd, and Cory, and three granddaughters, Taylor, Samantha, and Shelby.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Stella, her husband, Gale, and an infant brother.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Williams Funeral Home in Marionville. Burial will follow at Marionville IOOF Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the funeral home chapel.

Jared Taylor

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Jared Andrew Taylor, 42, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. He was born on August 21, 1984, in Gravette, Arkansas, and lived a life marked by love, kindness, and friendship.

Jared was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around him. He was known for his gentle spirit, his caring nature, and the easy way he made others feel welcome. Those who knew him will remember him as a loving, kind, and friendly man who valued the people in his life and cherished the time he spent with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Taylor; his grandparents, Paul and Beverly Marshall, and Al and Beverly Taylor; and his niece, Kailee Grissom. Jared carried the memory of those he loved close to his heart throughout his life.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Shoemaker and husband, Bill, of Tiff City, Missouri; four sisters, Crystal Taylor Kimbrell and husband, Bryan, of Anderson, Missouri, Lisa Taylor Fiala of Glenwood, Iowa, Joshaundia Stanko of Anderson, Missouri, and Carlissa McCumber and husband, Corey, of Galena, Kansas; and six brothers, Brandon Servos of Tiff City, Missouri, Kyle Burleson and wife, Brianna, of Anderson, Missouri, Jason Taylor of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bryan Shoemaker of Joplin, Missouri, Brandon Shoemaker and Ben Shoemaker both of Anderson, Missouri. He also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will deeply miss his presence and the love he shared so freely.

Jared had a deep love for the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed following football with enthusiasm and loyalty. He also found joy in fishing, music, and playing video games. These interests were a reflection of his personality and the simple pleasures that made him happiest. Whether spending time outdoors, listening to music, or enjoying a game, Jared appreciated the moments that brought laughter and connection.

A Celebration of Life for Jared will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Home, Dennis Dibble will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 5:30 pm at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at this time.

Theresia Forgey

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Maria Theresia “Theresia” Thys Forgey, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Granby, Missouri, on August 29, 2026, with her husband and daughter by her side. Theresia was born September 22, 1943, in Keerbergen, Belgium, to Maria Bertha Verschoren Thys and Victor Thys.

She attended the Ursuline Institute in Brussels, a Catholic boarding school for girls, where she became fluent in English and French in addition to her native Flemish. Her love of language and culture continued throughout her life as she later learned Spanish, studied Russian, and spent time in Mexico and Russia in immersive language experiences. Following in the footsteps of her mother, who owned the family salon, Theresia became a hairdresser. She moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a two-year contract at Dorothyʼs Salon, where she intended to improve her English. While living at the Frisco Apartments, she met her future husband, Ronald Leo Forgey, at a Christmas gathering in the community clubroom.

They were married on November 18, 1967, at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa. After Tulsa, Theresia and Ron moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where Ron began his career as an air traffic controller and their daughter, Ashley, was born in 1972. They later followed Ronʼs FAA career through Dallas–Fort Worth in 1973, Midland in 1975, Lubbock in 1976, and Houston in 1978. In Houston, Ron served as a supervisor at Houston Intercontinental Airport. During those years, Theresia embraced Houstonʼs international spirit, arts, culture, and food, and she formed lifelong friendships. She loved museums, art, and film festivals, and sharing creative experiences with Ashley, including art classes at the Glassell School of Art. 

Within their neighborhood of Ponderosa, Theresia was deeply involved in helping design the park playground and helping create a nature trail where elementary school and neighborhood children could learn about native plants. “She participated in book clubs and embraced the joyful duties of a soccer mom and a member of Mercer Arboretum. During her years with KLM from 1988 to 1993, she and her family traveled frequently throughout Central America and Europe. 

After retiring from the FAA, Ron joined his brother's business, Jim Woods Marketing in Treece, KS. In 1993, Theresia and Ron made their home in Granby, Missouri. She studied languages and pottery at Missouri Southern State University and gave generously to community life through the East Newton Lions Club, Missouri FCE Merry Makers, Old Mining Town Days, the Lions Club hearing van, the community 5K run, and Head Start. She continued to garden, took pottery classes, swam in the creek, and watched the wildlife around their country home.

Later, Theresia spent extended time in Las Vegas to be close to her grandchildren, Andrew and Audrey, becoming an essential part of their everyday lives. She took them to school, cooked their favorite foods, showed them how to grow things even in the desert, and delighted them with creative toys and play. She and Ron treasured time with their grandchildren, explored the American Southwest, and returned to Missouri when school was not in session. Theresia is survived by her husband, Ronald Leo Forgey; her daughter, Ashley Forgey Stroud, and her husband, David Stroud; her grandchildren, Andrew Stroud and Audrey Stroud; her sister, Veronica Thys Budts, and her husband, Rudi Budts; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family, along with loved ones in Belgium.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maria Bertha Verschoren Thys and Victor Thys; her brother, Jos Thys; her sister-in-law, Lourdes Doncos Thys; and brother-in-law, Jim Woods. Celebrations of Theresia's life will be held with family and friends in Missouri, Las Vegas, and Belgium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Theresia's memory to the Sjogren's Foundation, honoring her experience with the illness she faced near the end of her life.

Fredda Beaver

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Fredda L. Beaver, 89, of Anderson, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Oak Pointe Care Center in Neosho, Missouri.

Fredda was born on April 21, 1937, in Anderson, Missouri, to Ralph and Ethel (Wills) Bachman. She was raised and attended school in Anderson. On October 7, 1954, she was united in marriage to Norman Eugene Beaver, and together they shared nearly sixty-five years of love and companionship. To this union, two children were born, Alan and Melissa.

Following their marriage, she joined Norman in Germany while he was serving country in the United States Army. After Alan was born in Germany they returned United States. Fredda and Norman made their home in Dallas and Wichita before eventually returning to Anderson, Missouri, in 1977. She worked in banking both in Noel and Pineville before serving many years as a teacher’s aide and braille paraprofessional for the McDonald County School District. She took exceptional care of one of her students, Freddy, whom she was with until he graduated.

Fredda was a faithful member of Patterson Heights Baptist Church, where her presence and commitment were appreciated by those who worshiped alongside her. She found joy in simple pleasures, working in her yard, gardening and cooking for her family.

She is survived by her two children, Alan Beaver and his wife, Christina, of Anderson, Missouri, and Melissa Jennings and her husband, Frank, also of Anderson; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

Fredda was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ethel Bachman; her husband, Norman Beaver, on October 2, 2019; and seven siblings, Cleo, Cecil, Roy, William, Troy, Marie, and Dortha.

Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026 at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri, with Pastor Fred Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery near Longview, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.