Jeanne Lee

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Jeanne Lee, 81, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on July 01, 2026, at her home in Pittsburg, KS.

Jeanne was born on August 1, 1944, to Lenard and Mildred (Smith) Barrett in Eufaula, OK. She graduated from Arvin High School in Arvin, CA. She was united in marriage to Bob Lee on August 4, 1962, in Arvin, CA. 

Jeanne was as a homemaker before working as an EKG/EEG Technician for Cox South for 20yrs. She and her husband lived in Willard, MO, Fordland, MO, Springfield, MO, and Pittsburg, KS, for 23 years.

In addition to her husband Bob Lee of Pittsburg, KS, she is survived by her son, Steven Lee of Ash Grove MO; two daughters, Lori Lee (Jerry Nichelson) of Carthage, MO, Karri Cobb (Robert) of Pittsburg, KS; five grandchildren, Jon Conner (Kelli) Walnut Grove, MO, Ben Conner (Brittany) of Willard, MO, Brett Cobb (Alexis) of Girard, KS, Halee Mein (Justin) of Pittsburg, KS, and Daryl Cartwright (Jared) of Ash Grove, MO; nine great-grandchildren, Quintin, Kash, Max, Hunter, Celia, Brantley, Braxton, Rory, and Dalton.

Funeral services will be on Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Church of Christ, 10962 NE 74th Terrace, Pittsburg, KS, with Ken Middick officiating. Burial will follow in the Crocker Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS.

Mick Evans

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Ronnie “Mick” Evans passed into the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2026, at the National HealthCare facility in Joplin, Missouri. Born February 20, 1941, Mick was the son of Eddie and Eliza Evans. On November 29, 1959, Mick married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Penrose. They enjoyed 54 years of ministry and 66 years together before God took Mick home.

Mick was a Missouri native. He attended Community College in Neosho, Missouri, and Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Antioch Baptist College Seminary in Marietta, Georgia.

Mick was ordained as a pastor in 1964 by Reinmiller Baptist Church in Joplin, Missouri. He interned and pastored in multiple churches in Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Mick and Ruth also served as missionaries with New Tribes Mission from 1983 to 1996. They served in NTM’s training institutes for several years and then served in the Philippines as overseas missionaries.

Most notably, Mick’s life was marked with a devotion to service for His Lord and shepherding the flock. He loved Bible study, reading, and spending time with his family. He also found great joy and fulfillment in being available to people and offering words of encouragement where there was a need. Regardless of what he was doing, he consistently looked for opportunities to serve people and teach truths from God’s Word.

Mick is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Earl and Eliza Evans; brothers, Harold Evans, Clarence Evans, Jerry Evans, Glen Evans, Jack Evans, Dudley Evans, and Carl Evans; and sisters, Vivian Cole, Jewell Millard, Sally Epperson, Thelma Dotson, and Judy Stirewalt.

Mick leaves behind his loving wife, Ruth Evans of Neosho, Missouri; son, Greg (Nancy) Evans, daughter, Mindy (Clint) Dalbom, son, Jeff (Linda) Evans, son, David (Jessica) Evans, and bonus daughter, Mindy (Greg) Lenderink; grandchildren, Kyle Evans, Sean (Caroline) Evans, Adam Evans, Jon-Erick (Megan) Rodgers, Matt (Victoria) Rodgers, Alaina (Jesse) Bonin, Kaylyn (Shawn) Dalbom, Alison Dalbom, Ruth Ann (Nate) Metsinger, Michael (Aamie) Evans, Elizabeth (Shannon) Evans, Rommel Evans, Noah Evans, Lily Evans, and bonus grandchildren, Amie (Steven) Pastoor and Erin Lenderink; and great grandchildren, Boston Evans, Andrew Evans, Benjamin Evans, Daniel Evans, Hunter Rodgers, Annalyn Rodgers, Bentley Rodgers, Olivia Rodgers, Emma Rodgers, Lucy Rodgers, Edison Bonin, Ollie Bonin, Rebecca Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Reagan Johnson, Ryleigh Johnson, Evie Evans, and bonus great grandchildren, Hezekiah Pastoor and Esther Pastoor; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Ruby Sweet; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Mick on July 9, 2026, at 3 pm at the Spring City Baptist Church in Joplin, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Good Shepherd Hospice or the Spring City Baptist Church building fund.

Allen Brooks

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Allen Wyatt Brooks, 87, of Lamar, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the home of his son and wife (Justin and Jamie Brooks) surrounded by his family after a short battle with recurring prostate cancer.

Allen was born July 11,1938 in Laramie, Wyoming. His best memories were of friends and family, and time spent growing up on the ranch around the Laramie Peak area. He attended high school in Rock River and attended college at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

He married long-time friend of the family Erma Lu Kafka on June 4, 1960. They farmed for a little while around the Wheatland area, then Allen went to work for the highway department. They moved to Douglas, Wyoming in 1972 where he worked for the highway department, United Mining- Uranium, and then the Exxon Corporation.

In 1982 he was transferred to Denver, Colorado with Exxon. That was a big move for the country boy and his family. It was during this time that he lost his hearing. In 1988, Allen’s wife Erma passed away suddenly, and he was a widower at age 49.

It was after his wife Erma passed away that he started attending a church plant in Aurora, Colorado. He attended with former members of South Sheridan Baptist Church, and a former female member caught his eye. His first date with Dollie Lang was attending a Valentine’s Banquet. Both had lost their spouse so had a lot in common. They were united in marriage on September 9, 1989.

Allen’s dream had been to move back to his home state of Wyoming. That dream came true when he and Dollie were able to move to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1991. In 1993 they established their homestead on a hill overlooking Sheridan with the best view of the Big Horn mountains. Allen worked for the county, a feed mill company, and then retired from Sheridan College in the early 2000’s.

Allen’s wife Dollie passed away in 2019. He missed her greatly but was able to live independently in his home until September of 2024. A huge shoutout to his son Justin and his wife Jamie who opened their home to him to live out his life. He embraced the new journey with gratitude and was able to enjoy these 2 years with dignity.

He always loved the outdoors. In his younger years, he would go hiking, collect arrow heads, garden, or pick fresh asparagus by the river. His faith was very important to him and his biggest wish that all his friends and family come to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Allen had a quick wit and a laugh that was unforgettable. His life experiences taught him common sense wisdom. God gifted him with Scriptural insights that he loved to humbly share.

Even though his hearing was gone- he kept in contact with many friends, family and even health care professionals. His daily texts of the weather and temperature will be missed by so many.

Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Fern, his brother Frank and wife, his sister Helen and husband, his first wife Erma, his second wife Dollie, a bonus son Steve Lang, and other extended relatives. He is survived by his children: John and Dee Brooks of Denver, Colorado, Justin and Jamie Brooks of Lamar, Missouri, Heather and Rod Wall of Sidney, MT; his grandchildren Jeremiah Brooks of Denver, CO, Christianna Wall of Sidney, MT; his bonus children: Jerry and Linda Lang, Rick Lang, Donna Lang, Andy and Marie Lang, and bonus grandchildren: Christie Gerwinat, Scott Lang, Kellie Sanford, Tim Lang, Amy Lang, Beverly Boyce, Liz Hill, Ruth Ann Everson, Rebekah Lang, Charity Combs, Bethany Martineau and their families.

Allen was a friend and mentor to many and will be greatly missed. The family extends their gratitude for your kind words and prayers.

If you would prefer to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, the family suggests Camp Cumberland or St Jude in care of the funeral home.

A memorial service will be held at Konantz Warden Funeral Home on Friday July 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Rocky Piercefield

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

Rocky Dale Piercefield of Wyandotte, OK passed from this life Monday, June 29, 2026 at Ascension St. John Hospital in Tulsa, OK. He was 67

Rocky was born February 15, 1959 in Miami, OK to Charles Dale and Wanda Jewel (Elsey) Piercefield. He had lived in the Quapaw, Miami and Wyandotte area most of his life. Rocky served in the U.S. Army and was a mechanic most of his life.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, Lonnie Harris.

Survivors include 3 sons, Joseph Piercefield and wife Tiffany of Quapaw, OK, Rocky Dale Piercefield in Wyandotte, OK and Lucas Piercefield, 1 daughter, Jacklyn Swicegood and husband Levi of Tahlequah, OK, his step-mother, Carolyn Piercefield of Quapaw, OK, 3 brothers, David Harris of Quapaw, OK, Cameron Hines of Afton, OK and Clinton Hines, 2 sisters, Cindy Crowl and husband Mike of Oak Island, NC and Debora Evans and husband Rocky of Joplin, MO and 4 grandchildren, Deston Piercefield, Annabelle Piercefield, Bryce Swicegood and Vilet Swicegood.

No services are planned at this time. Services have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com.

Jeannie Koehn

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Esther Jane "Jeannie' Koehn, age 85, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri.

Jeannie was born June 28, 1940, in Galva, Kansas, to Alfred Pete Schmidt and Elma Marie (Boise) Schmidt. She was united in marriage to Franklin "Frank" Harold Koehn on June 12, 1959, in El Dorado, Kansas, and together they shared 54 years of marriage before Frank's passing in 2014.

Jeannie was employed at O'Sullivan Industries in Lamar, Missouri, and was actively involved with the Girl Scouts organization. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include three sons, Ricky Koehn and wife, Debra, of Joplin, Missouri, Michael Koehn and wife, Kathy, of Lamar, Missouri, and Nicholas Jimenez and wife Erika of Carl Junction, Missouri; one daughter, Victoria Ann Jimenez of Lamar, Missouri; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Esther Sheriff and husband Gilbert, of Lamar, Missouri, Krista Renae Koehn of Joplin, Missouri, and Trey Michael Blackmon of Lamar, Missouri; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clinton Schmidt of Brainerd, Kansas, and Alfred Schmidt of Whitewater, Kansas; and two sisters, Helen Russell and Carrie Guther, both of Newton, Kansas.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elma Schmidt; her husband, Franklin “Frank” Koehn; and one brother, Dean Allen Schmidt.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested and may be made payable to the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Pat Marbut

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Patsy Ann “Pat” Marbut, age 89, of Purdy, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born February 3, 1937 to Gladden and Gwendolyn (Henderson) Miller near Purdy, Missouri.

Pat attended Purdy schools and graduated in 1955. She and Stanley Marbut were united in marriage on February 1, 1955 in Purdy. They were married for 54 years. 

Stanley was in the United States Air Force and their first years were spent in San Antonio, Texas, Frankfort, Germany, and Fort Walton, Florida. In 1967 they moved back to San Antonio to make their home. She started her career with the United States Air Force as a GS-4 typist and retired as a Human Resources Specialist, GS-12 in 1991. After retirement they returned to Purdy to build a new home and enjoy a slower pace of life. She attended Arnhart Baptist Church, served as vice president and service officer for the National Association of Federal Retirees and treasurer of Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy.

Preceding her in death were her spouse, Stanley Marbut; son, Christi Lee Marbut and Edward “Scott” Marbut who passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026; her parents, Gladden Miller and Gwendolyn (Henderson) Miller-Phelps and brother-in-law, Bill Roller. 

Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Lane of League City, Texas; grandchildren, Callison Carnes of League City, Texas, Timothy Lane and wife Erica of Alvin, Texas; great grandsons, Cooper Davis and Everett Lane; sisters, Betty Jo Francisco and husband Gene of Republic, Missouri and Peggy Roller of Purdy, Missouri, and brother, Carl Miller and wife Pam of Monett, Missouri.

Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, July 3, 2026 at Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jason Mackey will officiate. A private burial will be held at Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Friday, July 3, 2026 at Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy.

Contributions may be made to Arnhart Baptist Church in memory of Pat.

David Dye

 

(From Parker Mortuary)

David Cronin Dye, age 66, of Joplin, MO, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.

David was born on March 8, 1960, to the late Robert and Anna Jean (Cummins) Dye. He was a proud graduate of Parkwood High School, Class of 1978. He began working at 15th Street Lumber, where he learned the value of honest labor and developed the skills that would help shape his future. 

After being moved to the carpet side of the business, he recognized an opportunity and followed his own path by starting his own business, Classic Floors. David was known by those who loved him as a guy with great character and a sense of humor. He enjoyed listening to all the old classic country artists and songs, finding comfort and enjoyment in music that spoke to a simpler time. He also enjoyed owning different classic cars, admiring their style and character. He loved guns, hunting, horses, tractors and farming. He took pride in his John Deere model collection. David was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, a place that remained an important part of his life. Those who knew David will remember a man who worked hard, laughed often, and made his own way in life.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made out to Breast Cancer Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Deanna Grotheer; and one loyal companion, Meeka.

David is survived by his sister, Debby Mitchell; five nieces and nephews, Bridgette McReynolds and husband, Andrew, Hannah Palmer and husband, Zach, Amanda Morris and husband, Brandon, Kaleb Grotheer and wife, Athena, and Morgan White and husband Henry; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews, Jaxon, RayAnna, Gabby, Grant, Jadyn, Max, and Cole.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.