(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)
Adelia I. Fairchilds, age 91, of Miami, Ok, passed away on Monday November 27, 2017, at Windridge Nursing Center, following a long illness.
Adelia was born on July 7, 1926 in Caldwell, Ks., the daughter of the late William E. and Antonia (Pattonburg) Fairchilds. She lived in the Joplin area most of her life working at the Bagcraft Corporation as a seamstress. She also attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses East congregation, Joplin.
Margaret is survived by one brother Harold Fairchilds of Ragland, Al. She was preceded in death by her brother William.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Elder will officiate. The family will receive friends 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday at Mason-Woodard.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Shane Michael
Shane Michael, age 54, of Joplin, MO passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Shane was born on March 28, 1963 in Lubbock, TX to Bill & Marilyn Michael.
Shane was a successful real estate investor in Tulsa, OK for a period of time before pursuing his true passion for culinary arts as a professional chef. He was ever the adventurer traveling the world and experiencing new places all throughout his life. He was very involved in catering social events and preserving the prayer garden for his church, All Souls of Tulsa, OK.
Shane is survived by his son, Thatcher Michael, his daughter, Ava Michael, and his daughter, Lauren Bush with her husband, Bobby, along with his two grandchildren, Channing and Clara; his sister, Shannon Dunavent with her husband Brad, along with his nephew Reece Welshofer with his wife Alex Welshofer and children Kalli and Kenzie, his niece Madison Humphrey with her husband Ian Humphrey, and his niece Emily Dunavent.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, December 2nd, from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Parker Mortuary in Joplin, MO.
Celebration of life service will be held at All Souls Church in Tulsa, OK on Sunday, December 3rd at 4:30pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Acts 1:8 Mission Project at Forest Park Baptist Church or Gideon’s International, both in care of Parker Mortuary.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
George Patrick
George Clinton Patrick, age 90, of Joplin, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home.
George was born on December 30, 1926 in Joplin to the late Edwin Patrick and Alverda Durr Patrick.
He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for twenty five years, retiring as an installer. George was a sixty year member of Forest Park Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1944-1946.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Patrick; and a son, John Leslie Patrick.
On October 20, 1947, he married Erma Janie Wetstone in Joplin. They celebrated seventy one years together.
Survivors include his wife, Janie, of the home; a son, Steven Patrick and wife, Suzanne, Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Judy Glisson and husband, Kevin, Seneca, MO; seven grandchildren, Bradley Maxwell, Camp La June, CA, Jennifer Patton, Goose Creek, SC, Michael Patrick, Rolando Beach, CA. Curtis Maxwell, Joplin, Erin Alper, Atlanta, GA, Caitlin Maxwell, Seneca, MO, and Sarah Moore, Coffeyville, KS; and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Dr. John Swadley will officiate. Interment will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, care of Parker Mortuary.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Charla Behan
(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)
Charla Kay Behan, age 67, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Freeman Hospital West. Charla was born November 30, 1949 in Joplin and had lived in the Diamond-Joplin area most of her life. Charla was a member of the College Heights Christian Church, and was an administrative assistant at the Church for 25 years, retiring in 2016.
Charla is survived by one daughter, Dr. Melissa Shabazz, Desoto, Ks., one son, Al Shabazz, Atlanta, Ga., her Mother, Pat Rhodes, Joplin, one sister, Vicki Town and husband Charles, Chanute, Ks. a nephew, Andrew Town, and numerous cousins.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Spring River Christian Village Chapel with Jay St. Clair, and Keith Wilkins, Ministers, officiating. Burial will be in the Sterling Cemetery, east of Joplin. .Memorial contributions are requested to College Heights Christian Church in care of the Mortuary. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Charla Kay Behan, age 67, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Freeman Hospital West. Charla was born November 30, 1949 in Joplin and had lived in the Diamond-Joplin area most of her life. Charla was a member of the College Heights Christian Church, and was an administrative assistant at the Church for 25 years, retiring in 2016.
Charla is survived by one daughter, Dr. Melissa Shabazz, Desoto, Ks., one son, Al Shabazz, Atlanta, Ga., her Mother, Pat Rhodes, Joplin, one sister, Vicki Town and husband Charles, Chanute, Ks. a nephew, Andrew Town, and numerous cousins.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Spring River Christian Village Chapel with Jay St. Clair, and Keith Wilkins, Ministers, officiating. Burial will be in the Sterling Cemetery, east of Joplin. .Memorial contributions are requested to College Heights Christian Church in care of the Mortuary. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Kent Merchant
Kent I. Merchant, 82, Seneca, MO, passed away November 26, 2017 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.
Kent Irwin Merchant was born November 2, 1935 in Independence, KS the son of Earl and Maybelle Merchant. Kent served his county in the Army during the Korean War. Kent moved to Seneca in 1984. He was a Ham Radio operator and had retired from Milnot in Seneca, MO in 2002.
Survivors include his wife Ruth Merchant, Seneca; children Jerry and Vicki; step-children, Marvin, Mark, Todd and Scott; one brother Charles and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a Memorial Visitation at the home of Ruth Merchant, 3898 Quince Rd, Seneca, MO, from 3 to 4 pm.
The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Bruce Williams
Bruce Evon Williams, 67, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Bruce was born May 14, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to the late Russell and Kathryn Williams.
Bruce was saved as a young boy and baptized on September 8, 1985 into the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Pomona, Missouri.
He graduated high school in 1968 while living in Houston, Missouri. Bruce served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture after 27 years. He also assisted the McDonald County Sheriff's Office as an interpreter, as well as, being a volunteer firefighter for the city of Pineville, Missouri.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Sherry Brekenridge Williams; five children, Mike Williams and wife, Tina, of Neosho, Missouri, Pamela Mellen and husband, Rob, of Anderson, Missouri, Michael Williams of West Plains, Missouri, Justin Williams of West Plains, Missouri and Blaze Williams of Carthage, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Sheila, Nick, Lakota, Travis, Nathan, Alaina and Ashlyn; four great grandchildren, Grayson, Heavenleigh, Edward, and Brysens; two aunts, Mamie Winters and Joyce Stokes; as well as several cousins.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, David and Infant Williams.
Graveside funeral services with full Military Honors for Mr. Williams will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri, with Pastor Cecil Hall officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.
Xavier Martinez
(From Ozark Funeral Home)
Xavier Martinez, one-year-old infant son of Jose and Jessica Martinez, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, November 20, 2017, at The Children’s Hospital in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Xavier Martinez, one-year-old infant son of Jose and Jessica Martinez, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, November 20, 2017, at The Children’s Hospital in Bethany, Oklahoma.
The family held a visitation Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in the Southwest City Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes.
Kenneth Cornett
Mr. Kenneth Albert Cornett, age 76, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at Freeman Hospital West.
Kenneth was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, on February 11, 1941, to the late Nathaniel Albert and Frances (Lynch) Cornett. During his younger years he resided in Arkansas and began working on pipelines, which took him all over the country. On October 31, 1959, he was united in marriage to Wanda Cooper and together they shared fifty-four years of marriage before her passing on March 16, 2014. He moved to Joplin in 1968 and began working as a cement mason, which he did most of his lifetime, and he last retired from International Paper. Kenneth and Wanda were devoted foster parents to several area children and they shared a love of helping others. He had a very caring heart and was always the first to be of help to someone in need. You could often find Kenneth in this favorite place—fishing off his pontoon boat on the lake. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, including hunting deer and elk. His frugal ways made him a natural inventor and his orneriness will be missed.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his biological parents; his wife, Wanda; his step-father, Mack Overton; his step-mother, Ann Cornett; and two siblings, Mary Jane and Eugene.
Survivors include his three children, Kenny Cornett and wife, Jody, of Carthage, Missouri, Keith “Andy” Cornett of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Karen Cornett and fiancé, Tim Geary, of Joplin, Missouri; four grandsons, Jason, Scott, Eric and Elijah; five great-grandsons; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services for Mr. Cornett will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 in the chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary with Ministers Gary Jones and Jeannie Criddle officiating. Burial will follow at Hornet Cemetery near Seneca. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent through our website www.thornhill-dillon.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon, Joplin, Missouri.
Chad Wilson
Chad A. Wilson, age 44 of Carthage, Missouri passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 following a short illness.
He was born June 29, 1973 in Carthage, Missouri. He was raised on the family farms NE of Carthage.
Chad was a member of Lincoln 4-H and Jasper FFA. He graduated from Jasper High School class of 1991 and attended Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri. He was also a member of the Methodist Church and attended Harvest Time Church in Avilla, Missouri.
He farmed with his brother, Dax, on what is known as Wilson Farms. Farming was his passion and his life. He collected John Deere miniatures and mementos. Chad strived for the best farming practices. He loved the land and worked many acres with his brother. Chad loved the outdoors, animals and his best pal, Rascal, the dog, who was always by his side. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, auto mechanics, watching sports on television, and listening to country music. Chad loved his mother’s home cooked meals. He had many friends who helped him out and in turn he helped them. He enjoyed exposing and teaching his special nephew and nieces, Trestin, Hannah and Madison to the outdoors and farm life. He loved spending time with them.
Chad is survived by his mother, Mary Steele Wilson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, his father, Quentin Wilson, Golden City, Missouri, one brother, Dax Wilson and wife Michelle , Jasper, Missouri, two sisters, Symonne Porras and husband Joe, Kansas City, Missouri, Heather Wilson, Chandler, Arizona, one aunt Diana Steele Spencer and husband Richard, Golden, Missouri, one uncle James Steele, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and his nieces, Hannah and Madison Porras, Kaitlyn Lewis, and a nephew, Trestin Dean.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Lena Steele of Webb City, Missouri, and his paternal grandparents, Willard and Betty Wilson of Carthage, Missouri.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday December 4, 2017 at the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor Clint Lambeth officiating. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm prior to the service.
Those gentlemen honoring is life by serving as pallbearers are, Doug Collard, Roger Flenniken, Eli Weaver, Levi Weaver, John Chandler, Ethan Chandler, and Lynn Andrews.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home Webb City, Missouri.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, family and friends donate to the American Diabetes Association.
Ken Hirshey
Kenneth Loyd Hirshey passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 27, 2017.
Kenneth Loyd Hirshey was born December 19, 1932 in Newton County, Missouri to Glen Franklin Hirshey and Ella Olive (Everhard) Hirshey. Ken graduated from Diamond, High School in 1950 where he achieved State Farmer degree. He attended Joplin Junior College for one year before being recruited to the University of Missouri, receiving an athletic scholarship and lettering each year in Track and Field. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor Degree in Vocational Agriculture in 1955. It was at the University of Missouri where he met Rita Ruth Chapin and they were married Rita Ruth Chapin on June 11, 1955 in her childhood city of St. Louis, Missouri. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ken and Rita’s children are Carol Ann and Kenneth Loyd Jr.
Ken taught at Billings and Rich Hill, Missouri, He got a Master's Degree from Missouri State University after which he worked for the Federal Land Bank Association at Hannibal, Missouri. After seven years, Ken accepted a job with the US Army Corps of Engineers which relocated him from Hannibal to Omaha, Nebraska where he began his role as a real estate appraiser. From Omaha Ken served as Chief of Real Estate for the District office in Memphis, TN residing in West Memphis, Arkansas. Ken’s final career move was the Division Chief of Real Estate moving Rita and Ken to Cincinnati, Ohio where he retired in 1989. After a long battle with cancer, Ken laid to rest his beloved wife Rita Ruth.
Ken then married Rita (Pennington) Eckart on November 25, 1994, in New Richmond, Ohio. He added many new loved ones to his family, including Sally Wylie (Dave) and Teresa Dufau (Tim). Every one of them loved Ken and he showed them the same.
Ken was baptized as a Christian in 1947 and at the time of death, he was a member of the New Richmond, Ohio Church of Christ serving as an elder and church leader wherever he worshiped.
Besides his wife he is survived by son Ken Jr (Dena); five grandchildren: Zach and Zeke Curry; Alisha (Curry) Cunningham (Rob); Lauren (Hirshey) Colwell (Matt), Brandon Hirshey; and three great grandchildren; son-in-law Bruce Curry; his sister, Doris (Hirshey) Greer (Bill) and his nieces and nephews: Sam (Kim), Dan (Donna), Scot (Diana), Katy (John) and Beth Greer and grandchildren. Also surviving are his loved step daughters, Sally Wylie (Dave) and Teresa Dufau (Tim); step grandchildren: Autumn Hill (Brad); Timmy Dufau (Ally); Keith Dufau; and five great grandchildren; and Rita's brothers and sisters and one Aunt, Nina Hirshey; Everhard and Hirshey cousins and many friends from South Texas to Ohio. We will all miss his loving presence, phone calls, wisdom and knowledge that he shared.
Goodbye Kenneth until we meet again.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 1 December 2017, at Mason-Woodard Chapel located at 3701 East Seventh Street; Joplin, Missouri. Dave Wiley, Minister will officiate. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, near Diamond, Mo. The visitation will be at 10:15a.m. Friday, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to Church of Christ,
311 Caroline St., New Richmond, OH 45157, in memory of Kenneth L Hirshey, in care of the mortuary.
Kenneth Loyd Hirshey was born December 19, 1932 in Newton County, Missouri to Glen Franklin Hirshey and Ella Olive (Everhard) Hirshey. Ken graduated from Diamond, High School in 1950 where he achieved State Farmer degree. He attended Joplin Junior College for one year before being recruited to the University of Missouri, receiving an athletic scholarship and lettering each year in Track and Field. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor Degree in Vocational Agriculture in 1955. It was at the University of Missouri where he met Rita Ruth Chapin and they were married Rita Ruth Chapin on June 11, 1955 in her childhood city of St. Louis, Missouri. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ken and Rita’s children are Carol Ann and Kenneth Loyd Jr.
Ken taught at Billings and Rich Hill, Missouri, He got a Master's Degree from Missouri State University after which he worked for the Federal Land Bank Association at Hannibal, Missouri. After seven years, Ken accepted a job with the US Army Corps of Engineers which relocated him from Hannibal to Omaha, Nebraska where he began his role as a real estate appraiser. From Omaha Ken served as Chief of Real Estate for the District office in Memphis, TN residing in West Memphis, Arkansas. Ken’s final career move was the Division Chief of Real Estate moving Rita and Ken to Cincinnati, Ohio where he retired in 1989. After a long battle with cancer, Ken laid to rest his beloved wife Rita Ruth.
Ken then married Rita (Pennington) Eckart on November 25, 1994, in New Richmond, Ohio. He added many new loved ones to his family, including Sally Wylie (Dave) and Teresa Dufau (Tim). Every one of them loved Ken and he showed them the same.
Ken was baptized as a Christian in 1947 and at the time of death, he was a member of the New Richmond, Ohio Church of Christ serving as an elder and church leader wherever he worshiped.
Besides his wife he is survived by son Ken Jr (Dena); five grandchildren: Zach and Zeke Curry; Alisha (Curry) Cunningham (Rob); Lauren (Hirshey) Colwell (Matt), Brandon Hirshey; and three great grandchildren; son-in-law Bruce Curry; his sister, Doris (Hirshey) Greer (Bill) and his nieces and nephews: Sam (Kim), Dan (Donna), Scot (Diana), Katy (John) and Beth Greer and grandchildren. Also surviving are his loved step daughters, Sally Wylie (Dave) and Teresa Dufau (Tim); step grandchildren: Autumn Hill (Brad); Timmy Dufau (Ally); Keith Dufau; and five great grandchildren; and Rita's brothers and sisters and one Aunt, Nina Hirshey; Everhard and Hirshey cousins and many friends from South Texas to Ohio. We will all miss his loving presence, phone calls, wisdom and knowledge that he shared.
Goodbye Kenneth until we meet again.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 1 December 2017, at Mason-Woodard Chapel located at 3701 East Seventh Street; Joplin, Missouri. Dave Wiley, Minister will officiate. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, near Diamond, Mo. The visitation will be at 10:15a.m. Friday, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to Church of Christ,
311 Caroline St., New Richmond, OH 45157, in memory of Kenneth L Hirshey, in care of the mortuary.
Margaret Murray
Margaret S. Coit-Murray, age 87, of Joplin, passed away on Monday November 27, 2017, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, following a long illness.
Margaret was born on January 12, 1930 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Grendzinski) Glad. Margaret has lived in the Joplin area most of her life. She married Ronald W. Coit and Ed Murray. She was a Catholic. She worked as a sales associate for Newman’s Department Store retiring in 1993. She was also a licensed private pilot. She was a member of the Women’s Business Club of Joplin. She enjoyed gardening and oil painting.
Margaret is survived by two sons, Darryl Coit and wife Darlene, Joplin, and Terry Coit and wife Karen, Blue Springs, Mo.; three sisters, Joan Hess, Kennewick, Wa., Helen Coit, Kansas City, Mo., and Mary Ann Lively, Kansas City, Ks.; four grandchildren, Angela Paige and husband Matt, Christopher Coit and wife Candice, Dustin Coit and wife Kate, and Lindsay Phillips and husband Jason; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Reverend Justin Monoghan and Reverend Dr. Colleen Carroll will officiate. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Mason-Woodard. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s association in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Mildred Marshall
Mildred M. Marshall, 98, Carthage, MO, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin. Mildred Marie Marshall was born December 29, 1918 in Sarcoxie, MO to the late Dick Marshall and Nell (Taylor) Marshall. She graduated from Sarcoxie High School, Class of 1936 and later received her associate degree from George Washington University. Mildred worked as a civil servant for the U.S. Government. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Carthage. Mildred was also a member of BPW and Presbyterian Women. She was an avid bridge player and loved to travel.
Survivors include one sister, Helen Heman, Carthage, MO; and one niece, Anne Finger (husband William “Bill”), Tulsa, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, Carthage, MO in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
Maria Ortiz
Maria Ortiz, 49, Carthage, MO, passed away Monday morning, November 20, 2017 at Cox Hospital South, Springfield, MO. Maria De Los Angeles Ortiz Cortes was born August 20, 1968 in Extlilco El Grande, Mexico to Eulalio Rosas Ortiz and Reyna Cortes Gadea. She worked as a retail clerk for Supermercado Guerrero. Maria was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include her mother, Reyna Cortes Gadea; two sons, Ari Alexis Ortiz, Carthage, and Cupertino “Coop” Ortiz (wife Gretchen), Carthage; one brother, Jose Antonio Ortiz Cortes, Extlilco El Grande, Mexico; three sisters, Alicia Ortiz Cortes, Martha Ortiz Cortes, and Eriberta Ortiz Cortes, Extlilco El Grande, Mexico; and three grandchildren, Callen Ortiz, Kyler Ortiz, and Camila Ortiz, Carthage, MO.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Maria was a loving mother, daughter, grandma, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. She absolutely adored her grandchildren and they loved their "abuela."
Visitation will be held 6-7 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Services will be held at a later date in Extlilco El Grande Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
Bryan McGuirk
(From Derfelt Funeral Home)
Bryan Mitchell McGuirk, age 27, of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Bryan was born to Lloyd Wade McGuirk and Brenda Gaye Spigelmeyer McGuirk, January 21, 1990 in Parsons, Kansas. They survive, and reside in Columbus, Kansas.
Bryan earned his high school diploma from Columbus High School. He had lived in Miami for just less than two years with his girlfriend, Iona Bartmes.
Also surviving are two brothers: Lloyd McGuirk JR of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Jeremy McGuirk of Parsons, Kansas; Paternal grandpa Jerry Samual McGuirk of Webb City, MO; Several aunts and uncles, and 4 nieces.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Derfelt Funeral Home in Columbus, Kansas. No services are planned at this time, but in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to the funeral home on behalf of the family.
Bryan Mitchell McGuirk, age 27, of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Bryan was born to Lloyd Wade McGuirk and Brenda Gaye Spigelmeyer McGuirk, January 21, 1990 in Parsons, Kansas. They survive, and reside in Columbus, Kansas.
Bryan earned his high school diploma from Columbus High School. He had lived in Miami for just less than two years with his girlfriend, Iona Bartmes.
Also surviving are two brothers: Lloyd McGuirk JR of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Jeremy McGuirk of Parsons, Kansas; Paternal grandpa Jerry Samual McGuirk of Webb City, MO; Several aunts and uncles, and 4 nieces.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Derfelt Funeral Home in Columbus, Kansas. No services are planned at this time, but in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to the funeral home on behalf of the family.
Jim DeNeen
James “Jim” F. DeNeen, age 79 of Joplin, Mo. passed away early Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Freeman Hospital, following an illness.
Jim was born November 27, 1938 in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Frank and Mary (McLaughlin) DeNeen. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School in St. Joseph, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Doctorate of Jurisprudence in Law from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Jim was a member of the Missouri Bar Association and worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri in Jefferson City, Mo. He has been an area resident for many years. He was the sole practitioner in his law practice. For a few years, Jim taught Business Law at MSSU and was the City of Joplin Prosecutor. He served as the chairman of the Ethics Committee and President for the Jasper County Bar Association.
Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Joplin. At the church, he served on the Administrative Board, Trustee Board and was a member of the Tri M Sunday School Class. Jim, also proudly served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Joplin Association for the Blind and the Shelter Workshop Board. Jim enjoyed music and traveling. He was an avid sports follower of the MU Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.
He married Suzan Kraft in 1964 and is survived by his wife of 53 years. Additional survivors include a son; James Scott DeNeen and wife Whitney of Tulsa, Ok., a daughter; Mary Jones and husband Michael of Webb City, Mo., five grandchildren; Karsun DeNeen, Kelsey DeNeen, Ayden DeNeen, Elizabeth Jones and Ruth Jones, and a sister; Carol Willett and husband Joe of Naples, Fl. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Joplin. Rev. Bob Howard and Rev. Roger Nichols will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation prior to the start of the service at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Jimmy Westfall
(From Parker Mortuary)
Jimmy Alvin Westfall, age 67, Joplin, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home.
He was born on July 5, 1950 in Joplin, to the late Henry Alvin Westfall and Ina Mae Milligan Westfall.
On January 15, 2000 he married Laura Orsland, in Joplin, she survives of the home. He was best known as being a jack of all trades.
In addition to his wife, Laura, he is survived by a brother, Jerry Westfall, Joplin, and a sister, Brenda Joseph, Vinita, Ok.
Burial will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Jimmy Alvin Westfall, age 67, Joplin, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home.
He was born on July 5, 1950 in Joplin, to the late Henry Alvin Westfall and Ina Mae Milligan Westfall.
On January 15, 2000 he married Laura Orsland, in Joplin, she survives of the home. He was best known as being a jack of all trades.
In addition to his wife, Laura, he is survived by a brother, Jerry Westfall, Joplin, and a sister, Brenda Joseph, Vinita, Ok.
Burial will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Jinger Sentlinger
Jinger Silvey Sentlinger of rural Jasper, MO passed away November 27, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 57 years of age.
Jinger was born in Carthage Missouri and graduated from Jasper High School with the class of 1978, and was a member of the Purcell Baptist Church. Jinger was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Survivors include her parents Bob and Jeanette Silvey of Jasper MO; her brother Rick Silvey of Smithville MO; her son Justin Sentlinger and his wife Niki of Jasper, MO; her son Jacob Sentlinger and his wife Allyssa; her five grandchildren, Annleigh, Paige, Trynity, Lincoln, and Everlee; the father of her sons Rod Sentlinger; and her partner of several years Alan Wormington. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Orlo and Jessie Ferguson and Perry and Lucille Silvey.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home. Reverend Tony Martin will officiate. The family will be present for a visitation on Friday from 12 noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, MO. Honorary pallbearers will be her Uncle Bill Silvey, Jeff Morris, Taylor Adams, Sam Lehman, Randy Cossey, Levi Zuber, Adam Heger, and Caleb Tidball. The family will be at their home.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jasper Booster Club.
Arrangements are under the care of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City, MO. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Doug Dabrowski
Douglas Edward Dabrowski age 39, Olathe, KS passed away November 25, 2017.
He was born on May 31, 1978 in Joplin, MO, the son of Edward and Deloris (Poe) Dabrowski.
He was united in marriage to Amanda Bell on February 14, 2014 at the Louisburg United Methodist Church, Louisburg, KS. Doug worked as a supervisor for Steel and Pipe Supply Company in Gardner, KS for over seven years. He changed his life around and became a wonderful husband and father and made sure that everyone was taken care of. “Boogie” was the nickname he gave to his daughter, Olivia, from the time she was born, and in return she also called him “Boogie”. He was one of the Chiefs biggest fans, you could say he was obsessed with watching them play. In 2014 he purchased a new “Harley” and it (the bike) also became a member of the family. Doug loved spending time at home with his girls.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Dabrowski and grandparents, Sigmond and Loretta Dabrowski and William (Bill) and Bessie Poe.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda, Olathe, KS; two daughters, Olivia Dabrowski, Olathe, KS and Kali Dabrowski, Kansas City, MO; his mother, Deloris Dabrowski, Olathe, KS; four sisters, Carolyn (Bill) Worthington, Marilyn (Jurgen) Krauss, Tammy (Chris) Noyes and Dawn (Jeff) Hammons; eight nieces and nephews; two great nieces and one great nephew. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Louisburg United Methodist Church 249 N. Metcalf Louisburg, KS., funeral service following at 11:30 a.m. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Amanda Dabrowski for Olivia’s college fund.
Joyce Myers
Joyce Ann Myers, age 70, Galena, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Freeman West Hospital.
Joyce was born September 17, 1947 in Houston, Missouri, daughter of the late Jesse Lea and Bertha Baker Lea. She grew up in Salem, Missouri, one of eleven children, where she attended school. She married Richard Lee Myers on December 30, 1971, he preceded her in death on October 27, 1999.
Joyce loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother, and taking care of her family. She was always very spiritual, and loved doing the Lord's work. She was a pastor with the Crossroads Full Gospel Church in Webb City for several years.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Survivors include her children, Angelia Vaughn and husband Carey of Galena, James Willis-Black and Gary Willis-Black of Bulverde, Texas, David Black of Galena, and Matthew Myers of Booneville, Missouri; sister, Barbara Gaskins of Riverton, Kansas; grandchildren, Shayna Black, Riley Willis-Black, Calvin Myers, and Allen Myers; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jeff D. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Stone Cemetery, Diamond Grove, Missouri with Jason Gaskins, Roy Gaskins, Calvin Myers, Allen Myers, Robert Hughes, and Carey Vaughn serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Kevin Melton
(From Parker Mortuary)
Rev. Kevin E. Melton, age 61, Webb City, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Freeman West surrounded by his family as they sang How Great Thou Art to him.
Kevin was born January 26, 1956 in Joplin, son of Darrel and Virginia Melton of Joplin. He graduated from Seneca High School, and then attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. He has been a pastor since being ordained by Empire Baptist Church of Joplin after college. He has served several churches in this area as pastor including Empire Baptist, Spring City Baptist Church for 14 years and most recently was with First Baptist Church of Purcell for the past 8 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Carl Junction for several years while taking a sabbatical from pastoring but continued to preach and lead discipleship efforts there. In addition to pastoring, Kevin worked for Massa Distributing Company for over 30 years until the business closed. He then worked Fletcher Auto Group, and most recently was working for Freeman Health System as the Visitor Shuttle Driver. Kevin was a counselor, teacher, second father and friend to so many people in this community. He was always known for his devotion to his wife, children, and he loved being the best Pe-Paw to his grandchildren. Kevin and Pam extended their family by hosting six foreign exchange students while their children were in school.
In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela Greninger Melton; children, Amie Melton, Ryan Melton and wife Leslie, and Nate Melton and wife Kristi all of Webb City; grandchildren, Abby, Katie, Hannah, Camden, and Matthew; sister, Kristy Verbrick and husband Carey of Rocky Comfort, Missouri; brothers, Kenny Melton and wife Polly of Joplin, and Kelley Melton and wife Lesley of Webb City; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction with family officiating.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Rev. Kevin E. Melton, age 61, Webb City, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Freeman West surrounded by his family as they sang How Great Thou Art to him.
Kevin was born January 26, 1956 in Joplin, son of Darrel and Virginia Melton of Joplin. He graduated from Seneca High School, and then attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. He has been a pastor since being ordained by Empire Baptist Church of Joplin after college. He has served several churches in this area as pastor including Empire Baptist, Spring City Baptist Church for 14 years and most recently was with First Baptist Church of Purcell for the past 8 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Carl Junction for several years while taking a sabbatical from pastoring but continued to preach and lead discipleship efforts there. In addition to pastoring, Kevin worked for Massa Distributing Company for over 30 years until the business closed. He then worked Fletcher Auto Group, and most recently was working for Freeman Health System as the Visitor Shuttle Driver. Kevin was a counselor, teacher, second father and friend to so many people in this community. He was always known for his devotion to his wife, children, and he loved being the best Pe-Paw to his grandchildren. Kevin and Pam extended their family by hosting six foreign exchange students while their children were in school.
In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela Greninger Melton; children, Amie Melton, Ryan Melton and wife Leslie, and Nate Melton and wife Kristi all of Webb City; grandchildren, Abby, Katie, Hannah, Camden, and Matthew; sister, Kristy Verbrick and husband Carey of Rocky Comfort, Missouri; brothers, Kenny Melton and wife Polly of Joplin, and Kelley Melton and wife Lesley of Webb City; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction with family officiating.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Rebekah Pfander
(From Ulmer Funeral Home)
Rebekah Sue “Adams” Pfander, 85, passed away on November 26, 2017. Rebekah was born on March 6, 1932 to the late Eugene and Maxine Adams of Carthage, Missouri.
Rebekah is survived by one daughter, Cynda (Arthur) Bice of East Troy, Wisconsin and three sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Pfander of Fiddletown, California, Rev. Timothy Pfander of Huntsville, Alabama, and Todd Pfander of Franklin, Wisconsin.
She is also survived by one sister, Carol (Jim) Dillon of Oklahoma; two brothers, Roger (Betty) Adams of Carthage, Missouri, Steve (Joan) Adams, Montgomery, Alabama, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter, among other dear relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth (Bernie) Wickersham and one grandson, Justin Reitz.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Ulmer Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Rebekah Sue “Adams” Pfander, 85, passed away on November 26, 2017. Rebekah was born on March 6, 1932 to the late Eugene and Maxine Adams of Carthage, Missouri.
Rebekah is survived by one daughter, Cynda (Arthur) Bice of East Troy, Wisconsin and three sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Pfander of Fiddletown, California, Rev. Timothy Pfander of Huntsville, Alabama, and Todd Pfander of Franklin, Wisconsin.
She is also survived by one sister, Carol (Jim) Dillon of Oklahoma; two brothers, Roger (Betty) Adams of Carthage, Missouri, Steve (Joan) Adams, Montgomery, Alabama, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter, among other dear relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth (Bernie) Wickersham and one grandson, Justin Reitz.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Ulmer Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Steven Middleton
Steven Dale Middleton, Jr., age 26, went to be with the Lord on 27th of November, 2017 in Walker, Missouri at his childhood home. His parents are Steven Dale Middleton, Sr. and Heather Lynn Brown (Buttorff) and his stepdad Dallas Lloyd Brown.
Steven was born in Albion, Indiana, on May 1, 1991. Steven was home-schooled until his freshman year. He graduated from Christian Heritage Academy in 2009. Steven was industrious and began working right away. He went to paramedic training and firefighter school. He joined the National Guard soon after high school in 2012 and was still currently enlisted. He served with the 294th engineering company. This company has treated him like family and loved him. Steven came to the Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Show-Me GOLD program in August of 2015, which is an officer training program. Steven decided to pursue training in nursing and got his LPN degree from Nevada Regional Technical Center in 2014. He was a traveling nurse for several years, prior to coming down with cancer. His long-time friendships with Andrew Brown and Austin Buttorff were made when he rented his first house in Walker.
Steven was baptized as an infant. His hobbies include: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, travelling, watching movies, and gaming. He was quite a nerd, and one of his pastimes was attending Comic Con and “Magic, the Gathering.” Steven embraced life and never backed down from any of the challenges he was presented with. After the passing of his Aunt, Katrina Johnson, he soon met Katrina Edie, who became his new “Aunt Katrina.” Last year, Steven travelled on a European adventure with a group of close friends on a tour across Germany, England, France, Spain, Italy, and more. It was the trip of a lifetime and he enjoyed every moment, recalling the sweet memories of the first time he was in Europe with Katrina Johnson & his brother Matthew.
Steven never married, but he enjoyed life to the fullest. Wherever he was, he made people smile. Steven had an uncanny ability to see the good in life. Always ready with a quick retort or funny comment; he appreciated life to the fullest. Although cancer was one of the most difficult things that had ever happened to him, he still saw the best in every situation. Toward the end of his life, he rekindled his relationship with Jesus. His strong faith in God was evident in his kindness toward others. He never met a stranger and embraced people from all walks of life.
Survivors include his grandmother, Wanda June Buttorff (Pettigrew); grandfather, Duane James Middleton; and grandmother, Beverly Jo Middleton (Ham). Aside from Steven’s parents, Steven Middleton, Sr. and Dallas and Heather Brown survivors include his brothers: Matthew Finn Christian Middleton, Lawton Ian Phillip Middleton, Benjamin David Lee Middleton, Michael Isaac Adam Middleton, Jesse Lawrence Brown and sisters; Toni Danielle Williamson (sister/cousin), Christanne Katie Lynn Middleton, and Charity Autumn Joy Middleton. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gordon Stephen Buttorff, Jr. on 7/11/1985, his aunt, Katrina Lee Johnson (Buttorff) on August 4, 2014 and his little sister, Victoria Anne Faith Middleton on 5/17/2004.
In addition to those already mentioned, he is survived by his long time dear friends Katrina Edie, Lisa Savory, Kenny Kincade, Sarah Kincade, and Cassie Driskel. They have passionately loved him and feel the loss with the rest of the family. To know Steven was to love him. He was a strong Christian, a loving brother, an amazing son, and a very loyal friend. He will be severely missed by all.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Bro. Grady Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Flat Rock Cemetery, Schell City.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, November 30, at Ferry Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Ann Langston
F. Ann Langston, 73, of Carl Junction, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2017 after battling cancer.
Ann was born on January 23, 1944 to Ralph and Dorothy (Hughes) Cowan in Fort Scott, Kansas. She made a career out of serving others, which included 10 years of retail service and 27 years of service in the medical field. Ann was a devoted mother, having participated in local PTA, Cub Scout, and Brownie groups. She served her community by being a member of the Carl Junction Park Board where she helped start a park and shelter at the Country Club Estates. In her spare time, she loved to dance and spend time with her friends and family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need; she danced, loved, and hugged her way through life, and now, she’s doing as she lived but in the hearts of all who are blessed by her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter.
She is survived by six children, Greg Langston (Jenny) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Judy Welch (Mike) of Purcell, Missouri; Mary Lynn Braswell of Joplin, Missouri; Cathy Flathers (Bucky) of Oronogo, Missouri; Todd Langston of Joplin, Missouri; and Bill Corlett (Tina) of Webb City, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary with Mark Christian officiating; burial will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Christ’s Church of Oronogo. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
Rex Sidenstricker
Rex Sidenstricker, age 77 of Webb City, Missouri passed away November 23, 2017 following a short illness.
He was born June 2, 1940 in Neck City, Missouri to Otto and Alma (Neece) Sidenstricker.
Rex was a self-employed construction worker and had also worked for Schreiber. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, playing cards and dominos.
He married Rachel Munson in April, 1959 at Miami, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death on February 17, 1974. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Rhonda Sidenstricker-Fisher, January 23, 1996, Renee Sidenstricker, March 5, 2012; four brothers and two sisters.
Rex is survived by one son, Rusty Sidenstricker and wife Kathryn, Webb City, Missouri; one daughter, Robin Passley, Webb City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Travis Passley, Drew Passley, Jana Smith, Rachel Sidenstricker; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Howard Sidenstricker, Webb City, Missouri; two sisters, Karen Chaney, Purcell, Missouri, and Bonnie Robinson, Alba, Missouri.
Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Monday December 4, 2017 at the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with Danny “Bo” Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at 5:00 pm prior to the service. A private family internment will follow at a later date.
John Monroe
John S. Monroe, age 68 of Carl Junction, Mo., passed away on Sunday November 26, 2017, at freeman Hospital, following an illness.
John was born on January 3, 1949 in Parsons, Ks., the son of Richard S. and Gladys (Groom) Monroe. John married Thelma Joan Humphrey on August 16, 1980 in Lamar, Mo., together they raised two children. He worked as a delivery person for a coffee company and as a housekeeper for Freeman Hospital. He was a member of North Main Street Baptist Church.
John is survived by one son, Richard Monroe and wife Kayla, Blue Springs, Mo.; one daughter Stephanie Monroe, Carl Junction, Mo.; four grandchildren, Abigail Monroe, Logan Monroe, Kayden Monroe-Abeyta, and Danielle Monroe.
The family will have a private graveside service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Wonda Kitch
Wonda Loretta Kitch, 67, Granby, passed away November 26, 2017. She was born March 4, 1950 in Oswego, KS, daughter of Homer Gordon and Berneice (Cochran) Clark.
Wonda married Donnie Hershel Kitch November 10, 1965 in Mesa, AZ. The family moved to the area in 2004. Her husband preceded Wonda in death on June 11, 2010. Surviving family members include daughter, Sheila Pattison, Granby; son, Ronnie Kitch, Neosho; sister, Evelyn Logan, Granby; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Wonda was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, and a son, Donnie Kitch, Jr.
Services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Granby, MO, The family will receive friends and family prior to services, beginning at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at the IOOF Cemetery, Newtonia, MO.
Twyla McColm
Twyla M. McColm, 90, of Pittsburg, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at her home.
She was born August 28, 1927, the daughter of Clint and Lizzy May (Upton) Hickman. She attended Riverton grade school and graduated from McCune High School.
On July 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Earl R. McColm at rural McCune, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2003. Mrs. McColm helped her husband on the farm and was a farmer’s wife. She also was a caregiver, taking care of those in need. Membership was held in the Osage Church of the Brethren, where she was very active in the church. She was also a past member of the McCune Ladies of Lions.
Survivors include a son, Clint Earl “Mackie” McColm and his wife, Zelda of rural McCune, Kansas; two daughters, Sheila A. Markley and her husband, Darrel of Pittsburg and Shelley M. Parks and her husband, Thomas of Joplin, Missouri; two brothers, Herbert Hickman of Pittsburg and John Burnett of California; Seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and seven brothers and sisters.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 1) at the Brenner Mortuary with Pastor Robert Simonsick officiating. Burial will follow in the Osage Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday. The family suggests memorials be given to the Osage Church of the Brethren. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.
Helen Riggs
Helen Elizabeth Riggs, age 73, Webb City, MO passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home.
She was born October 21, 1944 in Joplin, to the late Emmett S. O'Connell and Alice R Cook O'Connell. A homemaker, she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Webb City.
Helen married Robert Eugene Riggs, Sr. on July 22, 1967. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2015.
Survivors include a son, Robert Riggs, Jr., Webb City; a daughter, Mary Riggs , Joplin; and two granddaughters, Cassandra Dopps and husband, Dillon, Webb City and Katrina DeGonia, Joplin.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, November 30th at 2:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary with Pastor Gary Balfour, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.
Sandra Calvin
Sandra R. Calvin, age 75, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on November 26, 2017, at her home following an illness.
Sandra was born on October 23, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo. the daughter of the late Ralph and Alma Shipman. She worked as the manager of the bakery/deli at the Food Barn in Moberly, Mo. She was known for the many beautiful wedding cakes she made for weddings in the area. She moved to Joplin in 1999 from Moberly, Mo. She worked for a time for Joplin Schools as a librarian. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Sisters of Laureate Epsi Lon Omicron. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Sisters of Laureate Epsi Lon Omicron and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for their love and support throughout Sandra’s illness.
She married Jerry Calvin on May 18, 1987 in Moberly, Mo., and he survives. Additional survivors include; one son, Tony Torrello and wife Cathy, Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Michele Torello, Belton, Mo., and Tonda K. Bryant, Marshfield, Vt.; two brothers, Jerry Shipman and wife Jane, LaHabra Heights, Ca., and Tom Shipman and wife Jeanne, Topeka, Ks.; one sister Barbara Green and husband Phil, Paducah, Ky.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Evan Torello.
It was Sandra’s wish to be cremated, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Thomas Hood
(From Clark Funeral Home)
Thomas Gregg Hood, 57, Duenweg, MO passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on November 25, 2017. He was born January 6, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA to Ralph and Flo Irene (Casswell) Hood. Thomas lived in the Southwest Missouri area most of his life. He worked as an IT Manager for a trucking company, loved fishing and being with his family. Thomas was known and loved for his sarcastic wit. He was loved and will be missed by many family and friends. Thomas was a member of 12 Step Recovery Fellowship.
On December 31, 2010, Thomas married Kelly Ann (VanWinkle) Hood in Neosho, MO; she survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children: Brittany Irene Hood, Garion Thomas Hood, Anthony Shane Hood, Gabriel Hunter VanWinkle, Christopher John Brandon and companion, Mykol Joseph Perez, and Nicholas Alexander Brandon; and one grandchild, Emmitt Thomas Hood.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho. Visitation will follow the memorial services until 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomas Hood Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
Thomas Gregg Hood, 57, Duenweg, MO passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on November 25, 2017. He was born January 6, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA to Ralph and Flo Irene (Casswell) Hood. Thomas lived in the Southwest Missouri area most of his life. He worked as an IT Manager for a trucking company, loved fishing and being with his family. Thomas was known and loved for his sarcastic wit. He was loved and will be missed by many family and friends. Thomas was a member of 12 Step Recovery Fellowship.
On December 31, 2010, Thomas married Kelly Ann (VanWinkle) Hood in Neosho, MO; she survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children: Brittany Irene Hood, Garion Thomas Hood, Anthony Shane Hood, Gabriel Hunter VanWinkle, Christopher John Brandon and companion, Mykol Joseph Perez, and Nicholas Alexander Brandon; and one grandchild, Emmitt Thomas Hood.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho. Visitation will follow the memorial services until 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thomas Hood Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.
Phillip Newman
Phillip Lowell Newman, age 58, Joplin, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home after a sudden illness.
Phillip was born October 5, 1959 in Joplin, Missouri to Mary Green Newman and the late Kenneth Newman, Sr. and had lived in Joplin all of his life.
Phillip had worked for Motorola, Inc. for several years. He was a 1977 graduate of the former Memorial High School where he played football. Phillip was an avid sports fan and loved to visit with people. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his father, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda and four brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his mother, Mary, Joplin; daughter, Andrea Newman, Springfield; one brother, Lee Newman, Corona, Kansas; two sisters, Marian Woolsey, Oronogo, Gay Lynn Newman, Joplin; and a grandson, Laken Newman.
Graveside services are planned for Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Norma Strait
Norma Jean Strait, 85, passed away November 25, 2017 in Carthage, Missouri. Norma was born April 1, 1932 in Gravette, Arkansas to Roy Leonard Phillips and Anna “Terry” Phillips. She was a longtime Carthage resident and worked for Jasper County Title, retiring from there after 40 years. Norma was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Carthage.
Norma is survived by two sons, Thomas E. Strait (Tia) of Carthage, MO and Norman Dale Strait of Shawnee, KS; two sisters, JoAnn Welch of Lincoln, AR, and Carmalee “Pag” Munyon of Lincoln, AR; two brothers, Roy Leonard Phillips Jr. of Evansville, AR and Gerald Wayne Phillips of Cane Hill, AR.; two grandchildren, Tara Ann “Strait” Cross (Peter) and Tristian Strait (Melissa); four great grandchildren, Rhett, Quinn, Rhyse and Ophelia.
Norma was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Dillon and Ethel Abshier.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Liza Colebank
Liza M. Colebank, 34, of Parsons, KS passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Her death was unexpected.
Liza was born February 16, 1983 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, KS. The daughter of Tammy (Melton) and Kevin Colebank. Liza grew up and attended schools in Pittsburg, KS and the surrounding area. She worked briefly at the Love Bubble radio station in Pittsburg and for SKIL resource center as a receptionist. Liza enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, crossword puzzles, making bracelets and watching the Golden Girls. Liza loved music of all kinds, watching movies and going out to eat Mexican and Chinese food. Liza had a fondness for animals, especially her two dogs Curley and Buddy and had volunteered over the years at different animal shelters.
Liza is survived by her brother, Steven Colebank and his wife Mariah; one niece, Riley and a nephew, Ethan, all of Carthage, MO, whom she spoke of and visited often and loved dearly. She is also survived by close friends, Tiffany Smart, Parsons and Robyn Thomas, Parsons.
Liza was preceded in death by her mother, Tammy Lipps and her maternal grandparents.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Englevale Cemetery in Englevale, KS.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to an Educational Fund for her niece and nephew, Riley and Ethan.
Connie Romero
(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)
Connie Romero, age 67 of Webb City, Missouri passed away Thursday November 23, 2017.
She had lived in the Webb City for several years and worked as a waitress for area restaurants.
No formal services will be held.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home.
Connie Romero, age 67 of Webb City, Missouri passed away Thursday November 23, 2017.
She had lived in the Webb City for several years and worked as a waitress for area restaurants.
No formal services will be held.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Carl Jones
Carl J. Jones, beloved husband, father and grandfather, 84 of Jasper, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Joplin Mercy Hospital.
He was born April 22, 1933 in Nevada, Missouri to Otis Carl and Leona (Quall) Jones. Carl was co-owner and operator of Judy’s Café and Truck Stop in Jasper. Throughout his life he enjoyed truck driving and farming. Carl was most passionate about music. He played numerous instruments and enjoyed singing. He excelled at the fiddle and was the founder of Carl Jones and the Kendricktown Playboys band. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Masonic Lodge, Shriner’s, Elks Lodge, and the V.F.W. He was an Army veteran during the Korean War.
Carl was united in marriage to Bessie Taffner on July 25, 1970, she survives. Other survivors include his children, Carolyn Dye of Independence, MO., Debbie Nelson of Belton, MO., Ronnie Jones of Lexington, MO., Carl Joe Jones of Willing, MO., Carla Kay Schieber of Lexington, MO., Bob Jones of Crescent City, California, Kay Carter of Jasper, MO., Dale Carter of Lamar, MO., Doug Carter of Diamond, MO., Jenica Carter Rush of Frisco, Texas, and Jessica Carter of Virginia Beach, Virginia. One brother, Bob Jones of Vancouver, Washington. Twenty three grandchildren and twenty two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.. at Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, MO.. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Weng Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Waters Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
Gale McCulley
(From Simpson Funeral Home)
Gale W. McCulley age 82, of Webb City passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Gale W. McCulley age 82, of Webb City passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Charles McCulley and Cecille (Viollete) McCulley on November 2, 1935. Gale was a very proud United States Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by a large group of friends.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Weaver Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
John Kelly
John E. Kelly, of Frisco, Texas, age 88, formerly of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Beehive Assisted Living facility in Frisco, Texas.
John was born July 8, 1929 in Commerce, Ok. the son of the late William and Frankie (Osborne) Kelly and had lived in the Joplin area most of his life. He was employed with F.A.G. Bearing Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1995. John served his country from 1951-1953 in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. John enjoyed fishing, house remodeling and painting and was an avid woodworker.
John married Mattie Beard January 14, 1951 in Columbus, Ks., and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Dockum and her husband Jim of Goose Creek, S.C., Patricia Shelton of Avondale, Az., 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 3 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 8 sisters and 2 brothers.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday November 30, 2017 at the Mason-Woodard Chapel, Burial will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Mortuary from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday.
The family has asked that contributions be given to the American Heart Association in care of the Mortuary
John married Mattie Beard January 14, 1951 in Columbus, Ks., and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Dockum and her husband Jim of Goose Creek, S.C., Patricia Shelton of Avondale, Az., 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 3 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 8 sisters and 2 brothers.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday November 30, 2017 at the Mason-Woodard Chapel, Burial will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Mortuary from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday.
The family has asked that contributions be given to the American Heart Association in care of the Mortuary
Vivian Vu
Vivian Vu, age 19 of Joplin, Mo. passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Vivian was born on May 30, 1998 in Fountain Valley, Ca., the daughter of Phong and Lai (Tran) Vu. She has been an area resident since 2011, Vivian graduated Magna Cum Laude from Joplin High School in 2016. She was currently attending Missouri Southern State University on an Academic Scholarship and was currently on the Honor Roll. She invested her time towards her church’s youth group, Messengers of Christ. She majored in international studies and her hope was to put her talents to use in giving back to the world.
She is survived by her parents, a sister; Diana Vu of Joplin, a brother Martin Vu of Joplin, paternal grandmother Van Vu of Baton Rouge, La.
Services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Congregation of the Mother Coredemptrix Church in Carthage, Mo. A prayer service and visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening at Mason-Woodard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Tom Dabbs
Thomas F. Dabbs, 81, passed away November 24, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Tom was born April 1, 1936 in Reeds, Missouri to Joseph Fern Dabbs and Addie Crystal “Stansbury” Dabbs. He was a lifetime resident of the Carthage Area, served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1962 and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany. Tom worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years, from which he retired, and was a member of the Center Creek Social Club and a member of VFW Post #2590 in Carthage.
Tom was united in marriage to Mary Jean “Moore” on July 21, 1961 in Joplin, Missouri; she survives.
Tom is also survived by three daughters: Debbie Dietz (Troy), Terri Dabbs (Duane Ducote) both of Carthage and Connie Shields (Vic) of Reeds, along with nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to VFW Post #2590 in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Ryan Moore
Ryan James Moore, age 22, died on November 24, 2017, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, as the result of an accident. Ryan was born on November 28, 1994. He was the son of Kathy Moore and Ronnie Wade. He attended Neosho Schools and Crowder College. He was a member of the Neosho United Methodist Church. He liked playing music and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by his parents, his mother’s friend Ernie Wiseman, his brother Daniel Wade, two sisters Shellie Wade and Amy Wade, his grandmother Arvilla Brady, his aunts Debby Olbrey, Peggy Day, Sandy (Tim) McQueen, and Sarah (Randy) Lankford, his uncles Larry (Karla) Wade and Donald Wade, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents R.J. (Junior) Moore and Betty Moore and John and Barbara Wade, and his aunt Kelly Wade.
Clark Chapel of Memories10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo
Ernie Billington
Ernest “Ernie” Billington Jr., age 87, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Communities of Wildwood. Ernie was born October 6, 1930 in Carthage, Mo. and had lived in the Carthage-Joplin area most of his life. He was employed with W. R. Grace Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1989. Following his retirement, he worked for ICI Explosives for 6 years, retiring in 1995. Ernie served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was a member of the Carl Junction Christian Church. Ernie enjoyed fishing, and was an avid K.C. Chiefs fan.
Ernie married Aldena Schooley February 7, 1975 in Joplin and she survives. Additional survivors include three daughters, Jan Cortez and husband Cedric, Carthage, Mo., Susan Lawyer, Sarcoxie, Mo. and Vickie Kegerries and husband Randy, Carl Junction, Mo., one son Chris Schooley and wife Tara, Carl Junction, Mo. 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and one on the way.
Memorial graveside services with Military Honors will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Vince and Diana Coupe’ officiating. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Lea Etta Brown
Lea Etta Brown, 84, Clarence, MO, formerly of the Joplin, MO area, passed away November 24, 2017 at Macon Health Care after fighting a long battle with cancer.
Lea Etta was born August 25, 1933 in Tonitown, AR the daughter of Frank and Elsie McClendon.
Lea Etta was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Galena, KS, the Eagles, Joplin, MO and The Riverton Boat and Ski Club. She retired from Consumers in 1999 where she was a cashier.
Lea Etta married Chester Brown and he proceeded her in death November 10, 2006.
Survivors include one son, LeRoy Brown and wife Arlene, Converse, TX; two daughters, Frankie Adams and husband Larry, Clarence, MO and Konnie Powell and husband Jeff, Webster Grove, MO; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Hornet Cemetery with Doug Lawson officiating. Pallbearers will be LeRoy Brown, Larry Adams, Michael M. Blankenship, Michael W. Blankenship, Jeff Powell and Neal Points. Honorary pallbearer will be Everett Bussey.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice Compassus Macon, MO in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865.
Raymond Ketchum
Raymond L. Ketchum, 85, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest November 21, 2017 at his home in Rural Seneca after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Raymond Lee Ketchum was born September 27, 1932, the son of Raymond Lee Ketchum Sr. and Bessie Lee (Jacques) Ketchum. Ray served his country in the US Army from October 4, 1950 to October 3, 1953 during the Korean War, fighting in Chorwon, Korea and also with the Occupation Forces of Japan. After returning home he attended Joplin Junior College and then the University of Missouri, Rolla, MO graduating in 1959. He worked as an engineer at Warren W. Smith in Tulsa, OK, Allgeier Martin in Joplin and was an independent contractor mechanical engineer. He was a member of the Warrens Branch Baptist Church.
Raymond Lee Ketchum married Retha Louise Allen October 24, 1958 at Warren’s Branch Baptist Church north of Seneca, and she survives.
Additional survivors include two daughters Carole J. (Ketchum) Johnson, Weymouth, MA and Anita L. Ketchum, Seneca, MO; grandchildren Andrew & Erika Johnson, Weymouth, MA, David Hurley, Seneca, MO and Morgan (Hurley) Wilson, Neosho, MO
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles D. Ketchum; two brothers, Mardie Walker and Ernie Walker and one sister Nolda Durbin.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm, Sunday, November 26th at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, November 27th at the Warren’s Branch Baptist Church with Gary Burrows officiating. Burial will be in the Hornet Cemetery with Military Rites. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Warren’s Branch Baptist Church in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865
Bill Hance
Walter “Bill” Hance, age 72, of Carl Junction, Mo. passed away at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Bill was born March 2, 1945 in Joplin, Mo. and was a lifetime area resident. Bill worked in contractor sales for both Carl Junction Lumber Co. and later with Meeks Lumber Co. in Joplin. He was a U. S. Army veteran.
Bill married Rayma Horine October 1, 1965 in Carl Junction. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2016. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Hance and two sisters, Betty Roth, and Pat Baker. Survivors include three daughters, Julie Mills, Becky Hance, and Chelsea Hance, all of Carl Junction, two brothers, Paul Hance and wife Kathleen, and Gerald Hance, all of Carl Junction, two sisters, Sandra King, Galena, Ks. and Mary Wood, Carl Junction, three grandchildren, Cash Smith, Jazmyne Blaney, and Keaquin Hance, and three great grandchildren, Alexis, Aiden, and Rion Smith.
Graveside committal of ashes will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Carl Junction Cemetery with Rev. Bob Simon officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Dean Stratton
Robert Dean Stratton, age 90, of rural Golden City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday night, November 22, 2017, with Maxine, his wife of 68 years, at his side at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, Missouri.
Dean was born on November 11, 1927 on the family farm near Golden City, the first of three children of Vern and Elizabeth (Kentner) Stratton. He completed eight years of country school at Mt. Carmel, graduated from Golden City High School in 1945, and served our country in the U.S. Army from 1946 through 1947.
On April 24, 1949, at his bride’s home, Dean married Maxine Winder. They made their home and reared their three children on their farm west of Golden City. Instilled with a genuine appreciation for the land and a strong work ethic, Dean was a life-long farmer. He was proud to see his legacy continue through future generations of Strattons making an impact in Barton County agriculture. He will be remembered by many for his mechanical and carpentry skills, his natural ability to fix just about anything, and the ready recollection of entertaining stories he delighted in sharing. Active in his community, he served for many years on the boards for Golden City schools, Barton County Soil and Water District, and Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Dean was a faithful Church of Christ member; and, when failing health prevented him from attending services, he appreciated In Search of the Lord’s Way television ministries.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Elizabeth; an infant brother, Norman; his brother-in-law, Charles Haeberle; and his son-in-law, Pat Sego.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine; his children, Max (Donna) Stratton, rural Golden City, Sherril Sego, Independence, Missouri, and Darin (Katharine) Stratton, Joplin; a sister, Merrill Haeberle, Golden City; eight grandchildren, Amy (Larry) Nichols, Joplin, Adam (Abbie) Stratton, Golden City, Tasha (Murphy) Alvis, Joplin, Caleb (Courtney) Stratton, Joplin, Benjamin, Jacob, and Rebecca Stratton, Joplin, and Jennifer (Travis) Sego-Hargadine, Independence; three great-grandchildren, Cooper, Ellie, and Piper Stratton; a nephew, Ross (Bennie) Haeberle, Carthage, Missouri; a niece, Helen (Gary) Wilhelm, Golden City; and a long-time neighbor and close friend, Kenneth Bentlage.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25th, at Daniel Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Mt. Carmel Cemetery or In Search of the Lord’s Way Ministries, in care of the funeral home.
Judy Ray
Judy Arlene Ray, Neosho, left this world to be with her Lord on November 24, 2107 at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 28 days. She was born December 27, 1939 in Bakersfield, CA to Ovis M. and Frances (Brink) Martin.
Judy was a member of The Sanctuary of Joplin, T.O.P.S., and Neosho Area Widow to Widow.
Judy and Harold Dean Ray were married in Santa Rosa, CA on December 26, 1954; Harold preceded her in death on April 6, 1998. Surviving family members include four children: Doyal Dean Ray and wife, Lynette, of Lone Grove, OK, Susan Harris and husband, Bill, of Neosho, MO, Shirley Arkle and husband, Scott, of Santa Rosa, CA, and Cynthia Clark and husband, Larry, of Neosho, MO; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother and four sisters.
In addition to her husband, Judy was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Monday, November 27, 2017 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Neosho. Rex Robertson will officiate. Interment will follow at Belfast Cemetery, Neosho. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home, prior to Monday’s services, beginning at 9:00 am.
Melvin Miller
(From Weng Funeral Chapel)
On November 1, Melvin Joe Miller died peacefully at Agape Hospice House, Columbia SC. Joe was born on September 1, 1929 in the small town of Reeds, Missouri. He grew up in the vicinity of Jasper, Missouri, where his father worked at cattle trading and farming. He had a brother Franklin Miller and a sister, Jesse Gresham. He graduated with a degree in accounting from Southwest Missouri State and was drafted into the army in 1951. That same year he married Mary Ellen Testerman.
His career included over twenty years working for the Speas Vinegar and Apple Juice Company. When he retired at age 52, he had risen to the position of Executive Vice President of Operations and co-owner. He was elected president of the Kansas City Chapter of the National Association of Accountants, President of the Kansas City Northeast Industrial Association, and served as an officer in several other organizations.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, investing in the stock market, and his grandsons. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, his sons John David Miller (Patricia Miller) of Fayette, Missouri and Paul Allen Miller (Ann Poling) of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as his grandsons Denver Miller and Samuel Paul Miller-Poling. He had three great grandsons.
A brief memorial service will be held Friday, December 15th, 11:00 am at Weng Funeral Home in Jasper, Missouri. Those attending are invited to join the family for lunch provided at Cookies Restaurant in Golden City, Missouri, immediately following the services.
On November 1, Melvin Joe Miller died peacefully at Agape Hospice House, Columbia SC. Joe was born on September 1, 1929 in the small town of Reeds, Missouri. He grew up in the vicinity of Jasper, Missouri, where his father worked at cattle trading and farming. He had a brother Franklin Miller and a sister, Jesse Gresham. He graduated with a degree in accounting from Southwest Missouri State and was drafted into the army in 1951. That same year he married Mary Ellen Testerman.
His career included over twenty years working for the Speas Vinegar and Apple Juice Company. When he retired at age 52, he had risen to the position of Executive Vice President of Operations and co-owner. He was elected president of the Kansas City Chapter of the National Association of Accountants, President of the Kansas City Northeast Industrial Association, and served as an officer in several other organizations.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, investing in the stock market, and his grandsons. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, his sons John David Miller (Patricia Miller) of Fayette, Missouri and Paul Allen Miller (Ann Poling) of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as his grandsons Denver Miller and Samuel Paul Miller-Poling. He had three great grandsons.
A brief memorial service will be held Friday, December 15th, 11:00 am at Weng Funeral Home in Jasper, Missouri. Those attending are invited to join the family for lunch provided at Cookies Restaurant in Golden City, Missouri, immediately following the services.
Howard Shelton
(From Weng Funeral Chapel)
Howard Glen Shelton, 94 of Carthage, MO. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 23, 2017. Glen passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Howard Glen Shelton, 94 of Carthage, MO. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 23, 2017. Glen passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Glen was born on January 12, 1923 in Avilla, MO. to Henry and Rose (Ummel) Shelton. Glen graduated from Sarcoxie High School in 1941.
He married Ardis Gloe Zent on December 18, 1943 in Girard, Kansas. Glen and Ardis shared nearly 74 years of marriage together. Glen retired from work at the Missouri Veterans Hospital. He was a member of the Avilla United Methodist Church and was currently attending the First Christian Church of Carthage.
Glen is survived by three children, Howard (Marsha) Shelton of Wichita, Kansas, Glenda (Jim) Irwin of Carthage, MO., and Darrel (Patty) Shelton also of Carthage, MO.. He was the proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Terry (Sonia) Shelton of Memphis, Tennessee, Timmy Shelton of Wichita, Kansas, Candi (Ed) Bright, and Amber (James) Kinder both of Carthage, MO.. Glen was equally proud of his nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis, a grandson, Wayne Shelton, three brothers, and three sisters.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Avilla Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Compassus.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Avilla Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Compassus.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at wengfuneralchapel.com
Cory Ward
Cory Lee Ward, age 28, of Joplin, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home.
Cory was born February 3, 1989 in Independence, Missouri to Billie J. Ward. He was a lifelong student, graduating from Joplin High School in 2007 and was continuing his education at Missouri Southern State University. Cory served our nation in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Survivors include his daughter, Alexandra Ward of Tennessee; mother, Billie Ward of Joplin; father, Robert Beck of Joplin; brothers, Cody Ward and wife, Robyn of Joplin, Robbie Fox-Beck of Joplin and Glenn Bailey of Joplin; sister, Casey Ward of Joplin; grandmother, Sonya Allison of Joplin and several extended family and friends that will greatly miss Cory.
Funeral service is planned for Wednesday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Wounded Warrior Foundation, in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
Tim Harris
Roy T. “Tim” Harris, age 55 of Diamond, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following a sudden illness.
Tim was born May 24, 1962 in Neosho, Mo., the son of Roy E. and Annie K. (Byrd) Harris. He has been a lifetime area resident. Tim worked in assembly at La-Z-Boy Furniture. He loved spending his time with his many outdoor hobbies, such as bicycling, jogging, gardening, raising his chickens and many more.
He is survived by his brother; Rick Harris of Granby, Mo., a sister; Brenda Sloan and husband Fred of Carl Junction, Mo., two nephews; Aaron and Brent Sloan, a niece; Crystal Pierson and many loving great-nieces and nephews. Tim was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Micheal Christenson
Micheal Andrew Christenson, age 45, Duenweg, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis after a sudden illness.
Mike was born August 12, 1972 in Rancho Cordova, California, and lived in several cities as a child. He moved to Joplin in 1995, and most recently was working as a machine operator with Bemis Company Inc. He was a huge Denver Broncos fan, a technology buff, and loved playing with computers, and playing games with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and especially loved spoiling his grandchildren. He was a known for his desire to always learn something new and the intense love he had for his family.
Mike was preceded in death by a daughter, Micayla Christenson.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, and best friend, Carrie Gilstrap Christenson; daughters, Ashley Komma and husband Zak, and Amber Swager all of Joplin; grandchildren, Raven Komma and Vincent Goodwin.
Memorial services will be Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Rick Flinn and friends officiating. The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary following the service.
Bill Kenney
Bill J. Kenney, 90, of Purdy, MO, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 22, 2017, while at his home.
Bill was born on May 27, 1927, in McDonald County, son of Harmon and Noveta (Cloud) Kenney. Bill attended schools in McDonald County and graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1945 and later graduated from Drury College in 1964.
Bill served his country in the Merchant Marines for two years and the Air Force for four years. Bill worked for over forty years for Jumping Jacks Shoes, retiring in 1990. Over the years, Bill served on the Sheltered Workshop Board, delivered meals for the Loaves and Fishes, and raised cattle on his farm in Purdy. Bill enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee every morning in Purdy and Monett. He loved trout fishing with his brother and cousins at Roaring River State Park. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Purdy.
On June 11, 1948 in Springfield, MO, Bill Kenney and Betty Nickle were united in marriage. To this union, two children were born. Bill and Betty were blessed with over sixty-six years of wonderful memories.
Survivors include one son, Mike Kenney, and wife Kim, of Cassville, MO; one daughter, Melody Paige, and husband, Tim, of Cape Fair, MO; one brother, JR Kenney of Republic, MO; two sisters, Twyla McSpadden of Wagoner, OK; Thelma Hutcheson, and husband, Dave, of Boone, NC; five grandchildren, Darren Kenney, and wife Cassie, of Webb City, MO, Carmen Hill, and husband Travis, of St. Charles, MO, Carmen Stehlik and husband Brice, of Cassville, Cindy Wilson and husband Luke, of Cassville and Charla Miles, of Webb City, MO; and eight great-grandchildren, Wesley, Jacob, Avery, Sophia, Rylan, Kaden, MaKenna and Rayleigh.
Graveside services for Mr. Kenney will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield. Reverend Tony Martin will officiate. Visitation will be held from noon until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.
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