Jim Weaver

(From Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home)

Jim Weaver, age 79, of El Dorado Springs, Missouri passed away Friday morning, May 10, 2024.

James Wesley Weaver was born March 5, 1945, in Hannon, Missouri to Everett L. and Naomi (Mallory) Weaver. He was raised in the area, helping his dad on the farm, and also working in the hayfields for his Uncle Jim Bunton. He attended college in northern Missouri for a while and then went to work for Finley Engineering in Lamar, Mo.

His first wife, Mary Ann Heim of Lamar, was tragically killed in an auto accident less than a year after their marriage. He then married Valerie Hallam, daughter of Ted and Oivie Hallam, on March 1, 1969, in El Dorado Springs, Mo.

Jim was very talented, making black powder muskets from scratch, and creating beautiful objects from African bull horn and many other items, including headdresses and buckskin outfits for he and his wife. They attended rendezvous for quite a few years, selling his homemade items. He also raised exotic animals awhile, and big Brutus (his mountain lion raised from a cub) was among his favorites. He enjoyed the outdoors and traveling, visiting places in the USA and in Scotland.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Valerie, of their home outside of El Dorado Springs his 2 children — Jason and wife Ronda of El Dorado Springs, MO, and daughter, Heather and husband Devon Magruder of El Dorado Springs. He has 4 grandchildren and 2 step- grandchildren, Cheron Weaver Foley and Ethen Weaver and wife Caitlin, of Nevada, MO, Jared Stidham and Kaleb Weaver of El Dorado Springs, and Levi and Faythe Thurman of Reedsville, WV and Matthew and Haley Thurman, of El Dorado Springs. He also has 8 great-grandchildren — Mark, Cyrus and Zayden Foley, Jensen, Adlyn, and Peyten Weaver and Everett and Mason Thurman, and Phynixx and Harleigh Stidham (also AlecZander Stidman, deceased).

He is also survived by 4 sisters, Barbara (Richard) King of Hannon, MO, Sue Page of Pittsburg, KS, Joyce (Earl) Caldwell of Nevada, MO, and Donna (Larry) Beisley of Hannon, MO. 

There will be no funeral services. His ashes will be buried later at Worsley Cemetery in Vernon County MO.

Shelly Young

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Shelly Buzzard Young, 59, Wyandotte, OK passed away May 11, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital.

Frances (Shelly) Buzzard was born April 29, 1965 the daughter of Francis and Betty (White) Buzzard. Shelly had lived in the area all of her life. She was a member of the Wyandotte Class of 1983. 

She enjoyed spending time with her family. Going to the creek, watch her brother race and going to her church New Life Fellowship in Neosho. She formerly worked and managed the Restoration Life Center in Neohso. She was a faithful member of New Life Fellowship in Neosho. Shelly loved to help others and was a hard worker.

Shelly was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Betty Buzzard, one daughter Brandi Elliott - Drake.

Shelly married Kenny Young February 8, 2020 in Wyandotte, OK and he survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Bo Elliott and wife Brittni, Wyandotte, OK, her brother Mark Buzzard and wife Bonnie, Wyandotte, OK; Grandson Heston Drake, Wyandotte, OK

Viewing and visitation will be held at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, May 16, 2024 from 6pm-7pm. The body will be taken for cremation following the visitation.

A graveside memorial service will be at the Seneca Cemetery at 10am, May 18, 2024 with Pastor Mark Buzzard and Pastor Curt Buzzard officiating.

Janice Herrera

(From Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services)

The world bids farewell to Janice Dawn Herrera of Johnstown, Colorado, born in Neosho, Missouri, departing on May 3, 2024 at the age of 67. Janice leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Edwin Durham and Jane Hill (McWethy). She is survived by : her husband Mario Herrera; her children, Janey Davenport (Juan), Angela Arreola (Fernando) and Robert Herrera (Nicole); her grandchildren, Jalen Davenport (Nina), Jaxon Davenport (Marina), Jayna Davenport, Alejandro, Iliana, Aaron, Andres Arreola, Liam, Aiden and Lilianna Herrera; her great grandchildren, Raylee and Arlo Davenport; and her siblings, Judy Huckins (Dave), Jim Hill (Nicole), Jeff Hill (Renea), Joan Krayenhagen (Brian) and John Hill (Julia). She is also survived by several brothers and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 14th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Our Lady of Valley Catholic Church (1250 7th St, Windsor, CO 80550). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 15th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, Janice requests that memorial gifts be made to "PreBorn!"

Angie Williams

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Loving mother of four, Angie Williams, 43, passed away as the result of a tragic car accident on Friday, May 10, 2024. Angie was born in Neosho, Missouri to Charles Ernest Robeson and Carolyn ‘Sue’ Robeson.

She spent her childhood and much of the last 10 years in Anderson, Missouri which she called home. 

On November 23, 2005, she married Zebediah Williams with whom she raised four wonderful children: Bailey, Zade, Gage, and Zoey. If you met Angie even once, you would know just how much she loved her children. They were the absolute joys of her life. She was quick to share pictures and stories—noting how much they had grown and the exciting things they were doing in school, sports, or work. They were a gift to her and being their mom a near-sacred duty. 

Angie was a proud stay-at-home mom and enjoyed helping with school/sport functions. Her love extended to her many nieces and nephews (and even great-nieces and nephews). She was an expert gift-giver and rarely showed up without something special for one of the children. Angie was quick to share a smile and loved good conversation. She had a huge heart and would go out of her way to help others. She also liked to travel, especially on cruises where she could enjoy the beach and sunshine with her family.

Angie was preceded in death by her father, Charles Robeson, and her mother, Carolyn Sue Robeson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Zebediah Williams of Anderson, MO; her daughters, Bailey Bates and Zoey Williams; her sons, Zade Williams and Gage Williams; her siblings, Andy Robeson of Carthage, MO, Christy Turner of Anderson, MO; Lori Scott of Racine, MO; Misty Nechrebecki of Webb City, MO; Tammy Samuels of Joplin, MO; and Tina Kernell of Bradyville, TN; as well as several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Memorial services will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., in the Anderson Chapel of Ozark Funeral Homes, with Pastor Lane Ault. The burial will take place at New Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.

Bobby Dunn

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Robert (Bobby) Dean Dunn was born on December 23rd, 1976 in Galveston, Texas. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Becky Johnson, 2 of their fur babies Buster and Pioma and both his parents Alvin and Ellen Dunn. 

He is survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother, Mary Buening and her husband David of Neosho, Mo., Faye Davidson of Leavenworth, Ks and Alvin Dunn of El Dorado Springs, Mo, 6 nephews 5 nieces, 8 great nieces, 4 nephews and fur baby, Tiki.

A private celebration of life will be held at the home of Mary and David Buening on Saturday June 8th from 1 to 2 pm.

Rhonda Preston

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Rhonda Jo Preston, age 69, of Oronogo, MO, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital after battling health issues. Born on August 24, 1954, in Long Beach, California, Rhonda was the daughter of the late Don LaRue and Lela LaRue. She graduated from Leland High School in her hometown in California.

In 1995, Rhonda embarked on a new chapter of her life when she relocated to Webb City, Missouri. It was there that she found love and companionship in her husband of 20 years, Johnny Preston, a bond that remained steadfast until her final days. 

Rhonda's legacy extends beyond her immediate family to include her daughter, Montesa Rodriguez, and son-in-law Stephen Rodriguez, residing in her birthplace of Long Beach, CA, as well as William Wright of Carl Junction, MO. Additionally, Rhonda leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were a source of immense joy and pride for her.

During her life, Rhonda wore many hats, working as a preschool teacher, medical receptionist, insurance administrator, nail technician, and dispatcher. She had a keen eye for fashion, loved animals and gardening, and had a passion for travel, exploring many countries and landmarks.

Rhonda will be remembered for her kind heart, infectious laugh, and love for children. She will be deeply missed.

JoAnn Turner

(From Clark Funeral Home)

JoAnn Turner, 89, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Solace House of the Ozarks, Joplin.

JoAnn Clark was born December 24, 1934, in Granby, the fourth of seven children of Harry Clark and Ethelyn (Russell) Clark She grew up in Aroma and attended school in Granby, living for a short time in California.

She married William Maynard “Bill” Turner August 8, 1951, in Bentonville, Arkansas. They were married 70 years before his death January 15, 2022. The couple settled in Newtonia, where JoAnn stayed until six days before her death. She and Bill even remained in their house while half of it was being rebuilt following the May 10, 2008 tornado.

JoAnn worked at Big Smith and the Granby Factory, was a cook at the Water and Wastewater Technical School at Crowder and worked at Gum Mercantile and the Newtonia Post Office.

JoAnn was a leader in the Newtonia community. She was one of the founders of the Newtonia Battlefield Protection Association and served on its original board as it fought to preserve the site of two Civil War battles and the Ritchey Mansion, which served as a hospital during the war. The work she and the organization did paid off in 2023 when the site was put under the supervision of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.

JoAnn also played a key role in raising money to build the Newtonia Community Building, which has served as a place to hold community events and city government meetings since the mid-1970s. For many years, she helped organize the annual Newtonia Fall Festival and took care of the community building. She was a member of the Newtonia Betterment Association and Daughters of the American Revolution.

In 2007, JoAnn was named Newtonia’s Citizen of the Year.

JoAnn and Bill served on the Newtonia IOOF Cemetery Board. They marked graves and JoAnn kept a record of obituaries for Newtonia residents who died, as well as for others who were buried in the cemetery.

For many years, JoAnn made dolls and sold them at craft fairs and on consignment. She was passionate about genealogy, never missed a St. Louis Cardinals game and loved cats and dogs. She enjoyed gardening, canning and taught her kids how to play baseball.

She loved to work in her yard, take care of her flowers and for years walked six miles a day.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her siblings Irene Cabanyog, Kenneth Clark, Bob Clark, Gene Clark, Donna Linton and Carolyn Strait.

She is survived by her children, Vicki (Chuck) Dolezilek, Aurora, Colorado; Randy Turner, Joplin; and Kelly Turner, Springfield, three grandchildren Cristal (Kevin) Mouser, Stella; Kiley (Logan) Alumbaugh, Mount Vernon; and Kara (Austin) Fodge, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and three great-grandchildren Hattie Alumbaugh, Havana Alumbaugh and Weston Fodge.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, May 17 at Clark Funeral Home, Granby, with Doug Gripka officiating, followed by graveside services at Newtonia IOOF Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.

Contributions may be made to Solace House of the Ozarks or to any organization benefiting animals.