Diane Carlson

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Diane L. Carlson age 58 of Carl Junction passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at her residence.

 She was born on December 10, 1955 in McCall, Idaho to William Hayes and Viola Stewart Hayes. Diane was a Medical Tech for many years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Searle in 1995. Diane is survived by her husband, Kenneth Carlson; daughters, Kerri Rodriquez of Carl Junction, Kayte Ulibarri of Kansas City, Missouri; sons, Derek Ulibarri of Carl Junction, Nathan Searle of New Mexico; brothers, William Hayes and Brian Hayes; Sisters, Jean Norris, Julie Chlastawa, Jennene Barbieri, Christine Burkel, Anita Searle; and 7 grandchildren. 

Diane has been taken for cremation and the family will have private services at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Tom Severinghaus

(From Parker Mortuary)

Joel Thompson “Tom” Severinghaus, 81, of Carl Junction, MO died January 12, 2014, in Joplin, MO.

 He was born December 23, 1932 in Gainesville, GA; his parents were Josephine and Nelson Severinghaus. He grew up in rural Georgia with his parents and brother Nelson “Ben.” Tom attended Lithonia High School and Georgia Tech (B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Management), where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. 

On August 16, 1958, he married Barbara Lois Northey. During his 35 year career with AT&T they moved eight times, until retirement in Minneapolis. He had a second career in townhouse management for ten years, and was active in the Community Associations Institute. Tom and Barbara moved to Carl Junction, MO in 2009 to be near their daughter. He liked doing things with his hands where he could see the results: building a TV from a kit, repairs, caning chairs, tying fishing flies, making a canoe from a kit. Tom enjoyed family, friends, traveling, cruises, and sunsets. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Joplin, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and Kiwanis. He started a Neighborhood Watch for his area in Carl Junction. 

Tom is survived by his wife Barbara of Carl Junction; daughter Lisa Knutzen of Carl Junction and her children Jason of Los Angeles, Laura of New York City, Elisabeth of Dallas, TX, and Scott of Palo Alto, CA; son Joel and wife Beverly Westra of Des Moines, IA; son Robert, his wife Christina, and their children Lukas and Noah of Mount Clemens, MI; sister-in-law Virginia Severinghaus, niece Jody, and four cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Ben and son-in-law Jeff Knutzen. 

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Joplin at 10:30 on Saturday January 18. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201 or to the charity of your choice.

Teresa Nichols

(From Parker Mortuary)

Teresa A. Nichols, age 53, Joplin, passed away at 2:29 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Freeman West Hospital.

Teresa was born February 9, 1960 in Joplin to the late Claude Fredrick Harmon and Calista Joy (Jones) Harmon and had lived in the Joplin area all of her life.

She worked as manager of Cardinal Towers in Webb City for six years. She had also worked at Casey’s in Carterville, Webb City Health and Rehab and the Salvation Army.

Teresa married Richard Nichols in July of 1989. He survives at the home.

Additional survivors include a son, Chris Broadwater and daughter in-law, Christina Spry, Joplin; a daughter, Stephanie Sharp and her husband, Jason, Joplin; two step-daughters, Jane Nichols, Newton, Kansas, Caleigh Nichols, Liberal, Missouri; step-son, Chris Nichols and his wife, Jacqui, Liberal, Missouri; two sisters, Dollie McCann and her husband, Darin, Joplin, Claudia Arnold and her husband, Paul, Pea Ridge, Arkansas; one brother, David Balcom and his wife, Sherry, Joplin; and 8 grandchildren.

Services are planned for Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Arnold, Darin McCann, Billy Baker, Jack Harmon, Jerry Harmon and Jamie Harmon. Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Nichols. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of Parker Mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Maria Sanchez

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Sanchez, 78, Neosho, died Sat., Jan. 11, 2014 at her home, following an illness.

 Maria was born December 14, 1935 in Mexico and moved to the Neosho area in 2010 from Mexico. She was a homemaker, a great cook, very fun and friendly with a good sense of humor; loved her family and was the best Mom in the world. She was a member of St. Canera Catholic Church and her faith was very important to her. Maria married Jesus Sanchez, who preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 2007. She is survived by three children, Jesus Sanchez, Neosho; Yolanda Estrada, Neosho and Salvador Sanchez, Neosho; 21 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

A Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 pm and the visitation will follow the Rosary service until 6:00 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home.

Reggie "Wolfman" Pippen

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Reggie “Wolfman” Louis Pippin Jr., 54, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014.

 Reggie was born January 22, 1959 in Carthage Missouri. Reggie was the owner of Wolfman’s House of Screams. He was a member of the Carthage Shriner’s, Children’s Hospital, Mason’s, Springfield Raceway, Jomohaunts and Tri-State Darting Association.

 Reggie is survived by his mother and step-dad Fern O’Dell Wescott and Marvin Ray Wescott of Carl Junction, one daughter Meggie Etris and Husband Joshua of Purcell, one son Ricky Louis Pippin-Patrum and girlfriend Heather of Joplin. One sister Cathy June Hayes and husband Chester of Kimberling City. Two grandchildren Nova Etris and Donovan Gardner. Surviving aunts and uncles, Faye Ellis, Willard Pippin, Bill Pippin, Clell Pippin, Glenn Dubry and O.T. Brewer, niece; Kristen Martin and nephew, Jason Benward and three great nephew’s; Sam, Ben and Zac Martin. Reggie was preceded in death by his father, Reggie Louis Pippin, Sr., in 1972, a daughter Reggina Marie Pippin in 1988, maternal grandparents; Marvin and Lucille Trenary in 2012, three uncles; Chester Pippin, Jimmy Pippin, Larry Brewer and one aunt Luella Wescott.

 Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery in Oronogo. Contributions may be made to Reggie “Wolfman” Louis Pippin, Jr. Online condolences may be sent at www.ulmerfh.com.

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Ulmer Funeral Home.

Kim Cox

(From Parker Mortuary)

Kimberly Dianna ‘Kim’ (Hall) Cox, 54, of El Dorado Springs, MO passed away January 10, 2014 at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center following a short illness. Kim was born August 17, 1959 to Margaret ‘Marty’ (Strait) Hall and the late Leonard L. Hall of Carl Junction.

Kim graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1978 and was very involved in NJROTC. Following graduation, she continued her education at what is now known as Missouri Southern State University.

In 1973, Kim was crowned Carl Junction Miss Merry Christmas. In 1975, she participated in the Missouri Miss Teen Pageant in Columbia, MO and in 1976, Kim was Flag Captain of the Carl Junction Drum Corps. Kim enjoyed reading, puzzles, crafts and collecting angels.

Kim married Russel M. Cox in February of 1991. He survives.

Additonal survivors include her mother, Margaret; her children, Michael Cox, El Dorado Springs, MO, Caulin Cox, Joplin, MO, Lauren Cox, Eldorado Springs, MO; one brother, Kevin Hall and his wife, Lori; two grandchildren, Monica and Adam; one nephew, Justin Hall; nieces, Katelyn Gower and her husband, Troy, Kasey Jacobs and husband Caleb; as well as many friends and extended family that will miss her.

Memorial service will be held at Parker Mortuary, Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the mortuary. Committal of ashes will follow at Carl Junction Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ronald McDonald House in Joplin, MO in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Letitia Perkins

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Letitia L. Perkins, 86, of Carthage passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Mercy McCune Hosptial in Carthage.

 Letitia was born November 11, 1927 in Carthage. She was the daughter of J. Ivan Boyd and Jeannette Bennett. Letitia had been a lifetime resident of Carthage. She was a homemaker and had worked as a PBX Operator for Tri-State Motor Transit in Joplin. Letitia was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carthage.

 Letitia was united in marriage to Harry Perkins on January 23, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1980. Survivors include three sons; John Perkins and his wife Betty of Monett, MO, Dick Perkins and his wife Kathy of Joplin, MO and Charles B. Perkins and his wife Karen of Carthage, MO, six grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Perkins, Jason and Jill Perkins, Dustin and Karleigh Perkins, Holly and Kevin McGrath, Kristen and Kevin Brasch, Shelley and E. Wayne Wilson and 13 great grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Hackney Cemetery, east of Carthage. Visitation will be 7:00 to 8;00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to The First United Methodist Church or the Salvation Army in care of the Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe sent at www.ulmerfhcom.

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Ulmer Funeral Home.