Tim Harris

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

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

(From Parker Mortuary)

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

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

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.

Kadyn Couch

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

Kadyn M. Couch, of Wentworth MO, four-month-old son of Kaylee Hudson and Dalton Couch died on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Carthage, MO. Kadyn was born in Joplin, MO July 23, 2017

Surviving are the following: his mother and dad; his twin brother, Kreed Couch; his sister, Kynleigh Couch of the home; his paternal grandparents, Jill and Jackie Clark of Carthage, MO, and Nick and Kandy Couch of Carthage, MO; his paternal great-grandparents, Laura Radlund of Camdenton, MO, Althea and Steve Wood of Carthage, MO, and Nick Sr. and Karen Couch of Diamond, MO; his maternal grandparents, Sarah and Mike Moore of Wentworth, MO, and Jered Hudson of Jenkins, MO; his maternal great-grandparents, Joe and Michele Barchak of Clear Water, FL, Mike and Patty Jackson of Port Angeles, WA, and JoeDavid and Gayle Hudson of Jenkins, MO; and his maternal great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Grimm of Monett, MO. He will also be missed by a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday November 24, 2017, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held after visitation at 7:00 PM with Brother David Grimm officiating.

Burial and graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Sarcoxie Cemetery in Sarcoxie, MO with Brother Waylon Miller officiating.

Vera Mathis

(From Knell Mortuary)

Vera L. Mathis, 84, Carthage, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO. Vera Lucille Ritchie was born December 25, 1932 in Carthage, a daughter of the late Earl K. Ritchie and Maudie Thorn Ritchie. She attended Carthage Public Schools and for many years worked for Bob & Faye’s Café, Carthage.

Vera is survived by one sister, MaryBelle Phillips, Parsons, KS; eight children; Dennis (Tina) Mathis, Neosho, MO, Rick Mathis, Diamond, MO, Sharon (Roger) Bastings, Carthage, Rocky (Angela) Mathis, Joplin, Charlotte (Tony) Sargent, Neck City, MO, Beth (Tom) Pendergraft, Wheaton, MO, Donna Mathis, Joplin and Johnna Smith, Reeds, MO; twenty grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Rowe and Ruby Pruitt, two brothers, Max and Donald Mathis.

Visitation will be held 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Knell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 in the Knell Mortuary Chapel. Tom Pendergraft will officiate. Interment will follow at Park Cemetery. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Order of the Purple Heart 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.

Sandra Andrews

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mrs. Sandra Kay Andrews, 72, of Goodman, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday morning, November 18, 2017, while at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, after a recent battle with cancer.

Sandra entered this life on January 7, 1945, in Vancouver, Washington, born to the union of the late Kenneth and Olive (Gibson) Baley. She was raised in Patrick, Arkansas and was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. Sandra was a hardworking and devoted homemaker throughout her life. She resided several years in Neosho, Missouri before moving to Goodman, Missouri, in 2004. She enjoyed singing karaoke, thrift store shopping and attending area casinos.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Andrews; three children, Brenda, Marlene and Darlene; two brothers, Leon and Kenny Baley; and a sister, Barbara Hudson.

Sandra is survived by her companion, Bill Weber of Goodman, Missouri; four children, Sheila Kay Binam and husband, John, of Hindsville, Arkansas, Sheila Fay Ervin and companion, Rusty Eastman, of Afton, Oklahoma, Andy Andrews and wife, Bobbi, of Bernice, Oklahoma and Kendra Keller and husband, Travis, of Joplin, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; four stepchildren, Melvin, Perry and Leslie Andrews and Jean Bray; two brothers, Donald Baley of Humansville, Missouri and Gerald Baley of Southwest City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Sandra will be held graveside on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 12:00 noon at the Patrick Cemetery in Patrick, Arkansas. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Shawntel Jones, Whisper Andrews, Baily Fields, Jennifer Benshoof, Logan Keller, Weston Andrews, Justen Benshoof and Sam Ervin. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. Memorials are being directed to the American Cancer Society for Colon Cancer research c/o the funeral home. 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.

Dorothy Archer

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mrs. Dorothy Faye Evelyn Archer, 97, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy entered this life on September 21, 1920 in Wentworth, Missouri to the union of the late Frank and Ida Mae (Zuck) McDonald.

She was a graduate of Pierce City High School. After high school she moved to California for a while working in several factories, being known as “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II, producing munitions and war supplies. She was a lifelong resident of Sarcoxie, Missouri. For several years she owned and operated K & K Restaurant in Sarcoxie, and also worked for other area restaurants. Dorothy enjoyed crafts, dancing and cooking. She was a member of Sarcoxie United Methodist Church.

On April 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Wallace Dee Archer and to this union three daughters were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace of sixty-four years; two brothers, Roy and Harley McDonald and eight sisters, Olie Hasselbring, Edna Kahl, Katherine Schell, Rosella Pilcher, Ethel Schell, Pauline Boswell, Virginia McDonald and Marie Maynard.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Sandra Kay Lambeth and husband, Dale, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Debra Ann Cupp and husband, Daniel, of Carthage, Missouri and Karen Sue Campos of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; four grandchildren, Kevin Lambeth of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Klista Bacon and husband, Lance, of Carterville, Missouri, Gavin Cupp and Caleb Cupp of Springfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.



Funeral services for Mrs. Archer are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in the chapel of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor James Yost officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Kevin Lambeth, Klista Bacon, Lance Bacon, Gavin Cupp, Caleb Cupp, Cody Walker and Jeff Archer. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, November 28, 2017 from 7-9:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sarcoxie Senior Center in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.