Jewell Wilson

(From Parker Mortuary)

Jewell Pauline Nunley Wilson, age 88 of Joplin, passed away at 8:22 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin following an illness.

 Born July 24, 1925 in Tulsa, OK, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Nunley and Effie Lena Petty Nunley and had lived in Joplin the past five years. A homemaker most of her lifetime, she also worked as a secretary in her early years. She graduated from Apostolic Bible College in Tulsa. She was a quiet and extremely faithful member of Grace Church of Joplin.

 She married Alonzo E. Wilson August 2, 1949 at Tulsa. He survives. Additional survivors include a daughter, Pamla Childers and husband Orvan (Bud) of Chattanooga, TN; two brothers, James Nunley and wife Sue of California, Herbert Nunley and wife Jean of Texas; three grandsons, Timothy Childers and wife Terri of Wisconsin, Jason Childers and Marc Childers and wife Shenyle of Illinois; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Jewell was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest and a sister, Mary.

 Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Church of Joplin, 2601 Connecticut Ave. in Joplin with Dr. Gary W. Garrett officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. Monday, also at the church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church of Joplin.

Janette Ragland

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Janette Jane Cook Ragland, 81, entered heavens gates, led by her Jesus at 2:54 PM, July 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family, following a short illness. 

Janette was born April 21, 1933 in Winfield, KS to Ed and Bessie Gill Cook. She moved to Neosho-Goodman area in 1972. She was a Medical Transcriptionist at Sale Hospital. Janette was also a Transcriptionist for the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, from which she retired. She loved being with her family. She also loved music, which was a big part of her life and traveling. She was a member of Splitlog Baptist Church. She married Estis Ragland, August 14, 1959 in Neosho. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2010. 

Janette is survived by two sons, Brad Jordan, Goodman, MO and Randy and Kay Jordan, Whitehouse, TN. Four daughters: Tami and Mike Manwiller, and Jana and Delbert Cravens, Goodman, MO, DiAnna and Tim Wages, and DeAnna and Larry Dowell, Neosho, MO. Thirty grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren with an additional 2 on the way and 1 great great grandchild.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Thurman and Larry Cook and one grandson, Jacob Wages.

VIEWING
Tuesday July 8, 2014, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

VISITATION
Tuesday July 8, 2014, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

CHURCH SERVICE
Wednesday July 9, 2014, 2:00 PM at Splitlog Baptist Church

David Talkington

(From Parker Mortuary)

David Wesley Talkington, age 70, Joplin, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at his home.

David was born October 10, 1943 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, son of the late Harvey M. Talkington and Ota Mae Hatfield Talkington. He attended school in Clarksburg, and graduated from W.I. High School in Clarksburg. He joined the United States Navy and served for nearly 9 years during the Vietnam Conflict.

He married Mary E. Williams of Leavenworth, KS on November 18, 1972. The couple made their home in Leavenworth, KS where he worked as a computer programmer with the Department of Defense until his retirement.

David was a member of the Masonic Lodge #6, A.F.& A.M. in Clarksburg, and the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Leavenworth, Kansas.

In addition to his wife of 41 years, Mary, David is survived by a son, Jeffrey D. Talkington and wife Julie of Chicago, Illinois; daughters, Amber L. Cameron of Omaha, Nebraska, and Elizabeth A. Talkington of Joplin, Missouri; grandchildren, Greyson, Quinn, Reid, Naomi, Adriana, and Tyler.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery with full military honors. Chaplain Jack Divine will be officiating. The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Narthex at First Christian Church, 130 N 6th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The procession to the Ft Leavenworth Cemetery will depart the church at 10:15 a.m.

The family requests that Memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) in lieu of flowers.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO www.parkermortuary.com

Robin Robbins

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Robin Winston Robbins, 60, Springfield, MO, died June 30, 2014 in Springfield following a sudden illness.

 Robin was born Feb. 9, 1954 in Neosho, the son of Maurice and Mae (Sample) Robbins. He lived in Newtonia for many years and moved to Springfield eleven years ago. He worked as a customer service representative for O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield for the last 20 years. He loved going to rock concerts and was a car enthusiast. 

Robin and Karen (Allen) were married on June 22, 1975 in Neosho and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Jennifer Brock and husband, Gene, Neosho; Patrick Robbins, Springfield and Thomas Robbins and wife, Annie, New York City, NY; a brother, John Robbins and wife, Terri, Green Bay, WI; a sister, Marilyn Robbins and husband, Chris Bjork, Colorado Springs, CO and eight grandchildren.

VIEWING
Sunday July 6, 2014, Noon - 4:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel
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VISITATION
Sunday July 6, 2014, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday July 7, 2014, 2:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

John Martens

(From Parker Mortuary)

John Walter Martens, age 63 of Carl Junction, MO, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at his home.

Born October 27, 1950 at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE, he was the son of the late Arthur A. Martens and Esther May Perry Martens and lived in the Joplin area most his lifetime. John was a 1969 graduate of Webb City High School. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He also attended MSSU. For 27 years, he was a fitter and welder for Thermal Engineering. John loved golfing, fishing and all sports.

On January 8, 1989 he married Debbie A. Rocklein at Miami, OK. She survives.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Shauna Kile and husband Clinton of Carterville, MO; a brother, Henry Martens and wife Debbie of Carl Junction; two sisters, Shirley Ann Martens of Neosho, MO, Martha Kelly of Lufkin, TX; three grandchildren, McKenzie, Malayna and Kaydence; a stepmother, Rosalea Martens of Webb City; a stepbrother, Gary Sidenstricker of Webb City; and a stepsister, Marcia Sidenstricker of Vinita, OK.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Private services will be held at a later date.

The family requests no plants or flowers, please. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Foundation for Suicide, in care of Parker Mortuary.

Eula Shirrell

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Eula Lee Adams Shirrell, 79, Neosho, died July 1, 2014 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home, following an illness.

Eula was born May 22, 1935 in Wayne County, Missouri. She moved to Neosho in 1993 from Hornersville, MO and was a homemaker. She was very adept at croquet and needlepoint and was a member of the Church of God. 

Eula married Howard Miller, who preceded her in death and then married Leslie Adams and he preceded her in death and on Aug. 30, 2003, she married John Shirrell and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dan Adams and wife, Anita, Carthage and Mike Adams and wife, LaDawn, Hayden, AL; three stepchildren, J.R. Shirrell, Ron Shirrell and Teresa Sorensen; one brother, Ed Gentry, Sand Springs, AR; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild, 7 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren.

Viewing
Thursday July 3, 2014, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

Visitation
Thursday July 3, 2014, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

Funeral Service
Saturday July 5, 2014, 2:00 PM at Clark Chapel of Memories

DONATIONS
Memorial donations may be made to:
Monark Springs Church of God Campground, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO. 64850

James McNally Sr.

(From Parker Mortuary)

James Dewey McNally, Sr., age 50, Joplin, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 in Joplin.

James was born January 26, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Joseph Wade and Glenn Shirley McNally.

James first years were spent in Kansas City, and Cole Camp, Missouri. The family moved to Joplin when James was 10 years old.

James was a certified welder, and worked years at his trade, but foremost James was a preacher. He preached his first sermon at age 9. Putting Jesus Christ first in his life was the essence of James. His wisdom in the word far surpassed his age.

He was preceded in death by his "buddy", James Dewey McNally, II who died July 10, 2011.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph Wade and Shirley McNally of Joplin; four brothers, Rick McNally and wife Martha, Tim McNally and wife Marti, Randy McNally, and Phillip McNally all of Joplin; eight nephews, Rick McNally, II and wife Kelly, Joe McNally II, Sean McNally, Randy McNally, II, Dylan McNally, River McNally, Mitch Edwards, and Nick Tuinstra; three nieces, Amanda McNally, Sierra McNally, Sarah Lovett and husband Jeremy; six great-nephews and five great-nieces.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Duenweg Assembly of God with Pastor Bill Hobson officiating. Interment will follow in Osborne Memorial Cemetery, next to his son, with family serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.