Carolyn Dale

(From Parker Mortuary)

Carolyn Chubb Dale, age 88, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at National Health Care in Joplin.

Born May 16, 1927 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Ivan Chubb and Helen Humphrey Chubb and moved to Joplin in 1954.

Carolyn attended Baxter Springs Schools, Baker University, University of Colorado and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State College. She taught in Joplin Schools for over 40 years. Genuine love and care were at the core of all she did.

A member of the First United Methodist Church, she was involved with the youth group for many years. She enjoyed volunteering with the Girl Scouts and was a troop leader. She was a proud Kansan and dedicated to the history of her hometown of Baxter Springs. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega women’s fraternity and PEO Sisterhood, Chapter GA of Missouri.

She married James Dale, Jr in 1954 in Baxter Springs. He precedes her in death.

Survivors include two daughters, Ann Dale Stidham and husband, Greg, of Checotah, Oklahoma, Martha Dale and partner, Stacia Green, of Seattle, Washington and two nieces and their families. In addition to her husband and parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by a young daughter, Susan Elizabeth Dale, and her sister, Suzanne Ollington.

The family would like to thank Adelmo Family Care, Avalon Hospice and National Health Care for their genuine and loving care of Carolyn. A special thanks to Sue and Marsha for years of steadfast devotion to Carolyn and our family.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 10, at 1pm at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Private interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Joplin Schools Foundation, The Alzheimer’s Association or the Baxter Springs Historical Museum in care of Parker Mortuary.

Laurie Jennings

(From Knell Mortuary)

Laurie Jennings, 85, Carthage, MO passed away February 17, 2016 at Carthage Health and Rehab. Laurie Huff was born March 27, 1930 in Slayden, TN to Bill Huff and Louise Triplett. She married Casey Jennings, he preceded her in death in 2010. She worked as an interior designer.

No services have been planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

Virginia O'Neal

(From Parker Mortuary)

Virginia Alice O'Neal, age 85 of Joplin, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, after a short illness.

Born May 6, 1930 in San Diego, CA, she was the only child of the late Leon and Grace Carter Alexander. Virginia moved to Joplin from Independence, MO in 1967 and was a homemaker. She received a bachelor degree in Geography from U.C.L.A. and her Paralegal certification from M.S.S.U. She was a member of Community of Christ and the D.A.V. She was active in a Tai Chi group and served as a Newton County election volunteer.

On January 29, 1957, she married Wayne L. (Bud) O'Neal at Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1993.

Survivors include two daughters, Peggy O'Neal of Joplin, Kelly Brigham and husband Larry of Shawnee, KS; two sons, Dennis O'Neal and wife Tina of Frankfort, KY, John O'Neal of Wichita, KS; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Pattyson, Brenna O'Neal, Candice Mello, Sara and Emily Brigham, Miles, Ella, Penny and Hope O'Neal.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary with Elder Lester Lay and Patsy Lay officiating. Interment will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary.

Thomas Spencer

(From Parker Mortuary)

Thomas M. Spencer age 94 of Carthage, MO passed away at 4:54 a.m. Feb. 28, 2016 while residing at the Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. He was an Army Veteran of WWII in which he proudly served as a Medic.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sarah Louise Roland-Spencer; his first born child, Thomas Theodore Spencer; parents Henry and Lucy Spencer; 4 sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his son Keith Spencer and daughter-in-law Dr. Judy Parton-Spencer of Carthage, MO; four grandchildren, Rachelle Hanke, Carthage, Robin Ruhmann, St. Charles, MO, Shawn Spencer and Kelli Carter of Joplin, MO; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Parker Mortuary on Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services to be at First Baptist Church in Webb City, MO on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. and interment at Stone Cemetery.

Dan Sartin

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Daniel ‘Dan’ Lee Sartin, 70, Granby, died February 26, 2016 at his home, following a long illness. 

He was born December 26, 1945 in Neosho, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Otheda (Craven) Sartin. Dan was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Neosho High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard and worked in the maintenance department at Crowder College for over 25 years. He built his own home and enjoyed wood carving, painting, being at the lake and looked forward to fishing. He was a ‘jack of all trades’ and attended Pioneer Baptist Church. 

Dan married Lynn Reynolds on February 22, 1969 in Newtonia, and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Fawn Sartin of Newtonia, Derek Sartin and wife, Jaime of Stark City and Tara Sartin of Monett; five grandchildren, Trinity Williams, Kaden Endicott, Dasan Sartin, Justice Sartin and Dalton Sartin and one sister, Lynda Jo Holverson of Neosho. Dan is preceded in death by his parents.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday March 3, 2016, 4:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

THE VISITATION WILL FOLLOW THE SERVICE UNTIL 6:30 PM
Thursday March 3, 2016 at Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

Ed Wininger

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Edmond Doyle “Ed” Wininger, age 79, of Joplin, passed away on February 24, 2016, at his home following a long illness.

Ed was born on December 7, 1936 in Carthage, Mo., the son of the late Vernon and Nona (Hill) Wininger. He has been a lifetime area resident with the exception of the six years he spent in Oregon. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1954. He served in the United States Marine Reserves. He married Betty L. Bennett in Eugene, Or. in March of 1968, together they raised their blended family. He owned and operated Wininger Realty in Joplin and also worked with Brookman Realty. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #345 AF & AM. He was also a member of the MLRA and was one of the first realtors of the Millionaires Club.

He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Betty L. Wininger, Joplin; his children Rick Turner and wife Terry, Joplin, Mardisa Rich and husband Jerry, Granby, Mo., Dan Turner, Baxter Springs, Ks., Tim Turner and wife Donna, Walnut Grove, Mo., Trudy Fort and husband David, Carterville, Mo., Ed Wininger, Joplin, Joe Turner and wife Vicki, Carterville, Mo., Gary Wininger and wife Chrystal, Joplin, and Shawn Wininger and wife Tiffany, Joplin; three brothers, Jerry Wininger and wife Janet, Joplin, Norman Wininger and wife Sharon, Joplin, Dan Wininger and wife Kathy, Joplin; twenty-nine grandchildren, and numerous great & great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Wininger in 1987; and a brother Ronnie Wininger.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Pastor John Pigg will officiate. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Sonny Kirkpatrick

(From Parker Mortuary)

Russell "Sonny" Kirkpatrick, Jr., age 76 of Wyandotte, OK, passed away at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Born December 22, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Russell Kirkpatrick, Sr. and Viola Foote Kirkpatrick and lived in Southwest Missouri most of his lifetime. A 1957 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, in his early life he owned and operated a dairy farm in Marshfield. He then drove a truck as an owner-operator. In the early 1990's he worked as a crane operator and driver for Rogers Iron and Metal. He resumed truck driving in 2001 until retiring in 2010 due to a debilitating accident. He attended Wyandotte United Methodist Church.

Survivors include five children, Vicki Patton and husband Joe of Winslow, AR, Misti McKenzie and husband Adam of Washburn, MO, Johnny Norvell and wife Kristen of Garfield, AR, Zachary Kirkpatrick of Carl Junction, Heather Kirkpatrick of the home; one brother, Robert Kirkpatrick and wife Betty of Neosho; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, age two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary with Rev. John Bates officiating, after which, the family will receive friends. The body will then be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Arthritis Association or Operation Smile in honor of his grandchildren, Madelynn and Slade.