Marilyn Maness

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Marilyn McPherson Maness, Stella, Missouri, died April 25, 2016 at Medicalodge in Neosho at the age of 87. 

 Marilyn was born Nov. 2, 1928 in Stella, Missouri, the daughter of William and Lola (Dyer) McPherson. She was a lifelong area resident and was a retired city mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. 

 Marilyn married James Ryan Maness on Sept. 21, 1949 in Stella and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2015. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Patricia Ann Maness of Stella and son, Maj. James K. Maness USA, Retired, also residing near Stella with his wife, Ruth. Four grandchildren, Lt. James Everett Maness, USNR of Allentown, PA with his wife, Melissa; CPT Paul Maness, USAR and his wife, Julie of Tulsa, OK; Robert Pominville and fiance`, Sara of Houston, TX and Tami DellaCalce and husband, Mike of Joplin and six great grandchildren; one brother, James A. McPherson of Weston, MO and one sister, Ann Moody of Auburn, AL. In addition to her husband and parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by two brothers, William D. McPherson and Robert McPherson and two sisters, Jean Hackney and Delores Ranson.

 
Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO. 

Al Melton

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Al Melton, age 77, of Webb City passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Oklahoma. 

He was born on December 13, 1938 in Nevada, Missouri to Don Melton and Margaret (Widman) Melton. After graduation from Walker High School he joined the United States Navy in 1956 and took boot in San Diego, California. From there he went on to class A school in Chicago, and from there on to Norfolk, Virginia to serve on the ship U.S.S. Chuckawan. Al then received his honorable discharge in Norfolk, Virginia in November of 1959. He then returned to Missouri where he did many jobs before retiring from Williams Natural Gas where he was a pipeliner. 

He married Norma (Copeland, Hawkins) Melton on August 27, 1989 and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2005. Al was also preceded by a son, Steven Melton and a step-daughter, Nancy Eden. He is survived by his daughters, Ricky and Donna; step-children, Jim Hawkins and wife Susan, Janet Cook and husband Ron, Rosemary Combs and husband Ron; brother, Jim Melton and wife Suzanne; a son-in-law, Jim Eden; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors and Reverend Bob Easton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Peterson Outdoor Ministry in his memory. 

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Lydia Whitaker

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Lydia H. Whitaker, 94 of Carthage, passed away April 28, 2016 in Sarcoxie Nursing Center, 

Lydia was born April 24, 1922 in Uniontown, Kansas to Walter W. Miller and Bessie Mae “Wolf”. Lydia was a longtime Jasper County resident and was a homemaker. 

Lydia was united in marriage to Wayne Ramey in Reno, Nevada he preceded her in death May 16, 1966. Lydia is survived by one daughter Rena Thrasher of Carthage, four grandsons Douglas Thrasher and wife Kristi, David Thrasher and wife Ginger, Donnie Thrasher and wife Tasha and Dustin Thrasher and wife Camille. Fifteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents and ten brothers and sisters. 

Services are pending and will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Dolly Stivers

(From Parker Mortuary)

Margaret Darlene 'Dolly' Stivers, age 77, Joplin, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home after a sudden illness.

Dolly was born August 19, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama.

A homemaker, Dolly enjoyed spending her time with friends, playing bingo and visiting local casinos. She loved her family and will be missed by all that knew her.

Survivors include two daughters, Kelly Lynn Williams, Danville, Indiana, Tracee Lee Benien, Kansas City, Missouri; siblings, Joyce Newton, Beverly Myers, Bonnie Prestidge; grandchildren, Stephen Stivers, Cassee Hulsey, Tyler Williams, Riley Williams, Baylee Benien; and great grandchildren, Brylee Hulsey, Carter Stivers, BrinLee Hulsey and Chloe Stivers.

Dolly has been taken for cremation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Lisa Lapping

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Lisa Gayle Lapping, age 54 of Joplin, Mo. passed away at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2016 following a sudden illness.

Lisa was born on August 18, 1961, in Joplin, the daughter of Charles Lapping and Nancy (Hayden) Souder. She has been a lifetime area resident, Lisa worked as a nurse for Integrity Healthcare. Lisa was an amazing daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was sweet and caring. Anyone that knew her loved her contagious laugh and beautiful smile. She was a friend to everyone she met. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her mother, Nancy Souder, three sons; Josh Sharp of Joplin, Daniel Sharp of Webb City, Mo., Derek Sharp and wife Samantha of Neosho, Mo., one brother; Kevin Lapping of Joplin, and three grandchildren; Jordan, Raevyn and Angela. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lapping, and step-father, Charles Souder.

Lisa is to be cremated with the family receiving friends during a time of visitation on Friday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

CharLee Bond

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Heaven gained another angel when Charlene “CharLee” Shalee Bond, 23, Stella, Missouri, entered heaven on April 26, 2016 in Joplin, MO. 

 CharLee was born May 19, 1992 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Tracey (Clemons) and Manny Derryberry of Neosho and Keith and Becky Bond of Sarcoxie. She was a lifelong area resident and had worked at Scholastic and as a certified CNA. She attended the Hilldale Baptist Church in Neosho and was an avid softball player and was in high school choir and FFA. 

 In addition to her parents, she is survived by her fiance`, Elon Alford; her fur baby Greyson; her siblings; Jonathon and Courtney Derryberry, Neosho, MO; Shayale Derryberry, Neosho, MO; Sami and Markus Self, Anderson, MO; Brooklynn Derryberry, Neosho, MO; Kylee Bond, Sarcoxie, MO; Addison Derryberry, Neosho, MO; maternal Grandmother, Sharon Clemons, Neosho, MO; paternal Grandfather, Marvin Bond, Anderson, MO; paternal Grandparents Gene and Jan Huff, Sarcoxie, MO; Great Aunt Annalou Spears (Nanny), Anderson, MO; and numerous friends and family. She is proceeded in death by her uncles, Timothy Clemons and Pepe Derryberry; grandparents, Clyde and Myrtle Bond and Bonnie and J.W. Derryberry.

Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Viewing

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Services

10:00 AM, Saturday, April 30, 2016
Clark Chapel of Memories
312 S. Wood St. Neosho, Mo 64850

Frances Findley

(From Parker Mortuary)

Frances Jean McDaniel Findley, 84 of Carl Junction, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Carthage Health and Rehab.

Frances was born January 30, 1932 in Carl Junction to the late Roy McReynolds and Stella Dykes McReynolds. She was a 1950 graduate of Carl Junction High School. Frances worked as the secretary for her first husband's plumbing business. She was a member of the former Carl Junction United Methodist Church.

Frances married Ruric McDaniel on December 2, 1950 and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2002. She later married James Findley on September 4, 2004 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He survives of the home in Carl Junction.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Terri Hall and husband, Stuart of Carl Junction; son, Mark McDaniel of Carl Junction; brothers, Fred McReynolds of Neosho and Clarence McReynolds of Carl Junction; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Frances is also preceded in death by a brother, Charles McReynolds and sisters, Lois Saunders and Evelyn Fulton.

Service are planned for Friday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary with burial to follow at the Carl Junction Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-7:00 p.m. also at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the mortuary to help with funeral expenses.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.