Richard Ogle

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodman Funeral Home)

Mr. Richard Wayne Ogle, 68, of Carthage, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at St. Luke’s Care Center in Carthage, Missouri, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Richard entered this life on November 29, 1947, in Carthage, Missouri, one of six sons born to the union of the late John Victor and Goldie May (Patterson) Ogle. He was a lifelong resident of Carthage, Missouri and a 1966 graduate of Carthage High School. He worked for City of Carthage as well as other places of employment throughout the Carthage area. He was a proud Boy Scout Leader for over twenty years, helping twelve young men reach the status of Eagle Scout. He was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church in Joplin, where he went on several mission trips to Mexico. He enjoyed being outdoors, was a talented craftsman and always looked forward to trips with his dear friends Vicki and Calvin Cassady.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jimmy Ogle; and three brothers, Jackie, Gene and Jesse Ogle.

Richard is survived by his wife, Ida Faye Rhodes-Ogle of Clarksville, Tennessee; four children, Ric Ogle and wife, Christie, of Duenweg, Missouri, Chris Ogle of Carthage, Missouri, Josh Ogle of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Rashel Ogle of Carthage, Missouri; three stepsons, Shane Metz of Maple Valley, Washington, Eric Metz of Clarksville, Tennessee and Ryan Metz of Navarre, Florida; three grandchildren, Adam, Dalton and Alivia Ogle; two great grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two brothers, David Ogle of Carthage, Missouri and Denny Ogle of Willow Springs, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

A graveside celebration will be held on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Fasken Cemetery north of Carthage, Missouri, with Pastor John Swadley officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our websitewww.hedgelewis.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.

Clayton Lumpkins

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Clayton Aaron Lumpkins, age 46 of Joplin, Mo passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1969 in Carthage, Mo. Clayton was very artistic and musical, playing the guitar and piano. He loved studying several different languages at the same time and enjoyed going to the museum in Kansas City. He was very thoughtful, caring and considerate for his family and friends, doing anything for anybody. 

Clayton is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Arthur R. Tapley, and paternal grandparents Floyd and Helen Lumpkins. Survivors include his mother Barbara Melton of Joplin, Mo., two brothers: Craig Lumpkins and his wife Toni and their children Eric, David and Mariana of Lake Worth, Fl., and Clint Lumpkins and his wife Sandra and their children Mercedes, Justin, Megan and Connor, and great niece Penelope of Washington, D.C., maternal grandmother Janet Tapley of Carthage, Mo. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Friday June 24, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church of Carthage, Mo with pastor Greg Esselman officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service. The family suggests contributions to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital in care of the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Nida Rudd

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Nida E. Rudd age 89, of Joplin passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at National Health Care in Joplin. 

She was born on June 9, 1927 to Charles Hamilton and Nida (Smith) Hamilton in Mobile, Alabama. Nida was a CPA for over 15 years while raising a family, and a member of the South Joplin Christian Church. She always had a love of art and became a full time professional artist after her retirement. Nida was married to Malary C. Rudd and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1984. 

She is survived by her sons, Michael Rudd of Joplin, Tim Rudd of Coffeyville, KS; a daughter, Laura Martin of Texas; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Nida has been taken for cremation. 

The family will have a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the South Joplin Christian Church, 1901 South Pearl Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804. Burial will take place at a later date in Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the church in her memory. 

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

Sharon Fretwell

Sharon Campbell Fretwell was liberated from her earthly body, June 22, 2016.

Born to Earl and Mary (Hickman) Campbell September 22, 1946 she was a 1964 graduate of Joplin High School. She was voted “best all around” by her peers. She attended Joplin Junior College and was the 1965 Homecoming queen.

Her life took her to several cities around the country, where she made beautiful homes and had many friends. She returned home to Joplin and cared for her parents during their declining health.

She is survived by John Fretwell, whom she loved all her life, her daughter Krista Fretwell, Raymore MO, her sister and brother in law Earline and Bill Kelly, Carl Junction MO, her favorite niece, Kim Mccann Lawson and her husband Mark, Sacramento CA. and too many friends to count.

She left instructions for her body to be cremated and memorial services are unknown at this time.

Charles Privett

(From McQueen Funeral Home)

Charles Leroy Privett, age 78, of Granby, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, in his home.

He was born January 1, 1938 in Washburn, Missouri, the son of Claude Lee and Grace Ruth Victoria (Wade) Privett. On May 19, 1960 in Ridgley, Missouri he was united in marriage to Doris Jane Lemon, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2015. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Donald and Dale Privett and a son-in-law, Lonnie Fidler.

Surviving are three daughters, Diana Privett and Jeff Linder of Noel, Missouri, Victoria Fidler of Aurora, Missouri and Sarah Torres and Richard McVey of Reeds Spring, Missouri; one brother, Russell Privett of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Lenore Haynes of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Charles received his education at Wheaton, Missouri. During the Korean War he served in the United States Navy. For several years he was employed at Carthage Marble as a jackhammer operator.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under direction of McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton.

Sam Miller

(From Weng Funeral Chapel)

Samuel L. Miller, age 84, Jasper, MO, passed away at 9:45 p.m. June 20, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. 

Sam was born March 24, 1932 in Jasper County, Missouri to Samuel J. and Lorraine (York) Miller. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1950 and was named Star Farmer and later was awarded the American Farmer degree. He attended the University of Missouri and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity. He graduated in 1956 with a B. S. Degree in Agriculture Economics. He served as a field representative for Borden's, Pet Milk, and W. R. Grace Company. He started farming with his father in 1973. Sam was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Jasper Masonic Lodge #398, the Carthage Shrine Burn Crew, and Abou Ben Adhem in Springfield, and he was a member of the Jasper United Methodist Church. 

On December 25, 1954 he married Sherrill Weatherly. She survives. Sam is also survived by four daughters; Kristi (Bernie) Busken, Gilbert, AZ, Shelley (Mark) Stone, Maryland Heights, MO, Molly (Tim Reynolds) Miller, Dodge City, KS, and Courtney Miller, Lake Mary, FL He was “Bacca” to five grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. For many years Sam was the sports writer for the Jasper County News and covered all the football games, always listing every player’s name in his weekly story. Sam had a host of friends and never met a stranger. He was a voracious reader and enjoyed playing bridge with the Monday afternoon bridge group. 

The family will receive friends at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper, MO from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at the Jasper United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The body has been cremated and a private inurnment will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Jasper United Methodist Church or Paradise Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel.

Caroline Morton

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Caroline R. Morton age 71 of Oronogo passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital. 

She was born on October 16, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri to Christian Reign Luginbill and Loretta (Mitchell) Luginbill. Caroline was a travel agent, previously had worked as a car hop at the family owned Lugie’s Drive In, attended Alba Christian Church, and graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1962. She was the senior class president, a cheerleader; along with many other activities. 

Caroline is survived by her son, Chris Morton and fiancé Jamie Cole of Ketchum, OK; daughter, Candice Humphrey and husband Kevin of Webb City; friend, David Morton of Webb City; sisters, Susie Little of Grand Lake Town, OK, Diane Luginbill of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Marisa Bolin, Skylan Bolin, Zebediah Humphrey, Blake Cole, Tanner Cole, Shianne Morton; great grandchildren, Skyla Dawn Cole, Wyatt Keith Earp Moorhead, and Saige Michelle Moorhead. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Alba Christian Church. The family will be present for a visitation on Friday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery in Purcell. 

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