Michael Hoover

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Michael D. Hoover, 61, Neosho, died June 24, 2016 in Columbia, Missouri following an extended illness. 

 He was born March 28, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Ernest (Doc) and Ila Jean (Daugherty) Hoover. Michael lived most of his adult life in Neosho and graduated from Neosho High School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator and retired after 17 years of service. He was a member of the DAV and enjoyed fishing and collecting coins. 

 Michael married Judy (Dodson) Eldridge on July 20, 2010 and she survives. Additional survivors include his mother, Ila Jean Hoover; three children, Dr. Kaitlin Ingram and husband, A.J. of San Diego, CA, Jeff Eldridge and wife, Jennifer of Springfield, MO and Megan Eldridge of Neosho, MO; four grandchildren, Essence, Karly, Makynna and Beckett; one brother, Les Hoover and wife, Sherry of Neosho and one sister, Sonja Harper and husband, Reed of Joplin, MO. Michael is preceded in death by his father. 

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

Visitation
Wednesday June 29, 2016, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Clark Chapel of Memories

Services
Thursday June 30, 2016, 10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories

Leroy Lovell

(From Parker Mortuary)

Burton Leroy Lovell, age 75, Carl Junction, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.

Leroy was born October 30, 1940 in Cave Springs, Arkansas to the late William Edward Lovell, Sr. and Gladys Mae Douthitt Lovell and had lived in the Joplin area all of his life.

Leroy was a union laborer with the Local #319 for over 35 years. He enjoyed going to auctions and rummage sales and was a collector of many things.

Survivors include his children, Emmett Lovell, Carl Junction, Michele Lovell, Carl Junction, Rick Lovell, Carthage; two brothers, Henry Lovell and Vernon Lovell, both of Joplin; a sister, Mary Mitchell, Joplin; three grandchildren, Amanda, Joshua, Rebecca; and one great grandchild, Madilynn.

In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by two brothers, William E. Lovell, Jr and Robert Lovell and two sisters, Fannie Shively and Ida Harvell.

Graveside services are planned for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Jeff D. Martin will officiate. Pallbearers will be Clay Lovell, Darren Shively, Glen Lovell, Cody Lovell, Adam Lovell and Dustin Shively. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Virgil Loveland

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Virgil Lewis Loveland, of Neosho MO left this life and went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. He was of the Baptist Faith. 

He was born August 28. 1936 in Mullinville KS to Lewis Loveland and Helen Holeman. He is survived by his wife, Erma Snow Loveland of the home, two sisters Frieda Pace (Jack),and Donna Turner, brothers, Frank, Leonard, Jerry, Erpil and Steve. He was preceded in death by a brother Fred. He is survived by many nieces and nephews who felt he was the greatest Uncle ever. As well as special friends Mike and Barbara West and family. 

Virgil served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He retired from Premiere Turbines in 1999 after 38 years. He will be remembered for always thinking of others and putting their needs and wants before his own. Virgil’s request is that everyone take a day off and do something fun and enjoyable in his remembrance. A special thanks to Freeman Neosho staff, Dr. Larry Barnes, and Dr. R.F. Williams for their excellent care. 

Graveside services will be held June 29, 2016 at Park Cemetery Carthage MO. Pastor Mark Sanders, Pastor Phillip Sanders and close friend Mike West will conduct services. Online condolences may be sent to ulmerfh.com. 

Services are under the direction of The Ulmer Home Carthage Missouri.

Pollyanna Gruver

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Pollyanna R. Gruver, age 90 of Racine, Missouri, died June 27, 2016 at her home, following an illness. 

 Pollyanna was born Feb. 16, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Bert and Pearl (Harter) Martin. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at American Can Company and Montgomery Wards in Kansas City, MO. She moved to the Racine area in 1974 from Lamar, Missouri and she worked as church secretary at Racine Apostolic Church for many years. She enjoyed working and serving and was a member of the Racine Apostolic Church.

Pollyanna married Albert Franklin Gruver and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by a son, Darrell Allen Gruver and wife, Denise of Racine; stepchildren, Loyd Gruver and wife Roza Mary of Jericho Springs, MO; Linda Jacoby of Pleasant Valley, MO; Sharon Perry of Holt, MO; daughter in law, Susan Gruver of Lamar; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Gruver, stepson, Gerald Gruver and two granddaughters, Charlotte Michelle and Shauna Danielle Gruver. 

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

VISITATION
Wednesday June 29, 2016, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Racine Apostolic Church

SERVICES
Thursday June 30, 2016, 1:30 PM at Racine Apostolic Church

Linis Dell

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Linis C. Dell, 65, Granby, died June 22, 2016 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, following a sudden illness. 

 Linis was born Nov. 25, 1950 in Kincaid, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Georgia (Cole) Dell. He served in the U.S. Army and was a farmer. He enjoyed bailing hay, tractors and horses. 

Linis married Eileen (Murray) Dell and she survives. Also surviving is his mother, Georgia Pendergraft of Granby; children, Linis Dell, Jr. of Carl Junction; Kenny Arehart and wife, Barbie of Carl Junction; Jon P. Arehart; Christie Fhember and husband, Jarod of Carl Junction; two brothers, James Dell and wife, Linda; Ted Dell and wife, Debbie; one sister, Donna Goodnight and husband, Junior; five grandsons, five granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Linis is preceded in death by his father, a brother, Fred Dell and step-father, Lawrence Pendergraft.

Viewing

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel
12787 B. Hwy Granby, MO. 64844

Visitation

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

Services

10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Clark Funeral Home Granby Chapel

Claude Wall

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Claude Edward Wall, age 77, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 3:41 am in Columbus, Kansas. Claude was born January 29, 1939 in Keelville, KS.

He retired in September 2014 after 50 years as a meat cutter. He was the co-owner of C & L Foods, Carthage, MO and also worked in Seneca at G & L Foods for many years. He retired from the Apple Market in Columbus.

He graduated from Baxter High School in 1956. He was a member of Spring River Assembly of God, Riverton, where he was an Elder and a Greeter. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with the family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Karen Auman on July 28, 1957 in Neutral, KS. She survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Darin Wall (wife, Shellly), Riverton; one daughter, Tammy Bullis (husband, Robert) Diamond, MO; 5 grandchildren, Rori Bullis, Dallas, TX, Sheena Wall, Riverton, Robin Little, (husband, Jason), Diamond, Kelsey Moreno (husband, Andrew, Riverton, Nolan Wall (wife, Cassie, Girard, KS; 3 great-grandchildren, Hyley Lucas, Elise Moreno, and Jay Little; one brother, Ray Dean Wall (wife, Lorretta), Pryor, OK, one nephew, Brandon Wall (wife, Darcie).

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Wall, mother, Lela (Wene) Hoops, and step-dad, Winifred D Hoops,

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Spring River Assembly of God. Pastor Roger Scantlin will officiate. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Columbus.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, June 27, 2016 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral home.

Jerald Quarles

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodman Funeral Home)

Jerold Quarles, 77, of Lamar, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, June 21, 2016.

Jerold was born September 13, 1938 in Sheldon, Missouri, to the union of Lee Harris Quarles and Eunice Plain Quarles. He later resided in Iantha and Liberal, Missouri, graduating from Liberal High School in 1956. In 1961, Jerold joined the U.S. Army, serving his country faithfully until 1967. He also served in the Missouri National Guard. Mr. Quarles worked for O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar for 25 years. He also worked for Thorco Industries in Lamar and for his son, Terry, at Quarles Construction in Webb City. Jerold was a 9 year member of the Barton County Eagles 4405 in Lamar, serving as Trustee for 7 years. He was also a Mason and Shriner of Mirza Shrine, Pittsburg, Kansas.

On June 2, 1972, Jerold married Norma Duncan in Miami, Oklahoma, and together they shared 44 years.

Jerold was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Eunice Quarles; four brothers, Bob, Charles, Gene and Harold Dean Quarles; and one sister, Joyce Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home; son, Terry Quarles, and wife, Pamela, of Webb City; daughter, Mischele Callaghan, and husband, Michael, of Lamar; grandchildren, Kristin Quarles and fiancé, Casey Drummond, of Webb City, Jeffrey Carsel and wife, Laura, of Golden City, Austin Carsel and wife, Jamy, of Lamar, and Michael and Dustin Butcher, of Webb City; great-grandchildren, Sophie-Jo Quarles, of Webb City, Caitlyn and Remington Carsel, of Golden City, and Breanna and Cali Butcher, of Alba; and a host of extended family.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday evening, June 25, from 6:00 – 9:00 at the Eagles Lodge, 468 US-160, in Lamar. Private family burial with graveside military rites will take place in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Lamar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Louis. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.hedgelewis.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home, Webb City.