Linda Ricke

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Linda J. Ricke, age 73 of Webb City, Missouri passed away Friday October 28, 2016 at her home following a sudden illness.

She was born November 4, 1942 in Webb City, Missouri.

Linda worked as a LPN for many years at Jane Chinn Hospital and St. John’s Hospital as well as in several doctor offices. She also worked for Wal-Mart. She volunteered her nursing services every summer for many years at area church camps. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past Worthy Matron, and for many years she has served as the pianist for numerous OES programs. She was also a member of the Order of the Amaranth and the White Shrine. She was a devout Christian lady and loved the Lord.

She married James Ricke on December 4, 1981 and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Wenona (Rausch) Spencer; her daughter, Tana Mullins; a brother, Larry Spencer, and two half-brothers, Robin and Calvin Spencer.

Linda is survived by her son, Michael Ferriter (Cindy) Carthage, Missouri; two step daughters, Suzy Stringer (Richard), Webb City, Missouri, Kathy Villalobes ( John), Webb City, Missouri; a half-brother Gary Spencer; two sisters, Wenona Smith (Gene) Webb City, Missouri, Mara Murphy, Carl Junction, Missouri, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday November 3, 2016 at the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral with Dan Toney officiating. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial program at 6:00 pm Wednesday November 2, 2016. A time of visitation will follow until 7:30.

In lieu of flowers contributions are requested to Watered Gardens and may sent in care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home Webb City, Missouri.

Marvin Fullerton

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Marvin Ray Fullerton, 79, Diamond, died October 30, 2016 at Carthage Health and Rehab, following complications due to a stroke. 

 He was born July 7, 1937 in Granby, Missouri, the son of Marion and Nellie (Kyger) Fullerton. Marvin was a 1955 graduate of Diamond High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963. He lived in the Diamond-Granby area until the late 1980s then moved to Lincolnton, North Carolina where he lived until recently returning to Carthage. Marvin was self-employed in the dairy equipment business and was an avid pilot and thoroughly enjoyed flying his own plane. He was a member of the Church of Christ. 

 Marvin is survived by two sons, Marlin Fullerton of Rogersville, MO and Mark Fullerton of Calhoun, GA; two grandchildren, Tanner and Jesse Fullerton; one brother, Bruce Fullerton of Diamond, MO and one sister, Gloria Fullerton of Diamond, MO. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ron Fullerton. 

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Diamond Cemetery with Larry Carlisle officiating. Contributions in memory of Marvin may be made to the West Union Church of Christ, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.

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

Bessie Loomis

(From Parker Mortuary)

Bessie Wallace Loomis, age 82, Webb City, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at her home.

Bessie was born September 25, 1934 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, daughter of the late Gordon and Anne Wallace. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1952, and moved to New Hampshire to work as a nurse's aide for several years. She moved to California in 1970 where she worked in Los Alamitos, California as a photographer for GTE Yellow Pages before retiring. She and her husband moved to Neosho, Missouri in 2006. She was a member of College Heights Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by sons, James Loomis, Nathan Loomis, Shawn Loomis, and a daughter Shelly Jones; brother, Raymond Wallace and a sister, Connie Wallace

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Robert "Bob" Loomis; sons, Kurt Loomis and wife Lisa of Pineville, Missouri, Eric Loomis of San Bernardino, California, and Robert Loomis, Jr. and wife Tina of Neosho, Missouri; sisters, Barbara Cook of Boscawen, New Hampshire, and Jean Minor of Tilton, New Hampshire; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Rick Bushnell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Rosa Phillips

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Rosa Lee Phillips, age 86, of Gravette, AR, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at her home. She was born February 22, 1930 in Jonesboro, AR to William and Geneva O’Connor Bailey. Rosa married Leroy Phillips on September 13, 1990 in Taos, NM. 

Rosa was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Norman Wayne Brown. Survivors include two sons: Robin Dale Casey and Joley Casey, and two daughters: Sandra Bockholt and Ginger Casey, 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Clyde Garrett officiating.

D. D. Overton

(From McQueen Funeral Home)

Donald Dean “D.D.” Overton, age 81, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, in his home.

He was born February 23, 1935 in Wheaton, Missouri, the son of Wayne R. and Hazel Dean (Higgs) Overton. In 1961 he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Shafer who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; a stepdaughter, Judith Lewis and one brother David Overton.

Surviving are two sons, Patrick Climer of St. Petersburg, Florida and Stanley Climer of Louisiana; two daughters, Terri Myers of Frazier Park, California and Diana Kuhlers of South Dakota; three grandchildren, Cortni, Mishal and Christina Myers and one great granddaughter, Catherine Mishal.

D.D. grew up and received his education at Wheaton where he graduated from high school. He was an over the road truck driver for Tri State in Joplin for several years. From March 22, 1956 until October 18, 1957 he served in the United States Navy.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Rex Black will conduct the services.

Scott Wolfe

(From Clark Funeral Home)

William Scott Wolfe, 48, passed away on October 28, 2016 at his home in Granby. 

 Scott was born August 12, 1968 in Joplin, the son of Skip and Carolyn (Thurman) Wolfe and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Neosho High School in 1987, where he played football, basketball and baseball. His sophomore year, he was named ‘All Conference Designated Hitter’ in baseball. He attended William Jewell College on a baseball scholarship, graduating in 1991 with a BA in Financial Management. He worked for Wal-Mart managing stores in Olathe, Kansas and Beaver Dam, WI until 1996. Scott moved to Carthage where he opened ‘Wolfe Pack Pawn’. He owned and operated that business until 2013, when he sold the business to join his father as owner/operator of the Tower Road Apartments in Granby until his death. Scott was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved going to South Dakota pheasant hunting each year with his Dad. He was proud of his ‘Boone and Crockett’ record buck and record setting rainbow trout. He loved kids and enjoyed being around his nieces and nephews and the kids of his friends. 

 Scott is survived by his mother, Carolyn Wolfe of Neosho; sister, Crystal (Murray Musser) Wolfe of Branson; aunt, Jeanne (Kenny) Graham of Neosho; nieces, Karyssa Cizek, Neosho; Kassey Krutsinger and KarRee Musser of Branson; Kallea Baty of Springfield; nephews, Kade and Kamden of Branson and Kooper of Springfield and four great nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, George ‘Skip’ Wolfe. 

 Memorial services will be held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at 1 pm at the Neosho First Christian Church, Rev. Al Gritten will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho from 5 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Neosho High School Wildcat Baseball Program, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.

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

Kenny Rogers

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Rogers, 73, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest at 4:55 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO after an illness.

Kenneth Edward Rogers was born February 13, 1943 in Wichita, KS the son of Edward and Maebelle (Edwards) Rogers. Kenny was a retired teacher and coach. He taught in Oklahoma and in Missouri. Kenny was a former member of MSTA and the Oklahoma Coaches Association. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church in Seneca where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and other positions within the church. 

 
Kenneth E. Rogers married Linda Hoff September 4, 1965 in Seneca, MO and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons; Ryan Rogers of Seneca and Todd Rogers of Louisville, KY; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca and a memorial service will be held at a later date.