(From Ferry Funeral Home)
James Warren Hartman, 54, Carterville, MO, formerly of Nevada and Bronaugh, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. James was born March 25, 1963 in Lincoln, NE to James Wessley and Norma Mae (Crabtree) Hartman. He was united in marriage to Stephanie E. Curtis on June 11, 2016 in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home.
James was raised in the Bronaugh area and attended Bronaugh High School graduating with the Class of 1981. Following high school James worked for a number of years as an automobile mechanic. Later he operated his own D.J. and Karaoke business, and also a computer business “The Other Computer Guy”. James recently moved to Carterville from Nevada in March of 2017.
In addition to his wife Stephanie, survivors include three children, Samantha Wolfe and her husband Corey, Nevada, James Hartman, Jr., Nevada, and Anthony Hartman, Bronaugh; four grandchildren; his mother, Norma Wishon, Bronaugh; one sister, Leona Scott, Bronaugh; one brother, Mike Wishon, Nevada; and numerous nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Hartman, and one brother, Shane Hartman.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Helen Shipley
(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)
Helen J. Shipley, age 73, of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at her home.
Helen was born on March 22, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph and Anna (Lord) MacDonald. She grew up in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and was a 1961 graduate of Winnacunnet High School. Helen moved to the Joplin area in 1967, where she was a devoted homemaker in raising her five children.
Helen was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri, and former parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City. She supported Life Choices by crocheting and donating countless afghans to them over the years. Helen also enjoyed helping the sisters at the Queen of Angels Priory in Hulbert, Oklahoma. Throughout the school year, Helen thoroughly enjoyed attending many of the school concerts, plays, recitals, and sporting events of her many grandchildren. She also loved cards, games, and luncheons with her many friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Russell J. Shipley; and a daughter-in-law, Terisa Shipley.
Survivors include her five children; James Shipley, Jr., Mark Shipley and wife, Jana, Christine Corn and husband, Tim, John Shipley and wife, Camille, and Paul Shipley and wife, Heather; 14 grandchildren, who she loved spending time with; James, Elizabeth (Clayton), Aidan, Collin, Leah, Olivia, Ian, Jonah, Lucas, Jack, Ava, Ethan, Jenna and Isaac; four siblings, Joseph MacDonald, Jr., Mary Snaith, Michael MacDonald and Judith Borland; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial for Helen is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin with Rev. J. Friedel officiating. Burial will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, in the chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to Life Choices or the Queen of Angels Convent in care of the mortuary. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
Helen J. Shipley, age 73, of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at her home.
Helen was born on March 22, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph and Anna (Lord) MacDonald. She grew up in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and was a 1961 graduate of Winnacunnet High School. Helen moved to the Joplin area in 1967, where she was a devoted homemaker in raising her five children.
Helen was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri, and former parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City. She supported Life Choices by crocheting and donating countless afghans to them over the years. Helen also enjoyed helping the sisters at the Queen of Angels Priory in Hulbert, Oklahoma. Throughout the school year, Helen thoroughly enjoyed attending many of the school concerts, plays, recitals, and sporting events of her many grandchildren. She also loved cards, games, and luncheons with her many friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Russell J. Shipley; and a daughter-in-law, Terisa Shipley.
Survivors include her five children; James Shipley, Jr., Mark Shipley and wife, Jana, Christine Corn and husband, Tim, John Shipley and wife, Camille, and Paul Shipley and wife, Heather; 14 grandchildren, who she loved spending time with; James, Elizabeth (Clayton), Aidan, Collin, Leah, Olivia, Ian, Jonah, Lucas, Jack, Ava, Ethan, Jenna and Isaac; four siblings, Joseph MacDonald, Jr., Mary Snaith, Michael MacDonald and Judith Borland; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial for Helen is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Joplin with Rev. J. Friedel officiating. Burial will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 31, in the chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to Life Choices or the Queen of Angels Convent in care of the mortuary. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.
Robert McKee
(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)
Robert L. McKee, age 73, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 1:12 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Bob was born March 26, 1944 in Haden, Colorado to James and Arabelle McKee. He had lived in Joplin since 1984. Bob was employed with Cardinal Scale in Webb City for 20 years, retiring in 2006. Bob served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Joplin and was active in mowing the Church property. He was also a member of the D.A.V, and American Legion Post 13, where he was a member of the Military Honors Team.
Bob married Linda Nivens November 16, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma and she survives. Additional survivors include a brother, Loren McKee and wife Jeannie, Kearney, Mo., a sister, Wilma Miller, Frankford, Mo., numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his four-legged kids, Cuddles, Ebony, and Baby. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna Jennings, and a brother, Donald Lee Smith.
Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Faith Baptist Church, 2424 E. 20th. St. with Rev. Bruce Allen officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary. Memorial contributions are requested to the Faith Baptist Church in care of the Mortuary. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin, Mo.
Robert L. McKee, age 73, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 1:12 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Bob was born March 26, 1944 in Haden, Colorado to James and Arabelle McKee. He had lived in Joplin since 1984. Bob was employed with Cardinal Scale in Webb City for 20 years, retiring in 2006. Bob served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Joplin and was active in mowing the Church property. He was also a member of the D.A.V, and American Legion Post 13, where he was a member of the Military Honors Team.
Bob married Linda Nivens November 16, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma and she survives. Additional survivors include a brother, Loren McKee and wife Jeannie, Kearney, Mo., a sister, Wilma Miller, Frankford, Mo., numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his four-legged kids, Cuddles, Ebony, and Baby. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna Jennings, and a brother, Donald Lee Smith.
Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Faith Baptist Church, 2424 E. 20th. St. with Rev. Bruce Allen officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Mortuary. Memorial contributions are requested to the Faith Baptist Church in care of the Mortuary. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin, Mo.
Shawn Chew
(From Parker Mortuary)
Shawn David Chew, age 53, Joplin, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home after an illness.
Shawn was born August 26, 1963 in Joplin to Jerry Chew and Patsy Pelot Chew and had lived in the Joplin area most of his life.
He worked as an assistant chef for the University of Tulsa for several years. Shawn was a veteran of the United States Army. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Patsy Chew, Joplin; a brother, Steven Chew and his wife, April, Joplin; and nieces and nephews, Logan, Autumn, Abigail and Keith.
At his request, Shawn has been taken for cremation and no formal services are planned at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Shawn David Chew, age 53, Joplin, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home after an illness.
Shawn was born August 26, 1963 in Joplin to Jerry Chew and Patsy Pelot Chew and had lived in the Joplin area most of his life.
He worked as an assistant chef for the University of Tulsa for several years. Shawn was a veteran of the United States Army. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Patsy Chew, Joplin; a brother, Steven Chew and his wife, April, Joplin; and nieces and nephews, Logan, Autumn, Abigail and Keith.
At his request, Shawn has been taken for cremation and no formal services are planned at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Donna Kilpatrick
(From Weng Funeral Chapel)
Donna Jean Kilpatrick, 82 of Golden City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home.
Donna Jean Kilpatrick, 82 of Golden City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home.
She was born March 22, 1935 in Kimball, Nebraska to Gerald Raymond and Theo Clara (Pope) Rosenthal. Donna was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a homemaker.
Donna was united in marriage to Homer Paul Kilpatrick on March 4, 1988. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1998. Survivors include three sons, Randy (Roxxie) Wootton, Jim (Phyllis) Smith, and Bruce (Gina) Kilpatrick. Four daughters, Chris (Dick) Kindsfather, Terri (Dave) Vroman, Nancy (John) Young, and Tina (Doug) Knight. One sister, Karen Orahood. One sister-in-law, Betty Rosenthal. Twelve grandchildren and Nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, (Gerald and Theo), Husband, (Paul), Brother, (Gary), So (Eddie), Infant son, and Son-in-law (Dick Kindsfather).
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel. Online condolences can be made at Weng Funeral Chapel.com.
Rosalee Melton
(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)
Rosalee Melton, 69, was born at the home on January 3, 1948 to Everett and Alice Melton of Weir, KS. She went home to be with Jesus and her departed family and entered her final resting place at 3:45AM on the Sabbath, July 29, 2017.
Visitation
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Faith Tabernacle Church
206 Turtle
Weir, KS
Service Information
Friday, August 4th, 2017, 2:00pm
Officiating- Rev James Fellers
Faith Tabernacle Church
206 Turtle
Weir, KS
Rosalee Melton, 69, was born at the home on January 3, 1948 to Everett and Alice Melton of Weir, KS. She went home to be with Jesus and her departed family and entered her final resting place at 3:45AM on the Sabbath, July 29, 2017.
She was the youngest of seven siblings. On October 22, 1966, she married her sweetheart Harold R. Monroe (also known to many as Randy Thomas). They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2016. God blessed their marriage with 4 children, James Westley, Randy Jr., Tonya Lee, and Treina Lolann. She was saved as a young girl and rededicated her life and service to the Lord in 1979 at Faith Tabernacle Church in Weir, KS and worked in several Christian schools. She had a degree in Cosmetology from Pittsburg State University, but her life’s journey led her to Texas in 1992 where she helped her husband with antique shows and refurnishing. She always stayed faithful to her true joy and happiness of living a committed life in the Lord, her family and her friends wherever she lived.
She is survived by her husband Randy Monroe, SR. of Weir, KS, 5 siblings: Norvella (Carmen) Boccia of Pittsburg, KS, Arelva (Ted) Brynds of Cherokee, KS, James (Gertrude) Melton of Overland Park, KS, and April Faruggia of Stillwell, OK. Her children: James (Diane) Monroe, Athens, TX, Randy (Ruthy) of Weir, KS, (Will) Tonya Perryman of Rich Hill, MO, and (Joseph) Treina Sandifer of Big Sandy, TX. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 16 nieces and nephews, many cousins and great nieces and nephews.
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Faith Tabernacle Church
206 Turtle
Weir, KS
Service Information
Friday, August 4th, 2017, 2:00pm
Officiating- Rev James Fellers
Faith Tabernacle Church
206 Turtle
Weir, KS
Patricia Mercer
(From Simpson Funeral Home)
Patricia A. (Oxendine) Mercer, age 71 of Joplin passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her home.
Patricia A. (Oxendine) Mercer, age 71 of Joplin passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her home.
She was born on July 26, 1946 in Manilla, Arkansas. Patricia was a registered nurse for many years working for several different places that include; St. John’s, Freeman, Meadows, and a private care nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Mercer and a sister, Katrina Frossard.
Patricia is survived by her son, Thomas Evansco and wife Shannon; sister, Lola Wyatt and husband Jack; brothers, Jim Soles and wife Diane, Roger Soles and wife Linda, Paul Soles and wife Becky, Randy Soles and wife Diane; grandchildren; Timothy Evansco, Kayla Evansco, and Kara Evansco.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Simpson Funeral in Webb City. The family will be present for a visitation from 1:00 PM until service time on the same day. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
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