(From Parker Mortuary)
James R. Manning, Sr., age 93 of Joplin, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at Mercy Hospital.
James was born March 12, 1924 in Martin City, Missouri to the late John F. Manning and Willa Lou Daniles Manning.
He retired from Braeckel's as a cabinet maker after many years of service. James was a member of the United States Army and served during World War II.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy A. Johnson, age 88 of Webb City, Missouri passed away Friday September 22, 2017 following a short illness.
She was born April 15, 1929 in Picher, Oklahoma to Melvin and Belva (Jones) Stuckey.
Dorothy has lived in the Webb City area for over 55 years and worked as a housekeeper for many families. Dorothy enjoyed reading and being involved with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her step father who raised her, Herbert Alexander, and one great granddaughter, McKenzie Kisling.
Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Jeanne Leonard and husband Scott, Webb City; three sons, Randy Johnson and wife Vanessa, Alba, Rick Johnson, Carthage, Jim Johnson, Alba. Nine grandchildren; Mike Johnson, Shannon Kisling, Bryan Johnson, Andrew Johnson, AJ Johnson, Izak Johnson, Rachel Powers, Zack Leonard and Chelsey Parise, 12 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am Wednesday September 27, 2017 at the Weaver Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday September 26, 2017 from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home.
Lahunta Bateman
(From McQueen Funeral Home)
Lahunta June Bateman, age 83, of Verona, Missouri, formerly of Wheaton, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Missouri.
She was born November 12, 1933 the daughter of Clarence and Cora (Preddy) Saunders. She was united in marriage to J.D. Bateman, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Pat Pointer; one son, Jim Bateman; three brothers and one sister.
Surviving are three sons, Mike Bateman and his wife Brenda of Cassville, Missouri, Steve Bateman of Cassville, Missouri and Bob Bateman of Verona, Missouri; one daughter, Sheila Hughes of Stark City, Missouri; three brothers, Charles Saunders of Cassville, Missouri, Johnny Saunders of Washburn, Missouri and Verdayne Saunders of Republic, Missouri; one sister, Norma Hayward of Cassville, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
June spent most of her life in Barry County and received her education at Mineral Springs. She had been employed at the shoe factory, Vase-Bristol On Line and also was a nursing home cook. She attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Verona.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Muncie Chapel Cemetery in Wheaton under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Scott Mitchell will conduct the services.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:30 A.M. Monday at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.
Lahunta June Bateman, age 83, of Verona, Missouri, formerly of Wheaton, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Missouri.
She was born November 12, 1933 the daughter of Clarence and Cora (Preddy) Saunders. She was united in marriage to J.D. Bateman, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Pat Pointer; one son, Jim Bateman; three brothers and one sister.
Surviving are three sons, Mike Bateman and his wife Brenda of Cassville, Missouri, Steve Bateman of Cassville, Missouri and Bob Bateman of Verona, Missouri; one daughter, Sheila Hughes of Stark City, Missouri; three brothers, Charles Saunders of Cassville, Missouri, Johnny Saunders of Washburn, Missouri and Verdayne Saunders of Republic, Missouri; one sister, Norma Hayward of Cassville, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
June spent most of her life in Barry County and received her education at Mineral Springs. She had been employed at the shoe factory, Vase-Bristol On Line and also was a nursing home cook. She attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Verona.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Muncie Chapel Cemetery in Wheaton under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Scott Mitchell will conduct the services.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:30 A.M. Monday at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Lois Crowe
Lois J. Crowe, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Assisted Living in Carthage, Missouri. Lois was born February 9, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to Clyde Andrew Crowe and Mary Crowe. She was a resident of Carthage for the past fourteen years. Lois worked for and retired from Conoco before moving to Carthage. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Carthage.
Lois is survived by three sons, Richard Crowe of Fresno, California, Steven Spitz and Gary Spitz, both of Carthage; two daughters, Jeannie Webster of Naples, Florida and Cindy Patrick of Republic, Missouri; two brothers, Leonard Crowe of Vinita, Oklahoma and Andy Crowe of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Lois is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter and one great-great granddaughter.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute, Kansas.
Contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home, care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Gabriella Dighero
(From Ferry Funeral Home)
Gabriella Kathleen Dighero, Nevada, MO, infant daughter of Brandon Allen and Jessica Kathleen (Hope) Dighero, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Gabriella was born on August 2, 2016 in Kansas City, MO.
Survivors in addition to her parents, Brandon and Jessica, include one sister, Isabella, of the home; grandparents Dan and Margaret Hope, Nevada, Larry Dighero, Carthage, MO, Dana Frasco, Pittsburg, KS, Leona Kurcz, Omaha, NE, Jerry and Nola Hughes, Richards, MO, and Lorna Jo Dighero, Walker, MO; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening, September 22, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Those who wish may contribute to a fund for the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
Gabriella Kathleen Dighero, Nevada, MO, infant daughter of Brandon Allen and Jessica Kathleen (Hope) Dighero, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Gabriella was born on August 2, 2016 in Kansas City, MO.
Survivors in addition to her parents, Brandon and Jessica, include one sister, Isabella, of the home; grandparents Dan and Margaret Hope, Nevada, Larry Dighero, Carthage, MO, Dana Frasco, Pittsburg, KS, Leona Kurcz, Omaha, NE, Jerry and Nola Hughes, Richards, MO, and Lorna Jo Dighero, Walker, MO; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening, September 22, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
Those who wish may contribute to a fund for the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
Brenda Purdy
Brenda Louise Purdy, age 57, of Lamar, Missouri died Friday, September 16, 2017 at Truman Healthcare Center.
Brenda was born February 22, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Robert Lee and Evelyn Elizabeth (Phillip) Oberlin. She was a high school graduate and of the Christian faith. She had worked as a housekeeper at hotels until she became disabled due to illness. Brenda had recently moved to Lamar from Arkansas to be close to her son during her illness.
Brenda is survived by a son and his wife Jet and Kristin Oberlin, Sheldon, MO; step - children Dale Froling, Coralynn Froling and Justin Floyd; her mother Evelyn Oberlin, Yuma, Tennessee; two brothers, Dennis Oberlin, Lansing, Michigan, and Gary Oberlin, Abilene, Texas; three sisters, Bonnie Oberlin, Dewitt, Michigan, Kathy Clark, Yuma, Tennessee, and Linda James, Haslett, Michigan; two grandchildren, Izzabell Oberlin, and Brayden Robertson.
Preceding her in death were her father, Robert Oberlin; a son, Eric Purdy and a daughter, Marybeth Purdy.
At her request, she was taken for cremation and the family will have a memorial service for her at a later date.
Jordan McConnell
Jordan W. McConnell, 16, Carthage, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. Jordan Wayne McConnell was born February 20, 2001 in Joplin, MO to Richard McConnell and Steffanie (Meister) McConnell. He was a junior at Carthage High School and was on the tennis team and had been on cross country. Jordan attended Forest Park Church in Carthage and was very active member of Young Life.
Survivors include his parents, and one brother, Jayden A. McConnell, Carthage. Grandparents Frank and Judy Meister, Pittsburg, KS; Cindy Tilley, Carthage; and Darrell McConnell, Carthage. Great Grandparents Jim and Della French, Carthage; Hershel Meister, Carthage, MO; Wayne and Lorie Gillman, Aransas Pass, TX; Norman and Cleva Knight, Carthage, MO. Aunts include Rachel McConnell, Jessica McConnell, Libby and Tim Snethen, and Kayla Meister and several cousins and numerous relatives.
Preceded in death by his grandma, Denise McConnell.
Visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Forest Park Church, Carthage. Memorial services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Forest Park Church. Ministers Greg Walker and Chris Holman will officiate. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts are suggested to Young Life in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
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