Amber White

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Amber M. White, 18, Joplin, Mo., entered into rest on Sunday, September 29, 2018 in her home. Amber was born on May 9, 2000 in Joplin, the daughter of Cheryl (Cline) Presley and Coy White Jr. Amber was a lifelong resident of the Joplin area.

During her high school years, she attended and competed in State and National Debate tournaments. Amber was currently employed at Eagle Picher in Joplin. She was a lover of all kinds of animals, music, and enjoyed hiking and spending time walking the trails at the Wildcat Glade Conservation Area.

Amber will be missed by her mother, Cheryl Presley, of Joplin; two brothers, Myran Presley, of Monett, Mo, and Coy White III, of Lucedale, Mississippi; one sister, Ashley Chaney, of Carthage, Mo; Maternal grandparents, Robert and Linda Cline, of Pierce City, Mo.; great-grandparents, Louise Cline, of Cabool, Mo. and Betty West, of Rogers, Ar.; Paternal grandmother, Mary Shoemake, of Lucedale, Mississippi; three uncles, James Cline, of St. Louis, Mo., Robbie Cline, of Neosho, Mo., and Tracy Cline, of Broken Arrow, Ok.; three aunts, Carol Cline, of Myanmar, China, Janet Price, of Las Vegas, NV. And Mandy Brewer, of Lucedale, Mississippi; one nephew, Joseph Jones, of Carthage, Mo.; and one niece, Hazel Jones, of Carthage, Mo.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

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Carol McMeen

(From Parker Mortuary)

Carol Juanita McMeen, age 88, Webb City, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Senior Suites Health care in Broken Arrow, OK.

She was born December 22, 1929 in Raton, N.M. to the late Richard Leroy Spohr and Esther May Edmondson Spohr.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters and one granddaughter, Stacey Joann McMeen, Webb City, MO.

Carol worked as a title clerk for Hogan Land Title Company in Springfield, MO until retiring in 1991. After retiring she moved to Webb City.

She is survived by one brother, Harold Spohr, age 95, Vancouver, WA; one son, Michael McMeen and wife, Judy, Broken Arrow, OK; two daughters, Sheri Garrison, Broken Bow, OK, and Celia Throop and husband, Dave, Webb City; six grandchildren, Shannon McMeen, Amber Gates and husband, Alex, Tulsa, Heather McFarland and Drew Moseley, Broken Bow, Michael Throop, Webb City, Amy Page and husband, Jeramy, Kansas City, MO; nine great grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren, with two more expected within the next month, along with several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at MT. Hope Cemetery Pavilion, Webb City. Pastor Gene Bebee will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to RoseRock Healthcare and may be left in care of the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

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Sandra Brown

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Sandra Lucille Brown, Granby, passed away peacefully after an unexpected illness on Sept. 29, 2018, at the age of 80 years, 10 months, and 26 days. She was born Nov. 3, 1937 in Cambridge, KS to Francis Nolan and Nellie Lucille (Ramage) Sturm and had spent most of her life in the Granby area. Sandra was a homemaker and had previously worked for Big Smith in Neosho, Sitler Ornaments, and as a caregiver. She enjoyed going to rodeos and to casinos.

Sandra married Calvin Brown on Oct. 31, 1954; he preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 2002. She is survived by three children: Vicki Lynn Dickey of Neosho, Michael Wayne Brown of Granby, and Randy Ray Brown of Joplin; one brother, Gerald Sturm and wife, Marcia of Neosho; two sisters, Karen Sue Kruse and husband, Jim of Nixa, MO and Diane Dickey of Neosho; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. In addition to her husband, Sandra was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Sturm and Glen Sturm and one sister, Peggy Judd.

Sandra’s remains have been taken for cremation. Memorial services will be held 3 pm on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at Clark Funeral Home, Granby Chapel in Granby, MO, with Pastor James Keezer officiating; Tina Shadwick Hoskins will assist. A private family interment at Granby Memorial Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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Carole Logan

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Carole Ann Logan, 71, Granby, entered into rest on September 30, 2018 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, following an illness. 

 
Carole was born August 19, 1947 in Carnegie, PA, the daughter of Joel and Lucy Kraushaar.
She co-owned and operated restaurants with her husband, Michael. Her family and grandchildren were very special to her and she enjoyed music and being around people. 

 
Carole and Michael Logan were married on July 23, 1966 in Burbank, CA and he survives. Also surviving are three children, Kevin Logan and fiancé, Heather, Toby Logan and Debbie Shaw, all of Granby; three sisters, Bernie, Marsha and Nadine; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister. 

Services will be Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 10 am at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Granby, Rev. Ira Hawkins will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening at the funeral home from 5 to 6 pm. Cremation will follow the service on Saturday.

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Jerri Rittenberry

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jerri Dale Rittenberry, Granby, MO passed away September 30, 2018. She was born July 29, 1980 in Neosho, MO to Jerry and Karen Sue (Judd) Rittenberry, and was a lifelong resident of the Granby area. Jerri was a sales manager for Troy’s Outer Limits in Granby.

Cremation is under the supervision of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Lynette Rowe

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Lynette Rowe, 64, Carthage, MO, entered into rest on Sept. 29, 2018 in Joplin, MO.

 She was born Feb. 5, 1954 in Eads, CO to Archie Lee and Viola (Smotherman) Sickelbower, but spent the majority of her life in the SW MO area. Lynette was a homemaker who loved to cook, sew, and paint. She was a member of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She loved her dog, Jax and especially enjoyed going on dates with her husband of 49 years, Wayne. 

 Lynette and Wayne were married Oct. 12, 1969 in Neosho; he survives of the home. She is also survived by two children, Cindy Smith and husband, James and Roxanne Asher; three sisters, Cheryl Grewell, Fayetta Wynn and husband, Gary, and Jackie Boothe and husband, Dennis; three grandchildren, Jonathan Paul, Brendan Smith, and Bryston Smith; three great grandchildren, Lochlan Paul, Barrett Paul, and Autumn Paul.

Services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 at Clark Chapel of Memories, Neosho, with Dr. Todd Decker officiating. Interment will follow at IOOF Cemetery, Neosho. Honoring Lynette by serving as pallbearers will be Pat Mabrey, Doug Sparks, Jonathan Paul, Brendan Smith, James Smith, Gary Wynn, and Dennis Boothe. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6 until 7 pm at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

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Eloise Kitchen

(From Parker Mortuary)

Eloise (Ellie) Kitchen was born November 17, 1936 in Wentworth, Missouri to George and Hazel Hagebusch. She entered into rest on September 27, 2018 at Mercy Hospital.

Her hobbies consisted of reading and quilting. She was a member of Merry Makers FCE Club and Granby Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She resided in Joplin for the last 20 years.

In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kitchen, a son, James (Tony) Prewitt, and three siblings. Survivors include a son, Rick Prewitt and wife Debra, Quincy, Illinois; three daughters, Dana Stevens, Blue Springs, Missouri, Sandra Noll, Liberty, Missouri and Leah Everett and husband Jim, Joplin, Missouri; Siblings, Evelyn Varelli, Patricia Williams, Sharon Mann, Richard Hagebusch, John Hagebusch, David Hagebusch; Grandchildren, Chance Prewitt, Alicia Lankford, Allison Sanders, Brandon Harra, David Ohrvall, Tyler Ohrvall, Kasey Fields, Andrew Noll, Madison Noll, Jacob Everett, Laryssa Everett; great grandchildren, Madalyn Lankford, Grace Prewitt, Faith Prewitt, Kylor Sanders, Kyzer Sanders, Spencer Harra, Aaron Fields, Pearl Fletcher.

Funeral Services are Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 2:00 p.m., Granby Christian Church, Granby Missouri.

Contributions can be made to: Granby Christian Church, P.O. Box 668, Granby, Missouri 64844

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

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