Saelah Lindsey

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Saelah Rilynn Elizabeth Lindsey, infant daughter of Cheyenne Villa and Taylor Lindsey passed away February 28, 2020, as she was held in the loving arms of her parents and surrounded by her family.

Saelah was born February 12, 2020. She is survived by her parents, Cheyenne and Taylor of Goodman, MO; her brother, Kai Villa of Goodman, MO; her paternal grandparents, Randy and Gerri Lindsey of Seneca, MO; her maternal grandparents, Ray and Darlene Villa of Goodman, MO; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO. 

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Washanga Indian Cemetery, New Kirk, OK, with Pastor Clint Silvertooth officiating. Grandfathers, Ray Villa and Randy Lindsey will serve as pallbearers.

Lewis Wills

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Lewis Eugene Wills, 83, Seneca, MO passed away March 1, 2020. Lewis was born January 8, 1937 in Goodman, MO to Lewis Herbert and Beulah Delores (Masters) Wills.

He was a dairy cattle farmer and a member of the Neosho Community Church. Lewis loved life, singing, animals, storytelling, gardening, and hunting. He was known as a jokester and he loved his grandchildren. 

Lewis and Shirley (Cauthren) Risenhoover Wills were married December 1, 2013 in Wyandotte, OK and she survives. 

He is also survived by four children, Gregory Wills and wife, Teresa of Wyandotte, OK, Tony Wills of Joplin, MO, Nancy Garrett and husband, Chris of Miami, OK, and Diane Castle of Vancouver, WA; four step children, Carl Risenhoover and wife, Paula of MO, Billy Risenhoover of GA, Rick Risenhoover of TX, and Kim Holliday and husband, Larry of AR; two brothers, Lyle and Bill; three sisters, Deanie, Martha Ruth, and Erma; thirteen grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. 

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Geneva Rosalee (Brown) Wills; a granddaughter, Piper Spiva; and a son-in-law, Jeff Spiva.

Services will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho, MO. Reverend Earnest Friend will officiate assisted by Reverend Wes Hembree. Interment will follow at Swars Prairie Baptist Church Cemetery, Seneca, MO. Paul Armstrong, Albert Jones, Randy Lankford, Randy Keener, Tony Smith, and Steven Zumwalt have the honor to serve as pallbearers. 

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 5 from 6 pm until 7 pm at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. Contributions may be made to Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery Fund c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

David Renburg

(From Parker Mortuary)

David Carl Renburg, age 74, Diamond, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospital after a sudden illness.

David was born November 4, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Dorothy Brothers Renburg and the late Carl Renburg and grew up in Comfrey, Minnesota and spent most of his life in Joplin.

David worked in the transportation industry for over fifty years. He drove for several trucking companies, including Wildcat Enterprises and Longhorn Produce. The most exciting part of his career came between 1974-1976, when he drove a truck in Alaska hauling supplies for the Alaskan Pipeline. This included several trips out on to the Arctic Ocean, nine miles north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Following retirement, he worked part time as a driver for Bagby Trucking in Carthage.

When he wasn't on the road, David enjoyed fishing the many waterways that this area had to offer. As a trout fisherman, Roaring River State Park was a given on March 1 of every year. He also enjoyed fishing the boundary waters in Canada and Northern Minnesota. David was a forty four year member of Central Christian Center and a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam.

He loved his family with all his heart. He cherished the time he spent watching his two granddaughters participate in their activities. Whether he was in the audience at a dance competition, recital, high school play, or in the stands at a swim meet or graduation, David was always there to show his support. David believed that when you have good friends and good family, you are rich beyond measure. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

He married Elizabeth Mueller on August 27, 1969 in Carthage. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include a son, Michael Renburg and his wife, Michelle, Oronogo; one brother, Tom Renburg and friend, Tammy Harris, Joplin; a sister, Virginia Thomas, Joplin; his mother, Dorothy Renburg, Joplin; two grandchildren, Morgan Massey, Springfield, Maggie Renburg, Oronogo; and several extended family members including, Misty Bowman and husband, Rob, Travis Renburg and wife, Angie, Carla Stanton and husband, Richard, and Carl Zimmerman.

In addition to his father, David was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Renburg; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Renburg.

Services are planned for Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Central Christian Center. Pastor Hank Deslatte and Rev. Doug Wilkerson will officiate. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-7:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.

Jim Huddleston

(From Parker Mortuary)

Mr. James Hughes “Jim” Huddleston, 79, of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life to join his heavenly Father, on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch, after a hard fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Jim entered this life on June 10, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, son of Loraine Horine Kimberly and Robert Kimberly. Jim was later adopted and raised by the late Emmanuel and Tilda (Turner) Huddleston Craig. He was raised in Joplin, Missouri and was a 1958 graduate of Joplin High School. Following high school, he attended Joplin Junior College. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964.

 He married his high school sweetheart Connie Rutherford on June 19, 1959 and to this union two daughters were born. Jim and Connie eventually divorced. On December 20, 1972, he married Phyllis Alexander, locally known as POJ and MRS POJ, they shared forty-six years before her passing on January 20, 2019. 

Jim was a salesman his entire life. He owned and operated Huddleston Insurance, Huddleston 4 Advertising and 408 Taxi Service for over thirty years. On Christmas Eve of 2012, Jim fell and broke his hip, forcing him to fully retire. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and several area civic organizations.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Huddleston; and two siblings, Lloyd Huddleston and Grace Gilbreth.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Tracey Lamarr and husband, Tim, of Waxahachie, Texas and Lee Ann Robertson and husband, Rob, of Joplin; four stepchildren, Eugene Williams and wife, Donna, of Groveland, Florida, Rick Williams and wife, Deborah, of Deltona, Florida, Sherri Kania and husband, Mike, of Sanford, Florida and Terri Bentz of Joplin; a cousin Jack Horine of Joplin; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, 602 South Byers Ave., Joplin. Internment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are his sons-in-law, Rob Robertson and Tim Lamarr, grandsons, Aaron Winnett and Sam Robertson, and dear friends, Mark Norris and Steve Onstot. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Sharon Vickers

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Sharon Vickers, age 76 of Joplin, Missouri passed away Tuesday February 25, 2020 following a short illness.

She was born October 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Ila (Hacker) Conway.

Sharon worked in the food service department with the Joplin R VIII School District. She attended Harmony Heights Baptist Church.

She married Fred Vickers Jr on July 15, 1988 and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2012.

Sharon was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Stephanie “Megan” Ballard and two sisters, Hope Janes, and Diane Gardner.

She is survived by two daughters, Michelle “Shelly” Periman and husband Craig, Amanda LaBelle and husband Kip; two brothers, Albert Conway III, Eugene Conway; three sisters Linda Glumm, Ruth Nickel, Amalia “Molly” Herrell; nine grandchildren, Travis Hoke, Jared Kuhns, Jordan Kuhns, Brooklyn Cady, Hunter McClintock, Cydney Vickers, Kayden Vickers, Ian Whaley, Avery Whaley; two step grandchildren, Adam Periman and Ashley Hance; and two great grandchildren, Rowyn Cady, Blair Kuhns, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Monday March 2, 2020 at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary chapel with Pastor Charlie Burnett officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Hope Cemetery Webb City, Missouri. Visitation will be 2:00 -3:00 pm Sunday at the mortuary.

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

Marcella Robertson

(From Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home)

Mary Marcella Robertson, age 93, of Miller, Missouri, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She was born November 21, 1926, in Winfield, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie and Grace (Widener) Ritchey.

On August 7, 1950, she married Carl Evert Robertson, in Lamar, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2007.

Marcella was a homemaker and a founding member of the Highland Chapel Church in Miller. Marcella loved growing a large vegetable garden and canning each year. She was part of the ladies missionary guild, and volunteered at Miller’s Christian Center. She spent her life serving and loving her family.

Marcella is survived by six sons, Monty Robertson and his wife, Denise, of Carthage, Missouri, Donald Robertson and his wife, Pamela, of Mt. Vernon, Les Tennis and his wife, Kathy, of Miller, Roy Robertson and his wife, Linda, of Vinita, Oklahoma, Mike Robertson and his wife, Janis, of Mt. Vernon and Steve Robertson of Miller; two daughters, Gloria Gee of St Petersburg, Florida and Mary Samuels and her husband, Tom, of Miller; two brothers, David Ritchey and his wife, Carolyn, of Miami, Oklahoma and Charles Ritchey of Lamar; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Grace Ritchey and husband Carl, Robertson.

A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Ozark Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made payable to the Ozark Prairie Cemetery in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 108, Miller, Missouri, 65707. Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Gary McManis

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Gary Jay McManis, age 72, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 28, 2020 in Lamar, MO.

Gary was born November 5, 1947 in Lockwood, MO to Albert Jay McManis and Lena Justine (Mayo) McManis. He graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1966 and went on to study at MSSU. On September 23, 1977, Gary married Diane Hines in Lamar, MO.

Gary worked as an insurance agent for over 45 years, was a member of the Optimist Club, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid Cardinals baseball fan.

Survivors include parents Albert and Justine McManis, Lamar, MO; Diane McManis, Lamar, MO; a son Brock McManis, Lamar, MO; a daughter Brista Poor and her husband Justin, Springfield, MO; two brothers, Bob McManis and wife Carolyn, Lamar, MO; Gayland McManis and wife Carla, Golden City, MO; a sister Judy Ferris, Lamar, MO; and one grandson Jaydin McManis. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Larry Ferris.

A Memorial Service will be 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Daniel Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Barton County Sr. Center in care of Daniel Funeral Home.