Michael Brinkhoff

(From Lockwood Funeral Chapel)

Michael Alan Brinkhoff, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO at the age of 62.

He was born on June 11, 1958 in Highland Park, IL to Charles and Diane (Delaney) Brinkhoff. Michael graduated from Golden City High School in Golden City, MO. He continued his education becoming a Master Mechanic in the Automobile Industry. Michael was united in marriage to Linda C. Brummett, and to this union were born seven children.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Michael loved playing the guitar, and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. 

Preceding him in death was his mother, Diane Brinkhoff; three sons, Jason Wayne Brinkhoff, Paul Michael Brinkhoff, and Alden Jerald Brinkhoff; and one daughter, Cheryl Naomi Brinkhoff.

Survivors include his wife of many years, Linda Brinkhoff of Lockwood, MO; one son, Alan James Brinkhoff of Lockwood, MO; two daughters, Shaunna Janes and husband Andy of Lockwood, MO, and Amy DeVito and husband Brandon of Benton, AR; his father, Charles Brinkhoff; one brother, Jeff Brinkhoff and wife Jerica of Republic, MO; three sisters, Nancy Lund and husband Guy of Parker, CO, Mary DePaolo and husband Dean of Thornton, CO, and Peggy Roen and husband Scott of Parker, CO; four grandchildren, Emily Janes, Blake Janes, Aiden Janes, and Raeleigh DeVito; fourteen nieces and nephews; four great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects on Saturday at 12:00 noon until service time in the church. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, please be mindful of maintaining a social distance. Also, you are welcome to and indeed, encouraged to wear face masks to protect yourselves and others. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Restored Hope Against Addictions (a ministry of the Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church), or to the Patriot Guard Riders. Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

Lee Englert

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Lee Englert age 94 of Joplin, Missouri passed on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1926 to Benjamin Franklin Englert and Ethel Louise (Craig) Englert who preceded him in death. 

Lee attended grade school through his junior year in Nevada, Missouri at which time he moved to Joplin where he attended his senior year graduating Joplin High School in the class of 1944. He then joined the army in 1944 and served in Okinawa with the 7th Infantry Division until being wounded in 1945 after which he was in US Army general hospitals in Springfield and Battle Creek Michigan for two years. 

Lee was discharged from the hospital in 1947. He worked at R&S Chevrolet from 1947 until 1965. Lee then worked for Roper Pontiac until 1971, at which time he and his sons opened Englert Body & Frame Shop in Webb City where he worked until his retirement in 2003. 

Lee was always active in little league baseball and Babe Ruth baseball. In 1963 he took his All Star Babe Ruth team to Farmington, New Mexico for the Babe Ruth World Series. 

For several years he was a basketball coach with the Boys and Girls Club. Lee was active in the Webb City Lions Club serving as Secretary and then President. He served as Glasses Chairman and President of the Webb City Civic Club, and glassed chairman of the New Webb City Lions Club. Lee served on the board of directors as board member and secretary of SW Electric Railroad Association. He also enjoyed being an engineer of Streetcar #60, boating, fishing, golf, playing cards, and most of all playing music with family and friends. Lee attended First Gospel Workers Church and St. Philips Episcopal Church. 

He is survived by his wife Linda Englert; children, David Englert (Fran), Don Englert (Kristy), Frank Englert (Kelley), Scott Daniels, Leslie Daniels; grandchildren, Jeff Englert (Amy), Jason Englert (Mandi), Cory Minshall (Katie), Clay Cobble, Stormi Nordstrom (Blake), Shannon Irwin (Billy), Brandee Read(Scott), Jerry Wilson; and sixteen great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Levi Englert. 

Friends and family may come by Simpson Funeral Home to sign Lee’s book on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A graveside committal with full military honors will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contribution to be made to St. Philips Episcopal Church or Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care. The family would like to sincerely thank Compassus Hospice for all the care and compassion they showed Lee and the entire family in their time of need. 

Cremation services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Gary McKeehen

(From Parker Mortuary)

Gary Grant McKeehen, age 76, Joplin, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home.

Gary was born October 9, 1943 in Joplin, son of the late Parker McKeehen and Merley Woodard McKeehen. He attended Joplin High School, and left early to join the United States Navy at the age of 17. He served in Vietnam on the USS Hancock out of California, being on the ship for 2 years and 9 months. He returned to Joplin and worked for Vickers, then Thermal Engineering before retiring from C & C Machine Products as a supervisor.

In his younger years, Gary enjoyed spending time working on cars, racing at MOKAN Drag Strip, and being a member of the 4 State Vettes Club with his corvette. He also enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing, and was a proud member of the Joplin Elks Lodge, #501, and the VFW. 

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Denise Hebert McKeehen; daughters, Amy Schroer of Boston, Massachusetts, Bethany Schroer of Joplin, Jennifer Schroer (Kevan Martone) of San Mateo, California, Adena Burks (Wayne), and Paula Hurl (William) all of Joplin; grandchildren, Averi Burks, Allie Burks, Keenan Hurl, Marshall Hurl, Greyson Elick, California Martone, and Diem Martone.

Graveside service with Full Military Honors will be Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Rick Flinn officiating.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Joplin Elks Lodge care of Parker Mortuary, 1502 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO 64804.

Brenda Allison

(From Parker Mortuary)

Brenda Lea Allison, 56, of Webb City, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was born February 8, 1964, in Sacramento, California, to Jimmie and Jane (True) Hedges. She attended schools in Nevada and was a 1982 graduate of Nevada High School. Following high school, Brenda attended Missouri Southern and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Computer Science in 1985.

In 1991, Brenda was united in marriage to Donald L. “Donnie” Reynolds II and together they had two children, Matthew and Kaylee. Donnie preceded her in death in 1998. Following Donnie’s passing, Brenda married Darrell Allison in 2005 and together they had one son, Tyler. 

Brenda worked as a Computer Programmer/Analyst for Empire Electric for 20 years, retiring in 2005. Following retirement, she fulfilled part-time bookkeeping positions at Crosslines Ministries, The Counseling Center, Edward Jones, Spiva, and she also worked as a tax preparer for Liberty Tax Service. Brenda believed in her community and the value of education. She was a large supporter of Webb City Schools in many capacities – a lunch cashier, a substitute teacher, a member of PTO, and she was a frequent volunteer for various school functions. Brenda was a Christian and had a servant’s heart. She was a member of Christ’s Church of Oronogo.

In her spare time, Brenda was happiest near the water – she loved the beach and the lake. Brenda found joy in everything involving her family and her entire world revolved around them. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, the best grandmother, and a compassionate daughter and sister. Brenda was strong, vibrant, and took her days for all they were worth. She was a friend to all, so very loved, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her first husband, Brenda was preceded in death by her in-laws, Donald L. Reynolds I and William and Mary Lou Allison.

Survivors include her husband, Darrell, of the home; six children, Jarad Allison (Lacy) of Joplin, Brice Allison of Joplin, Dylan Allison (Mallory) of Neosho, Matthew Reynolds of Webb City, Kaylee Reynolds (Casey) of Joplin, and Tyler Allison of the home; five grandchildren, Avalee, Brayden, Judge, Ayla and Paislee; her mother, Jane Steele (Robert), of Joplin; her father, Jimmie Hedges (Cindy), of Nevada; two sisters, Trudy Holtkamp of Springfield and Jamie Patrick of Branson; her mother-in-law, Katherine Reynolds, of Carterville; her loving brothers and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Christ’s Church of Oronogo with Pastor Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Matthew Reynolds, Tyler Allison, Jarad Allison, Dylan Allison, Casey Craig, Seth Reynolds and Kyle Reynolds. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 5-8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parker Mortuary, Joplin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crosslines Ministries of Joplin, a ministry very dear to Brenda, in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.

Pete Campbell

(From Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home)

Gary “Pete” Campbell, age 78, of South Greenfield, Missouri, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born August 12, 1942, in Stone County, Missouri, the son of William Thomas and Bess (Hammer) Campbell.

Pete was a 1960 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was a truck driver and a member of the Masons in Greenfield, Missouri.

On December 17, 1998, he married Kathy Bowman, in Diamond, Missouri. 

Pete is survived by his wife, Kathy; four daughters, Debra Campbell Rainwater of Springfield, Missouri, Teresa Veith and her husband, Jerry, of Joplin, Missouri, Pamela A. Campbell of Carthage, Missouri and Anna Hicks and her husband, Robby, of Stillwater, Oklahoma; three sons, Rich Campbell and his wife, Kim, of Pinson, Alabama, Gary W. Campbell and his wife, Stephanie, of Billings, Missouri and Ronnie Campbell of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Jerry Campbell and his wife, Cathy, of Pierce City, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, William, and Bess, two daughters, Stacie Manes and Misty Gillmore, granddaughter, Cori Clark and son-in-law, SSgt, Lamont Rainwater.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow at the Goss Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, in the funeral home chapel.


Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Shane Ladd

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Shane Kolburn Ladd, 48, passed away in Carthage, MO on August 22, 2020. He was born September 12th, 1971 to Kenneth Samuel Ladd and Sandra Kay Ladd in Alton, IL. 

After graduating high school Shane started his career at O’Sullivan Industries where soon after he met his wife, Rachel Burris, and began a family. He raised his children in Avilla, MO where many memories were made through family gatherings. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shawn O’Brien Ladd. 

Shane enjoyed working on his motorcycles, woodworking, spending time with his family and of course, blasting his rock n’ roll music.

Left to honor Shane include his eldest daughter Savannah Reese Ladd along with grandson Braxton Reid Royster and youngest daughter Kennedy Ruth Ladd both of Carthage, MO; his sister Shannon Ladd Crutcher and brother-in-law Buster Crutcher of Springfield, MO; Nieces, Sydney Ladd Cunningham and husband Drew Cunningham along with great niece Zoey Cunningham of Springfield, MO, Oletha Hope Parks and husband Orey Parks of Kaiserslautern, Germany, Evangelena Noel Ladd of Springfield, MO and nephew Patrick O’Brien Ladd of Springfield, MO. Survivors also include good friend Jason Collins and mentor Don Clements.

Frances Faulkner

(From Knell Mortuary)

Frances Dee Faulkner, 95, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 at her home. Frances was born October 15, 1924 in Petersburg, Indiana; the daughter of James Ray Moler and Hilda (Berridge) Moler. 

She was a 1942 graduate of Muncie Central High School, Muncie, Indiana. Frances was a veteran serving her country in the U.S. Navy Waves in Washington, D.C. from 1944 to 1947. She married Commander Stuart T. Faulkner, U.S.N., on November 21, 1946 in Washington, D.C. Frances then worked as a court recorder and secretary until her retirement. 

She was a member of the Gold Star Wives, Reitred Officers Wives, Communication Wives Organization, and served as President-Vice Chairman for the American Red Cross. She volunteered for Military Officers Association of America, American Red Cross, and the VA Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage.

Survivors include a daughter, Claudia Guess, Carthage; two sons, Ron Faulkner, Joplin, Missouri, and Donald Faulkner, Joplin, Missouri; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stuart Faulkner; and two brothers, Charles Moler, and William “Bill” Moler.

Per Frances’ wishes, there was cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. Memorial gifts are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, American Cancer Association, or Carthage Humane Society in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary. thenworkedasacourtrecorderandsecretaryuntilherretirement.ShewasamemberoftheGoldStarWives,ReitredOfficersWives,CommunicationWivesOrganization,andservedasPresident-ViceChairmanfortheAmericanRedCross.ShevolunteeredforMilitaryOfficersAssociationofAmerica,AmericanRedCross,andtheVAHospital.ShewasamemberoftheFirstUnitedMethodistChurchinCarthage.

Survivorsincludeadaughter,ClaudiaGuess,Carthage;twosons,RonFaulkner,Joplin,Missouri,andDonaldFaulkner,Joplin,Missouri;twograndchildren;twogreat-grandchildren;andmanyextendedfamilyandfriends.

Shewasprecededindeathbyherparents;herhusband,StuartFaulkner;andtwobrothers,CharlesMoler,andWilliam“Bill”Moler.

PerFrances’wishes,therewascremation.Privatefamilyserviceswillbeheldatalaterdate.InurnmentwillbeheldinFortRosecransNationalCemetery,SanDiego,California.MemorialgiftsaresuggestedtoWoundedWarriorProject,AmericanCancerAssociation,orCarthageHumaneSocietyincareofKnellMortuary.Onlinecondolencesmaybeexpressedthroughwww.knellmortuary.com.ArrangementsareunderthedirectionandpersonalcareofKnellMortuary.