Kimberly Crane

(From Parker Mortuary)

Kimberly A. Crane, 51, of Joplin, passed away February 23, 2021.

No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Mary Mason

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mary Ann Mason, 84, of Noel, Missouri departed her life on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in her home in Noel, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief illness.

Mary was born November 6, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ira Ronald (Jack) and Lora Pearl (Riley) Harruff. She grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri. 

She was married to the late Lavern Mason on February 28, 1953. She worked at Carthage Shoe Manufacturing Company and did housework for area residents. 

She lived in the Carthage area until September 30, 1980, then moved to Noel, Missouri when she was united in marriage to the late Theodore Mason. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a fabulous cook and truly a wonderful homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and family. She got along with everyone she met. Her favorite color was blue and her favorite flowers were roses and loved red cardinals. She was a St. Louis Cardinal’s fan and a Kansas City Chiefs fan. She will be truly missed by her family.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Eugene Harruff (Duffy) and Jim Harruff; two sisters, Sylvia Harruff Miller and Penny Jean Harruff; husbands Lavern Mason and Theodore Mason; a grandson, Daniel Ray Owens; and two great-grandchildren, Brian Owens and Zaylee Armstrong.

She is survived by four children, Eugene Mason and wife, Gaye, of Joplin, Missouri, Steven Mason and wife, Janice, Melanie Owens and husband, Daniel and Carol Armstrong and husband, Derrol, all of Noel Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Noel Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Edward Tweedy officiating. Burial will follow in Butler Creek Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Derrol Armstrong, Michael Jayne, Travis Owens, Tyler Owens, Vern Mason and Nathen Crittenden with Kyle Jayne, Brandon Armstrong, Rylan Armstrong and Trenton Mason serving as honorary. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Missouri.

Mona Day

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Mona Ruth Day, 78, Granby, MO entered into rest February 28, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mona was born December 4, 1942 in Shell Knob, MO to Velma Florence “Polly” (Mitchell) and Johnny Jewell Pippin. 

She and Bill Day were married August 19, 1961 in Newtonia, MO. She was a member of the Church of God, where she was part of the “Granny Group." 

Mona was a homemaker and loved being with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed camping and crocheting. 

Mona is survived by her husband, Bill, of the home; two children, Sherri Adams and Heath Standlee and Kimberly Woods and husband, Joe, all of Neosho, MO; one sister, Brenda Lasiter of Texas; four grandchildren, Courtney Blanchard, Sheena Day, Hunter Day, and Kyla Woods; three great grandchildren, Madison Blanchard, Landon Wilson, and Kaidyn Wilson; three step-grandchildren, Richard Adams Jr., Deedra Walker, and Kristy Burris; and three step-great grandchildren. 

Mona was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, J.C. Pippin and Jim Pippin; and one son-in-law, Richard Adams.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, MO. Brother Paul Cole will officiate, with Brother Clifford Cole assisting. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Woods, Heath Standlee, Hunter Day, Ethan Lucas, Chance Wilson, and Walter Fry. Family and friends may call at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Velma Edens

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Velma Lea Edens, 76, Granby, MO, left this earth for her Heavenly home at 11:26 am, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at her home. Velma was born Oct. 27, 1944 just a mile from where she passed to Jessie and Agnes Loy (Ivie) Walker. 

Velma attended Granby schools and she loved chorus class at school and was a member of a Christian Quartet at the Granby Nazarene Church. In February of 1962, Ronald and Quetta McDermott set Larry Edens and Velma on a blind date. They went and watched ‘North to Alaska’ at the Lux Theatre in Granby. On November 4, 1962, they eloped to Okmulgee, Oklahoma. 

Larry preceded her in death on June 9, 2009. 

Velma received salvation in 1969 in Gillette, Wyoming at Cornerstone Church of God. She loved playing the piano and singing at home and at the Granby Miracle Church and Oil of Joy Ministries, where she was a member. She deeply loved her grandchildren. 

She is survived by three sons, Freddie (Jody) Edens, Larry J. Edens and wife, Rev. Shelly Edens and Brian Edens and wife, Denise; a sister, Louise Thrasher and husband, Don; eight grandchildren, five step grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, thirteen step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, Alta Ruth Self, two brothers, Harold Walker and Martin ‘Junior’ Walker and a great grandson, Logan Hunter Folsom. 

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2 pm at the Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. Shelly Edens will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be grandchildren, Aaron, Laci, Dakota and Raven Edens, Jairus Moore and Megan Wallace. Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Granby on Thursday from 9 am until 6 pm and the family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6 pm at the funeral home. 

Contributions to honor Velma may be made to Camp Moriah, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 26, Granby, MO 64844.

Larry Daniel

(From Parker Mortuary)

Larry Junior Daniel, age 71, of Joplin, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Joplin Health and Rehab in Joplin.

Larry, son of the late Homer and Gracie (Talley) Daniel, was born on June 19, 1949 in Webb City. 

He was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Carl Junction High School. He worked most of his life in construction specializing in painting and carpenter work. 

Survivors include his sister Wilma Royer, of Joplin; nephews and nieces, Wayne Daniel, of Joplin, Curtis Royer, of Joplin, Newt White, and his wife, Linda, of Carl Junction, Donna Grove, and her husband, Rick, of Oronogo, Wanda Williams, of Galena, and Carol Landis, of Springfield; and several great nieces and nephews; numerous great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by siblings, Harold Daniel, Jim Daniel, Hazel Moore, Bonnie Irwin, and Valverie Jewbury.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Carl Junction. Open viewing for friends and family will be on Wednesday, March 3rd during normal operating hours at Parker Mortuary.

Betty Hightower

(From Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home)

Betty Jolene Hightower died March 1, 2021 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville at the age of 91.

She was born June 2, 1929 in Stella, Missouri to Cecil Schulyer Cullers and Bessie Inez McMurty Cullers.

Jolene was preceded in death by daughter, Debra Davenport, husband, Francis Eugene Jenison, and son, Douglas Jenison.

She is survived by her husband, Wilford J Hightower, daughters, Donna Jo Davenport, Dr. Mary B Gunter and Dr. Becky Shopfner, son, Andrew N. Jenison and fiancé Rocio Aquilera, grandson Andrew E. Jenison and wife, Emily, and grandson, Jason Crittenden and many close, loving friends.

Jolene became a Christian at an early age and spent most of her life active in various ministries, including Women Alive. She was an ordained minister through the Assembly of God Church, and preached in many places. Even in later years as her health deteriorated, she continued to minister locally through counseling, teaching, praying, and encouraging in the Lord. She also led many souls to Christ through her love of the Lord.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 1:00pm at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Thomas officiating. The family would like to thank the wonderful caretakers at Willard Walker Hospice for their loving care at the end of Jolene’s life. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in her name to this facility might be considered.

Susan Lewis

(From Parker Mortuary)

Susan Avalina “Ma and Nana” Lewis, age 63, of Asbury, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home.

Susan, daughter of Ottmar and Mary (Lovell) Mitchell, was born on August 15, 1957 in Joplin. 

 On May 18, 1980 she was united in marriage to Ronald Edward Lewis in Jasper, TX. Susan worked in landscaping. She enjoyed crafting but she enjoyed her time spent with loved ones, especially her grandchildren. 

Survivors include her husband, Ronald “Mudhole” Lewis, of Asbury; three sons, Huey Lewis, and his wife, Sheba, of Joplin, Dewey Lewis, and his wife, Kimberly, of Asbury, and Jason Bitticks, of Asbury; grandchildren, Naomi Stephens-Lewis, Liza Lewis, DaKota Lewis, Jasper Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Markus Lewis, Logan Lewis, Gideon Lewis, Nolan Lewis, Hannah Alexander, and Cheyanne Alexander.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Thornhill-Dillion Mortuary in Joplin. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors and may be entrusted to the mortuary.

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