Dale Noah

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Dale Gordon Noah of Joplin, Missouri, age 81, passed away April 27, 2023 at Communities of Wildwood Ranch surrounded by members of his family. He was born March 31, 1942 in Dallas, Texas. He spent most of his childhood and teen years in Denton, Texas, where he ran high school track and formed a high school rock-n-roll band. He is the son of Winton Noah and Bernice (Gordon) Noah.

Dale graduated with a Bachelor of History and Masters of Geography from North Texas State University.

He taught Meteorology, Climatology and Geography at the junior, senior high and college level. He was
a member of the American Meteorological Society and worked as a Meteorologist broadcasting the
weather on television as well as the radio. 

After starting his career in Wichita, Kansas, he found his way to Joplin, Missouri where he made his home. Throughout his career, he worked for KODE, KSN and KOAM. 

His interest in real estate led him to obtaining his real estate license. His love of music continued in adulthood with his band “Noah’s Rainbow” playing at several local festivals. His contribution to the
band was piano and vocals. On any given day he would break out in the song, “Tutti Frutti”. His jovial
personality could light up a room. 

Dale enjoyed fishing and summers spent hiking in Estes Park,
Colorado. He never hid his love for the Dallas Cowboys. Back in the day, when the Cowboys weren’t
televised locally, he would find which motel was running the football game and they allowed him to
occupy one of the rooms to watch it.

He married his college sweetheart, Jo Rene (Weaver) Noah and they celebrated 57 years of marriage in
August, she survives. 

Additional survivors include: Patricia Graham (sister) of Austin, Texas and Sonny
Noah (brother) of Atlanta, Georgia. Children: Gordon Noah and wife Megan of Ridgewood, New Jersey
Tricia Whitehead and husband Travis of Joplin, Missouri. Grandchildren: Zachary Trigg, Dayton
Whitehead, Logan Martin, Tessa Noah, Waverly Noah and 4 great- grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Three Rivers Hospice for its thoughtful service and The Communities of
Wildwood Ranch for their continued support. The family will hold a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday,
May 2, 23 from 3:00-5:00 at Mason Woodard Mortuary. A private family Memorial Service will be held
at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Linda Evans

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Linda (Glenn) Evans, age 60 of Joplin, passed away at Mercy Hospital on April 25, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1962 in Joplin to Mary Ann Mullis. She previously working at both Cardinal Scales of Webb City and Jasper Products.

Linda was a graduate of Hoover High School in Fresno, California. After high school, she was blessed to become a mother and raise three children. She was Jennifer's caretaker - the two were inseparable. Linda loved her grandkids, and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Mary. 

She is survived by her three sisters, Brenda of Fresno, CA, Teresa of Joplin, and Anna; children Jason Evans of Lee's Summit; Jennifer Renee Evans of Joplin, and Max Evans of Lee's Summit; two grandchildren Jason II and Max III, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place 3pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit www.simpsonfh.com to share photos and memories of Linda.

Donald Soukup

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Donald “Soaky” James Soukup, age 71, of Nevada, MO died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Truman Lake Manor, in Lowry City, MO.

Donald was born November 5, 1951, to Adolph James and Gracie Laverne (Howard) Soukup. 

 He was a high school graduate and worked in building and concrete construction.

Donald is survived by two daughters, Cody Martin and her husband, John of Nevada, MO and Betty Malcom Payne and her husband Mike of Joplin, MO. He has one grandson, Tony ­Whitney. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Stanley and two sisters, Frances and JoAnn.

Family and friends will gather at the home of Eric and Staci Anderson, on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to celebrate Donald’s life.

Shirley Scorse

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Shirley Ann Scorse passed away April 26, 2023 in Joplin, Missouri. Shirley was born August 19, 1930 in Rich Hill, MO. She was the daughter and only child of James (Denton) and Emily Poulson and was the beloved stepdaughter of Eddie J. Daniel after Emily remarried.

She spent most of her life in Webb City and was a Webb City Cardinal at heart. She graduated from Webb City High School in 1948 then attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles.

Shirley married Dr. Bill Scorse Jr. September 11, 1950. They spent 60 years together until his passing in 2010. During their union they welcomed four children: Ed, Sandy, John, and Bill. She ran a tight ship at home with tighter reins over her family.

She supported the family as Bill procured his degrees and afterwards, spending many years as the office administrator of Bill's practice. She supported many organizations but her favorites were being a member of the Southwest Missouri Dental Auxiliary and a member of Joplin YMCA (holding a Board position during her time serving). She loved cooking for family gatherings, taking numerous vacations,
tending to her garden, and fishing - when she wasn’t baiting hooks for Chris and Bill.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of ten. Her love for her family was the most important thing in the world to her. She had a zest for life and never met a stranger. Shirley was loving and caring. She led her life with grace, kindness, strength, determination, and above all dignity. She was a strong-willed, sassy lady who, with Bill, taught their children the value of hard work.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Dr. S.W. “Bill” Scorse Jr.; her parents James (Denton) Poulson, Emily Daniel, and Eddie J. Daniel; her in- laws Dr. Sid Scorse and Bea Scorse. 

She is survived by four children, Ed Scorse, Joplin, Dr. Sandra Scorse DeTar and husband Dr. David DeTar, rural Joplin, John Scorse and wife Jeanne, rural Joplin, Bill Scorse and wife Becky, Battlefield; six grandchildren, Chris Morey and husband Shannon, Sera Trewyn and husband Rollin, Elizabeth Harrison and husband Nate, Julie Gillam and husband Matt, Sidney Scorse IV, and Colby Scorse and wife Christa; ten great-grandchildren, Emily, Ren, and Cerise Harrison, Tucker, Kinsey, and Benjamin Morey, Leah, Lana, and Laura Trewyn, and Miles Gillam. Additional brother-in-law Daniel Scorse and wife Dr. Linda Shilling Scorse, rural Joplin, and sister-in-law Elizabeth “B’lou” Stone, Joplin.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30-7pm at Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin with services on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Joplin Humane Society or Joplin YMCA.

Special thanks to the Jayme and Jari from Charlotte’s Angels, the staff of College View Manor, and the Gentiva Hospice staff for their loving care of mom.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Thelma Rogers

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Thelma Joyce Rogers was born September 15, 1953 in Neosho, Missouri, one of four daughters, to Raymond and Hazel (Hogue) Rogers. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2023 at the age of 69. 

Thelma graduated from Neosho High School class of 1971 and from Crowder College with an Associate’s degree. She then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri and Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary for two years at Ft. Worth, Texas. 

She taught kindergarten at the Pasadena Public Schools and in the summer, worked as a Park Ranger for George Washington Carver National Monument. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and adult coloring books. 

Thelma was a member of the Garden of Gethsemane Church in Houston and served as a Sunday School Teacher and Usher and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Neosho, also teaching Sunday School and serving as an usher. 

Thelma is survived by three sisters, Virginia Rogers of Joplin, Missouri, Alice Rogers of Los Angels, California and Harriett (Jimmy) Page of Joplin, Missouri; a nephew, Raymond Page; uncle, Clarence Hogue of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; her best friend, Diana Foster of Houston, Texas and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents. 

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, May 2nd at Second Baptist Church in Neosho, Dr. Robert Daniels, Sr. and Pastor Larry C. Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time.

Interment will follow in the Newtonia Civil War Cemetery, Newtonia, Missouri. Contributions in memory of Thelma may be made to Garden of Gethsemane Usher Board, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, Missouri 64850.

Terry Dean

(From Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home)

Terry Eugene Dean, known by many as Crazy Chicken, 76, died peacefully in Cox Hospital on April 26th, 2023 with his family by his side after suffering a stroke. He was born on November 25th, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri to William E. and Alberta K. (Gilliam) Dean.

Terry was the first graduating class from Glendale High School in 1964. He then attended Southwest Missouri State University and Drury University while starting his building career. 

When taking a break from school he was drafted to the US Army, serving his country in Vietnam. Even though the homecoming wasn’t positive for Vietnam veterans and he rarely spoke of his experience, he was always very proud of his service. 

When he returned from Vietnam, he continued building houses and then became involved in developing subdivisions in the Springfield area, such as Lakewood Hills, Sunburst Hills, Mission Hills, Cherokee Hills (also known as Greystone), Royal Oaks, Woodfield, and numerous other development projects. Terry also dabbled in building and owning hotels with this his cousin Gary Lambeth in Springfield, Joplin, and Tulsa. 

During this time he got his real estate license because he was passionate about helping clients and friends with houses and land. He was most recently associated with Murney Associates. 

In 1975 Terry met Eva Chapo the love of his life, in Springfield. They got married in 1981 on a very memorable trip to Las Vegas with friends and family. Anyone who knows Terry knows that he has a love for the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, golf, exotic cars, and good food. While all of those passions remained, in 1986 Terry received the first of his next two great obsessions, his daughter Morgan. He loved her more than words could describe and gave her everything she wanted. In 1994 he was surprised with his second great obsession, his son Dallas. He was beyond elated to have a son and someone to share in his passions of sports, cars, and food.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt Imogene and husband Clyde Codwen; aunt Bonnie Dean; aunt Dorris and husband Paul Bender; aunt Velmalou and husband Chuck Wright; his father-in-law Joseph Chapo Senior; brother-in-law Joe Chapo; his niece Stacy Zavradinos; cousins and business partners Gary Lambeth and Jim Lambeth; and numerous good friends. 

He is survived by his wife, Eva (Chapo) Dean, his daughter Morgan (Dean) Habermehl and husband Joel along with granddogs Millie and Martin of Plano, TX; his son Dallas Dean of Springfield, MO; mother-in-law Anna Chapo; sister-in-laws Anna (Toots) Zavradinos and Marty Chapo; brother-in-law Paul Chapo and wife Chrissy; nieces Nikki Zavradinos, Grace Chapo, and newly found niece Rachel Jenkins; nephews Brian Koch, Nicholas Chapo, Tommy Chapo, and Michael Chapo; great-nephews Kane and Stephen Zavradinos who he loved talking about fast cars with; cousins Jenny Fields, Nanette Johnston, Tammy Carter, and Tina Cowden; and so many good friends we would have to write a book to mention them all here.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 2nd at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Road, Springfield, MO 65804. After the service, we will be celebrating his life at Metropolitan Grill, 2931 E. Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65809

We would also like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and support staff at Cox South Hospital.

As many know, Terry was a huge animal lover (specifically dogs). He loved and misses Dilly, Gus, Buddy, and Charlie so much. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rescue One (https://rescueonespringfield.com/ways-to-donate/) or Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab (https://saverockythegreatdane.org/donate). If you chose to do this, please make the note “In memory of Terry Dean.”

Clara Page

(From Cheney-Witt Funeral Parlor)

Clara Belle Page, age 91, resident of Hiattville, KS died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Horton House, Fort Scott, KS. She was born October 19, 1931, in Lamar, MO, the daughter of Carl and Hannah Sheets Chaplin. 

Clara worked in housekeeping and laundry for three area nursing homes during her career. She enjoyed babysitting, embroidery, gardening, bass fishing, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She loved spending time with her family, especially during holidays preparing the meals. Her specialties included homemade noodles and pies.









Survivors include 3 sons, Jerry Lee Page (Leanna), Fort Scott, Carl Joe Page (Vicky), Hiattville, and Gary Ray Page, Hiattville; a sister, Velma Dyche, Pawnee, KS, a daughter in law, Erlinda Page, Fort Scott; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Chris William Page, 4 brothers, Virgil, Carl, Paul, and Everett Chaplin, 2 sisters, Florence Barnum, and Mary Killion, and a son, John Page.

Pastor Brian Rhoades will conduct funeral services at 2:00 Wednesday, May 3rd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hepler Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.