Helen Bailey

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Helen Arlene Bailey, 95, of Carthage, MO, formerly of Lamar, MO, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024. 

Helen was born at home in an oil camp town called St. Louis near Gridley, Kansas. She was one of ten children born to Everett and Sophia (Sauder) Elrod. Her father worked in the oil fields until he was saved and called to the ministry of the Gospel. 

The family moved to Lamar when Helen was a freshman in high school. She was a 1946 graduate of Lamar High School. She married Raymond Milton Satterlee on August 11, 1946. They were blessed with three children: Michael Ray, Patricia Anne and Stephen Craig. Raymond passed away January 13, 1987. 

On June 4, 1994, Helen married Orville Raymond Bailey. He also preceded her in death. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. 

From 1960 until she retired in 1994, she worked for Lamar Schools as a secretary for the High School Principal and later the Superintendent. She was a volunteer E.M.T. with the local ambulance service, a member of the bridge club, and a member of the Business and Professional Women where she was recognized as woman of the year. 

Helen was active in her community but her service for her Savior was what defined her. She worked in her church, serving in many areas including as the pianist for worship services and as church treasurer. She was a member at the Lamar Nazarene Church, and later at Carl Junction and Carthage Nazarene churches. 

She is survived by her youngest son Stephen Craig Satterlee and wife Jan, of Bartlesville, OK; Daughter-in-law Sandra K. Satterlee of Rio Rancho, NM; 8 grandchildren, Dana Michelle Satterlee, Jeffrey Michael Satterlee, Mark Aaron Satterlee, Daniel Scott Satterlee, Stacey Dian Porterfield, Sharolyn Dianne Stallsmith, Patrick Ryan Wallain and Matthew Bryan Wallain; 17 great grandchildren, and 3 great- great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Betty Jane Runion, Ruth Ann Human, and Rachel Elaine Elrod, and many nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a son Michael Ray Satterlee, a daughter Patricia Anne Wallain, two grandsons, Jerry David Lane and John Michael Lane, brothers Harvey, Glen, and Howard Elrod, and sisters Erma Misemer, Vera Elrod and Velma Goodrum. 

If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, the family suggests World Missions in care of the Carthage Nazarene Church. 

The family will receive friends on Thursday March 7, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P.M. at the Carthage Nazarene Church. Her funeral service will be held Friday March 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Carthage Nazarene Church. A committal service will follow at Lake Cemetery in Lamar, MO at 2:00 P.M. on Friday March 8, 2024.

Debora May

(From Parker Mortuary)

Debora Kay May, age 70, of Joplin, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Foxberry Terrace in Joplin.

Debora, daughter of the late Fred and Norma (Henson) Lowell, was born on April 14, 1953, in Richmond, CA. She grew up in the sunny state of California and moved to the Joplin area several years ago to make her home. Her husband, James May, preceded her in death in 2006.

Debora dedicated her life to the well-being of others and had passion for nurturing those around her. She had an unwavering love for children, which was the cornerstone of her life's work. As a foster mother, her door and heart were always open, providing a safe haven and a loving home to numerous children over the years.

Debora found joy in creating beautiful things with her hands. Her talent was evident whether it was crafting, sewing or a colorful garden that bloomed under her care. Her love for animals, with her gentle spirit and compassionate nature made her a friend to all creatures great and small. Debora volunteered weekly at the First Baptist Church of Carl Junction, where she served meals with a smile. Her culinary skills were a source of comfort and joy, especially to her family. Debora's legacy is one of unconditional love and the profound impact she had on each life she touched.

Survivors include her children, Jennifer May, of Joplin, Kayla May, of Joplin, Amelia Laurance, of Springfield, Miranda May, of Joplin, and Annika May, also of Joplin; siblings, Carol Hansen, and her husband, Nick, of Lake of the Ozarks, Diane Mordinoia, Larry Henson, Fred Henson, and Robert Henson, all of California; two grandchildren, Odin and Amias; three great grandchildren, Evie, Ciaran, and Malkolm; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Debora was preceded in death by siblings, Karen Lynn Hansen, Patricia Garcia, Ruth Marie Dupri, Betty Joan Burling, Donald Leroy Hanson, Ronald Dean Hanson, Gerald Hanson, and Richard Harold Hanson; and one son, Kris May, in 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin with the family to receive friends for a time of visitation following services. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Debora, may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, and may be entrusted to the mortuary.




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

Arron Coots

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Arron Neal Coots was born on June 21, 1972, to Barbara and Ronnie Coots in the city of Independence, Missouri. He grew up alongside his older sister, Vanessa Coots, and pursued his dream to become the shoulder anyone and everyone could lean on. 

Throughout his life, Arron proudly fathered three children: he is survived by Paxton Stahl, Brayden Coots, and James Coots. Later, he became a loving and supportive stepfather to Maddi Forsythe, Avery Forsythe, and Bavin Barnett when he began dating Heather Tata in his mid-life years.

He enjoyed many things in life, and spending time with the people he loved and cared for the most was, above all, his favorite. Arron was known to be a fan of Star Wars, Steven King, and of course, the Kansas City Chiefs. 

There was never a point in his life where Arron felt alone, for he was a friendly man and excelled in finding good company wherever he went. Some say he never came across a stranger.

On Thursday morning, February 21, 2024, Arron peacefully passed away in his home at the age of 51 years old. He was surrounded by family the day before. He will be greatly missed by all, and the impact he so determinedly strived to make on the world will surely endure. He has touched hundreds of lives, taught many people about the principles of living, and led as well as provided his family with all he could and more.

Please attend Arron’s celebration of life and remembrance on March 2nd, 2024 at the Fir Road Christian Church, 6025 County Road 303, Carl Junction at noon. Feel free to represent Arron’s passions by wearing anything Star Wars, Marvel, or Kansas City Chiefs.

Doris Langford

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Doris D. (Talley) Langford, 96, of Monett, MO, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024 while at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett.

Doris was born on November 11, 1927 in Grady, NM, daughter of the late Floyd and Vera Mae (Wall) Talley. On March 9, 1962 in Clovis, NM, Doris was united in marriage to Alfed Kenneth Langford. They were blessed with over forty-two years of wonderful memories made together before his passing on October 28, 2004.







Doris and her family moved to Monett in 1968 where she began working for the Leo Stark Oldsmobile dealership as a bookkeeper. Later she went to work at the Monett School System as Bookkeeper and later worked in the Superintendent’s Office. She then began a twenty-four year career at Brownsberger’s, retiring in 2016.

Doris and her husband Ken loved bluegrass music and they were in a band called the Bluegrass Ramblers. Doris played a standup bass guitar. She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Monett. There, she loved her church family and most importantly, loved worshipping her Lord and Savior.

Doris is survived by her children, Michael Floyd Langford and wife Pat, of Clever and Myra Langford Mitchell and husband Mike, of Reeds, MO; nineteen grandchildren; fourty great-grandchildren; and fourteen great-great-grandchildren. Doris also leaves two sisters, Billie Jo (Talley) Tabor, of Clovis, NM and Verbeina (Talley) Delashaw, of Austin, TX; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Vera Talley; her husband Ken Langford; her children, Kenneth Richard Langford, Carolyn Langford Stroud and Maisie Langford Hyatt; and two sisters, Delores Christine (Talley) Burnett and Barbara Charlene (Talley) Bilbrey.

Funeral services for Mrs. Langford will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Buchanan Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Langford officiating. Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been suggested to the Fair Haven Children’s Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.

Dale Barnett

(From Lawson's Funeral Home)

Dale Lee Barnett, 87, of Grove, OK went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 08, 1937 in Maysville, AR to his parents, Vernie Ray Barnett and Katherine Irene Ford.

Dale was raised around Maysville and Gravette, AR, then later in life he moved to Grove, OK. Throughout Dale’s life he always had a passion for horses and ranch life, and worked on ranches when he was 15 in Colorado and Montana. He loved the cowboy life. 

When he was 17 he joined the United States Airforce, and was stationed at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio, and did a tour in Korea. After his service he went into trucking. He was a truck driver most of his life and worked at Hudson Foods and Retired from Simmons Foods at age 70. One of his biggest accomplishments was going to school to make guitars. His younger years he rode broncs and bulls and would tell his daughters he wasn’t scared of anything!

Dale was married to Eleanor Smith and 2 daughters born to this union, Sherrie and Teresa. On December 31, 1977, Dale married Corrine Puryear and raised 4 more children, Fred, Sheri, Marvin and Leonard. Dale was always a good provider for his family. He loved his large family a lot! Our dad and friend will be dearly missed by his children, family and friends.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Katherine; his siblings, John Barnett, Bob Barnett, Juanita Eaton, and Linda Johnson, his stepson, Fred Puryear.

He is survived by his wife, Corrine Barnett of Grove, OK, his children, Sherrie Sims of Rogers, AR and Teresa Bennett and husband Jim of Noel, MO, Step Daughter, Sheri Gann and husband Marty of Little Kansas, OK, Step Son, Marvin Puryear of Miami, OK and Leonard Puryear of Vale, NC, grandchildren, Douglas (Dusty) and wife Chelsie DeMerritt of Bella Vista, AR, Tyler DeMerritt and wife Jessica of Pierceson, FL, Miriah Wells and husband Jake of Rogers, AR and James Bennett of Bella Vista, AR; his great-grandchildren, Jazmine Wells, Jaden Wells, Rhyla, Della and Ellie DeMerritt and Daxton DeMerritt; Bonus great-grandchildren, Landon and Lucy Looney; 7 step grandchildren, 17 step great-grandchildren; his siblings, Pat King of Neosho, MO and Donna Davidson of Goodman, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews that meant the world to him, along with cousins, extended family and friends.

Dale’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 10:00am, March 2, 2024 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Pastor Bob Easter officiating. Followed by his funeral procession to Duffield Cemetery, Jay, OK.

Dale’s burial will be at Duffield, Cemetery, Jay, OK with the United States Air Force Military Honors.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St. Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

Roselea Jerome

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Lilly “Roselea” Jerome, age 71, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 12, 1952 in Bentonville, Arkansas the daughter of Arthur and Beulah (Jackson) Rundle. On July 2, 1993 in Bentonville, Arkansas she was united in marriage to Lee Jerome, who survives. 

Also surviving are three sons, Allen Slyter of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Kenneth McManus of Noel, Missouri and Shannon McManus of Seligman, Missouri; one daughter, Jessifer Dibaneh of Detroit, Michigan; four stepdaughters, Jennifer Howell and her husband Jayson of Rogers, Arkansas, Christina Smith of Union, Missouri, Jessica Taylor of Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Rebecca Shelby and her husband Jarvis of Union, Missouri; one brother, Dexter Rundle of Jay, Oklahoma; two sisters, Sharon Elgin of Jay, Oklahoma and Holly Bryan of Avoca, Arkansas and numerous grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Angelia and one brother, Arthur Eugene Rundle.

Roselea grew up and attended school in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Roselea enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking and just being outdoors but most of all she absolutely loved her grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Mary Woodruff

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Mary Lorene Woodruff, born in a home birth in Stark City, Missouri, on May 3, 1942, peacefully departed from this world on February 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the youngest of six children born to Martha Mae Wagoner and John Cecil Becknell. 

Mary's life was marked by love, family, and cherished memories. Though preceded in death by her daughter Brenda Ray in 1962 and her son Edward Ray Lankford in 1981, her spirit lives on through her surviving children: son Kenneth Ray Lankford, daughter Sandra Ray Blackburn, and John Michael Woodruff. 

Mary was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. Mary's legacy extends beyond her immediate family, as she leaves behind a lasting impact on her 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren by blood, as well as countless others by marriage, whom she adored and loved dearly. 

Known for her love of puzzles, sewing, crocheting booties, and cooking for everyone, Mary found joy in the simple pleasures of life and took pride in caring for those around her. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the aroma of delicious meals prepared with love. 

As the last of her family to return home, Mary's spirit now rests in the comforting embrace of the Lord's kingdom. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

 

A celebration of Mary's life and a final farewell will take place as she is laid to rest in the family cemetery at Dice in Fairview, Missouri, at a later date to be announced.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com

Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO