Sunny Keith

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Sunny Tennille “Jeffries” Keith, 39, passed away June 18, 2016 in Joplin, Missouri. 

Sunny was born October 13, 1976 in Carthage, Missouri to Kenny and Reatha Jeffries. Sunny was a lifetime Carthage resident and was a homemaker. 

Sunny was united in marriage to Michael Keith January 13, 2013 in Carthage, MO he survives. Sunny is survived by her parents, and husband, one daughter Abigail Keith of Carthage, three sons Patton Lowery, Riley Lowery and Milo Keith all of Carthage, one sister Hope Jeffries of Carthage. 

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 23, 2016 at Carterville Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 22, 2016 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Buzzard cemetery in Seneca, MO. Contributions can be made to the Carthage Humane Society in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Valentina Lopez

(From Parker Mortuary)

Valentina Martinez Lopez, infant daughter of Jaime Martinez Saenz and Martha Lorena Lopez, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016.

Valentina was born June 5, 2016 in Joplin. She is survived by her parents, Jaime and Martha; grandparents, Amelia Martinez and Efrain Martinez, Jesus Lopez Garcia and Elena Anaya Molina; several aunts and uncles, Alicia Martinez, Yeni Martinez, Efrain Martinez, Jose Manuel Lopez Anaya, Adrina Janet Lopez Anaya, Filiberto Lopez Anaya.

Funeral services will be Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with Father Rehab Isidor officiating

Bill Spiva

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Bill D. Spiva, Neosho, died June 15, 2016 at the age of 75. Bill was born Aug. 10, 1940 in Stella, Missouri, the son of William and Geraldine (Dickens) Spiva. He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Neosho High School in 1958. He worked for Shade Tree Utility and then at Interstate Securities and had lived in Arizona and Springfield, returning to Neosho in 1978.

Upon returning to Neosho, he and his wife, Linda, established Spiva Realty and worked actively in the real estate business until selling the business and retiring. Bill was an avid supporter of youth and established the Pizza Hut Basketball league and had coached football, basketball and baseball. He had served as President of Crowder College Booster Club as well as Neosho High School Booster Club. He was a member of the Neosho Shrine Club and Masonic Lodge and was instrumental in the building of the current Masonic Lodge. He had served as president of the Newton County Board of Realtors and was a member of the Racine Christian Church. 

Bill and Linda McNeely were married on July 29, 1961 at the Neosho United Methodist Church and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Debbie Scott and husband Doug and Michael Spiva and wife, Jenny all of Neosho; four grandchildren, Jordan Daniel and husband, Austin; Coleman Scott, Cade Spiva and Mason Spiva and a sister, Jeannine Lenger and husband, Steve of Joplin. Bill is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service
3 pm, Wednesday, June 22, 2016
United Methodist Church
Hickory & Wood Streets Neosho, MO 64850

Joyce Mullikin

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Joyce Mullikin, age 75 of Joplin, Missouri passed away Friday June 17, 2016.

She was born March 14, 1941 in Joplin, Missouri to Walter and Edith (Bauer) Lemmons.

Joyce worked as an admissions clerk for the former St. John’s Hospital for over 40 years retiring in 2013.

She is survived by two sons, Steve and James Julian; three daughters, Shelly Hawkins, Jana Grube,and Shana Bowman; one brother, Jack Lemmons; two sisters, Linda Meyer and Carol Greenlee; nine grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Private family entombment will be at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Teresa Brewer

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Teresa Ann Brewer, age 52, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 6:18 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. 

Teresa was born October 11, 1963 in Miami, Ok. and had lived in Joplin since 1988. Teresa was a 1982 graduate of Miami High School, a 1984 graduate of N.E.O. College in Miami with a degree in Accounting, a 1988 graduate Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies, and a 2000 graduate from MSSU with a Paralegal Associates Degree. Teresa was a proud member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Wyandotte, Ok. For the last 14 years, Teresa was employed with Freeman Pediatric Partners. She previously worked as a paralegal for the Spencer, Scott, and Dwyer Law Firm. She was active in the Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute Support Group. Teresa was a member of the College Heights Christian Church, a member of the Paralegal Society, the Notary Public Assoc. and was a volunteer for NALA. Teresa loved to travel, and cruise. Upon her early retirement she traveled to Las Vegas with her office co-workers for an all girls extravaganza. Teresa devoted her entire life to knowing Christ as her personal Savior. As she battled her cancer, she used Facebook as her witness for Christ. Even when the storms were encompassing her, she never lost sight of her prize of entering the pearly gates.

Teresa married Ronald A. Brewer April 13, 1991 in Joplin and he survives. Additional survivors include a daughter, Chloe Ann Brewer of the home, her Mother, Joyce Denman, Joplin, and one sister, Tina Hancock and husband Rick, Seneca, Mo. She was preceded in death by her Father, Richard Osburn.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22nd at College Heights Christian Church with Randy Gariss, Minister, officiating. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary. Inurnment will be in the Osborne Memorial Cemetery Columbarium. Those honoring her life as pallbearers will be Gary Blevins, Mike Feese, Rick Hancock, Brandon Funk, Dan McCreary, and Jeremy Sponsel. Memorial contributions are requested to the Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute in care of the Mortuary. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin, Mo.

Billy Webb

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Billy Ray Webb. Sr., age 73, of Diamond, Mo passed away June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1943 in Joplin, Mo the son of Frank Ancil and Stella Violet “Tate” Webb. Billy was a veteran serving his country in the United States Air Force. He married Wilma Leona Robinson on July 6, 1970 in Miami, Ok. He worked as a mechanic for Joplin Special Road District, owned and operated B and L Hauling and later worked for Blevins Asphalt. He loved his family, fishing, hunting, and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. 

Billy is also preceded in death by a son Justin Lee Webb in December of 1991. Survivors include his wife Wilma “Leona” of the home, a son Billy Ray Webb Jr. of Oologah, Ok, four brothers: Frank Webb of Diamond, Mo, Jess Webb of Billings, Mo, Larry Webb of Rocky Comfort, Mo and Vint Webb of Exeter, Mo; three sisters: Violet Farmer of Neosho, Mo, Patty Perry of Miami, Ok and Shelley McCarty of Fayetteville, Ar, three grandchildren: Cameron, Kylee and Gracie Webb, and also a great grandson Legend. 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday June 21, 2016 at the Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Mo with Pastor Hank Deslatte and Doug Wilkerson officiating. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer society in care of the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.

Freddie Comfort

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Freddie G. Comfort, 77, formerly of Seneca, Mo, passed into eternal rest June 16, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS after an illness.

Freddie Gene Comfort was born September 22, 1938 in Vinita, OK. He owned and operated F.G. Comfort Asphalt Sealing Company in Seneca until 2013. Freddie was a member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Freddie served his country in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include children; Freddie Comfort II, New Braunfels, TX, Lillie Comfort, El Dorado, KS, Scott Gilbert, El Dorado, KS, George Holland, Wichita, KS Liz Fieock, Wichita, KS and Becky Bishop, Wichita, KS; 15 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.
Freddie was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

Funeral services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will be in the Timpson’s Chapel Cemetery, Vinita, OK.