Lorraine Logan

(From Knell Mortuary)

Lorraine Logan, age 100, Carthage, MO, passed away Friday morning, December 21, 2018 in Carthage.

Lorraine was born June 26, 1918 in Monarch, OK to the late Irvan Schnitzer and Jewell Green. She attended Carthage High School. She married Dr. Fred Logan, Sr.; he preceded her in death after 59 years of marriage. Lorraine was a member of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Carthage. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, gardening, and loved singing in choir and helping with St. Anne’s, but most of all, loved her kids.

Survivors include her daughter, Becky Massey (David), Joplin, MO; her son, Sam Logan (Sharon), Mt. Vernon, MO; fourteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, Dr. Fred Logan, Jr. and Tony Michael Logan.

Visitation will be held 1-2 pm, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Carthage. Services will follow at 2 pm. Interment will follow the service at Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Anne’s Catholic School, Carthage 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.

Harold Myers

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Harold Neil Myers, 86, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Harold was born October 8, 1932, in Anderson, Missouri, to the late Frank and Mabel (Rogers) Myers. He was a resident of Sarcoxie for more than 50 years. Harold served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he earned several commendations. He was also a member of the American Legion. Harold made his professional career as a welder working for Faubion Tank in Carthage and later worked for Justin Boot. He enjoyed watching old western movies, reading, working on the farm and gardening. Harold was a member of Fairview Christian Church in Carthage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael; and two sisters, Jean Wilson and Katherine Scott.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Myers, of the home; daughter, Barbara Kelly, and husband Robert, of Oakley, Kansas; son, Lee Myers and wife, Rebecca, of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren, Britni Lyon and husband Joe, Steven Kelly, Brandi Hulon and husband, Ian, Carleigh Rose Kelly and Jennifer Myers; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Heath Lyon; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside memorial services are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Colley Cemetery in Stotts City, Missouri, with Pastor Robert Kelly officiating. Online condolences may be sent through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com.

 Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Brett Bruenn

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Brett Lee Bruenn, 17, of LaRussell, Missouri, passed away Friday evening, December 21, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Brett was born at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on October 4, 2001. He was a junior at Sarcoxie High School, where he participated in football and weightlifting. Brett also attended classes at Franklin Technical Center in Joplin as he was preparing for a career in Auto Mechanics. He enjoyed listening to music, playing paintball, riding ATVs and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Brandy Bruenn, of the home; his brother, T.J. Bruenn, of Wentworth, Missouri; his sister, Taj Bruenn, of Joplin; grandparents, John Carver of LaRussell, Dorothy Carver of LaRussell, Sid and Linda Bruenn of Joplin and Wanda Biesner of Iantha, Missouri; his father, Anthony “Tony” Bruenn; two nephews and one niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018, in the chapel of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in memory of Brett’s good friend, Chance Jewell. Online condolences may be sent through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Janet O'Dell

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Janet O’Dell, age 84, of Joplin, passed away on Thursday December 20, 2018 at the KU Medical Center.

Janet, daughter of the late Charles and Lola (Williams) Mouthey, was born on January 21, 1934 in Joplin. On December 16, 1955 she was united in marriage to Richard O’Dell, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1982. She was a lifelong resident of Joplin and was a sales associate with JC Penney for 20 years. Janet enjoyed time with the senior group playing cards, visiting family and traveling. 

Survivors include; one son, Rich O’Dell, of Joplin; one brother, Charles Mouthey, and his wife, Nancy, of Miami, Ok; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Christie O’Dell and Terri Hathaway.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. Burial to follow in the Saginaw Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 26th from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mason-Woodard.

Jerry Freeman

(From Parker Mortuary)

William Gerald "Jerry" Freeman, age 79, Loma Linda, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Jerry was born February 6, 1939 in Russellville, Alabama, son of the late William Brice Freeman and Angie Burleson Freeman. He graduated from Theodore High School, Theodore, Alabama, and then earned a degree in Computer Programming from East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era where he was sent to the Pentagon to work in the Computer Department. After his discharge from active duty, he worked in Civil Service for over 20 years, and then retired in 2005 after 25 years with Fiserv Inc. where he worked at several locations worldwide in their Systems and Programming Management and Sales. He moved to the Loma Linda area in 2016. He was a member of the Seneca United Methodist Church of Seneca.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Freeman.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sandy Larned Freeman; sons, David Freeman and wife Arlene of Austin, Texas, Michael Freeman and wife Cheri of Plainfield, Indiana, and Robert Freeman and wife Sharon of Apopka, Florida; three grandchildren, Patrick Freeman, Brice Freeman, and Rachel Freeman; several other extended family and friends including Jerry Howell and wife Della Ann, and Karen Stovall.

Memorial service will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with his close family friend, Pastor Murray Hollis, officiating.

The family will visit with friends following the service at Parker Mortuary.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Christian Friends Connection care of Parker Mortuary.

Gunile Cox

(From Parker Mortuary)

Gunile Fern Cox, age 73, Joplin, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her home.

Gunile was born January 23, 2018 in Joplin, daughter of the late William C. Chaplin and Helen I. Hefner Chaplin. She attended Joplin Schools, and worked for years at Joplin Sheltered Workshop as a supervisor in the Laundry Department. She was an active member of Seventh Day Church of God, where she served on the Board of Directors. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother, and "cookie grandmother" to several great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by many.

In addition to her parents, Gunile was preceded in death by a son, Leroy Cox, and three brothers, Murphy Chaplain, Raymond Chaplain, and Delbert Chaplain.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Truman Cox; son, Rockford Cox and wife Margaret of Joplin; daughters, Victoria Blair and husband Donald of Armstrong, Missouri, Cheryl Mathis and husband Donnie of Seneca, Missouri, and Rebecca Clash and husband Patrick of Grinnell, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Belle Schell of Oregon, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be Monday, December 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery Pastor Denny Carver officiating, and Donnie Mathis, Dennis Mathis, Ray Pringle, Trevor Cox, Steven DePauw, and Justin Bird serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Curtis Dougherty

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Curtis W. Dougherty, 59, of Parsons, formerly of Thayer, died at 9:10 A.M, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Promise Hospital in Overland Park.

He was born February 24, 1959 at Parsons, a son of Wayne Edgar and Georgianna “Ann” (Reece) Dougherty. He grew up in Thayer and attended school there. During that time he worked as a custom harvester with his parents. He later attended the Pittsburg State College and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He then moved to Parsons and began employment with Southeast Kansas Independent Living and was currently working there.

He was a member of the Thayer United Methodist Church. He enjoyed baseball, football, fishing, and the Pitt State Gorillas. He was a music enthusiast also.

Survivors include: one daughter and son in-law – Rachel and Todd Moffett, Carthage, MO; two grandchildren – Eden and Jace, Carthage, MO; his step-mother – Clara M. Barker-Dougherty, Thayer, KS; one sister – Ruth Lloyd, Hutchinson, KS; three aunts – Mary Turner, Thayer, KS, June Bye, Thayer, KS, Fern Lewis, Northern AZ; one uncle – Charles Reece, San Antonio, TX; one nephew – Major David Lloyd, Ft. Hood, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Thayer Methodist Church with Pat McReynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to S.K.I.L. and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.