Cindy Murray

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Murray, 59, of Girard, died unexpectedly at 3:06 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Cynthia was born on September 14, 1959 in Oswego, Kansas, a daughter of Tommy and Rosemary (Cukjati) Schreppel. 

She attended school in Oswego before moving to Fort Scott, Kansas in 1974 and graduating from Fort Scott High School.

She married Robert “Bob” Murray on February 5, 1982 in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives of the home.

Cynthia was a homemaker and she worked at Pamida, Mathes Drug Store, and as a nurse aide at WestRidge Retirement Village, all of Girard.

She was a member of Ocean Canyon Properties and Eagles Landing Camping Clubs. Cynthia enjoyed her family, camping, fishing, boating, and caring for people.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, of the home, are her sons, Adam Murray, and his wife, Jessica, of Toronto, Kansas, Dylon Murray, and his wife, Stephany, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Evan Murray, and his wife, Sheril, of Toronto; six grandchildren; her mother of Sarcoxie, Missouri; her sister, Carolyn Long, and her husband, Harold, of Sarcoxie.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her father and her step-father, Don McDaniel.

Memorial visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2019

Memorials are suggested to Cynthia’s Grandchildren’s Education Fund and these may be left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home at 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Jack Bowyer

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jack Wayne Bowyer was born in the Dickenson County Kansas community of Manchester on May 3, 1933. He passed into the presence of his Savior on February 20, 2019 at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 17 days.

 Jack was the captain of the Chapman HS basketball team, a position which drew the attention of an underclassman by the name of Vesta. They would be married on April 24, 1955 and enjoyed nearly 64 years of marriage. Jack joined the Marines and was honorably discharged in 1954. He graduated from Iola Community College, Nothrup Aeronautical Institute where he took accelerated classes toward his engineering degree and later from Wichita State University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering which he used as a draftsman for Boeing and later as a flight test engineer for Beach Aircraft. 

 In 1964 he took a job with Rocketdyne and moved his family to Southwest Missouri. (One of his granddaughters thought he took a job as a short order cook because she heard him say he worked at the "Rocket Diner"). Shortly after the conclusion of the Apollo project Jack built his dairy barn and resumed his career as a farmer which he continued until just before his passing, a profession he thoroughly enjoyed.

Jack was a devout Christian and a private supporter of several missionaries. He pastored the church at May Community for 8 years, the Seneca Full Gospel church in Seneca, Missouri for 14 years, and most recently was the worship leader at the Church of Hope in Neosho, MO.

He is survived by his wife Vesta of the home. Three children, Kim Bowyer and wife Maureen, of Goodman Missouri; Kathy Bradford and husband Paul of Neosho Missouri; and Kala Shuler and husband David also of Neosho.

Eight grandchildren, Kendra Bowyer; Kourtney Pleasant and husband, Josh; Becca Crow and husband, Chad; Andy Bradford and wife, Mandy; Amanda Bradford and husband, Brad; Timo Bradford and wife, Megan; Dustin Davidson; and Jonathan Shuler.

Fifteen great grandchildren and a multitude of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. He was preceded in death by his parents John Aticheson and Hazel Amanda Bowyer, his brother Dale, sister Rowen and three great grandchildren, Grace, Isiah, and Marcum.



Visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho MO, Sunday February 24 between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Services will be held at Clark's at 10:00 AM Monday February 25 with internment following at Oakwood cemetery.



The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Gideon's International, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

Delbert Allen

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Delbert L Allen, age 82, passed away at 12:40 AM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO following an illness.

Mr. Allen was born August 10, 1936 in Purdy, MO. His parents were Cleo and Nola Jean (Shockley) Allen. He returned to the area in 1969, after living in Ontario and Fontan, California.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army. Delbert was employed at Doane’s Feed Products for 25 years, retiring in 1994.

He and his wife traveled across the United States making several trips on their motorcycle. They were members of the Re-tread Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed Bluegrass music and played the mandolin, performing in several venues around the area.

Delbert was married to Pearl M Brown on December 12, 1955 in Gainesville, TX. She survives.

Additional survivors include two sons, Gary Allen (wife, Kathy), Mindenmines, MO, and Dale Allen, Joplin, MO; three daughters, Debra Taylor, Pittsburg, KS, Belva Fisher (husband, Mike), Joplin, and Sharon Clark (husband, Jamie), Corpus Cristi, TX; one sister, Nole Jean “Jeanie” Criddle, Bryan, TX; 14 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

He was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS for cremation. No services are planned.

Carol Fry

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Carol Ann Fry, 74, Diamond, MO, passed away February 20, 2019 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born August 6, 1944 In Granby, MO to Gene and Vera (Largen) Gary and was a lifelong resident of the Granby/Diamond area.

 Mrs. Fry had worked as an Income Maintenance Supervisor with the State of Missouri, was a member of the Silver Moon Full Gospel Church, south of Diamond, and was active in Eastern Star, in which she served as Past Matron, District Deputy Grand Master Matron, and also as Grand Representative to Minnesota. Carol loved to quilt, enjoyed camping, and being with her family and her dogs.

Carol married William “Bill” Fry and he survives. She is also survived by three children: Sheila Workman and husband, Mike of Neosho, Lesa Brown and husband, David of Granby, and Darrin Fry and wife, Sally of Neosho; one brother, Larry Gary and wife, Jo of Granby; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends during a time of visitation between 5-7 pm, Monday, Feb. 25 at Clark Funeral Home – Granby Chapel, Granby, MO.

Services will be 10 am Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Silver Moon Full Gospel Church, south of Diamond, MO.

Interment will follow at Granby Memorial Cemetery, Granby, MO

Contributions in honor of Mrs. Fry may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 26; Granby, MO 64844.

Lois Welcher

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Lois L. Welcher was born July 13, 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Aleen (Wright) Bullington. She entered into rest on February 15, 2019 in Florida at the age of 91 years, 7 months and 2 days.

 She worked as a bookkeeper in medical offices and was a member of the Methodist Church. As a young child until a teenager, she sang at WPO Radio and state fairs and was a talented painter. 

 Lois and Robert Welcher were married on December 7, 1946 in California. 

 She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Robert; three sons, Michael Welcher and wife, Mary Ann of Pennsylvania, Gary Welcher of Florida and Patrick Welcher of Florida; two grandchildren, Bob Welcher of Arizona and Robin Fochtman of Pennsylvania; one brother, Dick Bullington of Arizona and nieces, Bonnie Wood of Kentucky, Kathy Ann Cowger of California, Pamela Orgill of California, Diana McMurtrey of California and Vicky Ferris of California, one nephew, Dean Welcher of Neosho, Missouri.

Viewing
Monday, February 25, 2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Clark Funeral Home - Neosho
312 S. Wood St.

Graveside Service

Monday, February 25, 2019
2:00 PM
Neosho IOOF Cemetery
901 E. South St
Neosho

Denzel Helmar

(From Lockwood Funeral Chapel)

Denzel Faye Helmar, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO at the age of 91.

She was born on September 30, 1927 in Fair Play, MO to Henry and Lee Ora (Williams) Wallen. Faye was united in marriage to Douglas Wayne Helmar Sr. on February 26, 1955 in Oakdale, CA. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Preceding her in death were parents, Henry and Lee Ora Wallen; her husband, Douglas Helmar Sr.; one daughter, Janis Stirm; one son-in-law, Mark Kenedy; three brothers; and six sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Douglas Helmar Jr. and Darrell Helmar; two daughters, Sharon Brooks and Diane Kenedy; one son-in-law, Vernon Stirm; one brother, Dale Wallen; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Janice Warman

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Janice Warman was diagnosed with cancer in July 2018. She passed away in her home surrounded by her husband, daughter-in-law, son and two sisters February 18, 2019 at 10:40 PM.

Janice was born September 13, 1943, in Orange County California. She moved to Joplin MO with her family in 1945 and then to Scotland Missouri near Duenweg. She graduated from Scotland Elementary School and Duenweg High School. She married Michael Warman November 9, 1963 and had one son, Bryan Warman.

Janice began working at Eagle Picher Industries in 1966. She was among the first women to work in the factory. She started in the PS201 department building helicopter ejection seat batteries and moved on to working in the Apollo Space Department, Silver Zinc, X-Ray and R&I. She retired in 2000. She continued to be close friends with her co-workers until she passed.

Janice loved and cherished her family and friends and spending time with them brought her the most joy and happiness. She enjoyed opening her home to others for a meal, games or just a visit. She had a kind, loving heart that shined through to all. Her neighbors became her friends and they all helped each other any time they could. She also enjoyed traveling and in her younger years camping at the lake.

Janice was preceded in death by her father Orvil Trettin, mother Irene Butler-Trettin, brother Charles (Sonny) Trettin as well as important influences Shorty and Helen Baker (Scotland, MO). She is survived by her husband Michael Warman (of Joplin, MO), son Bryan Warman, daughter-in-law Beth Warman (both of Webb City, MO), sister Carol Warrington and her husband Gale Warrington (both of Uba, CA), sister Shirley King and her husband Lloyd King (both of Carthage, MO.) as well as her nieces and nephews.

Graveside Committal of Ashes will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday February 22, 2019 at the Stone Cemetery near Diamond. Charlie King minister will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.