Luke Schuler

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. Paul Allen “Luke” Schuler, 73, of Anderson, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at National Health Care Center in Joplin, Missouri, after months of declining health with his loving family at his bedside.

Luke entered this life on January 25, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, born to the union of the late Walter Louis and Edna Mae (Fowler) Schuler. He was raised in Anderson, Missouri and was a 1965 graduate of Anderson High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Navy serving four years in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he returned home to Anderson and worked as a machinist. He later re-enlisted in the Navy serving his country faithfully an additional twelve years. He enjoyed fishing and volunteer work with area ministries. Luke was a member of the First Christian Church in Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two siblings, David and Donna Marie Schuler.







Luke is survived by his three children, Joe Schuler and wife, Sireena, of Bernice, Oklahoma, Paula Glaude and husband, Joesf, of Glenpool, Oklahoma and John Schuler and wife, Jennifer, of Quapaw, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; one great grandson; two brothers, Gary Schuler and wife, Kathy, of Show Low, Arizona and Chuck Schuler and wife, Barbara, of Anderson; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Schuler are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Pastor Jerry Keene officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Peace Valley Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Joe Schuler, John Schuler, Jacob Schuler, Jesse Schuler, Jonathan Schuler and Joesf Glaude. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.    

Susie Griffitt

(From Daniel Funeral Home)

Susan Joan Griffitt, age 60, of Lamar, MO passed away June 21, 2019, at Freeman Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Susie was born October 3, 1958 in Clinton, MO to Gene Edward Willcockson and Ruby Helen Chambers. Susie graduated from Leeton High School in Leeton, MO in 1976 and MSSU Police Academy, Joplin, MO in 1993. On November 27, 2005, Susie married William Aaron Griffitt in Lamar, MO.

Susie worked as a Certified Nurse Aide at Truman Healthcare and Rehab in Lamar, MO. Susie loved animals, especially her Great Dane "Gracie". She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers and she loved fishing and camping with Bill.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Griffitt of the home; two sons, Nick (Melissa) Fanning, Lamar, Jeremiah Fanning, Springfield, MO, and a step-son, Aaron (Nelly) Griffitt of Lamar; one brother, Larry (Yvonne) Willcockson, Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Shirley Willcockson, Springfield, MO and Cheryl (Joe) Anstine, Chilhowee, MO. Susie is also survived by five grandchildren; Olivia Fanning, Lane Fanning, Cody Fanning, Trenton Fanning and Hailey Griffitt along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Susie in death were her parents.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Mineral Creek Cemetery in Leeton, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm , Monday, June 24, 2019 at Daniel Funeral Home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to American Cancer Society in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Barbara Fieker

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mrs. Barbara Lee (Tuttle) Fieker, passed away on Sunday evening, June 23, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, after several months of declining heath.

Barbara entered this life on October 17, 1930 in Avilla, Missouri to the union of the late Paul Edmund and Madge Allene (Fagg) Tuttle. She was a 1948 graduate of Sarcoxie High School. On March 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Nolan Fieker, together they shared fifty years until his passing on February 9, 2001. For several years Barbara was employed with Gilbert H. Wild in Sarcoxie, as well as teaching at Cave Spring School. She was a member of Freedom Christian Fellowship Church in Sarcoxie. She taught Bible School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She was a devoted worker with the Community Outreach in Sarcoxie. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, bowling, gardening, baking and was also an avid reader. Recently she and her loving cat, Sophie, moved into the little Stone Cottage where her Mother once lived. She will certainly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Nolan Fieker.

Barbara is survived by her children, Roxanna Turner and husband, Gary, of Sarcoxie, Missouri and Dale Fieker and wife, Toni of Guthrie, Oklahoma; sister, Janey Bruyer and husband, Doug of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; grandchildren, Brian Fieker and wife, Amber, Kristen Mansfield and husband, Adam and Brad Fieker, all of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephew; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fieker are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Freedom Christian Fellowship Church in Sarcoxie with Pastor Don Sullivan officiating. Internment will follow in Sarcoxie Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Dale Fieker, Brian Fieker, Brad Fieker, Luke Fieker, Adam Mansfield and Colton Pfitzner. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Turner, Dick Fagg, Bob Agan, Steve Lewis, Lyndol Craig and Cole Cummins. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family has requested memorial contributions be directed to Freedom Christian Fellowship Church in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.

John Porter

(From Clark Funeral Home)

John Ivan Porter was born June 2, 1935 in Granby, Missouri, the son of Paul Gene and Grace (Rawlins) Porter. He entered into rest on June 24, 2019 at Neosho, Missouri at the age of 84.

John served in the U.S. Air Force and had worked in automotive sales. He returned to the southwest Missouri area in 2000 from Iowa. He enjoyed singing, playing golf and fishing and was a member of Rocketdyne Road Church of Christ. 

 John married Wilma Jean Poe Cupps on October 4, 2003 in Neosho and she survives. 

Additional survivors include two stepsons, Rick Cupps and wife, Noot of Neosho and Brett Cupps and wife, Cindy of Broken, Arrow, Oklahoma and two grandchildren, Christa Cupps and Spencer Cupps. 

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn on Nov. 20, 1996, his parents and six siblings.

VISITATION

Clark Funeral Home - Neosho
Thursday, June 27, 2019
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, Missouri 64850

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Monday, July 01, 2019
2:00 PM
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Dorothy Casey

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Dorothy Ellen Casey, 79, Neosho, MO passed away June 21, 2019 due to complications from respiratory failure. She was born October 20, 1939 in Angels Camp, California to William and Eva (Blocher) Hendley.

After graduating high school in Modesto, CA, Dorothy married Donald Dean Casey and, together, they had six children. Once her children were raised, Dorothy became a cook with the Head Start program. She then was inspired to finish college and become a Head Start teacher, which she did from 1971-1980. She then sought new endeavors as an over-the-road truck driver; for ten years she loved traveling and seeing the country. 

 From 1991 until 2005, Dorothy drove dump trucks for Kevin and Deb (Neosho Trucking). Dorothy retired in 2005, then later went to work for five years at Hickory Creek Convenience Store in Neosho, later still, she worked thirteen years for Deb at My Sister and Me Antiques. 

Dorothy was a member of the West Hwy. 60 Church of Christ in Neosho; on January 5, 2011, she re-dedicated her life to Christ. She loved sewing, gardening, crocheting, and re-strapping chairs. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t Google and accomplish. She mainly enjoyed her family and friends. 

Dorothy is survived by her six children: Dean Casey, Darrell (Leann) Casey, Deb (Kevin) McClellan, Donna Ramsay, Diane Wilson all of Neosho, MO, and Dawnette (Joey) Stipp of Norwalk, Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; thirty five great grandchildren; one brother, Larry Hendley of Idaho; and two sisters, Irene Conway and Lois DuBois both of Modesto, California. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Eva Hendley, and the father of her children, Donald Casey, who passed in 1991.

Services will be 12 noon on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO, with Roger Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Thompson Grove Cemetery, Seneca, MO. The family will have a time of visitation from 5:30 until 7:30 pm on Friday, June 28 at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Thompson Grove Cemetery c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

Ronnie Jones

(From Clark Funeral Home)

After a lingering battle with cancer, Ronald Ray Jones returned to his heavenly home on June 23, 2019 at his home in Neosho, Missouri at the age of 68. His firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Ronnie was born September 18, 1950 to Clyde and Myrtle (Hendrix) Jones in Stella, Missouri. Ronnie worked as a machinist in Cassville, Missouri and for several years for CO-OP Poultry and Tyson Foods in Bentonville, Arkansas. He loved to piddle with cars and motors along with doing various projects around the house. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gene Jones, James Jones and Ricky Jones; two grandsons, Cody and Christopher Rowell.

On September 18, 1975 he married Janice Banks of Washburn, Missouri who survives him.

Also surviving are his children, Shelia and husband Mike Shelton of Neosho, Missouri, Sherry and husband Jim Carpenter of Bentonville, Arkansas, Karen and husband John Segebartt of Oxford, Kansas, Johnny Jones of Clarksville, Tennessee, William and wife Jennifer Jones of of Bella Vista, Arkansas; grandchildren, Aaron Shelton, Kayla and husband Tyler Harris, Kristen and husband Alex Behrens, Eric and wife Charity Shelton, Landon Carpenter, Shelbi Carpenter, Halie Carpenter, David Dillon Vance, James and wife Andrea Segebartt, Jessica and husband Travis Wells, Tyler, Matthew and Dylan Jones; twelve great-grandchildren; a brother, Allen Jones of Neosho, Missouri.

Service is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Eastside Assembly of God in Bentonville. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. The family will receive friends at the church at 11:00 A.M. before the service. Burial will be in Dent Cemetery in Missouri.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net

Joanie Kerr

(From Parker Mortuary)

Joan Lela 'Joanie' Kerr, age 64, Neosho, passed away at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Mercy Hospital after an illness.

Joanie was born February 7, 1955 in Panama to the late Arthur Bornn and Irene Russell Bornn and had lived in the Joplin area most of her life.

Joanie worked as a waitress, housekeeper and most recently as a CNA for Oxford Home Health. Joanie loved her family and will be missed by all who knew her.

She married William Kerr in Victoria, Texas. He survives at the home.

Additional survivors include her children, Christina Gallegos, Paul Angerstein; step children, Shaun Witt, Travis Kerr; siblings, Kitty Srubar, Emma Bornn, Gloria Bornn, Tommy Bornn, Joe Bornn; and grandchildren, Jesse, Kirstin and Joey.

In addition to her parents, Joanie was preceded in death by siblings, Arthur Bornn, Jr., Roy Bornn and Geraldine Bornn.

Services are planned for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Alan McCamey will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday following the services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.