Chad Smith

(From Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home)

Chad Erick Smith, 51, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Saturday February 22, 2020 at North West Medical Center in Springdale.

Chad was born November 23th, 1968 in Springdale, AR, a son of Johnny A. Smith Sr. and Nettie Jean Tidwell.

Chad was with Laura Marie Smith from February 28th, 1987 and they happily married Feb 28th, 2007 in Neosho, MO. Chad worked for Billings Electric INC as an electrician and loved his job. Chad also enjoyed playing horseshoes and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

Chad is survived by his wife Laura Marie Smith of the home, father Jonny A. Smith Sr. and wife Barbara Smith of Springdale, AR and mother Nettie Tidwell and husband Laymon Tidwell of Goshen, AR. Chad was also survived by his brother Johnny Smith Jr. of San Francisco, CA, two sisters Jamie Smith and Eden Strange of Springdale, AR, one daughter Shantel Marie Smith of Neosho, MO, one son Shane Erick Smith and wife Nichelle Smith of Neosho, MO, one granddaughter Aubrey Smith of Neosho, MO, four grandsons Cooper Smith, Blake Smith, Riley Smith and Brody Smith of Neosho, MO, four nieces Natasha Smith, Skye Smith, Yazmin Smith, and Serenity Smith of Springdale, AR, mother-in-law Peggy Tuner of Springdale, sister-in law Melinda Graham of Cave Springs, AR, brother-in-law Edward Turner of Springdale, AR, two nephew-in-laws Chris Graham of Cave Springs, AR and Curtis Turner of Springdale, and one niece-in law Addison Turner of Springdale, AR.

Visitation will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral services will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel in Springdale on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home Please visit www.backstrom-pyeattte.com to sign our online guestbook.

Jackie Camerer

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jacqueline (Jackie) Camerer, 86, Granby, MO entered into rest February 22, 2020 after a few months of declining health. 

She was born December 26, 1933 in rural McDonald County to Ernie and Ruby (Lamb) Carter. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the Granby area and was the Old Mining Town Honorary Citizen in 1996. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Granby, the Gingham Girls of Granby, a founder of the Lead Town Investment Club, and loved going on trips as a member of the Neosho area Widow to Widow Group. 

Jackie worked 55 years in the Granby/East Newton School District; first as a secretary for 40 years, then as the Food Services Director for 15 years. 

She married Charles Richard Camerer on June 16, 1950 in Granby and enjoyed 60 years of marriage before his death on January 22, 2010. 

Jackie is survived by three children, Jera Swartz and husband, Gary of Granby, MO, Lynn Camerer and wife, Kathy of Elephant Butte, NM, and Janet Camerer of Grove, OK; one brother, Jerry Carter and wife, Judy of Granby; one sister-in-law, Ruth Carter; eight grandchildren, Jerod Swartz and wife, Staci, Amber Gallemore, Caleb Camerer, Rose Swaffar and husband, Tyler, Dustin Oxendine and wife, Ciaira, Katy Green and husband, Mitchell, Tory Keefer and husband, Grant, and Laramie Camerer and fiancé, Sara; and twelve great grandchildren, Sam, Jaelyn, Rylea, Jeran, Breckyn, Gage, Brynlea, Easton, Finn, Teddy, Charli Kate, and June. 

She was preceded in death by one brother, Max Carter and two sisters, Betty Bunch and Sue James. Services will be 10 am, Friday, February 28, 2020 at Clark Funeral Home, Granby Chapel, Granby MO, with Rev. Doug Gripka, Rev. Russ Johnson, and Gary Copeland officiating. 

Interment will follow at Granby Memorial Cemetery, Granby, MO. Grandsons, Jerod Swartz, Caleb Camerer, Dustin Oxendine, Mitchell Green, Grant Keefer, Laramie Camerer, Sam Swartz, and Tyler Swaffar will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Clark Funeral Home, Granby, MO. The casket will be closed after visitation, to remain closed. 

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in honor of Jacqueline be made to Barbara McNeely Scholarship Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 26; Granby, MO 64844.

Karen Talbott

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Karen Mae Talbott, age 61, of Carthage, Mo., was called to her Heavenly Home on February 22, 2020, surrounded by friends and family.

Karen was a life-long resident of Southwest Mo. Born in Stella, Mo., on May 15, 1958 to Ralph and Edna Ward (nee Hendrix), she spent her childhood working her family’s farm in Diamond. Karen was a graduate of Diamond High School. Upon completion, she attended Crowder College in Neosho.

On July 1, 1977 Karen married her best friend, and lifetime neighbor, Marvin Gene Talbott. Gene and Karen moved to Carthage, Mo., where they began life together and were blessed with two sons, Brian Eugene Talbott and Andrew Ryan Talbott. Karen spent much of her life operating a daycare for many of the town’s wonderful children, many of whom still stop in to say hello whenever possible.

After retirement, Karen spent her time loving her four grandchildren, caring for her mother, getting her nails done weekly, camping with her family, and building a tight-knit community of friends via the internet.

Karen was preceded in death by her father Ralph Ward, brother Carl Ward, and sister Kathleen Ward, and is Survived by her mother, Edna, Aunt Leona, Husband Gene, Son Brian (Erin) Talbott, Andy (Chelsea) Talbott, and four grandchildren, Kenny, Lucas, Matthew, and Paige.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday February 27, 2020 at Park Cemetery in Carthage, Mo. Visitation will be held from 6-7 pm Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin, Mo.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory in Joplin, Mo.

June Fuget

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Naomi “June” Fuget, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her home in Carthage. June was born March 27, 1929 in Carthage to Marshal Ralph L. Hooker and Naomi “Wright” Hooker.

June was a lifetime resident of Carthage and a beautician for over 50 years. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church in Carthage and a member of the Eastern Star in Joplin.

June was united in marriage to James “Jim” S. Fuget on August 29, 1966 in Miami, OK; he preceded her in death on May 3, 1973.

June is survived by three daughters, Margaret Plummer (Jim) of Shawnee, KS, Charlotte Rush of Joplin and Sandy Maldonado (Francisco) of Carthage; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Stacy, Alicia, Arik, Rachel, Hannah and Jamie, along with 12 great grandchildren.

June was preceded in death by one brother, Sonny Hooker.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church Chapel.

Contributions may be made to The Gideons International in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Mary McCullough

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Mary A. McCullough, age 74, of Carthage, passed away February 21, 2020 at Carthage Health and Rehab following an illness.

Mary was born on January 29,1946 in Joplin, Mo., to the late John Lee and Lottie Mae (Blatter) Chew.

Mary’s greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. She loved Elvis and had a very large memorabilia collection. She was proud of her Business and Accounting degrees. Mary worked for the Motorola Company. After retirement, she opened a daycare in her home and loved taking care of the children who spent time in her home.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and one brother John Chew, one sister Lottie Cornell and Husband Norman, and one brother in law Jon Blue. 

Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna Corkle and Husband Norman of Carthage, Mo., two grand daughters; Leslea Coggin and husband Philip of Olathe, Ks., and Andrea Schneider and husband Thomas of Joplin, Mo., four great grandchildren; Cassandra, Curtis, Tyler, and Walker. Three sisters; Bessie Brown and husband George of Joplin, Mo., Geneva Blue of Monett Mo., and Peggy Thornton and husband Jim of Monett, Mo., and many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral service will be held at the Mason-Woodard Chapel on Tuesday February 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Burial immediately to follow the service at Saginaw Cemetery in Saginaw, Mo. A visitation will be held at Mason-Woodard Mortuary on Monday February 24, 2020 from 6-8 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory in Joplin, Mo.

Bob Hoskins

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Robert “Bob” Louis Hoskins, Jr., age 70 of Joplin, Mo., passed away early Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Freeman Hospital following a long battle with ALS.

Bob was born on October 21, 1949 in Hutchinson, Ks., the son of Robert, Sr. and Lillian (Miller) Hoskins. Bob proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned home and began working as a self-employed plumber for many years, until illness forced him to retire in 2018. Bob enjoyed cars, everything from classic cars to Nascar, he enjoyed being out on the water fishing, golf and mountain biking.

He was great with his hands and was a perfectionist. His attention to detail allowed him to build and rebuild furniture, kitchens, original tools, boats, go-carts and more. There was nothing Bob couldn’t conquer once he set to it.

He loved to tinker and spend time at his shop. He passed the days tending to his garden, rebuilding cars and teaching his grandson, Trent, everything he knew. The shop was his special space, he always had multiple projects going and cherished his time there. But most importantly, Bob’s most precious time was spent with his grandchildren and family.

He fell in love and married his high school sweetheart, Jill McKinney on August 31, 1968, she survives.

Additional survivors include two daughters; Amy Hoskins and husband Adam Troyak of Fayetteville, Ar., Emily Hoskins of Joplin, one brother; David Hoskins of Carterville, Mo., two sisters; Andrea Penner and Carol O’Riordan both of Hutchinson, Ks., and four grandchildren; Lillian Troyak, Jesse Troyak, Trenton Hoskins and Kassidy Hoskins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Cynthia Gristak.

A memorial service has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.

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

Mary Lou Lebow

(From White Funeral Home)

Mary Lou (Johnson) Lebow, age 83, of Cassville, left us on February 14, 2020, from Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. Mary Lou had lived in Cassville most of her life.

She was born in Darlington, Missouri, on February 10, 1937, daughter of Billy and Sylvia (Weatherd) Johnson. 

On February 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to George Lebow in Maysville, Missouri, and relocated to Cassville soon after. She was employed by Dr.’s Cridling and Barnes for many years, as well as Dr. Christy Montz before retiring. The family owned and operated Lebow’s Small Engines on Salebarn Road. George passed away in March of 2017, followed by the death of their son Randy in October of the same year. Mary Lou then went to live with their daughter, Vicki, until her recent passing.

Surviving is one son, Roger Lebow and wife Carolyn, of Kimberling City; one daughter, Vicki Irsik and her husband Mark, of Osage Beach, and Rochelle Lebow, of Cassville; special daughter, Trish McCracken, of Cassville; ten grandchildren Lindsey and Beau McDaniels, of Fairview, Ty Lebow and Gannon Lebow, of Cassville, Beth Sullivan and husband Jacob, of Osage Beach, Cory and Lyz Lebow, of Cassville, and Shu Shu, Laina and Cody Lebow, all of Kimberling City; and eleven great-grandchildren, Lexi Lou, Hazel, Cooper, Annalise, Grady, Nolan, Liara, Kelby, Jerden, Jurney and Delani.

Her family was her life and we will miss her so much. She touched many lives in Barry County and she worked hard to let everyone know she cared for their well-being. Mary Lou always welcomed you with her warm infectious smile and big hugs.

In addition to losing George and Randy, she also lost her brother Keith Johnson, sisters in-law, Nadine Sims and Billy Johnson, and grandson, Daniel Irsik.

A Lebow Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville. Please bring pictures and stories to share about Mary Lou and George.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St Judes Children’s Hospital on behalf of George and Mary Lou and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.

Cremation and service arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.