Gene Harris

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Gene Ralph Harris was born in Fairview, Missouri on November 21, 1929 the son of John and Nora (Wogomon) Harris. He entered into rest on May 22, 2021 in Granby, Missouri at the age of 91. 

Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, received two bronze stars; merit badge and an occupation medal for Japan. 

He moved to Illinois where he married Juanita Shell in 1961. 

 Gene loved the Lawrence Welk show, stock market, nature and anything history related. His favorite restaurant was the Rib Crib. He loved his dogs, Lucy and Maggie and enjoyed taking drives and sightseeing. He was always willing to help out someone in need and was a very giving person who always put others needs ahead of his own. 

Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years, Juanita Harris; one daughter, Janet (Tim) O'Callaghan; two granddaughters, Tracy and Heather Collins and a sister, Mickey (Donnie) Mitchell and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by a son, Mike Collins, brothers, Johnny, Lee, Jim Harris and his parents.

FULL MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Dice Cemetery
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
10:00 AM
Corner of Vixen Road & Hwy HH
Fairview, MO 64842

Tony Sanders

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Tony Ray Sanders, 71 years, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 following a short illness.

Tony was born on January 31, 1950 in Stella, Missouri, one of nine children born to the late, Walter Crave and Eva Merle (Durham) Sanders. He worked as the maintenance supervisor at the Geoge Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri for over 35 years. Tony enjoyed going to auctions and, in the past, he rebuilt cars and did upholstery work.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Linda June Sanders, Robert Sanders, Dennis Sanders and R.L. Sanders.

Tony is survived by his three children, Sharla Sanders Martin and husband, Tony, Gabe Sanders and wife, Janet, Greg Sanders and wife, Heather all of Neosho, Missouri; four brothers, Darrell Sanders of Anderson, Missouri, Gene Sanders and Clyde Sanders both of Stella, Missouri, Donnie Sanders of Aurora, Missouri; six grandchildren, Reece, Alexis, Emma, Landon, Logan and Luke; as well as a host of other family and friends who will dearly miss Tony.

Graveside Funeral services for Tony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Union Cemetery in Stella, Missouri. Gerald Griffon will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Home.

Kathleen Morris

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Kathleen Ruth Morris, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in her home at the age of 66.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

Barbara Markham

(From Countryside Funeral Home)

Barbara Ann (Jones) Markham, 84, of Chanute, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Ascensions St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Barbara was born in Oswego, KS the daughter of William Wayne and Bertha (Hall) Jones.

Barbara was a graduate of Oswego High School, class of 1954. Barbara had worked at various jobs throughout her life, including working at the courthouse for several years for the County of Oswego. 

Barbara loved fishing and traveling, she was a master seamstress who could make any type of clothing even without a pattern. She enjoyed crocheting and loved teaching her daughters and granddaughters how to crochet. The job that was most important to her was taking care of her family and she will be greatly missed.

Barbara served in the Women's Baptist Ministries of America, Meals on Wheels, a White Cross Volunteer, and as President for the Ladies Auxiliary. Barbara loved to sing and play the piano, which she did for the church choir. She was also a great cook, and enjoyed making new recipes which she shared with family and friends. On March 11, 2012, Barbara married Freddie William Markham at the First Baptist Church in Chanute, and he survives at their home.

Including her husband Freddie, Barbara is survived by:

Children:
Carla A. McManis (Gayland) of Lamar, MO
Carlene Hinkle (Ben) of Altamont, KS
Charlene Essig of Mound Valley, KS
Charlotte Suddock (Mark) of Mound Valley, KS

Step Children:
Bill and Becky Markham of Chanute, KS
Jim and Sherry Markham of Chanute, KS
Susan Staggs of Chanute, KS

Siblings:
Larry Dale Jones (Pat) of Shiloh, IL
Alice Davis of Oswego, KS
Vickie Kallus (James) of Oswego, KS

7 Grandchildren and 8 Step Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 13 Step Great Grandchildren

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Leroy Jones, Marvin Jones and Leon Jones, and sister Pamela Stammer and step daughter Sherry.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church (GNC) in Chanute. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the church with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. Memorials have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720

Hayden Adams

(From Parker Mortuary)

Hayden Arthur Adams, age 14, of Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Hayden was born on December 7, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Hayden enjoyed doing what most 14-year-old boys do, playing video games, building things with Legos, archery, boy scouts and spending time with his animals. 

 He enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, swinging with his sister, jumping on the trampoline or riding bikes. Most importantly he had a deep love for God and his family. He cherished his time we would spend making memories or just hanging out on the couch.

Hayden touched many lives in his short 14 years. He had the biggest smile and best hugs. He loved so many and was loved by so many more. He had an energy that with even one encounter with him, you would remember for life.

He will continue to stay with us through memories and the laughs he forced us to endure even when we didn’t want to. He is everywhere, in all our lives. He will live on through us. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He leaves behind his mother, Jenny Tyler, and step-dad, Heath; his father, Tyson Adams; sister, Natalie Adams, and brother, Quinton Tyler; grandparents, Arthur Bosworth, Jan Stevens, Rick Stevens, and Doug and Crystel Adams; Aunts and Uncles, Brittany and Dustin Miller, and Megan and James Pace; great grandparents, Alice and Keith Adams, and Janice and John Coady; plus, cousins, family and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Carterville Christian Church in Carterville. Committal of ashes will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital or to the American Heart Association in memory of Hayden and may be entrusted to the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Lacreta Gray

(From Parker Mortuary)

Lacreta Jeanne Gray, age 87, Joplin, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center after a lengthy illness.

Lacreta was born November 29, 1933 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Robert and Cleita (Javine) Hartman. She grew up in Barnsdall before moving to Joplin for her senior year of high school, where she graduated from Joplin High School in 1951. 

 

She worked for 30 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company before retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and was very proud of her Osage Indian heritage. She was also a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church of Joplin.

Lacreta is survived by her daughter, Gina Hartman and her companion Doug Lewis of Joplin.

Graveside service will be Friday, May 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Ethel Reese Cemetery, Barnsdall, Oklahoma.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Bobby Maggard

(From Weng Funeral Chapel)

Bobby Dean Maggard, 61, Reeds, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1959 in Carthage, Missouri to Verlin Ray and Elizabeth Adeline (Pennington) Maggard. 

Bobby was a retired laborer.

Survivors include one brother, Jack Maggard and wife Rita of Jasper, two sisters, Mary Fenton and husband Russell of Reeds, and Donna Balster and husband Steve of Jasper. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Mike and two sisters, Betty and Barbara.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, MO.