William Gardner

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

William Earl Gardner, 70, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. The family will have a visitation from 1-5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Community Building in Sarcoxie. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Freddie Williams

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mr. Freddie Lee Williams, 86, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family.

Freddie was born on March 13, 1935 in Carthage, Missouri to the union of the late Paul Fredrick and Katherine Pearl (Wilbur) Williams.

He was a graduate of Carthage High School and attended college for one year. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. 

For many years he worked as a lineman for Empire District. He was also engaged as a full time farmer and rancher. Freddie was a well-known Auctioneer. He was awarded the Champion Livestock Auctioneer award, presented by the Montana Auctioneers in 1976. Freddie was also an honorary member of the Ash Grove Farmer’s degree. He was baptized in the Christian Church at Ash Grove, Missouri and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ash Grove and Stotts City Saddle Club. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed his horses, trail rides as well as training horses. Freddie was a hard worker and very devoted to his family. He will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; mother of his first children, Betty Jean; granddaughter, Cristen Shupe Munoz; two great-grandchildren, Destiny Norris and Dakota Beall; siblings, Wesley Williams, Sue Cook, Richard Williams and Jim Williams.

Freddie is survived by his children, Richard Williams and wife, Traci, of Ash Grove, Missouri, Katherine Allen, Ash Grove, Sherie Bradshaw and husband, Dale, of Ash Grove, Susan Bobo, of Fort Worth, Texas, Brenda Kay Kirkpatrick, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Cindy Kyle and husband, Walton, Sr., of Las Cruces, Danny Williams and wife, Stacy, of Ash Grove, Julie Johnson and husband, Kenny, of Douglas, Wyoming and Matt Williams and wife, Jessie, of Sarcoxie, Missouri; and the mother of Julie and Matt, Linda Williams, also of Sarcoxie; twenty-nine grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ronnie Williams and wife, Nancy, of Granby, Missouri and Twyla Harper and husband, Tom, of Carthage, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Freddie are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Chrisman officiating. Interment will follow in Sarcoxie Cemetery with full military honors. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Levi Kirkpatrick, David Vert, Chad Bailey, Christopher Bobo, Walton Kyle, Jr., Justin Williams, Jay Williams and Dustin Williams; honorary pallbearers are Cody Shupe and Cash Williams.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Sarcoxie FFA chapter 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, Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Charles Lewis

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Mr. Charles Dean Lewis, Sr., 73, of Webb City, Missouri, formerly of Goodman, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday evening, October 23, 2021, in the comfort of his home after a recent battle with cancer.

Charles entered this life on December 17, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas, son of the late Henry Lewis, Sr. and Lois (Hannings) Lewis. He was raised and attended school in Blythe, California. 

On September 28, 1968, in Blythe, he was united in marriage to Margaret Fisher and together they have shared the last fifty-three years. They resided in Bellevue, Texas for nearly thirty years before moving to Goodman, Missouri, in 2006. Charles was a union carpenter throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and time spent with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Henry, Helen, Vera, Lindy, Patsy and Mary.

Charles is survived by his wife, Margaret Lewis of the home; three sons, Charles Lewis, Jr. and wife, Donna, of Waco, Missouri, Michael Lewis and wife, Katrina, of Anderson, Missouri and Mark Lewis of Joplin, Missouri; a sister, Marci Cartwright of Goodman, Missouri; six grandsons, Robert, Dustin, Sean, Hunter, Dakota and Bryan; five great grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services are 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with Leonard Miller officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday beginning at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.

Jack Cooper

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Jack Cooper, age 68, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away at 12:53 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in the comfort of his home following an illness. He was born November 3, 1952, in Granby, Missouri, the son of Alvin and Ollie (Tuggle) Cooper. 

Jack married Phyllis Lewis on May 7, 1971. Jack was a lifelong Newton County resident and worked for Premier Turbine for eighteen years. He was a NASCAR fan, an avid bass fisherman, loved his ’51 and ’71 Ford trucks, and played the drums for over forty years. Jack will be remembered by many as the best papa ever!

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, two daughters, Teresa (Chris) Moore of Ames, Oklahoma, Tanya Briggs of Carl Junction, Missouri; two brothers, Frank (Neomi) Cooper of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Ed (Gale) Cooper of Granby, Missouri; sister, Doris Rogers and her companion, Richard Warren of Smithville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Marilyn Cooper of Carthage, Missouri; five grandchildren, Devin (Megan) Moore, Ashlee Moore, Olivia Moser, Alexis Moser, and Danica Briggs.

In addition to his parents, his grandson Frank Kody Long and his brother, Fred Cooper, preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Clark Funeral Home in Granby, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the funeral home. The family has requested in lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s hospital c/o Clark Funeral Home, Po Box 26 Granby, Missouri 64844

Ken Kellogg

(From Parker Mortuary)

Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Kellogg, 61, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ken was born January 29, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jack and Mary (Gentry) Kellogg. When Ken was young his family moved to Joplin, Missouri where he attended Joplin Schools. Ken learned the carpentry trade and his work ethic at a young age from his father. He worked for over twenty-five years as a carpet installer for Trade-X Sales before opening 4 States Floor Coverings.

Ken was very gifted in the ability to fix or build anything. He loved to golf and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Oklahoma Sooners Fan. But above everything he had a huge heart, and was willing to help when someone was in need. Family was everything to Ken and he cherished the time spent and memories created with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ken was preceded in death by his father Jack Kellogg and best friend of 40 years, Dayton Noel.

Ken is lovingly survived by his wife, Diana; children, David Madrid and wife, Krystal, Desiree Elliott and husband, Tylor, Mary Beth Schubert and husband, Todd, Courtney Kellogg and significant other, Royce Nichols; grandchildren, Dominic Weber, Daven Madrid, Karsen Madrid, Isabella Haines, Tallan Schubert, Lincoln Schubert, Graysen Kellogg, Rylen Nichols, and one on the way, MaKenna Nichols; mother, Mary Bird; siblings, Teresa Gardner and husband, Jim, Tara Collinsworth, Bill Kellogg and significant other, Karen Williams; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary with Pastor Doug Wilkerson officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 am until service time.

Interment will follow at Rocky Comfort Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Tom Walkinshaw

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Tom Lew Walkinshaw III, age 68 of Joplin, Missouri passed away on October 23, 2021, peacefully at his home.
Tom was born on August 8, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Tom and Helen (Hitt) Walkinshaw II.

Tom married the love of his life, Lola D. McKeehan on March 12, 1973. They built a wonderful life they loved and were proud of.

In Tom’s spare time, you could often find him enjoying time with his family. He will be remembered for his kind soul and his willingness to help others. He loved to golf, work on handyman projects, and spend time with his dogs. He also enjoyed playing drums at Christ’s Community Church, where he was a member of. In his earlier years, Tom was a member of the Elks Club, and the American Federation of Musicians. He was also a drummer of numerous bands over the years.

Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, Lola Walkinshaw of Joplin; sons, Tommy Walkinshaw IV, and wife, Sydney of Joplin; Justin Walkinshaw and wife, Jennifer of Joplin; sisters, Janie Tanner of Lawrence, KS; Cindy Rush of Webb City; grandchildren, Rylie Hunt; Tevis Walkinshaw; Aiden Walkinshaw; Kennedy Thomas; Carson Walkinshaw; Emerson Walkinshaw; great-grandchildren, Grayson Hunt and Arizona Hunt.

Tom was preceded in death by both parents, and his sisters, Kathy O’Malley and Becky Knight.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Thursday, October 28th, at Christ’s Community Church at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends during the visitation from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27th at the Mason-Woodard Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry at Christ’s Community Church.

David Perry

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

David H. Perry, beloved husband and father, fell asleep in Christ surrounded by his family on Friday Oct. 22, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1943 in Webb City, MO, the second of the late WH and Marion Perry, and brother to William H. Perry III and Rebecca Perry. 

A 1961 graduate of Webb City High School, David attended the University of Kansas. Prior to his retirement, David was the President and CEO of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company in Webb City, Mo. He is survived by his wife Christi Perry, daughter Megan Sabo and son-in-law Jonathan Sabo, and daughter Micah Mudge and son-in-law Nick Mudge.

David was a Christadelphian and his steadfast hope lies in the resurrection at the return of Christ: “And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake.” (Daniel 12:2). An avid bible student, he believed in the words of 1 Corinthians 15: 52-54, “For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immorality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘ Death has been swallowed up in victory.’ ”

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31.

As a student of bible prophecy, David now rests in the hope of Israel: “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 25:8.

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