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2 Kathy Lynn Mantle

Samuel G. Smith

Samuel G. Smith, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, in his home.

Sam was born October 3, 1942, in Neosho, MO, to Sam and Mildred Smith.

Upon graduation from high school, he turned down a baseball scholarship to the University of Tulsa and enlisted in the Army. He attended basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He served for nearly 34 years and earned himself a reputation as a soldier's soldier. After serving two tours in Vietnam, he quickly rose through the ranks. Sam served in multiple posts throughout the US, Korea, Panama and Germany. His concern for his soldiers was evident during Operation Desert Shield, when he deployed to Saudi Arabia to check on their moral and welfare during a time of risMichael Pence ing tensions in world affairs. He retired in January I, Michael Gail Pence, 1994 as the FORSCOM Command Sergeant Major. Alwas born in Ft. Wayne, though quite humble about his accomplishments, he Indiana on December 1, 1938. I went to my eternal received numerous awards throughout his storied career. These awards include the Legion of Merit, rest on July 29, 2021, in Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Joplin, Missouri.

Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation I graduated from Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam SerRoanoke, Indiana High School in 1956 and Purdue vice Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Drill Sergeant Badge.

University in 1960 with a Sam married Marilynne Davis in 1963. Together degree in mechanical enthey raised two girls, Jill and Sandra, and remained gineering. together until her passing in 2003. In 2005, Sam was reI moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1963, where I met united with his third-grade girlfriend, Anita Goodwin.

They married May 20, 2005, and were together until the love of my life, Anhis passing. drea Beth Melander. We Throughout retirement, Sam enjoyed golfing, spendwere married on June 6, ing time with family and friends, and watching or at1964. Our marriage was blessed with two beautiful tending any sporting event he could. Always the ultimate fan, Sam never missed a chance to watch his children: a son, Bradley Cardinals on TV or attend his grandkids games.

Michael; and a daughter, Although a man of few words, Sam had a heart of Sarah Elizabeth. Brad gold. Those that were blessed to know him, truly loved and his wife, Adriana, him. have a daughter, Valerie In addition to his parents and first wife, Sam was Marie, and Sarah has a preceded in death by a brother, Bill Smith. son, Kai Michael.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Anita (GoodFor forty years I owned win Peck) Smith; daughters and their husbands, Jill Electric Motor Supply. I and John Townsend of Elcon, NC, Sandra and Michael was very active in our community. I worshipped Ramirez of Hinesville, GA, and Jymi and Gerry Neidig of Ozark, MO; grandsons, Matthew Townsend, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, where my funer- Jakob, Josh and Jonah Neidig; granddaughters, al mass will be celebrated Samantha Pharris and Bryanna Ramirez; a greatgrandson, Traci Pharris and a great-granddaughter, on Friday, November 26 at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Alexis Townsend.

Memorial services will be Monday, July 26, 2021 at private committal of ash11:00 a.m. in Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. es.

Burial will follow, with full military honors, at MisThanks for your love souri Veterans Cemetery. and friendship. We shall Memorial donations are suggested to Ronald McDonmeet again. Memorial ald House of the Ozarks, 949 E. Primrose St., Springcontributions may be field, MO 65807 or to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. made to the Pence-Hooks Family Scholarship Fund Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. at MSSU.

In Loving Memory

Kathy Lynn Mantle passed from this life on July 6, 2021 at the age of 62.

She will be greatly missed for her beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and sweet caring nature.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Paul Thomas Funeral Home located at 1432 B Street N.W., Miami, OK. Private burial follow at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com

August 2021 James Lee Dickey, Jr.

February 6, 1925 – July 24, 2021 James Lee Dickey Jr, known to many as “Junior”, passed away on July 24, 2021, at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Webb City, Missouri, at the age of 96. Before declining health necessitated his move to Webb City earlier this year, he had resided at his home in Anderson, Missouri, for over sixty years.

James was born in Leonard, Oklahoma, on February 6, 1925. The family moved often, and he grew up in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri before graduating from Pineville High School. He served in the Army Infantry in the South Pacific in WWII, where he earned the rank of Tech-Sergeant, and in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart for injuries received during battle. James worked at Western Electric and North American Aviation in California before returning to Missouri to work as a rocket engine tester at Rocketdyne and later Teledyne in Neosho. He then founded Dickey Oil Company and distributed Amoco Oil throughout McDonald and Newton Counties.

James volunteered for many years with the Anderson Housing Authority. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, including the Church of Christ in Anderson before it closed in 2019, and then in Jane thereafter. He was happiest when surrounded by his family or while visiting with neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, customers, and fellow church members around town. He never met a stranger.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee Dickey and Viola (Kilburn) Dickey; brothers, Orpheus Dickey, Carl "Butch" Dickey, Clark Dickey; sister, Fordean (Dickey) Crowder; and wife of 44 years and love of his life, Gladys “Corky” (Rogers) Dickey.

He is survived by his three sons, David Dickey and wife Becky of Columbia, South Carolina, Roger Dickey of Pittsburg, Kansas, James Paul “JP” Dickey of Joplin, Missouri; daughter, Linda (Dickey) Thompson of Springfield, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; brother-in-law, Jack Rogers of Anderson, Missouri; and beloved nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, July 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson.

Services will be conducted at Ozark Funeral Home on Friday morning, July 30, at 10 a.m., with Tommy Burr officiating. Pallbearers will be Ethan Dickey, Alex Dickey, Nat Thompson, Dillon Thompson, Scott Sanders, and Ric Akehurst. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger “Butch” Dickey, Jr. and Katie Thompson.

Burial will be at Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson.

The family requests that all attendees wear masks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/

MEMORIAL

August 2021 Louis J. Denno

Ruby E. Pearman

CARTHAGE, MO – Ruby E. (Crocker) Pearman, 85, a former secretary-bookkeeper for Max Hahnen Real Estate and Insurance, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Private services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Jimmy N. Lewis

RIVERTON, KS – Jimmy Nelson Lewis, 73, former assembler for King Press, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lowell Cemetery. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs.

Roy Baker Shaver

Jerry Neal Morey

Jerry Neal Morey, 80, of Joplin, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Jerry was born January 30, 1941, in Galena, Kansas, to the late Robert and Ruby (Stansberry) Morey. Jerry attended school in Carl Junction and later enlisted in the United States Army to proudly serve his country.

Jerry married Patricia Griffin on March 12, 1965, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together they shared 56 precious years together before his passing.

Jerry worked for 39 years at Missouri Steel and 14 years for the Joplin School District before retiring. His presence will be missed, but never forgotten.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Pat; their children, Troy Morey, Shannon Morey (Christina), Aimee Morey and Derek Lincoln; grandchildren, Levi, Trevor, Tucker, Kinsey, Ben; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Morey.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at Osborne Cemetery in Joplin, with John Newberry officiating.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Lisa Jo Horine

JOPLIN, MO – Lisa Jo Horine, 54, a health care worker, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

Celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

In Loving Memory

JOPLIN, MO – Louis J. Denno, 72, an electrician for Schreiber Foods, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

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Roy Baker Shaver, longtime Neosho educator and community servant, passed away July 14, 2021, just shy of his 89th birthday.

Shaver was born on July 30, 1932, and grew up in Evening Shade, Arkansas. As a child, he fell in love with the pastor's daughter, Ann, who would later become his wife of 54 years.

A 1954 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Shaver was a lifelong Razorback fan and enthusiastic hog-caller. After earning his B.A. degree, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, attending the recently established Ranger School for officer training. Only 66 years later did he finally read his orders, discovering he completed the Army's most challenging officer training course as a Distinguished Graduate. His tour of duty was in Germany as an infantry platoon leader.

Returning to civilian life, he began his lifelong career as an educator at Southwest High School in Washburn, Missouri. He taught social studies. He later became a high school principal while pursuing his master's degree in education.

At Cassville, Missouri, he was high school principal, then superintendent of schools. He led the district through a rapid expansion when it consolidated with neighboring Barry County rural schools. With increased federal funding in education that occurred in the 1960s, he established local programs for a public kindergarten, school lunches, special education, and Head Start.

In 1966, he returned to the University of Arkansas to complete his doctorate in educational administration and then directed a federal program to establish a model integrated high school in Monticello, Arkansas. In 1968, he returned to Southwest Missouri with Ann and their four young children. They choose to live in Neosho, and would remain there for the rest of their lives.

Shaver first served as assistant superintendent of the Neosho R-5 School District and later as superintendent, retiring in 1996. Roy had a keen understanding that public schools were the heart of a small town, and a strong school system could not only improve the future of its students but could bind together a city's residents and help anchor a solid economic foundation for the entire community. He took great pride when former students and colleagues did well. His favorite accomplishments during his tenure in Neosho involved overseeing the improvement of numerous school facilities, including the construction of the new Middle School.

Shaver was a devoted baseball fan, and, upon his retirement, the Board of Education named the Veta Street baseball field in his honor. He joked, “this could be the first time in history that a ballpark was named for a .

130 hitter.” In March of this year, Shaver threw out the first pitch when the school's recently constructed baseball stadium was christened as the new Roy B. Shaver Baseball Field.

Roy has long enjoyed the loving support of his church family. He was a devoted member and lay leader of the Neosho United Methodist Church, and he occasionally contributed to the Upper Room, a Methodist devotional magazine distributed worldwide. He was secretary of the Neosho Layman's League for over 40 years, helping organize the non-denominational organization's annual Christmas services.

Roy was an active community volunteer, generous with his time and gifts. He was a 52-year member of the Rotary Club of Neosho, where he coordinated its annual Dogwood Tour. Jokes were made about Roy's formula for predicting when the area's dogwoods would bloom. He was a founding member of the Freeman Neosho Hospital Board, serving since its creation in 1996. He was a member and past chairman of the George Washington Carver Birthplace District Association. He was a charter member and past president of the Crowder Area Sheltered Workshop, now known as Crowder Industries, serving 20 years on the board. In 1972, he was elected to the Neosho Home Rule Charter Commission and helped draft the new City Charter. Among his many honors, Shaver was named the 2001 Citizen of the Year by the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce.

In his later years, Shaver pursued his passion for humor, history, and storytelling, writing a weekly column for the News Dispatch and the Neosho Daily News.

A celebration of Roy's life will be held Monday, July 19, 2021 at the United Methodist Church Neosho, Missouri. The family will receive visitors on Sunday July 18, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Methodist Christian Life Center.

He is survived by his four children, Mike Shaver of Astoria, Queens, New York; Beth Shaver of Nashville, Tennessee; Susan Shaver (Scott Wiederholt) of Atlanta, Georgia; and Lisa Shaver of Waco, Texas; his two grandchildren Lydia and Eli Wiederholt, also of Atlanta, as well as Amy Shaver, a sister-in-law, of Batesville, Arkansas.

Ann, his beloved wife, died in 2014. Also preceding him in death were his parents Allen M. and Lorena Baker Shaver, as well as his brothers, Allen A. and Carl, and a sister, Roberta.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Roy may be made to the Neosho United Methodist Church or the Neosho R-5 Charitable Foundation in care of Clark's Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

MEMORIAL

4 Daisy Marie York

In Loving Memory

~ Loving Written by the Family ~ Daisy Marie York, age 79, passed away July 24th, 2021, at her home.

A lifelong Joplin resident, she was born on June 8th, 1942, to parents Austin and Peggy Parker.

She married Jimmie Dean York on July 27th, 1960.

To know Daisy was to know a bright and fun-loving soul. She was always full of joy and loved her family and friends deeply.

For many years, she worked at many retail and factory jobs including Montgomery Wards, Western Auto, King Louie, Jasper Foods and Pillsbury. If you had the pleasure of working with her at any of those places, then you will surely remember her fun-loving spirit, sense of humor and strong work ethic.

When her children were growing up, she was a proud Girl Scout and 4-H leader. She adored all children and was a much-loved babysitter and caregiver for many children through the years. Babies were her weakness and she cared for several children from birth throughout their childhood. Her firm, but kind demeanor was something parents appreciated and kids always knew they had someone looking after them that would keep them safe and have fun with.

She was nicknamed Crazy Daisy by many of those kids and she wore that moniker proudly as it best described her silly, self-effacing sense of humor.

Playing cards weekly with her friends was a pastime she enjoyed very much up until her health no longer permitted it. Taking little road trips and shopping excursions with her sister-in-law, Vaunda Parker, was something else she had enjoyed.

In recent years, she attended Christ Community United Methodist Church in Joplin. And became a member there. She faithfully attended until her health began to limit her attendance.

Our hearts are forever broken as we selfishly wish she would've stayed with us here, but we take comfort in knowing that she's no longer struggling with her health. She's now reunited with her beloved husband, Jimmie, and all her cherished family and friends that went on before her.

So many, many lives have been touched by her presence and we're all truly blessed to have had her in our lives all these years.

Daisy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Parker; and husband, Jimmie Dean York.

Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Friend, Joplin; son, Mike York (Lori), Joplin; three grandchildren, Darrell Sour, Joplin, Dakotah Simpson, Wrightsville, PA and Haley Simpson, Joplin; two great-grandchildren, Braylon Simpson and Liam Simpson, Joplin; half-siblings, David Lewis, Diane Branchcomb, and Tracy M. Parker; brother-in-law, Wes York.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family has asked friends and family to look at Facebook for updates.

Cremation arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Ronald J. Howerton

JOPLIN, MO – Ronald James Howerton, 74, a retiree of Walters Concrete Construction, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

August 2021 Jason W. Bass

JOPLIN, MO – Jason W. Bass, 84, a retired barber, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Services will be at a later date. Cremation Arrangements are under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.

Virginia Lee Long

James E. Garrett, Jr.

JOPLIN, MO – James E. Garrett, Jr., 64, a produce salesman, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory.

Virginia Lee Long, formerly of Joplin, MO, passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 91 years old in Kansas City, MO, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Virginia was born September 4, 1929 to Rosalie (Williams) Anderson and Henry Freeman Anderson in Sarcoxie, MO. Virginia moved with her family to Denver, CO, Gallup, NM, and Ponca City, OK, before settling in Joplin, MO, when she was in 7th grade. She attended South Junior High and graduated from Joplin High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Earl Long in 1948. Their adventure spanned more than 60 years.

Virginia graduated from Mizzou in 1951. She and Earl moved to Washington, D.C., where Virginia worked for the telephone company while Earl served in Naval Intelligence during the Korean War. Following their Naval assignment, they moved to Kansas City, MO, where Virginia earned her Master's degree at The University of Kansas City (now UMKC) and taught first grade in Raytown, MO, with 45 students in her classroom during her first year of teaching! In 1959, Virginia and Earl returned to Joplin, MO, where Virginia taught in the Joplin Public Schools for more than 30 years.

Virginia moved to Kansas City, MO, in 2016 to live with her daughter, Martha Fullerton and her family. She moved to The Gardens at Barry Memory Care in 2019.

Virginia was appointed by Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes in 1966, to serve as the only female on a 13 member commission to investigate the rising rate of crime and delinquency in Missouri. She served as both president and board member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Delta Kappa Gamma. In 1986, Virginia was awarded Teacher of the Year by Delta Kappa Gamma.

Virginia was a member of both South Joplin Christian Church in Joplin, MO, and Park Hill Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. She was actively involved in the life of South Joplin Christian Church for many years. Virginia served as chairperson of the Church Board, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and visited shut-ins. She also served with the Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) where she helped make the group's fundraiser's world famous apple pies. Virginia was bestowed with the honor of Elder Emeritus in 2016 from South Joplin Christian Church. Virginia also enjoyed her Park Hill Christian Church family, where they lovingly embraced her. She attended the Ruth Group of CWF. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her three brothers, Hank, Bill and Monty Anderson and sister-in-law Donna Anderson (Bill). Virginia's granddaughter, Gabriella Broglio also preceded her in death (June 5, 2021).

Virginia is survived by daughters Ellen Broglio (Peter), Joplin, MO, and Martha Fullerton (Pete),Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Richard Fullerton, Kansas City, MO, Max Broglio, Joplin, MO, and Virginia Fullerton, Kansas City, MO, and greatgranddaughter, Ella Howerton. She is also survived by sister Karen Walker and sisters-in-law Norma Long Quinly (Jim) of Dallas, TX, and Mary Anderson (Hank) of Carthage, MO. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Visitation is at 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at South Joplin Christian Church, 1901 S. Pearl Ave., Joplin, MO 64804. A celebration reception will also be held at Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 NW 72nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64151 on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Virginia's family wishes to thank The Gardens at Barry Memory Care staff who lovingly cared for her as well as the Ascend Hospice team who helped make Virginia's journey from this world to the next as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to great-granddaughter Ella Howerton's College Fund, via Go Fund Me https://gofundme/6449c067 in remembrance of granddaughter Gabriella Broglio's untimely death. Contributions can also be made to South Joplin Christian Church, The Joplin Public Library or Park Hill Christian Church.

August 2021 Dixie Jo Reid

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Phyllis Ione Cowan

Phyllis Ione (Carter) Cowan, 93, most recently of Stanton, TX, passed away peacefully and entered eternal Heavenly rest on June 17, 2021, at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring, TX, where she had resided for the past couple months.

Born August 17, 1927, in Decatur, NE, Phyllis was the most elderly remaining Cowan/Carter family member of what in popular American culture is called “The Greatest Generation,” a tribute to that generation's contributions during World War II and beyond. Growing up and being a part of that generation instilled in Phyllis a life-long dedication to hard work, family, and friends. Described as daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, good neighbor, card player, crossword puzzle solver, and avid reader, Phyllis provided her children with an appreciation for the value of hard work and education. She embraced the world around her and provided a positive example of what is possible for those who strive for a good life.

Following high school graduation in Norfork, AR, Phyllis attended business school, married soon thereafter, began a family, and later started a career in the medical field.

Phyllis married James Gordon “Buck” Cowan December 25, 1946, in Omaha, NE. While they were both from the same community in Arkansas, they only met when James visited a sister who was living in Omaha. Phyllis was a roommate to one of James' sisters. Soon after the couple married, they moved to Arkana, AR, a small community near Mountain Home, where both their families lived. During their nearly 10 years of living in the Arkana area, the Cowan's became parents to five children and where she held a variety of jobs to help support the family. They moved from Arkana to a farm near Stella, MO, in 1956 and lived there until June of 2009, when Mr. Cowan passed away at the age of 88. About a year later, Phyllis moved to Neosho, MO, where she resided until 2018, and then moved to live with her eldest daughter, Nancy, in Stanton, TX. Soon after moving to the Stella farm, Phyllis began working at Cardwell Memorial Hospital in Stella, first as a nurse's aide and later filing insurance for patients.

She worked at Cardwell Memorial for more than 25 years and then another decade at Oak Hill Hospital in Joplin, doing medical transcription. While working in medical transcription, she attended continuing education conferences around the country to stay abreast of best practices.

Beyond work and raising a family, Phyllis enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and was often busy in the summer months canning vegetables. Family and friends visiting the Cowan's never left empty-handed; they were given fresh vegetables in the summer or canned goods in the winter, along with flowers, or flower bulbs, and even fresh homemade bread. Phyllis was also a prolific quilt maker, making quilts for all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition, she loved to read and had an extensive library. As her eyes began to fail in later life, she continued to enjoy audio books.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; son, James Gerald Cowan; parents, sister, and brother. Survivors include four children and their families: Nancy Broadway in Stanton, TX, Janet Cowan in Holiday Island, AR, David Cowan in Houston, TX, and Donald Cowan in Sumter, SC; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Other survivors include Connis Osborne, a sister-in-law and David Osborne, a brother-in-law, from Somerset, TX; Tim Cowan, a brother-in-law and Sharon Cowan, a sister-in-law, from Rural Retreat, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life memorial will be held at Clark Funeral Home, 312 South Wood Street in Neosho, MO, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. A family visitation period will follow the memorial service until noon. Friends and neighbors are invited to join the family in celebration of Mrs. Cowan's life. Rather than flowers or other remembrances, the family suggests a donation to a local Meals on Wheels or other favorite charity. ~Lovingly written by the Cowan family~ Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

In Loving Memory

Dixie Jo Reid, 67, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, July 23, 2021.

Dixie was born October 6, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Loren and Mildred Maxine (Davis) Winton. Dixie was a lifetime resident of Joplin, graduating from Joplin High School in 1971. For the past 40 years, Dixie was an advertising representative for Western Associates. It was a job she loved and considered those she worked with more like family.

Dixie was united in marriage to Gary Reid on July 16, 1971, in Joplin, Missouri. Together they shared 50 precious years together before her passing, something Dixie was very proud of. Together they had two beloved children, Dusty and Casey.

Dixie had a smile that would light up the room. Her laugh was infectious and she never met a stranger.

Dixie had an encouraging and uplifting spirit and was always there for those she loved. She was a founding member of the Joplin Business Club and an integral member of Soroptimist International of Joplin. Together she and Gary would show off their dance moves on a competitive Country Western Dance Team that traveled to competitions in Branson and Dallas.

She was funny, sarcastic, and just plain silly at times.

Dixie made sure to show the kids what unconditional love was and she lived life to the fullest. Family was everything to Dixie, she cherished the time spent and memories created with her husband, children, grandchildren, family, and friends. To know Dixie was to love her, and she will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to her parents, Dixie was also preceded in death by her step-father, who she adored, Ralph York.

Dixie is lovingly survived by her husband, Gary; children, Dusty Reid and wife, Lisa, Casey Reid; grandchildren, Dixon Reid, Miller Reid, Hallie Reid, Taylor Reid, Avery Reid; step-sister, Judy Roman and husband, Tom; together with many extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Forest Park Baptist Church, with Spencer Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Watered Gardens Ministries or Children's Mercy Hospital, in care of the mortuary.

For those attending visitation and services, the family requests that masks be worn to protect yourself and others, and to please observe social distancing.

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

MEMORIAL

MEMORIAL

6 Cleva Maxine Moore

In Loving Memory

Cleva Maxine Moore, 76, Diamond, Missouri, entered into rest on July 16, 2021, in Joplin, following a short illness.

Cleva was born November 1, 1944, in Diamond, Missouri, the daughter of Wm Cleveland and Millie I. (Harris) Smith. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Diamond High School. She furthered her education obtaining a bachelor's degree from MSU in Joplin.

Cleva was a licensed insurance agent, holding several licenses and had worked at Beimdick Insurance, Hartley Insurance and the Insurance Center, where she retired in 2008.

She and her husband, Robert “Bob”, owned and operated B-C Rodeo Company for 17 years and she currently worked as a para at the Diamond School District Special Education Department.

Her family was her greatest joy and she enjoyed watching the birds in her yard. She was an active member of the Diamond First Baptist Church and enjoyed going on mission trips; working with the Horse Whisperer Program; cooking beans for the event; and was a certified chaplain for the Missouri Baptist Convention Disaster Relief.

Cleva and Robert “Bob” Ross Moore were married on June 8, 1962, in Diamond, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Daniel) Hamric of Diamond, and Karen (Scott) Fink of Wyandotte, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Whitson and Martella Watts.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Diamond First Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in the Diamond Cemetery, and serving as pallbearers will be Justin Crosswhite, Matt Davidson, David Johnson, Brian Creevan, Bryan Nelson and Brett Whitson and honorary pallbearers will be Bill Whitson, James Frazier, Wayne Moss, Butch Frazier, Monty Greenwood and Mike Moss. The family will receive friends at a time of visitation on Tuesday evening at the Clark Funeral Home, Neosho from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Cleva may be made to the Missouri Baptist Convention Disaster Relief fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

SPECIAL NOTE: Clark Funeral Home will continue to follow social distancing protocols as advised by the CDC and the State of Missouri.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

August 2021 Ronald L. Massa

Ronald L Massa, age 77, passed from this side of eternity, surrounded by family, at 5:53 p.m. July 4th, 2021. Cancer did not take his life. This decision was made by Jesus Christ, for his timing is perfect and this was Ron's prayer.

Ron was born April 10, 1944, in Joplin, to Antone Joseph Massa and Dorothy Mae (Headlee) Massa, also of Joplin. Ron lived in Joplin most of his life, with the exception of a few years spent in Santa Cruz, California, and Dallas, Texas. He attended Joplin schools to include Joplin Jr. College but he didn't graduate. He then moved to Dallas in 1965 and began work with the General Electric Credit Corp. Ron loved the business world and returned to Joplin from Dallas after five years with GECC. He started work with Hagman's Inc , a wholesale chain selling candy, paper products, cigarettes and tobacco products to grocery stores, Wal Mart and other consumer outlets. He was regional sales manager when he left Hagman's after four years to join the Joe Smith Tobacco Co where he spent the next six years as vice president of sales. In 1986 Ron began selling billboard advertising with the South Outdoor Advertising Co. in Joplin and after 10 years with South Outdoor serving on their board of directors, and as V.P. of sales, he bought a company which was owned by South Outdoor, servicing markets in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. The new Massa Industries, Inc. went on to further develop and expand those markets and he also founded the Ozark Outdoor Advertising Co. in Joplin. Ron sold both companies in 2001 and 2002, and he retired in 2003.

INC Magazine wrote a nice article about the sale of Tri-State Outdoor Advertising. In 2014, Ron became a published author writing his autobiography which was his testimony of what a holy God did in his life. “Finding Light : A Journey Out Of Darkness” was written to help people struggling with life. Ron was a member of the Forest Park Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for many years.

Ron would be quick to add that the greatest accomplishment of his life was not his resume, but the surrender of his life to Jesus Christ as Lord, receiving the eternal gift of salvation.

Ron married Sue Phillips in 1976, she survives, and also three children, son, Jon Phillips of Chattanooga, TN, his wife Courtney, daughter, Shani Byler and her husband, Christopher of Carl Junction, MO, and son, Mario and his wife, Autumn of Joplin, MO; grandchildren: Sasha, Stephanie and husband, Jake, Samuel, and Zakkery; four great-grandchildren, Liam, Elliot, Dillon, and Laken; sister, Terri Martin and her husband, Jim of Carterville, MO; nieces, Angie Baugh and Melissa Camden of Carthage, and Vicky Spear, Stacy Craine, and Kelly Hance of Columbus, KS. Ron was preceded in death by his daughter, Ronetta Sue; his brother, Gary; a sister, Toni Rae; and his parents, and grandparents.

Funeral service will be Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Park Baptist Church, with Dr. John Swadley officiating. The family will receive friends at the Forest Park Baptist Church prior to the memorial service from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Joplin. Ron's body may be viewed at Parker's, for those not able to attend funeral services, during normal business hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Burial will be at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery at a later time.

The family wishes to thank Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Parker Mortuary, Integrity Hospice Services, Dr. Samir Dalia, Oncology at Mercy Hospital, and Dr. Stephen Meyer, Cardiology at Mercy Hospital, also Forest Park Baptist Church, all for their kindness, professionalism, and personal care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Joplin, Forest Park Baptist Church. Mission Joplin was founded after the tornado in 2011, offering food and clothing items to those in need and they still provide these items today to residents of Joplin.

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Glenda Shirley Bailey

Glenda Shirley Bailey, of Carl Junction, MO, passed away peacefully with loved ones, and went to be with her Lord on July 21, 2021.

Glenda was born October 23, 1938, to Glenn Bert Matchell and Shirley May Matchell of Joplin, MO. Glenda attended school in Seneca, MO, with her sister, Sharon Luke. After graduation, she married Orville R. Bailey in 1958, and shared 32 years, two children and four grandchildren. Glenda was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and a dedicated employee of the Carl Junction School District as their bookkeeper until 2000. She was a doting Mother and Grammy with a love of gardening, reading & music.

Glenda is lovingly survived by her son, Cameron Bailey and Rose Bailey, her daughter, Lisa Cowan and Matthew Cowan, her four grandchildren, Madison Cowan, MacKenzie Cowan, Brett Bailey & Sierra Bailey.

Glenda will be at peace with a family service at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online condolences may be posted at http://ozarkmemorialparkcemetery.com

Jack R. Turner

LOUISBURG, KS – Jack Ray Turner, 90, formerly of Riverton, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was a retired educator.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Louisburg, KS, United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Louisburg Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Dengel & Son Mortuary, Louisburg.

Virginia E. Fox

NEOSHO, MO – Virginia E. Fox, 88 a former business owner, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Canera Catholic Church.

Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. with visitation following until 7 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Pierce City.

Shirley LeBarron

Obituary lovingly written by the family of Shirley LeBarron~ Shirley Virginia LeBarron passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at her home in Neosho, Missouri.

She was born on September 1, 1940, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, one of five daughters of Henry and Bessie (Kewin) Schofield.

Shirley was a graduated of Eau Claire Memorial High School.

On January 13, 1961, she married Dennis J. LeBarron in Stillwater, Minnesota. Together they estabRichard T. Moran lished a country home in GALENA KANSAS: Richard Thomas “Rick” Moran, Memomonie, WI, where age 73, passed away at 2:08 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, the family lived until relo2021, at St. Joseph Regioncating to Neosho, MO, in al Health Center, Madisonville, Texas, after a sud- 1978.

Shirley spent much of her professional life as a civil den illness. servant, first as a police and fire dispatcher for the Rick was born April 11, 1948, in Queens, New York. cities of Menomonie, WI, and Neosho, MO, then later working in corrections for Newton County. Her hands His parents were Norman were never idle. She would take on any job and work and Kathryn (Shanley) tirelessly until it was done. Over the years, she helped Moran. Rick had lived in Galena since 1981, moving to construct and restore the homes her family lived in.

She was always happily occupied in her yard, garden from Goodland, KS. or kitchen (or someone else's), baking, cooking, preHe was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the US serving, sewing and crafting – and proudly shared the fruits of her labor with family and friends. She also Air Force from 1969 to enjoyed classical and country music and played the pi1973. He then began workano proficiently. ing in the Civil Service, Shirley was well-known and appreciated for her first attached to the US Navy and later assigned to hobby business as well, creating floral designs and the FAA. He last worked as also operating a food truck for many years, Werner's Weenie Wagon, a name inspired by her faithful pet an Electrical Field Engidachshund. After retiring her food wagon, she was enneer at the Joplin, MO Airport, retiring in 2009. Rick listed by a hospital executive to make hundreds of had worked for the government for a total of 42½ boxes of cookies each year for physicians' offices of years.

Oak Hill Hospital and later Freeman Hospital. Later He was a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church. He also was a member of the Disabled Ameri- in life, Shirley called both Wisconsin and Missouri home. While she spent time 'up north' she enjoyed recan Veterans and the Joplin Bowling Association, in additional to supporting numerous national organiza- connecting with lifelong friends and serving as a volunteer at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center in Eau tions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and coaching Claire. youth sports. He loved to tinker on projects in his Shirley is survived by a sister, Marion Seidlitz and garage in his spare time. His greatest joy was watchhusband, Ken, Harrison, TN; three daughters, Ebbony ing his grandkids activities. and husband, Terry Lisowski, Collinsville, OK; Rick was married to Wanda Frazier on March 13, Heather and husband, Steve Sharp, Neosho, MO; and 1971, in Wichita, KS. She survives.

Julie and husband, Robert Maus, Bella Vista, AR; Additional survivors include three sons, Richard J three grandchildren, Robert Taylor and wife Riana Moran (Karla), NW Arkansas, Robert Moran, Miami, Maus, Liberty, MO; Sara and husband, Sgt. Nicholas OK, and P J Moran (Nathan), Diamond, MO; one Herrell, Ft. Campbell, KY; and Joseph Lisowski, daughter, Rhonda Dawson (Stacey), Ft. Scott, KS; a Collinsville, OK; three great-grandsons, Sampson, cousin he treated like a son, Scotty Roy, Galena; 11 grandchildren, Richard T. Moran III, Ayden B. Moran, Silas and Sutter; two great granddaughters, Mae Zee Joe and Praereigh; and faithful friend, Neil Bradford.

Zachary K. Moran, Josh Davis, Greg Smith, Trevor She was preceded in death by her husband, her parPrice, Megan Reed, Alicia Baker, Dylan Pinkerton, Katelyn Moran, and Jared Moran; and 11 great-grand- ents, and sisters, Beverly and Susan Schofield, and Janet Rindel. children.

A private family memorial will be held in the future.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to Randy Moran; one granddaughter, Jimi Kay Moran; the L. E. Phillips Senior Center, Eau Claire, WI, c/o and two brothers, Don Moran and Bobby Moran.

Clark Funeral Home, P. O. Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, SPECIAL NOTE: Clark Funeral Home will continue July 15, 2021 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Fr. to follow social distancing protocols as advised by the Robert Wachter will officiate. Burial will follow MiliCDC and the State of Missouri. tary rites in Oak Hill CemeOnline condolences may be posted tery, Galena, KS. at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com The family will receive Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Home, Neosho, MO. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS.

In Loving Memory

Bryce Sater left this world on July 25, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on June 19, 1944, to Ben J. Sater and Effie McNeil Sater.

Bryce served in the U.S. Army for four years in Germany during the Vietnam War. He then returned to work in Airport Drive with his own barber shop, which he worked for many years.

He then retired in Springfield.

Bryce was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sister, Ida Junge-Sutton and James Sutton his brother-in-law of Springfield, MO.

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MEMORIAL

8 Millicent Dunaway

In Loving Memory

Millicent "Mitzie" Dunaway, 96, of Wichita, KS, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. No services are planned.

Mitzie is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dunaway; and parents, Joseph and Babe Fately.

She is survived by her son, James J. (Angelia) Dunaway of Wichita; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

Online condolences may be posted at www.dlwichita.com

Annis Barnes

ASBURY, MO – Annis Barnes, 62, a homemaker, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

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Jimmie Griffin

JOPLIN, MO – Jimmie Griffin, 58, a carpenter, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Teresa Marshall

JOPLIN, MO – Teresa Marshall, 64, a homemaker, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Melinda Dixon

Brian Lindquist

JOPLIN, MO – Brian Lindquist, 51, a landscaper, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Melinda Dixon, long-time teacher, counselor and academic coach at Lockwood High School, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Melinda Susannah Peebles in 1946, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the younger daughter of the late Harry and Phyllis and sister to Carol, who survives.

Growing up, she enjoyed playing ball and attending Girl Scouts events. In high school, she lettered in tennis and badminton, was president of the Spanish Club and was the first student to be twice the editor of the school paper, Westword. She also was involved in the Future Teachers Club, knowing that was the career she wanted from an early age.

She followed her sister to Pittsburg State University, Kansas, where she met Larry Dixon from Heavener, Oklahoma. They married January 20, 1967, at the campus chapel, the day after finals. Their home was the weekly spot for Star Trek Original Series viewing parties.

Melinda graduated with two bachelor's degrees, History and Spanish. She taught her entire career at Lockwood High School, beginning in the fall of 1968. She earned her master's degree in guidance and counseling in 1975, attending summer and night classes. Her duties split in 1978 until 2011 – part-time counselor and part-time Spanish and History teacher. After taking her Spanish class, students were always referred to by their new names.

Melinda was the first Lockwood teacher to be initiated into the Delta Kappa Gamma, women educators sorority, and served as president of the local chapter nearly 20 years. She semi-retired in 2001 and fully after the 2012-13 school year. At that time, the University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Scholars Academy named her an Outstanding Teacher.

She remained involved, by working the scorer's table for volleyball games for more than 30 years and donating to various club and school projects, particularly the library.

In 1972, she expanded the school's Scholar's Bowl program, which had only been part of a monthly Aurora radio station program “Tournament of Knowledge”. After she and English teacher, Margaret Burns attended a Bronaugh academic competition in 1974, she asked the shop teacher to build two wooden buzzer boxes with lock-out systems, which were used by Lockwood teams for the next 30-plus years.

She and Larry were instrumental in elevating the quality of academic team competition in Southwest MisElizabeth Ann souri and later across the state. The Lockwood Scholar's Bowl tournament, started in 1977, was one of the preJohnson-Molisak mier events in the area and, in 1993, they developed the Mind Games, one of the largest tournaments extending across two sites and a week of nightly games. Her teams were successful, filling trophy cabinets with more Libby Molisak, age 69, passed away Monday, than 1,000 victories.

July 12, 2021 at the Kansas In 1985, she helped the Midwest Conference organize a scholar's bowl tournament, drafting the original byCity Hospice House after laws. And in 1988, Larry and Melinda started the L&M Question Service, providing sets of well-written and a brave battle with canproperly-researched questions for other tournaments. cer.

She was a founding member of Missouri Academic Teachers Association about 1990, receiving the Carol Libby was born in Farmer's Founder's Award in 1997 and serving as the statewide president in 2000. When the Missouri State High School Activities Association took responsibility for academic competitions in the early 1990s, Melinda Joplin, MO, to John and Patricia Johnson who was active in its development, serving on the advisory committee for several years. preceded her in death.

Melinda and Larry were selected as Grand Marshals in the 2015 September Days parade, receiving the OptiLibby was married to mist Club's first Influential Citizens of Lockwood award. And they celebrated their 50th anniversary in JanBill Molisak. They residuary 2017, just before Larry died of brain cancer.

She grew up in the Methodist church, but was active at First Baptist Church in Lockwood, teaching upper-eled in Joplin and attended St. Peter the Apostle ementary Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes and also serving as Sunday School superintendent Catholic Church. Bill pre- 15 years. Later, she enjoyed the fellowship of the women in her adult Sunday School class. ceded her in death, as Melinda looked forward to the flowers Larry planted in their well-known garden and she cared for several well as her brother Mark. cats, including Lady Jane Grey and Earl Grey. She enjoyed cooking, canning, reading, playing solitaire and Survivors include her taking care of others. brother Mike Johnson She was part of the Lockwood Women's Bowling Association for nearly 25 years, was a long-time leader of the Lockwood Learners 4-H Club, and was bookkeeper for many years for the summer and high school softball and wife Meridith of Joplin; and six nieces and teams. nephews.

Melinda is survived by one daughter, Michelle, and her husband, Stephen Brooks, Jefferson City; one grandFuneral Mass will be at son, William Reagan, Jefferson City; a sister, Carol Peebles, San Diego, California; and her AFS exchange stu10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, dent-daughter, Jonnine Tyler Boyd, Taupo, New Zealand.

Donations requested to plant a tree in remembrance of both Dixons or to the Shelley Sparks Memorial Aca2021, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 812 demic Team Scholarship at Lockwood High School.

Pearl Ave., Joplin, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Lockwood Cemetery. The family will Visitation will be from 9 receive friends on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lockwood First Baptist Church. a.m. Thursday until time Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. of service at the church.

Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

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Sally Carnes

CARTHAGE, MO – Sally Carnes, 70, a retiree of Carthage R-9 Administration, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral Home.

Mary Virginia Howard

Mary Virginia Howard, 100, virtually a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died at 6:36 am, July 18, 2021, after a long illness. She was born near La Russell, Missouri, on December 3, Angela K. Mathis 1920, to A.W. Michael, Sr. Angela Kay Mathis, 37, and Lola Funk Michael. passed away Friday, June She was one of seven chil25, 2021. She was born dren.

September 16, 1983, in She graduated from Joplin, daughter of Carthage High School with Joseph R. Miller Sr. and the class of 1937 and later Carolyn Graybill. She attended Rudes Business resided in Joplin her enCollege. She married tire life, graduating from Ralph Howard on October Joplin High School in 22, 1939; he preceded her in 2002. death on September 24, She was a very hard 2002. worker, previously workShe was associated with ing for Western Finance her husband in the operaand most recently Ashley tion of Howard Oil CompaFurniture. She was very ny for 10 years. January 1, kindhearted, cooked won1950, they purchased the Buick agency from the late derful meals for family Tom Hockett and Gerald Whittenburg. They operated gatherings, had a beautiful smile and enjoyed liv- the business as a partnership until 1979 when they took their children into business with them and being life to the fullest.

Angela loved her family came known as Howard Buick Co. Inc. In 1979, they with all her heart and en- purchased the Oldsmobile agency from the late Scooter Parsons and Philip Pugh. In 1984, they acquired the joyed the time spent and Chevrolet dealership and became known as Howard memories created with Buick, Oldsmobile & Chevrolet Inc. She retired from them. She will be greatly this business in 1990 and the business was sold in 1999. missed by all who knew She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Faith and loved her.

On June 3, 2016 she was Sunday School class, the Morgan Heights Pep Club, and McCune Brooks Hospital Auxiliary. She was a united in marriage to Rocky Mathis and he sur- Red Cross volunteer for 35 years serving at McCune Brooks Hospital and as canteen chairman for Eastern vives. Additional surJasper County for 30 years. vivors include her chilShe was preceded in death by her husband Ralph dren, Dustin Davis, BaiHoward, her son Gary Howard, her parents and five ley Davis and Emilee brothers.

Mathis; mother, Carolyn Surviving are two sons, David (Nadine) Howard, and Graybill; stepmother, Mona Chapman; brothers, Stephen (Judy) Howard; two daughters, Judy (Gary) Joe Miller Jr., Paul Miller Howard Rimer, and Mary (Gary) Allison, all of Carthage; sister, Loretta Page of Carthage; nine grandand wife, Ursula; and children and 17 great-grandchildren. many extended family Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, July members and friends.

22, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, Carthage. Burial Memorial service will will follow the service at Park Cemetery, Carthage. be Thursday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at Joplin Full Gospel The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

Church. Pastor Josh Memorial gifts are suggested to Gideons International Patrick will officiate. in care of Knell Mortuary.

Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

Jerry E. Hixenbaugh

GALENA, KS – Jerry Eugene Hixenbaugh, 80, a retired Tamko Building Products employee, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021.

Services will be at 10 am. Thursday at Parker Mortuary, Joplin. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary with visitation following. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery, Baxter Springs, KS.

Krista Joy Cherry

GRANBY, MO – Krista Joy Cherry, 42, a homeschool teacher, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark Chapel of Memories, Granby. Burial will be in Hazel Green Cemetery, Boulder City, MO. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Sonya Jo Terry

In Loving Memory

ORONOGO, MO – Dean Burpo, 76, an accountant, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Waco Christian Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

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On June 22, 2021, we celebrated the life of our beautiful Sonya Jo. She was born on April 1, 1959, to Jim and Ruth (Myers) Platner in Joplin. On June 19th, 2021, while her family was by her side, Sonya Jo Terry (Platner), 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She graduated from Carl Junction High School, class of 1977, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and playing softball.

Sonya worked at Devore Trucking before taking ownership of Devore's Western Store in Joplin with her husband, Rick, from 1995-99. Together they also owned Terry's Western Store in Goodman, MO. She then became the proud owner of Sonya Jo's Fitness in Joplin. Sonya worked the last 10 years at Freeman Hospital in the admissions office where she met many great friends.

Sonya married her loving husband, Rick Terry on December 9, 1993. They continued to spend the next 27 happy years together. Sonya and Rick loved their life together. They enjoyed camping with close friends and family, going for rides together on their trike, taking family vacations, and spending every moment they could with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She absolutely loved being Granny Grunt to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Watching them grow was her greatest happiness. She loved craft time and taking as many pictures as she could of them. She has numerous books and boxes of pictures of her loved ones she has taken throughout her life.

She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, Rick Terry and their loving dog, Rusty. Her five children and their spouses; Chad and Samantha Terry, Justin Chandler, Brandon Chandler, Michael and Stacey McQuality, Danielle Terry; mother and stepfather Ruth and Richard Manes; four brothers and sisters-in-law; David and Mariella Platner, Dan and Debbie Platner, Steve and Tricia Platner, and Shawn and Billie Platner; 10 grand and two great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Chandler, Brayden Chandler, Camden Chandler, Jaron Pellham, Hailey Chandler, Brooklyn Chandler, Maison McQuality, Maleah McQuality, Ally Jane Terry. Skylar Banks, Olivia Banks, and Johnathan Chandler; loving best friends, Billy and Belinda Fleming, along with numerous cousins and close friends.

Sonya is preceded in death by her father, Jim Platner, stepfather, Ernie Devore, and granddaughter, Stormie Chandler.

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10 Lynn Sartin

In Loving Memory

NEWTONIA, MO – Lynn (Reynolds) Sartin, 74, a retiree of La-Z-Boy, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Clark Funeral Home, Granby. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Newtonia IOOF Cemetery.

Patty L. Hodkin

WILLARD, MO – Patty L. Hodkin, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage. Visitation will be from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carthage.

Kenneth F. Johnson, Jr.

Born August 18, 1932, in Lyons, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family July 18, 2021, in Joplin, MO. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth F. Johnson Sr. and Marie (Coates) Johnson and one sister, Donna Gilbreth. He is survived by three siblings, Jean Harris of Yuma AZ, Mike Johnson of Carl Junction, MO, and Tim (Vera) Johnson of California.

In 1950, he married Kathryn (Katie) Atteberry (deceased). Together they had six children (all surviving), Kathy (Armand) DeLeurere, Ken (Janie) Johnson III, Dave (Sherri) Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Susan Sims and Linda (Tom) Sonaty. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandsons and two step-great-grandsons.

He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Rose (Brewer Stricklin) Johnson, with whom he has two surviving step-sons, Michael Stricklin and Billy (Alicia) Stricklin and two step-grandsons.

Ken was a man of many talents. He started his working career as a young boy in his father's salvage yard which sparked his love of classic autos. He went on to drive a Manor Bread truck, worked in a Nash garage, worked for Boeing in Wichita and Rocketdyne in Neosho. He moved on to a career in hospital management taking that talent from Joplin to South Dakota to Indiana and eventually to Saudi Arabia for eight years. During that time he was privileged to take many holidays including a trip to the Seychelle Islands, the pyramids of Cairo, Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, a sailing trip amidst the Greek Islands and visited such cities as London, Paris, Amsterdam and Petra, Jordan.

After retiring at the young age of 54, he enjoyed being in business with son, Ken III, selling used cars at Johnson Auto Sales and also working with his son, Dave of Construction Adventures, Joplin.

He later built a new home in "The Woods" with a large shop to build his many beloved classic cars.

Ken always loved a good joke and retold the really good ones. He was a genuine man with an easy going and positive attitude He loved his enormous family dearly and will be truly missed by so many friends and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 2700 E 44th St, Joplin, MO, Thursday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m.

Online condolences may be posted at ozarkmemorialparkcemetery.com

August 2021 Donald Gus Burkey

Donald Gus Burkey, age 84, passed away after a courageous, 34 year long battle with Parkinson's disease. Don was born January 12, 1937 in Sarcoxie, to Ed and Mildred (Holmes) Burkey. He graduated from Diamond High School in 1955, and remained a lifetime resident.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Freda Aubrey on March 29, 1959 in Carthage. They have been married for over 62 years until his passing. Together they had two sons, Darren and Dustin. They lived a long and happy life together while sharing many hobbies. Don loved farming, raising cattle and baling hay.

He also loved camping and traveling, Texas was his favorite place to go camping.

Don was a member of Silver Moon Church. He did missionary work and took multiple trips to Mexico to build churches. In his spare time, Don was a licensed Realtor for over 20 years. He also worked for Atlas ICI, and retired after 30 years of employment there.

He is preceded in death by both parents; by his son Dustin Burkey; brother Leon Burkey and sister Sharon Carlisle.

Don leaves behind his wife, Freda Burkey of Diamond; son Darren Burkey and Glenna of Diamond; granddaughter Ashley Baker and husband Bryson of Joplin, and his dog, Missy.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Diamond Cemetery. A visitation will be Tuesday at Mason-Woodard Mortuary from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Silver Moon Youth Camp.

Kathleen M. Schurman

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie McNally Schurman, 69, of Joplin, MO, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home following an illness.

Kathy was born December 17, 1951, in Pittsburg, KS, to Paul E. and Helen M. (Woolaver) McNally. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Mary's Colgan. She later earned her B.S. Degree in Nursing at Pittsburg State University and a Master's degree at Central Michigan. On March 17, 1973, Kathy married Ron Schurman at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS; they later divorced, and he preceded her in death in May of 2018.

Kathy worked for many years at the former St. John's Regional Medical Center in home care and quality assurance. For the rest of her career, she worked at Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO, specializing in home health, risk management and customer satisfaction. While at Freeman, she was a recipient of the Freeman Excellence in Nursing Award. She retired in December 2015.

In her younger years, Kathy loved to play softball.

Traveling the world and learning about history brought her much joy. Kathy never met a stranger, could talk to anyone, and was genuinely interested in other people. She was easygoing with a keen sense of humor and always quick with a smile. For Kathy, spending time with her family and friends and “outings” with her posse were times she cherished the most. She was loved by many.

Survivors include her daughter, Monica Fleming and husband, Mike of Leawood, KS; two granddaughters, Anna Fleming and Josie Fleming; siblings, Ginny Linin and husband, Brent of Goodland, KS, and John McNally and wife, Deborah of Lenexa, KS; niece, Kim Linin (Rich Devlin), and nephew, Brian Linin (Janda) and their children.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

A rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 4 p.m. at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS. Family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 following the rosary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Rumback as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.

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Melvin Henderson

Melvin Leroy Henderson, 78, of Ft. Myers, Florida, (formerly of Monett), was called home to Heaven on Monday July 19, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1942, the son of the late Herbert and Virginia (Jenkins) Henderson. He was united in marriage in Monett, Missouri, on December 6, 1992, to Carol Elder; she survives.

He graduated in 1960 from Monett High School and received his associate's degree from Missouri Southern State University. He was employed at The Joplin Globe for 32 years where he was a Computer Systems Manager. Mel was a long-time member of Christ's Community United Methodist Church of Joplin and was a board member of Habitat for Humanity in Joplin for six years and treasurer for three years. He lived in Florida for the past 10 years.

Mel is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; brother, Steven (Marilyn) Henderson, of Wentworth, Missouri; two step-sons, Dr. Park Triplett, of Carl Junction and Dr. Matt Triplett, of Sedalia; one step-daughter, Stacy Beach, of Seminole, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren: Noah, Seth, Levi, Hannah, Aurora and Jack Triplett and Andrew and Aaron Beach; and one greatgrandson, Bryer Beach.

Visitation for Mel is being held on Saturday July 31, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri. Memorial services will immediately follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with Rev. Chuck Kralik officiating.

Memorials for Melvin may be made to Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, Florida, or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettwormington.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.

LaVaune Odelia Anne Johnston

LaVaune Johnston was born to Tony P. Jensen and Charlotte (Jensen) Farmer on July 1, 1931. LaVaune and her brother, Charles Jensen, were raised by loving paternal grandparents, Jorgen P. Jensen and Anna Jensen Simonsen, on a farm in South Dakota. She graduated from Irene High School.

In 1951, she was married to Ernest L. Johnson (since deceased). Three children were born to them. In 1968, she was married to Charles J. Johnston. They had one son. After Mr. Johnston's death in 1976, she continued to live in the Southwest Missouri area and in Joplin.

LaVaune attended one year at Augustana College, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and in 1978 received her degree from Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri. Her interest has always been in social work and in 1978 she accepted a position as Children's Service Worker, Jasper County, State of Missouri. She retired from there in 2004.

Since that time she has been active in volunteer work, including Freeman Hospital, and Crosslines.

She has been an active member of Peace Lutheran Church since joining in 1978.

Survivors include two sons, Dr. Daniel Johnson of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and Shawn (Dana) Johnston, Ozark, Missouri; one daughter, Linda Arnold of Mt. Vernon, 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Claudette (Ernest) West of Kennett, Missouri, and Dorothy (John) Maloney of Paris, Illinois, and brother, Dr. George Pederson. She was preceded in death by grandparents, parents, one son, Mark Johnson, son-in-law, Perry Arnold, and husband, Charles J. Johnston.

A memorial service will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church, 3100 North Saint Louis Avenue, Joplin, MO. A graveside service will be held from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. on August 5, 2021, at Purcell Friends Cemetery, 205 West 6th Street, Purcell, MO 64857.

Online condolences may be posted at springfieldmortuaryservice.com

Tony Gene Riggs

In Loving Memory

Scotty Ray Forbes was born on September 7, 1958, in Joplin, Missouri, to Bill Ray and Sandra Endicott Forbes. On November 29, 1980, he married Cindy Miller in Riverton, Kansas.

He loved basketball and on multiple occasions, he was able to make 100 free throws in a row. Scott was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed playing golf and watching drag racing.

He was a fan of rock music and contemporary worship music.

Scott started his career in the oil and gas industry in 1991. His love for the business allowed him to work his way up to become Vice President of Americas Supply Chain Cost at Wood Mackenzie, where he started in 2018 and worked until his death.

Scotty Ray Forbes passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 62.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Forbes of Katy, Texas; daughter, Charissa Howard; grandson, Hugo Howard; parents, Bill and Sandra Forbes; and brothers, Brad Forbes of Overland Park, Kansas, and Doug Forbes and his wife Mindy of Riverton, Kansas.

The family will received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2021 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Grand Parkway Chapel, in Katy. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2021, at Katy Community Fellowship, in Katy, with Rev. Tim Barker officiating. Interment in Katy Magnolia Cemetery in Katy.

For more information and to express condolences, please visit SchmidtFuneralHome.net

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Tony Gene Riggs, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 22, 2021, just one month after he reached his 89th birthday.

Tony was born in Ridgely, TN, and his family migrated to Southeast Missouri, where he lived until he met his wife, Sue Shirley. They married in the First Baptist Church in Caruthersville, Missouri, and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in February.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Docia, his brothers and sisters, Lanal, Donald, Connie, Wilma, Barney, Cecil, Elwood, Grace, and his grandson, Michael John Riggs.

Tony left behind his wife, Sue Riggs; two sons, Tony Michael Riggs and his wife, Teri, Dennis Elwood Riggs; three grandsons, Dennis Anthony, Jesse, and Jacob; three granddaughters, Katie, Emily, and Sarah; 13 great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ezra, Ruthie, Noah, Sofia, Ava, Anthony, Shellie, Kaylyn, Dominick, Hazel and Bentley; two great-great-grandchildren, Hailey and Maycee; many nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held, Saturday, July 31, 2021, 11 a.m. at Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10 a.m., in Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Tony to the CDC foundation. https://give4cdcf.org/.

To view a live video, please visit our website www.southerncremations.com

MEMORIAL

12 Elmer Eugene “Gene” DeGraff

In Loving Memory

Elmer Eugene “Gene” DeGraff hit the “Eternity With Jesus” jackpot, when he passed away on July 15, 2021.

Gene was born on October 13, 1938, in Joplin, Missouri, to Elmer and Lorena DeGraff. He grew up mainly in the Smithfield, Missouri area, and graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1956. He attended Joplin Junior College.

As a young man, he successfully tried out as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system in Atlanta. After signing his contract to play professional baseball, he was told to report to spring training for the Cardinals' farm system in Dothan, Alabama. He took a train from Atlanta, Georgia back to Joplin, Missouri. On route, he asked Arletta Joy Edwards for her hand in marriage, which she accepted. Upon arrival to Joplin, they proceeded to Miami, Oklahoma, where they were married on April 15, 1959, and, from there, they drove non-stop to report to the Dothan Cardinals farm club. Gene pitched for the Dothan, Alabama and Keokuk, Iowa Cardinals' farm clubs. He also played several years in the Wichita, Kansas, semi-pro Invitational Tournament for the Cessna Airplane Company.

Ultimately, after his baseball career, he worked for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company (the “Frisco”), which merged in 1980, and became the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, where he retired.

His wife, Arletta DeGraff, passed away in August 2020, and he is survived by his son, Shawn DeGraff and his wife, Lee Ann, of Webb City, Missouri, his daughter, Pamela Larimore and her husband, Larry, of Joplin, Missouri, and son, Mark DeGraff and his wife, Carrie, of Smithfield, Missouri. Also surviving are his beloved brother, Gary DeGraff and his wife, Linda, of Smithfield, Missouri, and sisters, Patricia Watson of Carl Junction, Missouri, and Phyllis Malone and her husband, Mike of Carl Junction, Missouri. Gene was preceded in death also by his parents, Elmer and Rene DeGraff, and brother-in-law, Bill Watson. Gene had six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Fir Road Christain Church, which will be followed immediately by a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the church. After the service, there will be a brief graveside service at the Mound Cemetery at State Line Road and 96 Highway. The funeral will be officiated by Kelly Ross, Dan Toney and Shawn DeGraff. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Fir Road Christian Church or the Samaritan's Basket Food Pantry, c/o Frisco Church, Webb City, Missouri.

Services are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Baxter Springs, Kansas.

August 2021 Dale Richard Tapley

Dale Richard Tapley, 62, lost his hard fought battle to COVID-19 on July 24, 2021, at 2:31 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 6, 1959, in Carthage, Missouri. Dale was the son of Arthur Richard Tapley and Janet Louise Gunn Tapley.

Dale graduated from Carthage High School class of 1979. Following graduation, he went on to play college basketball at Navarro Junior College, then onto Lewis and Clark College, where he earned his Bachelors degree. He was able to enjoy several years of retirement as the Vice President of Marketing from Cox Communications, but his most proud accomplishments were being a devoted husband and father.

Dale met and married the love of his life, forever soulmate, wife and best friend, Cindy Carlson Tapley of 43 most blissful years.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, he was survived by his children, Ashley Tapley Nichols (Matt); Brian Tapley; Melody Ballou (Mark Franks); Toshua Ballou LeMeur (John); and grandchildren, Raygan Whallon; Brady O'Donnell; Sophia and Samuel LeMeur; Taylor Franks; his sisters, Barbara Tapley Melton; Brenna Tapley Nichols (Greg); and many other extended family, friends, and loved ones.

Dale Tapley lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures like playing basketball, woodworking and creating beautiful pieces of furniture, cruising on his motorcycles, taking long rides in his vette, but mostly enjoying good food, friends, great conversations and a good book. Dale was truly an upstanding son, brother, father, cousin, and friend with an uncanny ability to reach even a stranger he just met in a deep and positive way with his infectious personality, humor and unfaltering advice. He was most honorable to everyone who was blessed to know him.

A celebration of life will be held in Carthage, Missouri, this Sunday, August 1st at Kascade Steakhouse, 988 S. Country Club Rd. for 2:00 p.m.

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Keith Sovereign

Keith Sovereign, age 84, of Carl Junction, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Mr. Sovereign, son of the late Oliver and Roberta (Keith) Sovereign, was born on July 14, 1936, in Joplin.

He grew up and attended school in Joplin graduating from Joplin High School. Not long after graduating, he attended University of Missouri where he received his Bachelors in Education. He later attained his Doctorate in Education from the University of Arizona.

On August 26, 1956, he was united in marriage to his longtime sweetheart, Joan Meyer, in Joplin. Together they enjoyed 65 years of marriage. During that time Keith was an educator at different schools in the north Missouri, Iowa and Arizona areas. He then took a position in Kansas City to become an Assistant Principal of North Kansas City High School and then as the first Principal of Winnetonka High School when the school officially opened their doors on August 31, 1970, where he stayed until his retirement from Education. After his retirement he became the Executive Director for Community of Caring of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation for five years. In the fall of 2015, he and Joan relocated back to the area to make their home. Keith enjoyed his time in Joplin being a member of the St. Philip's Episcopal Church and volunteering his time at Freeman Hospital ICU in Joplin.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Sovereign, of Carl Junction; three children, Kathy Isaacson, and her husband, Chuck, of Shawnee, KS, Debbie Clark, and her husband, David, of Spokane, WA, and Scott Sovereign, and his wife, Vickie, of Leawood, KS; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 with burial to follow.

Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Southern State University Foundation for the Oliver and Roberta Sovereign Scholarship Fund and may be entrusted to the mortuary. For those wishing to send flowers, please send to the Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens at the above address.

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

August 2021 Phyllis Yoder

Teresa G. Olds

JOPLIN, MISSOURI: Teresa G. Olds, age 69, passed away at 11:29 a.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO, following an illness.

Teresa was born December 7, 1951, in Tahlequah, OK. Her parents were Delbert and Wilma Hope (Williams) Wolf. She had lived in Joplin since the late 1970s, moving from Miami, OK, where she had lived since she was 6 years old.

Teresa was an LPN. She had worked at several area nursing homes. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and horseback riding.

Teresa was married to Lewis L. Olds in 1984, in Miami. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Bryant Beehler, Joplin, MO; two stepsons, Richard Olds, Joplin, and Shane Olds (Hannelie) Joplin; two granddaughters, Alex Vineyard (Elijah), Joplin, and Sadie Miller, Baxter Springs; one step grandson, Cash Olds, Joplin; and one great-grandson, Carson Vineyard.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dusty Miller.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Pastor Steven Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be in Osborne Memorial Cemetery Joplin, MO. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS.

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Paula Marlene Woods

(June 21, 1952–July 7, 2021) Paula Marlene Woods of Crestline, Kansas, passed away peacefully at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Via Christi hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, following a period of ill health.

Paula was born June 21, 1952 in Oswego, Kansas, to Adrian and Margaret (Walker) Woods. She attended grade school in Crestline and graduated from Columbus High School. She obtained a specialist degree in education from Pittsburg State University and was a school counselor for 28 years in the Joplin R-8 school district. She attended church in Crestline and loved the Lord.

Survivors include her twin brothers; Floyd and (Dixie) Woods of Pittsburg, Lloyd and (Joyce) Woods of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Norma Darlene Woods and Nadine Wilson, two brothers; Donald Eugene Woods and Joe Dale Woods.

Paula was an avid reader who loved people and loved life. She demonstrated compassion and was kind to all. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

A family graveside service will be held at a later date. The family suggests condolences be sent to the Midland Crematory in Joplin, Missouri, and memorial directed to the maintenance of the Sherman City, Kansas, cemetery.

Mark Douglas Rowan

CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI: Mark Douglas Rowan, age 63, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, following a hard-fought battle with COVID. Mark was born March 21, 1958, in Joplin, Missouri, to parents Harold Lee and Delores Rose (Medley) Rowan. He grew up in Galena and Riverton, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1976 from Riverton High School. He married Julia Ann Doyle on April 14, 1978, in Joplin, where they lived before settling in Carl Junction, Missouri. They had one son, Kyle.

Mark began working at Jayhawk Fine Chemicals in Riverton, Kansas. He spent time working for Able Body in Joplin, Sunbeam in Neosho, Missouri, and others before ultimately returning to Jayhawk, where he held many roles, most recently as Human Resources Manager. He took great pride in his work and the relationships he built there.

He loved duck hunting, fishing, telling jokes and stories, being at the lake, following the local sports teams and any outdoor activity where he had family or friends by his side. A caring husband, father, son, friend, and coworker, Mark left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He is survived by his wife, Julie, Carl Junction, Missouri; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Kate Rowan, Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Sandi Rowan-Sapp, Joplin, Missouri; and his step-mother, Joan Rowan, Galena.

His parents preceded him in death.

Services for Mark will be announced by Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS at a later date.

In Loving Memory

Phyllis Mae Templin Yoder was born July 20, 1938 in Oak Park, IL, and joined her loved ones April 21, 2021 in Joplin, MO. She now joins her parents, Florence Decker Templin and George Templin, also her brother, Vincent Templin, Sr. She also joins her longtime love, Gary Yoder.

She's survived by her brother, Aurthur Templin and sister, Patricia Templin Schroedl Kulzak and sister-in-law, Anne Doyle Templin. Other survivors include daughters, Barb Darden and Denise Yoder Bolman; grandchildren, Cari and (Jym Bob) Jones and Brian Snyder, Sr.; great-grandchildren, Tyrell Bowman, Markell, Jalen and Tristian Jones, also Tabathia and Brian Snyder (Jr.); along with many nieces and nephews of all ages.

Phyllis is over 39 years sober and enjoyed helping others with recovery. Phyllis loved spending time with her family, all of whom she loved very much. She also enjoyed going to church when she was able.

Services will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's, with Celebration of Life at Ozark Memorial and luncheon at Fraternal Order of Eagles, all in Joplin, MO.

MEMORIAL

Becky Ann Sisney-Sosnowski

March 13, 1968-July 19, 2016 Beloved SISTER, Daughter, Aunt, Wife & Friend Cascading through the days, and flowing on it's way, Love is all, waterfall, love is what you are.

Together In Spirit, We Love You, Monica Renee Sisney-McGuire, Patrick, Michael, Joe & Rena

Dale Edward Howerton Sr.

Dale Edward Howerton Sr., age 59, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Mercy Hospital of Joplin.

Dale was born May 1, 1962, in Joplin, MO, son of the late William and Pansy (England) Howerton.

His passion was drawing freehand. He loved listening to old school rock and roll music. When his back was feeling good you would occasionally find him bowling. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing. He loved Eagles and Mustangs.

Survivors include his four sons, Dustin, Justin, Dale Jr., and Jeremy; fiancé, Bessie Laturner; siblings, Wilbur Howerton and David Howerton; along with 25 combined grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

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August 2021

In Loving Memory

Alma Jane Schwartz

Alfred “Jim” Mitchell III

Alma Jane (Rowland) Schwartz, 80, Joplin, Missouri, entered into rest on June 25, 2021 in Joplin, surrounded by family, following an extended illness.

Alma was born November 22, 1940 in New Blaine, Arkansas, the daughter of John H. and Emma Jane (Hixson) Rowland. She was raised in Paris, Arkansas, and graduated from Paris High School in 1958. She lived in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Neosho, Missouri, during her marriage and raised three children.

In 1987, she relocated to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for nearly 30 years and then returned to the Joplin area.

While in Stillwater, she served as a housemother at Oklahoma State University for Delta Zeta sorority and Delta Chi fraternity. She loved being a house parent to so many wonderful college students and her extensive knowledge of managing such large homes was utilized periodically by other houses including Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Beta Phi sororities. She was a master seamstress, making many clothing items, blankets and doll clothes in her spare time.

Alma was a loving mother and grandmother and her greatest joy was spending time with her family and her fur baby “Pepper”. She is survived by two children, Sheila (Jerry) Parsons of Neosho, and Grant (Ann) Schwartz of Joplin; five grandchildren, Nicholas Schwartz, Savannah Parsons, Spencer Parsons, Kennedy Schwartz and Sophia Schwartz and two sisters, Joanna Glass of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Martha Schwartz of Lexington, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by a son, Eugene (Bubba) Schwartz Jr. and her parents.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Contributions in memory of Alma may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO 64850.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Alfred “Jim” Mitchell III, age 67 of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at his home Sunday July 25, 2021.

Jim was born July 3, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, to Alfred and Betty (Geske) Mitchell.

He worked for Atlas, ICI and most recently Howell in the safety and environmental division.

Noma L. Darrow Jim married Georgia Noma L. Darrow (Eppright) age 79, formerly of Oronogo, passed away Tuesday, Mahurin on July 30, 1986, July 20th, 2021, at Freeman Hospital West. and she survives. He is Noma was born on April 2, 1942, at the home of her also survived by two sons, late parents, Walter and Alma (Moore) Eppright. She Josh Mitchell and TC graduated from Alba High School in 1960, she then Mitchell and wife April, married Lawrence I. Darrow on August 5, in Miami, one brother, Scott OK. They had celebrated over 60 years together. From Mitchell, six grandchilthis union was born Penny, Lawrence, Thersa, and dren, Willow, Caleigh, Kirk.

Braden, Justus, Sarah, IzNoma spent 22 years as Cafeteria Manager at the Euabel, and one great-grandgene Field Elementary School in Pittsburg, Kansas child Xavier.

USD#250. Noma was very well known throughout the He was preceded in communities of Pittsburg and Oronogo, as a very gradeath by a daughter, cious and caring person, but what brought joy to her Mickolee and his parents. heart, was spending time with her loving family, espeA memorial visitation cially her grandbabies. She will be lovingly missed by will be held 10:00 a.m. Satall who knew her. urday July 31, 2021, at MaAlong with her loving husband, she is survived by son-Woodard Mortuary her children, Penny (Mike) Howard of Carl Junction, Joplin, Missouri.

Lawrence (Lorri) Darrow of Springfield, Kirk (Stacey) Arrangements are unDarrow of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Molly, Megan, Ira, der the direction of MaTrent, Brett, Kolton, and Madison; great-grandchilson-Woodard Mortuary & dren, Roman, Kaizer, Harper, Kreed, and Lukka; sisters, Shirley (Dale) DePriest of Crematory Joplin, MisOK, and Betty Smith of Asbury. With her parents, Noma is preceded in death by souri. her daughter, Thersa Kavanagh; sisters, Florence Ragsdale, Opal Etchison, Evelyn White; and brother, Pete Eppright.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 25, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mason-Woodard Mortuary, 3701 E. 7th St., Joplin, MO. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Weaver Cemetery, 14024 County Lane 250, Oronogo, MO.

Jack B. Daniel

Jack B. Daniel, 87, of Diamond, MO, passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born September 17, 1933, in Diamond, MO. Son of Jackson and Olivia (Boyd) Daniel, he was a lifelong area resident.

On February 21, 1958, he married Iris Jeans at Diamond Grove Christian Church. Jack was owner and operator of Jack Daniel Tool Sales for over 52 years.

He is survived by his wife, Iris; four children, Connie Satterfield and husband, Danny of Wichita, KS; Kelly Daniel and wife, Anita of Fort Collins, CO; Kent Daniel of Diamond, MO; Craig Daniel and wife, Denise of Diamond, MO; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Sondra Showalter of Diamond, MO; and a loving extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Olivia Daniel, and one granddaughter, Alyssa Daniel.

A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Silver Moon Full Gospel Church. Interment will follow at Diamond Cemetery.

MEMORIAL

August 2021 Jefri A. Cardona-Valdez

Jerry Kleveno

Oleta Getchell

CARTHAGE, MO – JerOleta Getchell, age 100, of Joplin, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July ry Kleveno, 66, an em20, 2021. ployee of D&D Sexton, Oleta was born on September 30, 1920, to Robert passed away Monday, Thompson and Neva Simon. From the time Oleta was 6 July 5, 2021. years old until she married Rev. William "Jack" WhiteServices will be at 10 head, Oleta lived with her beloved grandmother, a.m. Saturday at Ulmer Louisa Simon Witt.

Funeral Home Chapel, Oleta managed the cosmetic department for the Carthage. Visitation will downtown Macy's in Joplin until they closed their be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday doors, she then managed Door's Beauty Supply, where at the funeral home. Burishe retired from in 2006. Oleta was one of the original al will be in Fasken Cemefounding members of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member. Oleta loved tending to her tery. garden and being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and serving her Lord.

Kenneth F. Johnson Doris A. Belcher Oleta was preceded in death by grandmother, Louisa JOPLIN, MO – Kenneth LOCKWOOD, MO – Simon Witt; Robert Thompson and Neva Simon; first F. Johnson, 88, a hospital Doris Aileen Belcher, 81, born, Barbara Whitehead; two sisters, Lucille Smith administrator, passed passed away Saturday, and Wathenia Constantz; two husbands, Rev. William away Sunday, July 18, July 10, 2021.

Jackson Whitehead and Louis Getchell; and a host of 2021.

Memorial services will family and friends, who greeted her on her arrival!

A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oleta is survived by her daughter, Janice and husbe at 9:30 a.m. Thursday July 31, 2021, at Lockwood band, Wayne France; daughter, Judy DuRall; and son, Michael and wife, Judy United Methodist Church. Whitehead; grandchildren, Chuck France, Benjamin France, Terri Vermillion, at Christ Community United Methodist Church. Burial will be in LockShari and husband, Mark Blackburn, Brett and wife, Sheree Vermillion, Randy wood Cemetery. Arrange- DuRall Jr., Michelle Whitehead, Diana and husband, Curtis Rose; plus great, Arrangements are under ments are under the dithe direction of Ozark great-great, and great-great-great-grandchildren, totaling 32. rection of Lockwood FuMemorial Park CrematoServices have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, ry, Joplin. neral Chapel.

July 24, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church, with a visitation Friday July 23, 2021 evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Jacque E. Redmond Contributions can be made out to “Samaritan's Purse” Jacque Eilene Pritchard-Redmond, 69, Joplin, MO, Disaster Relief Ministries. passed into eternal rest July 15, 2021, at her mothers Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard home, in rural Seneca.

Mortuary & Crematory.

Jacque Eilene Pritchard was born January 3, 1952, in Pittsburgh, KS, the Carol Jean Lewallen daughter of Jack Edward Carol Jean (Upton) Lewallen, 82, passed away in her home on Friday, July 23 rd, and Silvia Marie (Fort) 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Cremation arrangements are under the diPritchard. Jacque graduatrection of Stumpff Funeral Home. ed from Liberty High Born in Kirksville, Missouri, Carol lived most of her School in 1970. Then went early years and attended school in Sheldon, Missouri. to Central Missouri State She was the daughter of Hugh Dean and Gladys CrysCollege in Warrensburg, tell Upton, both deceased. She had two siblings, Lana MO, graduating in 1974 Juanita (Upton) Cooper and Michael Dean Upton, both with a Bachelors degree in deceased. education. Jacque worked In Sheldon, Carol met and fell in love with her future as a secretary for Johns husband, Johnnie Junior Lewallen. They enjoyed 54 Hopkins University in the years together until John's passing in 2010. Together School of Health. She they made their home in several states, settling in loved to work with her Bartlesville for more than 40 years. hands doing needle point John and Carol raised two daughters, Stacy Leigh and crochet. Jacque loved Lewallen, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Lisa Gay to watch reality shows and loved to read. She was a Lewallen, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona. She cherished member of the book of the day club. her grandsons, Dylan Thomas Tucker and Cody James Jacque Eilene Pritchard married Ronald Redmond Tucker and their families. She also leaves behind her December 11, 1981, in Ellicott City, Maryland, and he precious nieces and nephews, Terry Elrod, Jim Cooper, survives.

Billie Ann Platner and Shane Upton as well as her lovAdditional survivors include her mother, Silvia ing Greenstreet cousins.

Fort-Keller, Seneca, MO; and a host of extended family A homemaker for several years, Carol also worked outside the home as bailiff for and friends.

Judge Janice P. Dreiling.

Jacque was preceded in death by her father, Jack Carol loved traveling, playing and listening to music, painting and playing Pritchard; one brother, Kevin Pritchard; grandparbridge with her friends. She visited many countries. A self-taught musician, she ents, Gilbert and Sylvia Fort, Blanche Pritchard, played the guitar and piano.

Joseph Edward Pritchard; great-aunt, Harriet At the age of 60 Carol decided to take violin lessons and was proud to be in the Pritchard and step-father, Max Keller.

2nd string violin section of the Bartlesville Symphony for several years. She also The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. enjoyed entertaining others in the ensemble, Heartstrings. Her love of music and Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Campbell-Biddlecome art brought beauty to her children and grandchildren as well.

Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. Instrumental in the creation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., July 23, Bartlesville, Carol served on the board there for many years.

2021 at the Glenridge CemeGifts in Carol's name may be made to Cornerstone Hospice of Bartlesville. tery, Liberty, MO. A private celebration of Carol's life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the Online condolences may be posted at www.stumpff.org direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

In Loving Memory

NOEL, MO – Jefri Adolfo Cardona-Valdez, 14, son of Miguel Cardona and Angelica Valdez-Lopez, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.

Services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Principe de Paz Church, Southwest City. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

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In Loving Memory

CASSVILLE, MO – Dallas Gene Fortner, 83, formerly of Seneca, MO, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was a retiree of MSSU. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Seneca Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at CampbellBiddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.

Martha Mobley

CARTHAGE, MO – Martha “Marty” Mobley, 79, a former St. John's Hospital nurse tech, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Three Points Church, Carthage.

Burial will be in Fasken Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Donovan S. Daniel

CARTHAGE, MO – Donovan S. Daniel, 34, an employee of Commercial Metal Company, Joplin, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Lloyd I. Cunningham

REEDS, MO – Lloyd Ivan Cunningham, 58, an employee of Schreiber Foods, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jasper School Cemetery, Carthage.

Kenneth Lee Gates, Sr.

Kenneth Lee Gates, Sr., 76, Neosho, entered into rest on July 9, 2021 in Joplin, following a short illness.

Kenneth was born Feb. 13, 1945 in Wheaton, Missouri, the son of Guy E. and Dorothy M. (Noblin) Gates.

He was a lifelong area resident.

Kenneth served his country making the military his career, serving in Vietnam and in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy for 35 years, retiring in 2005. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of the American Legion, enjoyed fishing, was a talented painter and loved to read.

He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church.

He married Exa F. (Lammert) on Sept. 11, 1971 in Shawnee, Kansas, and they shared 49 years together.

In addition to his wife, Exa, Kenneth is survived by three sons, Wilburn (Rachel) Gates of Gardner, Kansas, Kenneth Lee, Jr. (Bonnie) Gates of Grandview, Missouri and Eric Dwayne Gates of Neosho; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Gates.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.

Full military honors and interment will follow in the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery, south of Neosho.

Friends may call on Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

SPECIAL NOTE: Clark Funeral Home will continue to follow social distancing protocols as advised by the CDC and the State of Missouri.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

August 2021 Nicholas Lee Toliver

Nicholas Lee Toliver, 40, of Joplin, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Nick was born November 5, 1980 in Joplin to Kevin and Flossie (Woods) Toliver.

Following high school, Nick attended Vatterott College, earning his Associate Degree in Information Technology. He worked for Teleperformance for the last two years as an employee trainer.

Nick loved sports and was an avid follower of the KC Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox. He also loved spending time at the shooting range. Nick was a true jokester and always able to make light of hard situations. He was proud of overcoming his personal struggles and maintaining sobriety for the last four years. Nick enjoyed being social and participating in fundraisers, following his parents' involvement in “Blast from the Past”. He was the biggest fan of his mom's cooking.

Above all, Nick loved his family, especially his children.

Nick truly lit up the room with his infectious smile and his beautiful blue eyes. His presence will be missed, but never forgotten.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Megin Toliver, whom he shared 18 years with; their children, Lennon and Kylee Toliver; his parents, Kevin and Flossie Toliver; four siblings, Meri (Chris), Brooklyn, Dre, and Aleah Toliver; two nieces, Mikala Serafine (Katrina) and Hailey Toliver; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Nick was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Ray Toliver, and his grandparents.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, July 26, 2021 at Osborne Cemetery in Joplin with Nate Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Parker Mortuary.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Jon Jay Carr

Jon Jay Carr, age 77, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Jon was born April 6, 1944, in Joplin, MO, to Herbert Harold Carr and Helen Irene (Selvey) Carr. Jon graduated from Carthage High School in the class of 1962. On May 24, 1986, Jon married Sheila Jo Helms in Joplin, MO. While in junior high, Jon ran a milk route with his dad and brothers. After graduation, he attended Mizzou for three years and joined the Army National Guard for six years, meanwhile working at Nabisco in Carthage. Jon farmed with his family raising vegetables, crops and cattle until he started at Moorman's Feed, taking over his father's route selling feed from 1979 - 2008. Jon and his son, Ryan raised cattle together near Webb City until his passing. Jon was an avid sports fan attending many MSSU basketball games.

Jon traveled the country with family and friends visiting 46 states, Mexico and Canada, while enjoying great camping adventures and mission trips. Jon will be remembered for recording and narrating every vacation from behind his camera. Jon never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sheila; five children, Ryan (Ashley) Carr, Webb City, MO, Kristin (Samantha) Carr, Joplin, MO, Greg Carr, Oronogo, MO, Jeff (Jennie) Carr, Joplin, MO, and Amy (Joel) Beck, Webb City, MO; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Carr, Joplin, MO, and Scott (Lexa) Carr, Kansas City, MO; along with nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Preceding Jon in death were his parents; one brother, Jim Carr; one nephew, Peter Carr; and one sister-in-law, Marti Carr; along with many aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at Daniel Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Lake Cemetery in Lamar, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the funeral home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Gideons International, in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

MEMORIAL

August 2021 Betty Ann Harris

Martha Meers Moyer

Dale Johnson

ORONOGO, MO – Dale Johnson, 90, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.

Memorial visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home, Webb City. Private burial will be in Nashville Cemetery.

Mervin “Ed” Ames

JOPLIN, MO – Mervin “Ed” Edward Ames, 81, retired Captain of Joplin Fire Department – Station 5, passed away, Friday, June 25, 2021.

No services are planned at this time.

Allene Wallace

JOPLIN, MO – Allene Wallace, 85, a beautician, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.

A private celebration of life will be at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Martha Meers Moyer passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020, at the incredible age of 100.

Martha was born on March 7, 1920, in Neosho, Missouri, to George Francis and Marvel G. Meers (nee Goff).

Her childhood was spent in Joplin, Missouri. As a young child, she loved to explore and wander. Her mother even had to tie her to the porch. This set the stage for a lifetime of independence, travel and adventure.

She attended school in Joplin, Missouri. After high school graduation Martha attended St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in Joplin, where she received her nursing degree in 1941. A life-long passion for caring for others followed.

Wanting to see the world, Martha joined the U.S. Army Nurses Corp on September 1, 1942. She was assigned to the 42nd Field Hospital, where she landed on Utah Beach on D-Day + four. As a surgical nurse, she traveled to Northern France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe. On January 15, 1946, she was discharged as a Captain. Martha received numerous awards and decorations for her service, including in later years, the French Legion of Honor Award.

After returning from the war, Martha married Robert (Bob) Moyer in Joplin, Missouri, on November 14, 1946. The union was blessed with two daughters, Robin and Stephanie.

Her husband's job opportunity at Rocketdyne brought the family to McGregor in 1960. Martha was then employed as a nurse in the clinic of Drs. Gene and Carroll Robertson. In 1965, Westview Manor Nursing Facility opened, and for the next 50 years she held many positions including Administrator and Director of Nurses. The Martha Moyer Memory Care Unit was named in her honor.

Martha was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the American Legion and a founding member of the McGregor Ambulance Association.

As a community leader, awards through the years include McGregor Outstanding Citizen Award in 1978, Outstanding Older Worker of Texas in 2007, the Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, and Community Builder Award from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Moyer, granddaughter, Amy Spoor, great-granddaughter, Selah Moehnke, and brother, Farrell Meers.

Left to honor Martha and remember her love are her two daughters and their husbands, Robin and Paul Christian, and Stephanie and Gary Hannemann; three grandchildren, Robert Spoor, Marcie Moehnke and husband, Craig and Carl Hannemann and wife, Pam; three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; and Martha's honorary son, Dean Elliott and wife, Charlene.

An inurnment of ashes, with full military honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin.

Alfred Fansler

CARTHAGE, MO – Alfred Fansler, 68, a furniture upholsterer, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

In Loving Memory

On June 25, 2021, Betty, 75, unexpectedly passed away after living an exceedingly full life. Betty was born in Springfield, MO, on July 7th, 1945 to James Kenneth Harris and Marian Pruitt Harris.

Betty graduated from the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

She taught math for the Shawnee Mission School District, before being a flight attendant for United Airlines for a few years. She earned her Master's Degree in accounting from Colorado State University, was a CPA, and became a professor at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, Colorado.

After 30 years in Colorado, Betty moved back to Missouri, and took a job as an accounting professor at Missouri Southern State University. During her second year there, she was awarded the University Teaching Award. Helping students learn was her passion. She will be long remembered for the high level of energy she applied to work and all her activities, especially PEO. Betty was a member of a MSSU breakfast group of retired faculty and stayed in contact with many of her retired coworkers and former students. She always loved cats, recently adopting two from her favorite charity, the Joplin Humane Society.

Betty is preceded in death by both parents. She leaves behind her brother, John Harris, and nephew Kent Harris of Tulsa, niece Trisha Fields of Austin, cousin Becky Miller of Florida, very close friend Julie Johnston of Joplin and many other friends.

Betty will be laid to rest next to her parents. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2021 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Joplin.

Arrangements are under the care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

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Tracy A. Smart

CARTHAGE, MO – Tracy Ann Smart, 63, a Communication Solutions employee, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Thomas E. Whitaker

CARTHAGE, MO – Thomas Earl Whitaker, 67, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Edna M. Cramer

GROVE, OK – Edna May Cramer, 84, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Elk River Baptist Church, Grove.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Home, Grove.

Joe D. Hawkins

BAXTER SPRINGS, KS – Joe Darrell Hawkins, 87, a former bus driver for Baxter Springs school district, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Ottawa Indian Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt's Baxter Chapel.

Doris J. Aubrey

SOMERTON, AZ – Doris Joann (Brewer) Aubrey, 92, formerly of Carthage, MO, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, Riverside, CA.

MEMORIAL

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In Loving Memory

Marilyn Sue Grieb "Gana" was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on June 30, 2021, at age 84, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born to Gerald and Lucille Breeden on June 9, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband, H.D. Grieb. She is survived by her three daughters: Duana Jennings (Steve), Dona Grieb (Linda), and DeLynne Fordyce (Michael); her three granddaughters: Machaela Cantu (Jeremy), Meghan Fordyce, and Callie Jennings; her two great-grandchildren: Ethan Cantu and Maelynn Fordyce.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Marilyn. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, shopping, and loved all animals. She will be greatly missed by her family. Marilyn's pets gave her unconditional love and enriched her life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Joplin Humane Society in her memory.

A Celebration of Life will be planned for a future date. Marilyn loved margaritas. Honor her memory with a margarita today. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.

Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Roy Dean Burpo

John F. Allen

WEBB CITY, MO – John F. Allen, 64, an over-theroad truck driver, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Linda S. Hawkins-Good

JOPLIN, MO – Linda Susan Hawkins-Good, 60, a respiratory therapist, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, Neosho.

Elmer E. Foster

JASPER, MO – Elmer Eugene Foster, 95, a dairy farmer, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Weng Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Roy Dean Burpo, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2021 at his home in Oronogo, Missouri.

Dean was born August 14, 1944 in Dover, Oklahoma to Frank and Wanda (Brooks) Burpo, both preceded him in death. After graduating from Dover High School in 1962, he joined the National Guard and went to work in the aviation industry. In August 1966, he joined the Army and served his country until August 1968 when he was honorably discharged.

After the Army he went to work burying phone cables and during this time he met and married the love of his life, Myrtle Bendure on November 26, 1971, she survives. Their two children, Stephanie and spouse Rick Agan, and Ryan and spouse Hailey Burpo also survive. Dean had six grandchildren, Skyler Reed (Mason), Jordan Jones (Levi), Brianna Nichols, Joseph Agan, Isabella and Everleigh Burpo, and five greatgrandchildren, Oakley, Blakely & Finley Reed and Ameri & Silas Jones, all survive, along with many nieces and nephews.

Dean is also survived by two sisters, Judy Emmrick and Gayla Brooks, and one brother, Steve Burpo. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tresa Stephens and brother, Brendan "BJ" Burpo.

Dean Shepherded Waco Christian Church for many years. His love for the Lord and his family and country was evident in all he did. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities and cheering them on. He also enjoyed traveling to the mountains and vacationing with family. He was a man who would do anything for those he loved. His greatest joy was seeing his family members accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 11, at 3 p.m. at Waco Christian Church.

Online condolences may be posted at ozarkmemorialparkcemetery.com

August 2021 Anna Mae Green

CARTHAGE, MO – Anna Mae Green, 95, a retiree of Schreiber Foods, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage.

Russell Harmon

CARTHAGE, MO – Russell Harmon, 57, a mechanic, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage. Burial will be in Fasken Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Taylor A. Jones

CARTHAGE, MO – Taylor Addison Jones, 28, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel, Carthage.

A celebration of life will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Murphy's Law Restaurant and Bar, Carthage.

August 2021

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