March 2020 Joplin Globe obituaries

April 2020

MEMORIAL

2 Betty J. Ford

In Loving Memory

JOPLIN, MO – Betty Joann Ford, 87, a retired Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center employee, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Charles R. Bailey

JOPLIN, MO – Charles R. Bailey, 72, a retired funeral director, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Teekeela Burris

Teekeela Louise Burris, affectionately known as “Teeky”, 81, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO, on March 4th, 2020 at 12:16 p.m.

Teeky was born on November 25th , 1938, in Trenton, MO, to parents Theda and Webster Scott.

She had one sister, Linda, and a younger brother, Marty, who she loved very much. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1956.

She lived in California until her husband's retirement from the USMC. She returned to Joplin where she was a proud, longtime resident.

Teeky married James “Jim” Burris on April 11th , 1957. They were married until his death on January 25th, 1994. Together they had four daughters, Jamey, Linda, Mary “Lisa” and Virgina “Ginny”.

Her faith was everything to her. She was one of the first members of Christ's Community United Methodist Church, and lovingly practiced and grew in her faith there for 30 years. She loved her church family and they loved her. She was involved in as many activities as she could be and she always welcomed her church family with a warm hug and smile. She loved being part of the Jewels of d'nial, a women's group at the church.

She was an avid reader, nearly a book a day, and enjoyed participating in the activities at the local library. She worked for American Greeting Card Company, Tri-State Motor Transit, the United States Census, as well as several positions with her beloved church.

Teeky was a fun loving woman who enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She taught them resilience, love and faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Linda; husband, Jim; and daughter, Lisa.

She has six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren who loved her very much and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of her life will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Christ's Community United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, she asked that donations be made in her name to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Donna R. Gibbens

CARTHAGE, MO – Donna Ruth Gibbens, 76, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Donna will lie in state Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 to 11 a.m. at Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

April 2020 Lawanda M. Delmont

GALENA, KS – Lawanda May Delmont, 78, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverton Community Building, 7001 SE 70th Street, Riverton, KS.

Teresa L. Bollig

JOPLIN, MO – Teresa L. Bollig, 59, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020.

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

Donna Holland

Donna Sue (Knight) Holland died February 18th, 2020, at Forsyth Care Center in Forsyth, MO. She resided in Joplin, MO, for 41 years, until she moved to Ravenwood Assisted Living in Springfield in late 2018. She lived a full and contented 83 years.

Donna was born in the Missouri “Bootheel” on December 9th, 1936, in the small town of Risco, MO, to parents Homer and Dorothy (Huffman) Knight. She graduated from Joplin Senior High School in 1955, where she was a member of the orchestra playing violin and was also a proud member of the Drum Corps.

Shortly after graduation, she moved to Saint Louis and worked for Famous-Barr, where she met her future husband, George Kenneth (Ken) Holland. They married on March 10th, 1956. They were married for 63 years and had three children.

While living in and around Saint Louis, and later northern Indiana, her full-time work for many years was maintaining her household and raising her children. In 1973, she started working for Sears and Roebuck in La Porte, Indiana. Returning with her family to Joplin in 1977, Donna worked as a sales associate at Sears. She retired in 1992.

Donna enjoyed caring for her family, entertaining, and fishing with her friends.

She also took pleasure in meeting regularly with her retired colleagues from Sears and planning events and reunions with her high school classmates. She spent her final years as a dedicated fan of the Saint Louis Cardinals, rarely missing a game.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Karen; sons, Kevin and Douglas; as well as three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister and a granddaughter.

A small reception will be held for family and friends at a future date. Please contact a family member for more information.

Shelly Wooldridge

Mrs. Shelly Renee Sullivan-Wooldridge, 55, of Webb City, MO, departed this life on Wednesday morning, March 11th, 2020, surrounded by family.

Shelly entered this life on June 29, 1964, in Phoenix, AZ, born to the union of Clarence and Carolyn (Goade) McGinnis. She was raised in Joplin, MO and was a graduate of Memorial High School. She was secretary at Webb City Housing Authority, a career she dearly loved for 34 years, making long lasting friendships with many of her tenants.

She along with her husband, Jack, were Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holders, never missing a game for over 20 years. They loved entertaining and having their friends and family over. She enjoyed putting her green thumb to use in her garden, flea markets, garage sales and auctions. Shelly leaves behind her contagious laugh, smile and beautiful memories with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her father; and her husband, Jack Wooldridge, on September 21, 2018.

Shelly is survived by her daughter, Zoe (Alex) Lambert, of Galena, KS; her mother, Carolyn Johnson, of Duenweg, MO; a brother, Zach (Kara) Johnson, of Frisco, TX; and two nieces, Sofie and Emma.

Graveside funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, in Joplin, with Pastor Randy Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. in the Chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, in Joplin.

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

MEMORIAL

April 2020 Shelly R. Sullivan-Wooldridge

Peggy Lou Sparlin-Grissom

Peggy Sparlin-Grissom, passed away on March 6, 2020, at Communities of Wildwood. She was born in Miami, OK, on August 1, 1937, to James Sparlin and Bessie (VanGundy) Sparlin. She graduated from Miami High School in 1957.

Peggy married Vernon Grissom on August 2, 2015. She was employed with Eagle-Picher Couples Division for 24 years.

She was a victim of the Joplin tornado.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Vernon Grissom, of the home; one brother, James F. Sparlin and wife, Sharon, of Joplin, MO; one niece, Kesha McCorkell (Brad), of Overland Park, KS. She also had two great-nieces, Darion McCorkell, of Springfield, MO, and Saylor McCorkell, of Overland Park, KS. No immediate services are planned.

Robert L. Hickenbottom

JOPLIN, MO – Robert L. Hickenbottom, 89, formerly of Ozark, MO, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was a retired vice president of Masters & Jackson Paving Co. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of MasonWoodard Mortuary, Joplin.

Marion 'Edwin' Cornell

John E. Martin

JOPLIN, MO – John E. Martin, 88, a retired Lewis Motor Supply associate, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28th, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Kevin M. Cooper

JOPLIN, MO – Kevin Michael Cooper, 9, son of John and Christina Cooper, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Park Baptist Church, Joplin. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Raymond Luthi

In Loving Memory

WEBB CITY, MO – Shelly Renee SullivanWooldridge, 55, a secretary, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Clyde Porter

CARL JUNCTION, MO – Clyde Porter Jr., 47, a retired Walmart worker, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

A celebration of life is planned for 12 p.m. Friday at Journey Church, Joplin, MO. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday at the church.

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

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Raymond Lawrence Luthi, age 93, passed away March 1, 2020 after a sudden illness at Via Christi HosMarion 'Edwin' Cornell was born February 22, 1927, pital, Pittsburg KS. He was born November 9, 1926 to in Spring City, MO, one of nine children to Earl and William and Minnie (Schlupp) Luthi, in Stevens CounClara (Kleine) Cornell. He entered into rest on March ty, MN. Raymond attended Country School District #16 27, 2020, in Neosho, MO, through the 8th grade. He repented and was baptized with his loving wife of 70 years and his family by his in the Apostolic Christian Church in 1950 in Morris MN. In later years he was a member of the Apostolic side at the age of 93.

Christian Faith Church.

Edwin graduated from In 1952 Raymond was drafted into the army during Seneca High School in 1945 and was a lifelong area res- the Korean War. He served as an army medic transport until discharged in 1954. ident. He worked at EmHe was united in marriage to Marilyn Wulf, on May pire for 40 years as a meter 1, 1955, in Lester IA. They farmed in Minnesota until tester, retiring in 1989. In addition, he owned and op- they moved their family to Jasper, MO, in 1977, where he continued farming. Marilyn passed away June 3, erated Cornell Awning 1994.

Shop.

On April 21, 1996 he married Violet Knobloch in Edwin loved to fish and Lester, IA, who passed away January 18, 2020. hunt with his sons and he He resided at Comfort Care Homes in Pittsburg, KS. loved to work. Following Raymond is survived by six sons, Lawrence (Becky), his retirement, he and of Liberal, MO, Calvin (Jodi), of Lamar, MO, William Vera enjoyed many trips (Kristine), of Silverton, OR, Troy (Vannessa), of Verand traveling. He was a member of the Hillcrest sailles, KY, Darwin (Susan), of Ottawa, KS, Leon Church of Christ and was a good Christian man.

(Teresa), Jasper; four daughters Loretta (Rick) Moser, God richly blessed Edwin with his wife of 70 years, of Larchwood, IA, Vera (Rex) Frieden, of Lamar, MO, Vera Lou (Gensicke), whom he married on June 23, Kristine (Michael) Huber, of Jasper, Karla Rutledge, 1949, in Joplin; and their two sons, Stephen Earl of Jasper; 54 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchil(Erma Lee) Cornell, of Neosho, and Danny Edwin dren. One brother, Reuben (Chrystol) Luthi, of Wash(Barbara) Cornell, of Columbia; five grandchildren, ington, IL; two sisters, Wilma (Clyde) Kuntz, of GridGinger Watley, Heather Thomas, Stephanie Talley, ley, IL, and Lillian (Howard) Mogler, of Alvord, IA; Grant Cornell and Justin Cornell; 10 grandchildren sisters-in-law, Della Luthi, Alice Wulf, Jean Knobloch, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition, Edwin Vera Knobloch and Phyllis Knobloch. And many and Vera have been blessed beyond measure by their nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death church family and many friends. by his parents; stepmother, Lillie Luthi; two wives; A family graveside service will be held on Wednesdaughter, Valorie Luthi; daughter-in-law, Sandra day, April 1, at 1 p.m. at the New Salem Cemetery, Luthi; a great-granddaughter, Lillie McManis; three Danny Boggs will officiate. brothers, Albert, Harold and Donald; and a sister, VioContributions in memory of Edwin may be made to the Neosho Christian School, in care of Clark Funeral let Wulf.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. at Apostolic Christian Faith Church, Pittsburg. The Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Monday and Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Mandates from CDC family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper, and the State of Missouri have strongly advised and from 9 a.m. till service time at Apostolic Christian against organized gatherings in order to abide by soFaith Church. Burial will follow at Apostolic Cemecial distancing protocols. Family and friends are weltery, Lamar. come to the funeral home for viewing, however, only In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made 10 people are allowed in our facility at one time. We would like to encourage you to leave a message for the to Comfort Care Homes or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, both of Pittsburg. family on our website.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Online condolences may be posted at Weng Funeral Chapel. www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.

Online condolences may be made at Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral www.wengfuneralchapel.com.

Home, Neosho.

MEMORIAL

4 Wesley Porter

In Loving Memory

SENECA, MO – Wesley Porter, 37, a Howard Johnson's Enterprises employee, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at CampbellBiddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home.

Zane Livengood

Zane Livengood, 89, of Joplin, MO, passed away March 7, 2020, after a courageous battle with COPD. He was the youngest child born to Leo and Elsie Livengood on Oct. 23, 1930. He is pre-deceased by three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his only child, Sue Livengood (Shannon Edwards), of Mesa, AZ, also, nieces and nephews.

Zane was a very proud Navy Veteran who served during the Korean War as a Ground Control Specialist (Radar Unit). After an Honorable Discharge, Zane began working at IBM in 1955. He enjoyed numerous promotions due to his leadership, integrity and fairness. He retired as an Executive after 30+ years. During his retirement, he worked part-time as a Source Quality Inspector for various local companies and at the MO Welcome Center.

Zane's leisure time was spent traveling, taking cruises, restoring old John Deere tractors, giving tours at Precious Moments and socializing with friends. Zane was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Per his wishes, he requested no funeral or flowers. Visitation will be held at Mason-Woodard on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Final internment will be in the family plot, Morrill, KS. Breathe easy Dad. You are forever loved.

The family of

Emmett Southard

Leroy Webster

GALENA, KS – Leroy “Sonny” Webster, 73, A Would like to thank True Value Hardware family and friends for all Store employee, passed their support during this away Sunday, March 1, difficult time.

2020.

A celebration of life will Grant Bell be held at 4 p.m., SaturThe family of Grant Bell day, at Galena Senior Citwould like to thank every- izens Building. Arrangeone for their thoughtful ments are under the diprayers and cards. rection of Ozark MemoriWe will miss him, al Park Crematory, Mary Bell and family Joplin, MO.

Sarah Probert

Sarah Arletta Probert, 99, of Jasper, Missouri, passed away February 29, 2020, at St. Luke's Nursing Center, Carthage, Missouri. Sarah was born December 3, 1920, in Barton County, Missouri, to Clarence and Hattie (Gill) Murphey.

She had worked as a cashier for A&P grocery store as a young woman and became a homemaker after marriage. Sarah was a member of the Jasper Christian Church.

Sarah was united in marriage to Lester Probert on March 27, 1954, at Seneca, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2006.

Survivors include two sons, Steven Probert and wife, Debra, and Doug Probert and wife, Kelly, both of Jasper, Missouri; a special friend, Tammy Wingo; two step-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Carrol Murphey, and three sisters, Loretta Sikes, Helen Rice and Leora VanBummel.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Weng Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Weng Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Hackney cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hackney Cemetery or Jasper Christian Church.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences can be made at wengfuneralchapel.com

April 2020 Tom Reed

CARL JUNCTION, MO Tom Reed, 75, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of HedgeLewis-Goodwin Funeral Home, Webb City, MO.

Wilbur M. Birthelmer

NEOSHO, MO – Wilbur Michael Birthelmer, 92, a medical administrator, passed away March 1, 2020.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Neosho. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

Emmett Southard

Emmett F. Southard, age 86, of Joplin, MO, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.

He was born April 27, 1933, in Prosperity, MO, to Forrest and Pauline (Jeans) Southard.

Emmett retired from Atlas Powder. He was a hardworking man who provided for his family and cared for them deeply. He served in the United States Army.

He married Valeria Greninger on December 5, 1955.

She survives.

Emmett is also survived by two sons, Dewayne “Buck” Southard and wife, Brenda, Joplin, Kevin Southard and wife, Roxy, Joplin; one daughter, Kelli Funderburk and husband, Mark, Ozark, MO; six grandchildren, Justin Southard, Brian Southard, Kolby Southard, all of Joplin, Kelsy Bentley, Jasper, MO, Stephanie Funderburk, state of Colorado, Bethanie Funderburk, state of Montana; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl, Southard; as well as extended family and friends. Emmett was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John Southard, Don Southard, Bob Southard, Roy Southard; and three sisters, Betty Symack, Shirley Gibbs and Mary Lou Southard.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at MasonWoodard Mortuary chapel. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Fullerton Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of MasonWoodard Mortuary & Crematory, Joplin.

Wanda Calvin

Celebrating a beautiful life of service to God, Wanda Fay Calvin, 84, went to her forever home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Oscar T. Mapes; mother, Gertie M. Mapes; her brother, William Mapes; and her sisters, Mary Broadwater, Lillie Kolkmeyer, and twin sister, Dorothy Kern. Also preceding her in death was her son, Mark Calvin; grandchildren, Amy Ruth and Jason Olyaie; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Walker and Kalob McBride Eldridge.

She leaves three children, Belinda McBride (Gene), Cheryl Calvin, and Pamela Fanning (Tim), along with four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, with another on the way. She also leaves her sister and best friend, Grace (Gene) Day. Wanda enjoyed her career working with the autistic and mentally and physically disabled at the Joplin Workshop before retiring. Everyone who met her experienced her sweetness, kindness and her deep love for her family.

Visitation and services will be held Friday, March 13, at Royal Haven Church, 3700 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., with the service immediately following at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 1 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Cemetery, 415 North St Louis Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to i58 Ministry at Royal Haven Church, 3700 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244.

MEMORIAL

April 2020

Herbert Tidd

Royce J. Thompson

JOPLIN, MO – Herbert Tidd, 86, a retired USPS supervisor, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin.

Violet Hilderbrand

Elizabeth Coolidge

Elizabeth M. “Liza” Coolidge (nee Klein) was given the gift of life on January 23, 1954 and on March 11, 2020 she reluctantly gave it back. It was hard for her to leave her son, Adam, his wife and children. Adam and Liza always looked after each other and she held on until he assured her that he would be okay if she had to go. She is at peace.

Whatever her role, Mom, Whammy, Gramoo, Sis, family or friend, Liza loved everyone unconditionally, overlooking our shortcomings and inadequacies. Everyone who knew her was blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Liza during her 66 years about kinesiology, alkaline water, mold remediation and having a balanced life.

Liza is survived by her son, Adam (Melissa) Coolidge, and four beloved grandchildren, Scarlett (8), Carter (6), Colton (4) and Layla (2); a sister, Mary Klein, of Kansas City, MO; a stepson Chad (Heidi), of Vermilion, OH; and stepdaughter, Rian Lyday (Keith), of Freeport, FL. She is also survived by three step-grandchildren, Mackenna, Kobe and Arabella; a niece, Kara Klein; a cousin, Tricia Murphy Shilling; as well as the extended Coolidge clan.

Visitation Wednesday, March 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St.(at State St.), South Elgin, IL. Funeral Thursday 9:45 a.m. at St. Laurence Church, Elgin.

Mass 10:30 a.m. Following services cremation private at Countryside Crematory. Info (847)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

Patty J. Sterbenz

RIVERTON, KS – Patty J. Sterbenz, 75, a retired school teacher, passed way Friday, March 20, 2020.

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

Helen L. Pollock

Tammy L. Aggus

JOPLIN, MO – Tammy Lynn Aggus, 55, a college professor, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at College Heights Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin.

In Loving Memory

NEOSHO, MO – Royce Jo Thompson, 82, a former J.C. Penney sales associate, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

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Violet “Nadine” Hilderbrand, 98, of Columbus, KS, left her earthly life and entered into heaven on March 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 29, 1921, in Faulkner, KS, the daughter of Neil and Vina (McBride) Turner. She attended grade school at Mt. Pleasant before graduating from Columbus Community High School in 1939 On August 24, 1940, she was united in marriage to Cloyed Hilderbrand, in Columbus.

Nadine was a homemaker and a farmer until retiring to Columbus.

Cloyed and Nadine celebrated 70 years of marriage before he passed away in 2011.

Nadine was locally known for her amazing flowers and her beautiful yard. She spent her retired years enjoying her flowers and garden. She was also active in the First Christian Church, where she had been a lifetime member. She will always be remembered for her angel food cakes at the annual bazaar.

Survivors include a granddaughter, Leigh McWilliams and her husband, James. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Joyce Wilcox; sister, Thelma Kump; and brother, I.C. “Bud” Turner.

Private graveside services will take place at the Park Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Columbus.

Services by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 611 S. East Avenue, Columbus.

Helen Loudene Pollock, age 85, Joplin, MO, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital.

Helen was born June 21, 1934, in Butterfield, MO, daughter of the late Herbert Prier and Bernice Purdom Prier. Helen graduated from Cassville High School, and worked as an operator with Southwestern Bell from 1952 until retiring in 1984.

She was a member of Newman Road Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wayne Pollock, who Donna Mae Long passed away on December Donna Mae Long, age 85, of Joplin, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 24, 1998.

Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Survivors include her Mrs. Long, daughter of the late Joe and Audrey sisters, Peggy Bennett, of (Kirk) Cossey, was born on May 25, 1934, in Duenweg, Purdy, MO, and Becca MO. She grew up and attended school in Duenweg and Farris (Chris), of Joplin; worked for Fred's Frozen Foods until her retirement. nephews, James Lyall On January 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to (Barbara), of Littleton, Alfred Ray Long in Benton County, AR. He preceded CO, Matt Roush (Mitch), her in death on February 15, 2010. of Dallas, TX, Doug Survivors include her son, Paul Wayne Long, of Roush, of Webb City, MO, Carthage; two grandsons, Nathan Long, of Carthage, Greg Bennett, Tom Benand Nicholas Long, of Diamond; one brother, Joe nett and Donnie Bennett Cossey, Jr., and his wife, Patsy, of Carthage; and one (Jackie), all of Purdy; sister, Frances Morrison, and her husband, Russell, of niece, Pam Bohn (Tony), Joplin. In addition to her parents and husband, she of California; several was preceded in death by one son, Alfred Eugene Long; great-nieces and nephews. and one sister, Pearl Lavon Kline.

The family will receive Private family funeral services will be held at Ozark friends at Thornhill-DilMemorial Park on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. All lon Mortuary on Thursare invited to watch the day from 5 to 6 p.m. livestream of the graveside services on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. on the Mason-Woodard Mortuary Facebook page.

Friends may pay their respects on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

MEMORIAL

6 Bob B. Taylor

In Loving Memory

NEOSHO, MO – Bob Bane Taylor, 73, a self-employed brick mason, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kenney Cemetery, Neosho. Celebration of life will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, at Diamond Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.

Junior Beaver

BROKEN ARROW, OK – Junior Beaver, 87, formerly of Stella, MO, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. He owned a construction company.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Ridge Christian Church, Broken Arrow. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Owsley Union Cemetery, Stella.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home, Broken Arrow.

Kelli M. Buzzard

JOPLIN, MO – Kelli M. Buzzard, 54, a former St. John's Regional Hospital, employee, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Private family graveside services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of CampbellBiddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

April 2020 Kimberly M. Henderson

JOPLIN, MO – Kimberly Marie Henderson, 18, a high school senior, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Esther Elliott

Donald J. Farris

JOPLIN, MO – Rev. Donald Jay Farris, 88, a gospel minister, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Esther M. Elliott, age 92, of Joplin, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, following a short illness. She was born March 6, 1928, in Frontenac, KS, to Louis and Angelia (Casella) Molinar.

Esther loved to travel, opera, music and her family.

Jackie Barnhart She was an entrepreneur and a wonderful homemaker.

Jackie Keen Barnhart, 78, of Tunica, Mississippi, She graduated from Frontenac, High School. She was a passed away peacefully at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

March 21, 2020, after an illShe married Laurence Elliott on July 4, 1946, in Reno, ness. Jackie was born NV. He preceded her in death.

June 7, 1941, in Cassville, Also preceding her in death are her parents and one Missouri, to Lola Mae son-in-law, George Popejoy.

Henbest Keen and Jack OrEsther is survived by two daughters, Bonita Popejoy, lie Keen.

Goodyear, AZ, Angela Elliott and husband, Charles During her life, Jackie Rikli, Melboure, FL; one son, Larry Elliott and wife, lived in different places Kay, North Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren, Ryan and brought joy to the Jones, Russel Popejoy, Michele Popejoy, Kymberlee lives of many. She went to Connley; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler high school and spent her Popejoy; one brother, Louis Moliner and wife, JoAnn; early adulthood in Joplin, eight nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces Missouri and then moved and -nephews. with her husband and chilContributions, in Esther's memory, may be made to dren to Springfield, MisJoplin Area Catholic souri. In the years that fol- Schools and may be sent in care of the mortuary. lowed, she and her family Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March moved first to Aurora, Illi- 19, at St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, with Fr. nois, Kansas City, Blue J. Frield officiating. Burial will follow at Crocker Springs, Missouri, Bolivar, Cemetery, Opolis, KS. The family will receive friends Missouri, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and finally Mem- 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary phis, Tennessee. chapel.

Jackie had a long and successful career working for the Shelby County Public Schools in Memphis where Robert Cecil Restivo she was known for her kindness toward parents, stuRobert C. Restivo (Rusty), age 83, passed to his eternal peace at Mercy Hospital dents and colleagues. Later, she also worked for a on March 14, 2020. He was born November 15, 1936 to Pete and Violet Restivo. He prominent law firm in Memphis. In her free time, was the second of three sons. Rusty proudly served his Jackie was talented at interior design, a great cook, country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War enjoyed playing golf, loved gardening, music and and afterwards. dogs. She truly cherished her grandchildren and the He married his first love, Maureen Wilson, in June time she shared with them. In recent years, Jackie 1955 and they were blessed with five children. resided at the Tunica Nursing Home, where she so ofLater he was fortunate to find the second love of his ten helped other patients that visitors sometimes life and married Frieda Creswell. They enjoyed a long, thought she was part of the staff. loving relationship for over 40 years, till her passing in Jackie is survived by her son, Scott Barnhart, his 2012. wife, Claudine, of Lisle, Illinois; by her daughter, Lori He began his sales career at Pepsi Bottling Company Barnhart Stevens, of Nebraska City, Nebraska; and of Joplin and spent the last 30 years working for Lance her four grandchildren, Jacob Barnhart and Heather Corporation, retiring as a regional sales director. He Barnhart, of Lisle, Illinois, Craig Haney, of Nebraska excelled at his job because of his love of talking to peoCity, Christopher Haney, of Horn Lake, Mississippi; ple. and her uncle, Leon Henbest, of Carl Junction. Jackie Rusty was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sharing it is also beloved by eight nieces and nephews, Debby with his family. He also loved playing golf with his Woodin and Teresa Baker, of Joplin, Shelley Walters, Neosho buddies. of Neosho, Terri Younger Miller, of Napa, California, He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and ViDale Younger and Alice Younger Frank, both of olet Restivo; a stepfather, Don Mundy; sons, Danny Grove, Oklahoma, Jay Keen, of Kansas City, and John Restivo and David Restivo; a brother, Jimmy Restivo; Keen, of Joplin. his first wife, Maureen (Wilson) Restivo; second wife, Freda (Creswell) Restivo; Jackie's mother and father; her sisters, Willa Elizabeth Keen Younger and Rose Marie Keen Hall; and her and a granddaughter, Danelle Restivo.

He is survived by two sons, Mike Restivo, of Lebanon, MO, Kevin Restivo and brother, James Richard Keen, preceded her in death. wife, Debbie, of Carl Junction, MO; daughter, Cyndi Brown and husband, Richard, A celebration of life gathering will be announced at of Carl Junction, MO; a brother, Paul Restivo; eight grandchildren; three greata future date. grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family suggest memorial contributions may be Dad, you will be missed by all of your family and friends. made in Jackie's honor to Juvenile Diabetes Research Online condolences may be posted at www.ozarkmemorialparkcemetery.com.

Foundation at www.JDRF.org.

MEMORIAL

April 2020 James E. Damm

Betty Lou Dean

JOPLIN, MO – Betty Lou Dean, 83, a homemaker, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Dennis D. Libby

NEOSHO, MO – Dennis Dewaine Libby, 62, a retired General Mills employee, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, MO. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO.

Mary Wood

Mary June Wood, age 87, of Carl Junction, MO, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at Westgate Nursing Center, in Joplin.

Mary June, the daughter of William Walter (Bill) and Roberta (Bertie) Kirby Hance, was born on October 31, 1932, in Carl Junction. She graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1950, where she was voted class treasurer and most humorous. She was previously employed by Elders Manufacturing before opening her own café in Carl Junction. Later, afJames Ronald Windle ter closing her café, she The visitation/memorimanaged the Buffeteria in al for Jim Windle will be Montgomery Wards. Aside held at Thornhill Dillion from her love for cooking, Mortuary, in Joplin, MO, she enjoyed sewing and this Saturday, March 14, crafting.

2020, from 1-3 p.m.

Mary June married James R. Wood on July 1, 1950, Online condolences may in Fayetteville, AR. be posted at She is survived by her www.thornhilldillon.com. four children, Jim (Zee) Wood, Cathy Maxwell, Pam Billie Joanne Sadler (Ken) Parker, and Tim Wood; 10 grandchildren, 16 Billie Joanne Sadler, 77, great-grandchildren and a retired bookeeper, of two great-great- grandchilCarl Junction, Missouri, dren; two brothers, Gerald formerly of Bella Vista, Hance and Paul (Kathleen) Arkansas, passed away on Hance; one sister, Sandra Sunday, March 22, 2020 at King. She was preceded in Webb City Health and Redeath by her parents; three habilitation after a long sisters, Margaret Ann, Betty battle with Alzheimer's Roath, and Pat Baker; two disease. brothers, Bill and Bob She leaves behind her Hance; and a son-in-law, husband, Willard Sadler, Ray Maxwell. of the home; three sons, Funeral services will be Scott Sadler, of Bella held at the Simpson Funeral Vista, Tony Sadler, of Home, in Carl Junction, on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m.

Webb City, and Greg with Bob Simon officiating. Interment will be at the Sadler, of Joplin; nine Carl Junction Cemegrandchildren; and two tery. A visitation will be great-grandchildren. held at the funeral home No formal services will one hour prior to the be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are service on Friday.

Services are under the under the direction of direction of Simpson FuParker Mortuary in neral Home, in Carl Joplin.

Junction.

Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Sherrie K. Johnson

BELLA VISTA, AR – Sherrie Kay Johnson, 54, an accountant, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Summit Cemetery in Mount Vernon, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.

James H. Huddleston

JOPLIN, MO – James Hughes “Jim” Huddleston, 79, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March, 9, at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin.

Victoria Mays

In Loving Memory

CARL JUNCTION, MO – James E. “Jim” Damm, 72, a senior vice president at Southwest Missouri Bank, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, MO.

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Victoria Ann (Vicki) Mays, 71 years, of Carl Junction, MO, departed this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Freeman Health System, in Joplin, MO, after a short illness. Vicki, the daughter of Albert Fred and Mary Katherine (Kay) Buckingham, was born on November 6, 1948, in Joplin.

After graduating Joplin High School in 1966, Vicki received a degree in music education from MSSU in 1971, and then shared her love of music with thousands of students while employed as an educator in Seattle, Carl Junction, Jasper, Carthage, and finally at Columbus, KS, before she retired in 2009.

Knowing that the love of playing in a band doesn't stop at graduation, she became director of the Heartland Community Band and until last year led them in performances around the region.

She married Lyle F. Mays on August 2, 1969, in Joplin.

She is survived by Lyle, and her children: Jennifer Mays and husband, Scott Cordes, of Kansas City, MO, Brian Mays and wife, Katherine, of Carl Junction, Janet Oishi and husband, Pat, of Seattle, WA, their exchange-student-turned-daughter, Anastasia Roeck and husband, Juergen, Germany; brother, Col. John Buckingham and wife, Victoria, Parker, CO; sister, Liz Burnaw and husband, Ken, Seattle; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, K. Lynn White.

Funeral services will be held at the Simpson Funeral Home, in Carl Junction, on Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Nichols officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home one-hour prior to the service on Sunday. The family invites you to join them for a celebration of life at the Carl Junction Community Center from 3-5 p.m. Graveside interment will be at the Park Cemetery, in Carthage, MO, at 11 a.m., Monday, March 16.

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home, in Carl Junction.

Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

MEMORIAL

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In Loving Memory

Scott Baker

Donald Gunther

Donald Gunther, age 72, of Joplin, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

He was born January 25, 1948, in Albuquerque, NM, to Ray and Mary (Hindman) Gunther.

Donald was a Realtor for 40+ years and operated the Gunther Group. He was a member of the Board of Realtors. He had a passion for sailing and tropical climates and airplanes.

He is survived by his sister, Karen Hill (Doug); and a nephew, Chris Hill; as well as numerous friends.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, 5 7 p.m., at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Scott Lee Baker, 63, passed away suddenly at his home on March 22, 2020. He was born October 14th, 1956, in Joplin, MO, the son of Jack and Margie (Burkhart) Baker.

Scott graduated from Riverton High School in 1974, where he was an active participant in football, basketball, band, and Math League. Following high school, he graduated from Pittsburg State University, earning a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business.

He was married twice, the first being with Kim Watkins, of Lowell, KS, and the second, with Christie Meinhardt, of Kansas City, MO. For 40 years Scott worked in the insurance profession, ultimately becoming an underwriter for American Family Insurance. Of those 40 years, 35 were spent in the Kansas City area until he retired in 2019.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Baker; his mother, Margie Baker; and a sister, Cathy (Baker) Frazier.

He is survived by two sons, Matthew Baker, of Seattle, WA, and James Baker and longtime girlfriend, Tonia Wright, of Joplin; two sisters, Sharon Baker and family friend, Jolene Baker, of Joplin, and Jacque Hartley and husband, Lynn, of Baxter Springs, KS; one niece, Billie Jo (Frazier) Humphrey and husband, Jeremie, of Baxter Springs; two nephews, Drew Hartley, of Joplin, and Brett Hartley, of Baxter Springs.

Growing up Scott was a member of the Church of Christ, where he became an avid reader of the Bible, and enjoyed religious discussions with others. Aside from church, he enjoyed traveling across the country and studying varying eras of history.

In respect to the current COVID-19 pandemic, no public services are planned at this time. There will be a private family graveside service on Wednesday, April 1, in Carl Junction, MO. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

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April 2020 David Pierce

On March 12, 2020, David Eugene Pierce passed away at the age of 82. Dave was born on December 14, 1937, in Harrison, AR, to Marion E. “Dub” and Ernestine “Coulson” Pierce.

He moved to Missouri and attended Alba High School where he met and married his lifelong sweetheart, Betty. They were married on December 24, 1957 and had three children.

He worked at Tamko Roofing and retired after 32 years.

Dave was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He cherished being outdoors. His favorite activities were gardening, fishing, and hunting. He spent indoor time writing stories, drawing pictures, woodworking, and doing jigsaw puzzles. He was known for his infectious smile, sense of humor, and the ability to always care for others ahead of himself.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Ernestine Pierce; his brothers, John and Pete Pierce.

Dave is survived by his wife, Betty Pierce; one brother, Bob Pierce; one sister, Polly Roy; three children, Debbie Moore and her husband, Mark, Mike Pierce and Sherry Pierce; three beloved granddaughters, Chelsea Comer and husband, Justin, Ciarra Carroll and husband, Adam, and Christina Moore; as well as three great-grandchildren, whom he loved and adored, Brenley Comer, Brexton Comer, and Elaina Carroll.

Visitation will be held at Ulmer Funeral Home, in Carthage. MO, from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Ulmer Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Fasken Cemetery, northeast of Carthage.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

MEMORIAL

April 2020 Tammy Aggus

Juanita J. West

ORONOGO, MO – Juanita J. West, 77, a retired assembly line worker, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020.

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

Ruth D. Chubb

BAXTER SPRINGS, KS Ruth Darlene Chubb, 91, a retired SRS social worker, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt's Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs.

Darlene Retta Sheridan

Michael L. Buster

NIXA, MO – Michael Lee Buster, 64, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Fasken Cemetery, Carthage, MO. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Sunday at Weng Funeral Home, Jasper, MO.

In Loving Memory

Tammy Lynn Aggus, 55, passed away at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, MO, at 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Tammy was born on January 22, 1965, in Bedford, IN, to Robert and Lynn Crane.

In 1983, she was a member of Bedford North Lawrence High School's first girls' basketball championship team. While in high school, she worked at Jiffy Treat, which was formative to her work ethic.

After graduating from BNLHS in 1983, she went on to graduate from Indiana University in 1986 with a bachelor's in mathematics education. She did extended substitute teaching at Mitchell and Shawswick schools in Indiana.

While in Indiana, she was a member of Pinhook Christian Church and Mundell Christian Church.

Once in Joplin, she was a member of Blendville Christian Church and College Heights Christian Church.

After accepting Jesus at age 20, she decided to go to Ozark Christian College (OCC), in Joplin, in order to learn more about her newfound faith. During her time at OCC, she worked at McDonald's and the Tutoring Company. She graduated from OCC in 1990 with a Bachelor's in Biblical Literature.

While at OCC, Tammy began attending Blendville Christian Church, in Joplin, where she met a young door greeter named Spencer Aggus. Time went on, and they began dating in August 1990. Just weeks later, Tammy began teaching math, science and Bible and coaching volleyball and basketball at College Heights Christian School (CHCS).

She married Spencer on Nov. 10, 1995, and to this union were born Andrew Bill and Luke Robert. In 1998, she left CHCS to begin raising her family.

During this time, Tammy began leading at Quizzing for Christ, counseling and mentoring many of her peers and acting, directing and serving on the board at Stained Glass Theatre Joplin, where she survived the May 2011 tornado. Following the tornado, she founded an organization called Joplin Missouri Christian Athletes through which she has allowed hundreds of youth to participate in volleyball and basketball. She also taught math at various homeschool groups and at Crowder College, in Neosho, Webb City and McDonald County. Tammy was just nine weeks away from earning her master's degree in education from Pittsburg State University.

Tammy is survived by her husband, Spencer; her son, Drew (Rylee) Aggus, of Platte City, MO, and her son, Luke Aggus, of the home. She is also survived by her parents, Bob and Lynn Crane, of Bedford; her brother, Robert (Moriah) Crane, of Indianapolis, IN; along with two nieces, a nephew and a great-niece.

A visitation service will be held at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. A celebration of life will be held at College Heights Christian Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, in Joplin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stained Glass Theatre Joplin or Ozark Christian College.

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Darlene Retta (Phipps) Sheridan, of Sheldon, MO, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at her home with family by her side. She was born in Sheldon, MO, on November 30, 1923, to Ezra Phipps and Lila (Sawyer) Phipps. Darlene attended Sheldon grade and high school graduating in 1941.

Following high school, she studied for her teaching certificate at Southwest Missouri Teacher's College (now Missouri State University). She then taught in several Vernon County country schools as she continued her education. During WWII, she worked in the Adjutant General's Office in Kansas City.

She married Theodore (Ted) Sheridan on June 30, 1945, shortly after his return from the war where he had been a Prisoner of War. They lived in Wichita, KS, for a short time before returning to Sheldon where together they operated Sheridan Farms. Ted passed away on June 13, 1997.

Darlene was editor of the Sheldon Enterprise newspaper for several years before it was sold to the Lamar Democrat. She then was a longtime correspondent to both the Lamar Democrat and Nevada Daily Mail newspaper.

Darlene was a substitute teacher for many years at Sheldon School. She was involved with many civic organizations including: Vernon County Democrats, 4-H, PTA, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Sheldon Library Board, POW Survivors and Spouses and Sheldon Extension Club, Sheldon Picnic Association, Charter member of Sheldon Housing Corporation and Sheldon Senior Citizens.

She was honored as Grand Marshall of both the Sheldon Christmas and Sheldon Picnic parades.

She served for many years as Secretary of the Sheldon School Alumni Association and of the Phipps Family Reunion. She was a life-long member of Sheldon Christian Church. Preservation of the original Sheldon High School building was her most recent project.

Her children and grandchildren were the focus of her life. Her benevolence, commitment, determination and generosity to her family, friends and community are appreciated by all who knew her.

Darlene is survived by her four children, twin daughters, Delila Brown (Bill) Lee's Summit, MO, and Delores Honey (Jim) Carthage, MO; another daughter, Phyllis Sprenkle (Paul), Sheldon, MO; and a son, Lynn Sheridan, of Nevada, MO. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Vincent Sprenkle, Richland, WA; Darren Rhoden, Deanna Rhoden and Jeff Honey, all of Lee's Summit, MO, Lora Phelps, of Carthage, MO, Quinn Sheridan, of Jefferson City, MO, and Breanna Sheridan, of Los Angeles, CA. Also surviving are12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Karen Brooks, of Carl Junction MO. In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a granddaughter, Valerie Sprenkle; a sister, Wanda Arthur; two infant sisters and an infant brother.

The family thanks Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, Cox Barton County hospital staff, Karen Sprenkle and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Sheldon Christian Church. Interment with Eastern Star services will follow in Sheldon Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, March 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to Sheldon Christian Church or Sheldon Revitalization Association for Sheldon school building preservation.

You may view obituary and send condolencesonline at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

MEMORIAL

10 Bobby Snodgrass

In Loving Memory

Bobby Lee Snodgrass, 87, of Joplin, MO, passed away on March 8, 2020 at Freeman Hospital with his family members by his side after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

He was born on April 20, 1932, to Walter and Sarah Snodgrass, at Abbyville, KS. Bobby had attended grade school in Exeter, MO, and graduated as valedictorian from Fairview High School in 1949. After graduating from high school, Bobby joined the United States Air Force in 1950 and was stationed at Riverside, CA. On July 10, 1952, he married the love of his life, Betty Erisman, at Fairview, MO. The two enjoyed sixty-eight years of marriage together.

After his discharge from the Air Force, Bobby and Betty made their home in Kansas City, MO. Shortly thereafter, the couple settled in Joplin, where he finished his 38-year career with the United States Post Office, having retired in 1987. During his career, he was an active member of the American Postal Workers Union, having served as president for the state of Missouri. Bobby started his second career after retirement as a field representative for Ozark National Life Insurance. He sold life insurance in the Joplin area for over 20 years.

Bobby and Betty loved square and round dancing and were active members of the “Shirts and Skirts” Club in Joplin. They enjoyed traveling and have been in all states except Alaska together. He enjoyed car shows and working on the restoration of antique cars.

Bobby was a very kind and loving husband and father to his wife and children. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to others at any time and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his three sons at their shop, Snodgrass Collision Center. Bobby and Betty were members of First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, of 68 years; three children, Michael (Mary) Snodgrass, of Webb City, MO, Dana (Nancy) Snodgrass, of Joplin, and Terry (Debbie) Snodgrass, of Joplin; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lester (Vada) Snodgrass, of Idaho. Bobby was preceded in death by one grandson, Johnathan Woods; a brother, Darrell Summers; and three sisters: Nina Milich, Viola Robinson, Lawanda Henbest.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to either the First United Methodist Church of Joplin or to the Joplin Humane Society, in care of the mortuary.

Services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the First United Methodist Church of Joplin. Burial will follow at Dice Cemetery near Fairview. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the personal care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

Karen Skerbetz-Lionberger

CARL JUNCTION, MO – Karen Skerbetz-Lionberger, 75, a beautician, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Webb City Church of the Nazarene.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary, Joplin, MO.

April 2020 Ruth M. Nicholetti

GOODMAN, MO – Ruth Marie (Hudson) Nicoletti, 88, a homemaker, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Banner Cemetery, Splitlog, MO. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Herman W. Holz

OLATHE, KS – Herman Wade Holz, 91, formerly of Carthage, MO, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Carthage First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.

Clovis W. Haubein Clovis W. Haubein, 93, of Lockwood (Meinert), MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He died in the same home where he was born, surrounded by his family. Clovis was born May 29, 1926, to George and Laura Haubein, in Meinert, MO, and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, in Meinert.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his five siblings, Dorothy, Evelyn, Calvin, Robert and Gladys.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Eloise Gassner Haubein; two children, David (Tanya) Haubein and Kenneth (Susan) Haubein; three grandchildren, Ann (Brady) Owen, Jonathan (Emily) Pintado and Kimberly Pintado; and five great-grandchildren.

Clovis grew up in Meinert working in the family farm supply business. Upon graduation from Lockwood High School in May 1944, he immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps Cadet program. He served in the Army Air Corps from June 1944 through December 1945.

After the war, he attended Valparaiso University for two years and returned home in 1948 to help his father, who was in failing health, operate the family business.

His father died less than one year later.

Clovis married Eloise Gassner on August 12, 1950. She immediately became active in the family business. In 1951 they added the Massey Harris farm equipment franchise and the business began to grow at a rapid pace. In addition to the farm supply business, they became active grain farmers starting in 1954.

In 1959 Clovis purchased his mother's interest in the family business. Over the years, the business grew to include three bulk fertilizer operations in Lockwood, Pierce City and Jasper, MO. Sons, David and Kenneth, joined the family business after graduating from the University of Missouri in 1974 and 1977 respectively. There was continued growth during that period including additional farm equipment franchises and an irrigation equipment franchise. The family also founded Jasper Popcorn Company in 1983, which evolved over the years into Jasper Foods and subsequently Jasper Products.

Clovis was actively involved in leadership positions in many civic and business organizations including: Immanuel Lutheran Church; Concordia Seminary Advisory Board; Dade County Memorial Hospital Board (president); Farmers State Bank Board; North American Equipment Dealers Association (president); Western Farm Equipment Dealers Association (president); Massey-Ferguson Dealer Council; Agrico Fertilizer Dealer Council and the University of Missouri Ag Engineering Advisory Council.

Clovis never met a stranger and always had time to talk to just about anyone at any time. He was a true people person. He led by example and was well respected by all. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Clovis was given a private Christian burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, in Meinert. Due to current restrictions, a Celebration of the Faith and Life of Clovis will be will be held on Saturday, August 8.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, MO. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.

Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.

MEMORIAL

April 2020 Sue A. Vandergriff

Janet A. Wilson

JOPLIN, MO – Janet A. Wilson, 64, a Butterball employee, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

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

Loretta Carpenter

Loretta May (Coleman) Carpenter, age 79, of Joplin, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from complications of Parkinson's disease.

Loretta was born in Carthage, MO, on November 1, 1940, to the late J.D. and Mildred (Ayers) Coleman. She graduated from Webb City High School in 1959.

Loretta's favorite job in life was creating a warm and loving home for her family. But for 18 years she assisted her husband in operation of their business, Jay's Auto Repair.

She enjoyed playing the piano, creating decorative crafts, making quilts and spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was a Christian and had a very strong faith. Her sweet spirit endeared her to so many.

Loretta married her soulmate, J.C. Carpenter, on May 19, 1959. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Jay's passing on December 22, 2017.

Loretta was also preceded in death by three much loved brothers, Larry, Carl, and Robert Coleman.

Survivors include her beloved children, Marty Carpenter, Miami, OK, Lori Musser (Kevin), of Joplin, Missy Hext, of Diamond, and Jody Carpenter, of Joplin; adored grandchildren, Jake Musser (Claudia), Korey Scribner (Brooke), Jessie Davis (Trever), Kaci Scribner, and Emmy Carpenter (Jared Smith); treasured great-grandchildren, Tinley, Alex, Natalie, Sunnie, Tucker and Khloe; one cherished brother, Henry Coleman, and sister-in-law, Patty, of Webb City; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and very special friends, Judy Fair, Beverly Dunlap, and Carol Scribner.

Loretta's family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Avalon Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion.

A time of visitation has been scheduled for 6-7 p.m., Friday March 20, at Mason-Woodard for friends. We will have to limit the amount of people that can be inside the building at any given time, but will try to accommodate as many as we can.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 21, at Mason-Woodard Chapel for family members. We will be live streaming Loretta's funeral on our Facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Mason-Woodard-Mortuary-Crematory129366750806069/ Burial will follow at Carterville Cemetery.

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

Betty Harreld

CHETOPA, KS – Betty Ann Harreld, 88, of Chetopa KS, passed away March 3, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.

Betty's service and celebration of life scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at United Methodist Church in Chetopa, has been postponed and will be held at a later date.

Billie J. Hutchings

NEOSHO, MO – Billie Billie Jean Hutchings, 74, a retired Walmart greeter, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Country Charm Venue, Neosho. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.

Dorothy Jean Fager

Valarie D. Hedgecorth

WEBB CITY, MO – Valarie Dianne Hedgecorth, 48, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oronogo (MO) Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home, Webb City.

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CARTHAGE, MO – Sue Ann Elliott Vandergriff, 75, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

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Dorothy Jean Fager, 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Brewster Place, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on November 10, 1921, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Charles August and Gladys (Shewmaker) Alford.

She grew up in the Joplin area, graduating from Seneca High School and Joplin Business College.

She then met Emery E. Fager, a young U. S. Army officer who was stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri.

They were married on July 26, 1943, and enjoyed 71 years of marriage.

Shortly thereafter, they moved to Overbrook, Kansas, where he joined the Kansas State Bank. She was very active in the Overbrook community and was a member of many social and community organizations including the First United Methodist Church of Overbrook.

In 1959, Dorothy and Emery moved to Topeka to begin Commerce State Bank, now CoreFirst Bank & Trust. She was very active in helping the bank at the beginning, filling in wherever she could to help the new bank. As the bank grew, they made a lot of friends in Topeka and the banking industry.

They also enjoyed traveling and taking their family to visit various parts of the world. She loved her family and enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on many family occasions and vacations.

Dorothy became very involved in the Topeka Country Club Ladies Golf Association. She enjoyed golf and her friendships with the other golfers. A highlight was making a hole-in-one on July 8, 1983.

Dorothy and Emery were very supportive of the Topeka community. Later in life, they became active in Habitat for Humanity. They personally worked on a number of houses, getting them ready for new homeowners to enjoy. She always loved a project and especially building and remodeling homes. While they were active in Habitat, over 40 homes were built or renovated.

She also was a faithful member of Countryside United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She participated in a number of volunteer activities at the church and loved hearing her daughter play the pipe organ that they donated to the church in 1980.

Dorothy and Emery had a wonderful partnership. They believed in sharing their blessings with others. They were a caring and sharing couple.

Survivors include her sister, June Harlan; son, Duane Fager (Beth); daughter, Jane Anderson (Bill); five grandchildren: Angela Swift (Tim), Melissa Hiestand (Jeff), Aaron Anderson (Karen), John Fager (Cheryl), Emery Kent Fager (Tamara); 14 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery; her parents, Charles and Gladys Alford; her brothers, Melvin Alford, Beryl Alford and Charles E. Alford; and her sister, Louise Barnes.

A private family service will be at the Mt. Hope Mausoleum. A celebration of life reception for family and friends will be at the Mt. Hope Mausoleum from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, Kansas 66611.

Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

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12 Robert C. Restivo

Michael W. Winn

April 2020 Donald Jay Farris

June 10, 1931~Mar. 26, 2020 Rev. Donald Jay Farris, 88, of Joplin, MO, departed this life on Thursday evening, March 26, 2020, while at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, after a recent decline in health.

Jay entered this life on June 10, 1931, in Joplin, son of the late Luther John and Cecil Josephine (Brown) Farris. He was raised in Joplin and was a 1949 graduate of Duenweg High School.

On January 29, 1950, he was united in marriage to Fayenell Goade and to this union three children were born.

Jay served his country faithfully in the United States Bob Arnold Army during the Korean War, returning home to Bob Arnold – a boy from Sheldon, MO, a military poJoplin after his honorable discharge in 1953. At age 29, liceman in the U.S. Air Force, an educator and coach Jay answered the call to preach, promising God that if in Missouri public schools, he made it home from Korea he would do so. He served a golfer and a proud hussix churches as pastor, retiring in 2018. He enjoyed band, father and grandfacrappie fishing, watching baseball and storytelling. ther – died on Sunday, He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothMarch 8, 2020, in Nevada, ers, Gene and his twin Ray; three sisters, Alice MO. He was 87 years old.

VanAmber, Mary Vaughn and Thalia Brock.

Bob was born on Nov. 26, Jay is survived by his wife of 70 years, Fayenell Far1932, to Hugh and Helen ris, of the home; three children, Johnny Farris and Arnold at a hospital in wife, Linda, of Carl Junction, Patricia Ochoa and husband, Jesse, of Webb City, Lamar, MO, just a few and Stephen Farris and wife, Bobbi, of Bolivar; seven grandchildren; several minutes after his twin great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends. brother, Jack. The two Graveside services, with full military honors, will were raised in Sheldon, where they both graduated be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, in Joplin, with Rev. high school in 1950.

Stephen Moser officiating. Friends may pay their reBob and Jack joined the spects on Monday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the United States Air Force chapel of Parker Mortuary. two years later. The two Arrangements are under the personal care and diwere a package deal for the rection of Parker Mortuary. military, serving together with stints in Texas, California, Florida and Alaska.

From Alaska, Bob began his courtship of a young John Martin Joann Lightner with a series of letters. Bob and Joann John Edward Martin, age 88, passed to his eternal home on March 16 th , at Mercy got married in Sheldon, on July 31, 1955, at the ShelHospital at 2:30 p.m. after a recent illness. don United Methodist Church.

John was born November 7, 1931, in Joplin, MO, to Bob went off to college and earned a bachelor of sciErnest and Naomi Martin, the eldest of 10 siblings. He ence in education degree from Southwest Missouri attended Joplin schools.

State College in Springfield, in 1959. He began a 37Mr. Martin served his country proudly in the United year career in public schools that same year.

States Air Force in the 1950s and was once stationed in In Sheldon and Hume, MO, he coached basketball Topeka, KS. and other sports, and taught social studies and bioloJohn married Arla McGinnis in April 1952. They gy. He became a school administrator in Hughesville, came back to Joplin in 1955, where he started a 33-year MO, where he also coached basketball teams as they career at Lewis Motor Supply. went to state championships. And in Belton, MO, he Through Mr. Martin's life he enjoyed many homes worked as a principal while collecting a master of sciand boats on Grand Lake. He owned cattle, sheep and ence degree from Kansas State College of Pittsburg, in horses on his farms.

1967, and a specialist degree from Central Missouri John gave his heart to Jesus and was baptized at CalState University in 1973. vary Baptist Church.

In 1975, Bob took his first job as a superintendent in Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, De Kalb, MO. Five years later, he became superintenErnest and Naomi Martin; is wife, Arla Martin; a son, dent in Jasper, MO, where he led the school district John Craig Martin; a brother, Donald Martin; a brothfor 13 years before he retired in 1993. er-in-law, Elmer "Pudge" Copeland; and grandson, Throughout all of this, Bob and Joann raised three John Thomas Martin. daughters, building a family that – along with the famJohn married Verna Martin on April 22, 2004. They ilies they would raise – became the focus of his life in had many loving, happy years and trips together. retirement while he enjoyed on golf, took up real esJohn is survived by wife, Verna Martin; son, Kevin Thomas Martin and wife, tate and embarked on road trips, including annual Melissa; stepchildren, Paul, Lonnie, a very special daughter, Verneen, Tim and winter visits to Florida with Jack and later Texas.

Tammy. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Joann; his his sister, Lorraine Copeland; brother, Lloyd Martin and wife, Sandra; brother, daughters, Bobette Messick (Dan), Lori Pearce (Dan) Leonard Martin and wife, Evelyn; sister, Louise Carden and husband, Don; sister, and Deanna Yokley (Mike); seven grandchildren, Eli Joyce Newman and husband, Cal; brother, Larry Martin; sister, Nancy Martin; sisYokley, Mandy Messick, Tanner Yokley, Abbey Mester, Debra Amos and husband, Terry; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. sick, Gabe Yokley, Jaimie Pearce and Blake Messick; John will be sorely missed by all his family, countless friends and associates. and sister, Sue Logan, Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Verna Martin to help Funeral services are planned for Thursday, March with expenses.

12, at 11 a.m., at Ferry Funeral Home at 301 South As per Mr. Martin's wishes, he has been cremated. Services will be held at a later Washington in Nevada, following a 10 a.m. visitation. date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joplin.

Nevada United Methodist Church and the Wounded Warrior Project.

You may view obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

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NEOSHO, MO – Robert C. Restivo, 83, a retired salesperson, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.

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

JOPLIN, MO – Michael W. Winn, 65, a local business owner, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

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

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April 2020 Eulah M. Gollhofer

Clyde E. Porter

Idabell Brattin

JOPLIN, MO – Clyde E. Idabell Brattin, age 83, of Joplin, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Porter, Jr., 47, a Walmart Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Mrs. Brattin, daughter of the late Loyd and Martha employee, passed away on (Mathis) Boyd, was born on October 31, 1936, in Joplin.

March 10, 2020.

She attended Reinmiller Grade School and graduated A celebration of life was high school from Duenweg. She later attended Stapps held at Journey Church, Beauty School.

Joplin. Arrangements are On March 15, 1957, in Joplin, she was united in marunder the direction of riage to Dewey Brattin. He preceded her in death on Ozark Memorial Park September 18, 2014.

Crematory, Joplin.

Idabell began her employment with FAG Bearing Corporation on March of 1971, and retired after 25 years of employment in December of 1996. After retireJames Huddleston ment she was very active as a volunteer for Freeman Mr. James Hughes “Jim” Huddleston, 79, of Joplin, Hospital and was a member of the College Heights MO, departed this life to join his Heavenly Father, on Christian Church.

Monday, February 24, Survivors include her son, Warren Brattin; one 2020, at Westgate at Wildgranddaughter, Ashden Nichole (Brattin) Smith, and wood Ranch, after a hardher husband, Eric, of Seneca; two great-grandchildren, fought battle with ParkinEaston and Aubrey Smith, both of Seneca; and several son's disease. nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and Jim entered this life on parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, June 10, 1940, in Peoria, IL, Glen Boyd, Donald Boyd, Bill Boyd, Vern Boyd and son of Loraine Horine Bernard Boyd; and three sisters, Nadine Farrar, Wilma Tyree and Dorothy Tyree.

Kimberly and Robert KimFuneral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonberly. Jim was later adopt- Woodard Mortuary in Joplin with B.A. Austin officiating. Burial will follow at ed and raised by the late Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. The famiEmmanuel and Tilda ly will receive friends on Thursday, March 5th from (Turner) Huddleston 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Craig.

Contributions may be made in Idabell's memory to He was raised in Joplin, the charity of donor's choice and may be entrusted and was a 1958 graduate of to the mortuary.

Joplin High School. FolArrangements are under the care and direction of lowing high school, he atMason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory, Joplin. tended Joplin Junior College. He served his country Daily Doss faithfully in the United States Navy from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964.

Daily Delmar Doss, Sr., age 80, Joplin, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Jim married his high school sweetheart, Connie Mercy Hospital.

Rutherford, on June 19, 1959. To this union two daughDaily was born June 12, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri, to ters were born. Jim and Connie eventually divorced. the late Harry Arville Doss and Sylvia May Rawlins On December 20, 1972, he married Phyllis AlexanDoss. He had lived in the Joplin area all of his life, der, locally known as POJ and MRS POJ. They shared graduating from Carl Junction High School in 1957.

46 years before her passing on January 20, 2019.

Daily owned and operated Daily Doss Realty. His pasJim was a salesman his entire life. He owned and opsion was real estate, and he worked as a broker for erated Huddleston Insurance, Huddleston 4 Advertisover 40 years. Daily also previously worked for Vicking and 408 Taxi Service for over 30 years. On Christers, Eagle Picher and as a dairy farmer and cattle tradmas Eve of 2012, Jim fell and broke his hip, forcing er. him to fully retire. He was a member of Bethel Baptist In his earlier years, Daily enjoyed hunting, fishing, Church and several area civic organizations. playing baseball/softball in area leagues and racing He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, cars at Mo-Kan. He was known by many for having the Phyllis Huddleston; and two siblings, Lloyd Huddlefastest '58 Chevy in the four-state area. Daily had a ston and Grace Gilbreth. kind heart, loved to make people laugh with his jokes Jim is survived by his two daughters, Tracey and telling stories. He will be missed by everyone that Lamarr and husband, Tim, of Waxahachie, TX, and knew and loved him.

Lee Ann Robertson and husband, Rob, of Joplin; four In additional to his parents Daily was preceded in stepchildren, Eugene Williams and wife, Donna, of death by his brothers, Delano Doss and Teddy Doss.

Groveland, FL, Rick Williams and wife, Deborah, of Survivors include his beloved companion for many Deltona, FL, Sherri Kania and husband, Mike, of Sanyears, Jody Neatherry; children, Tonya Doss, Janis ford, FL, and Terri Bentz, of Joplin; a cousin, Jack Doss, Sherri Doss, Daily D. Doss, Jr., Michelle Lea Baker and husband, ChristoHorine, of Joplin; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandpher, Christena McDaniel and partner, Travis Sills, Jennifer Brandon, Jamie children; and one great-great-grandson.

Brandon, James Neatherry, and wife, Christina; grandchildren, Charity, Daniel, Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Alec, Troy, Dustin, Kortney, Gabriel; great-grandMarch 9, at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, 602 South Bychildren, Kora and Blayze; siblings, Della Verbryck, ers Avenue, Joplin. Internment will follow at Ozark Henry Doss, Jake Doss, Bonnie Stever, Stanley Doss; Memorial Park Cemetery. Those honoring his life by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family serving as pallbearers are his sons-in-law, Rob Robert- members. son and Tim Lamarr; Services are planned for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. grandsons, Aaron Winat Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Pastor Audie Tash nett and Sam Robertwill officiate. Interment will follow at Osborne son; and dear friends, Memorial Cemetery.

Mark Norris and Steve Onstot.

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

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JOPLIN, MO – Eulah Mae Gollhofer, 96, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at ThornhillDillon Mortuary, Joplin.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

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14 Grant F. Bell

Judy Divine

Ted Harre Sr.

JOPLIN, MO – Judy DiTeddy Dean 'Ted' Harre Sr., age 83, Webb City, MO, passed away Thursday, vine, 74, passed away March 5, 2020, at his home after a long illness. Ted was born October 30, 1936, in Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Fayette County, IL (Sefton Township), to the late Graveside services will James Fredrick Harre and Irene Evelyn (German) be at 1 p.m. Monday at Harre.

Friends Cemetery, PurHe graduated from Brownstown (IL) High School and cell, MO. Arrangements attended Eastern Illinois University, where he met his are under the direction of wife, Mary Lou (Young) Harre. They were married on Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin FuJune 11, 1961, in Mt. Erie, IL. They relocated to Joplin neral Home, Webb City, in 1968, and later to Webb City in 1971.

MO. During his working life, Ted worked for numerous retail and manufacturing companies, as well as owning his own chimney sweep and lawn service in Webb City.

Lyle Wood He loved the Cardinals, both St. Louis and Webb City.

Lyle Robert Wood, 83, passed away at his home on Ted was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed coachMarch 25, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was ing his children in softball and track. born March 16, 1937, in In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death Joplin MO, the son of Edby two sisters, Betty and Diane; and a brother, Reggie. ward Lyle And Bertalee Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary; a daugh(Roberts) Wood. ter, Regina Gayle Davis and husband, Daniel J. RudLyle graduated from Baxdick, Carl Junction; a son, Teddy D. Harre Jr. and wife, ter Springs High School, Kimberly Kaiser, Portsmouth, VA; a sister, Mary where he was quarterback Mielke, Effingham, IL; seven grandchildren; and of the football team and seven great-grandchildren. captain of the basketball Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 10 team. He graduated from Pittsburg State University a.m. at Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. with a degree in chemThe family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7 istry. p.m. at Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home.

He married his high Arrangements are under the direction of Hedgeschool sweetheart, Roberta Lewis Funeral Home.

“Bobbie” Livingston, in 1959. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in June Reggie Thomas and were together 68 Reginald Gregg “Reggie” Thomas, age 91, Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, years.

March 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital after suffering from a stroke.

He worked at Eagle Picher Industries, Farmland InReggie was born January 8, 1929, in Joplin, to the late dustries and the last several years before retirement A.R. Thomas and Florence Higginbotham Thomas. He he was employed in defense contracts for the U.S. Govgraduated from Miami High School in 1947 and attendernment. ed Cincinnati Bible seminary, graduating in 1951 with He is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, David a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Wood and Steve Wood; daughter, Catherine Smith and Reggie was a full-time evangelist, and his work took husband, Mike, all from Baxter Springs; four grandhim to many parts of the world. children, Tori Parsons (Zach Miller), Peyton Smith Reggie loved his family with all his heart. He cherand Jackson Smith, of Baxter Springs, and Matthew ished the time he spent with them. He will be missed Smith and wife, Lacie, of Carl Junction, MO; and one by everyone that knew and loved him. sister, Linda Goodrich and husband, Malcolm, of MiaHe married Esther Matthews on December 17, 1977, mi, OK. in Lamar, MO. She survives at the home.

Lyle was a devoted family man and always put the Additional survivors include his children, Tony needs of his wife and children above his own. One of Thomas and wife, Christie, Tracy Thomas and wife, the things he enjoyed most after retiring was volunJanie, Chris Henson and husband, Mark, Tim Thomas teering at the Route 66 Visitors Center, in Baxter and wife, Sandy, Teresa Diener and husband, Bud, Lori Springs, where he met people from all over the world.

Darnell and husband, Zane; 26 grandchildren; 43 greatHe liked woodworking (especially making birdhouses) grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Barger; a brother, Ed and working crossword puzzles. He loved watching Thomas; nieces, nephews, and extended family memfootball and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. bers. In addition to his parents, Reggie was preceded in He belonged to the First Baptist Church of Baxter death by two sons, Terry Thomas and Tom Fullerton.

Springs. He was a member of the American Chemical Services are planned for Friday at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church. Pastor Society, the Baxter Springs Historical Society and the David Johnson, Pastor Truman Brady and Pastor Tony Thomas will officiate. InPhi Lambda Chi Fraternity in college.

In respect to the current COVID-19 outbreak, no pub- terment will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday lic services are planned at this time. There will be a private family funeral service on Monday, March 30th, from 6-7 p.m. at First Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel. Burial will be at Baxter made to White Fields Overseas Evangelism, in care Springs Cemetery. Video of the funeral services will of the mortuary. be uploaded to our website following the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Online condolences may be expressed at Mortuary. www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

The family wishes to sincerely thank Avalon Hospice for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Lyle during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Baxter.

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CARL JUNCTION, MO – Grant F. Bell, 80, a former cable repairman for AT&T, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

No formal services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO.

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April 2020 Larry (Chip) Hawkins

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Larry (Chip) Hawkins, 38, of Joplin, passed away February 24, 2020, at home. He grew up, went to school and worked many different jobs in the Joplin area.

Like his father, who passed away eight months ago, Chip was a mechanic and enjoyed drag racing, too.

He leaves behind his mother, Theresa; two brothers, Jonathan, Dustin; one sister, Brittany; many family members and numerous friends.

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Betty Ann Harreld, of Chetopa KS, passed away March 3, 2020 at the Chetopa Manor Nursing home, in Chetopa, after a long battle with cancer. She was 88 years old.

Betty was born on September 3, 1931, in St. Louis MO, to Christian and Helen Simonson. She graduated from Webb City (MO) high school and then received her nursing degree from St. John's Hospital, in Joplin MO. She married Dale Harreld on July 1, 1953, and enjoyed 56 years together before his passing in 2010.

Dale and Betty traveled the world over Dale's 20 year service in the Navy, and then eventually settled on their farm near Chetopa. Betty was proud of her career in nursing, where she worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, in Parsons KS, as a staff nurse for 25 years before retirement. She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxilary, in Chetopa, the Eastern Star masonic society, and the Chetopa United Methodist Church.

Betty is preceded in death by husband, Dale Harreld; brother, Wayne Simonson; and grandson, Jeremy Shannon.

She is survived by brother, Christian Simonson and wife, Mary; daughter, Cindy Shannon and husband, John; son, Duane Harreld and wife, Peggy; son, Curtis Harreld and wife, Lisa; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Betty's love and support for her family were unwavering, and she will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

A service and celebration of life will take place at the United Methodist Church, in Chetopa, on Saturday, March 28, at noon. Lunch will be provided after the service at a local venue.

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