Obituaries
Norman Garwood
Apr 13, 2025
Norman C. Garwood passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Lockwood First Baptist Church, in Lockwood, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Lamar, Missouri.
The complete obituary will be updated soon.
Sheila Joanne (Jo) Rhuems
Apr 12, 2025
Sheila Joanne (Jo) Rhuems, age 73, of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
The complete obituary will be updated soon.
Nedra Faye Divine
Apr 11, 2025
Nedra Faye Divine, age 96, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar.
Nedra was born on September 7, 1928, in Lamar, Missouri, to Rector (Rex) Lee White and Leona Belle (Hartley) White. On April 14, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred Junior Divine in Girard, Kansas.
Nedra dedicated 17 years to...
Cheryl Ann (Cain) Alderson
Apr 8, 2025
Cheryl Ann (Cain) Alderson, age 77, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.
A private family service will be held.
Ada Mae Richards
Apr 1, 2025
Ada Mae Richards, age 70, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 1, 2025.
Ada was born on November 7, 1954, in Eldorado Springs, Missouri, to Clarence Schneidler and Margie Pendley. She graduated from Liberal High School in the class of 1972. On February 22, 1997, Ada married Tommy Lee Richards Jr. in Joplin, Missouri.
Ada was dedicated to her work, having...
Ricky Dee VanGilder
Mar 27, 2025
Ricky Dee VanGilder, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on March 27, 2025.
Born on August 7, 1968, to Carl Lee and Patsy Faye (Davis) VanGilder, Ricky graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1987. He worked as a manufacturer at Redneck Blinds.
Ricky had a passion for riding motorcycles, firearms, and was an avid reader, with a particular...
Walter Lewis Gintz "Gire"
Mar 10, 2025
Walter Lewis Gintz "Gire", age 75, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 10, 2025.
Walter was born October 25, 1949 in Marshfield, Missouri to Arnold Lewis Gintz and Wilma Mae (Maddux) Gintz.
Walter spent many years working as a janitor at Lamar Enterprises where he was a familiar face. Walter enjoyed spending his time outside of work, outdoors on the swing set,...
Bonnie Sue Hayden
Mar 1, 2025
Bonnie Sue (Wilhelm) Hayden, age 76, of Golden City, Missouri, departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 1, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer. She passed peacefully at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born on November 18, 1948, at Bickel Hospital in Lamar, Missouri. She...
Darlene Louise Bryan
Feb 27, 2025
Darlene Louise Bryan, age 79, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on February 27, 2025.
Born on May 23, 1945, in Picher, Oklahoma, Darlene was the daughter of James Robert Bruce Farris and Dora Lee (Carver) Farris. On February 5, 1961, she married Jackie Lee Bryan, with whom she shared many wonderful years before his passing in 1982.
Darlene dedicated her career...
Jack Edward Noll
Feb 26, 2025
Jack Edward Noll was born August, 29th 1934 in Blackwell, OK. He was the son of Raymond and Eva (Rosebaugh) Noll. Jack’s family moved to Missouri when he was 9 to a farm Northeast of Jasper. Later they moved to a farm East of Lamar. In 1950, his folks purchased the Bushnell store.
Jack attended Star Valley and Prairie Rose grade...
John Milton Moore
Feb 24, 2025
John Milton Moore, age 83, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on February 24, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 10, 1941, in Lamar, Missouri, John was the son of Carl Milton Moore and Mildred Lillian (Addis) Moore. A proud graduate of Lamar High School, Class of 1959, he went on to build a life marked...
Tyler Aaron Timmons
Feb 22, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tyler Aaron Timmons, age 45, of Lamar, Missouri. Tyler left this world too soon on February 22, 2025, at his home, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love.
Born on May 25, 1979, in Nevada, Missouri, to Timothy Albert Timmons and Kay Lynn (Phipps) Timmons, Tyler grew up in Lamar, where...
Beverly Gail Bushnell
Feb 21, 2025
Beverly Gail Bushnell, age 85, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 21, 2025. Born on July 6, 1939, in Lawrence County, Missouri, to Clyde Edward French and Hazel Marie (Rodgers) French. She married John Robert Bushnell, her beloved husband, on December 31, 1964. They shared 47 years together until his passing in 2011.
Beverly lived...
Rose Marie Bronson
Feb 18, 2025
Rose Marie Bronson, age 95, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.
Born on June 9, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, Rose was the daughter of John Valenti and Lillian Isabell (Schuman) Valenti. On August 2, 1947, she married Oscar Leroy Bronson Jr. in Bentonville, Arkansas, and together they built a life...
Cleo Rose Lawrence
Feb 18, 2025
Cleo Rose Lawrence, age 67, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Born on October 29, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, Cleo was the daughter of William Frank Sheets and Altie Leona Loretta (Stanton) Sheets.
Cleo worked in the produce department at Wal-Mart, where she was known for her hard work and friendly smile. She...
Jane Ann Stevens
Feb 17, 2025
Jane Ann (Burns) Stevens, age 68, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on February 17, 2025.
Born on January 7, 1957, in Pittsburg, Kansas to John Donald Burns and Geraldine Fern (Mouton) Burns. On October 3, 1977, she married Randall Eugene Stevens in Pittsburg, KS. They shared a loving marriage until his passing on April 30, 2017.
For more than 20 years, Jane...
Margaret Lee Smith
Jan 31, 2025
Margaret Lee Smith, age 96, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Wildwood Assisted Living Facility in Joplin, Missouri.
Born on September 10, 1928, at home to Jim and Dorothy Bunton, Margaret lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. On April 12, 1947, she married Donald James Smith at Hannon Freewill Baptist Church in Liberal, Missouri....
Betty Parker
Jan 29, 2025
The funeral home will be open on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., for those wishing to pay your respects and sign the book prior to the service.
Betty Marie Parker, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience. Born on October 8, 1928, in Polk County,...
Larry Layne Onstott
Jan 29, 2025
The funeral home will be open on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., for those wishing to pay your respects and sign the book prior to the service.
Larry Layne Onstott, age 77, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri.
Born on November 25, 1947, in Lamar,...
Karen Sue Plummer
Jan 27, 2025
Karen Sue Plummer, age 74, of Joplin, Missouri passed away January 27, 2025, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Joplin, MO.
Karen was born September 29, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Alva Edgar Plummer and Lorraine Gladys (Bowyer) Plummer.
A talented cosmetologist, Karen found joy in making others feel beautiful. She loved doing nails and makeup, always taking pride in...
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