Obituaries
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...
William Jay Schmitt
Jan 21, 2025
William “Bill” Jay Schmitt, 63, Golden City, passed away January 21, 2025, at his home in Golden City. He had been in the great care of Compassus Hospice Care for eight months.
Bill was born on May 12, 1960, in Washington, Mo., to Ralph Lawrence Schmitt and Carol Faye (Baker) Schmitt. On September 10, 1996, he married Brenda Bratton in Eurkea...
Thomas Joseph Millirons
Jan 19, 2025
Thomas Joseph Millirons, age 70, of Milo, Missouri, peacefully left this world on January 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Born on June 24, 1954, in Strong City, Kansas, Thomas was born to Joseph William Millirons and Thelma Mae (Watches) Wright.
Thomas worked in maintenance at Murphy Farms for over 18 years, where his dedication and work ethic were evident...
Richard William Lange Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard William Lange Jr., age 52, of Nevada, Missouri. Richard’s life was tragically cut short on January 15, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on July 5, 1972, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Richard William Lange and Patricia Reed, Richard lived a life marked by compassion,...
Betty Jo Sprawls
Jan 14, 2025
Betty Jo Sprawls, age 94, of Lockwood, Missouri, departed this life on January 14, 2025, surrounded by love at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
Born on February 16, 1930, in Monroe, Louisiana, Betty was the cherished daughter of Roy Brice and Frances Louise Brice. On October 19, 1952, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Jefferson Sprawls II, in Arcadia,...
Dennis Raymond Wingert
Jan 9, 2025
Dennis Raymond Wingert, age 57, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Dennis was born February 28, 1967, in Lamar, Missouri, to Reginald and Kathryn (Hassing) Wingert. He graduated from Golden City High School in 1985. On April 14, 2017, Dennis was united in marriage to Lisa Jean Williams.
Dennis spent his youth...
Sherron Ann Wynn
Dec 26, 2024
Sherron Ann Wynn, age 72, of Joplin, Missouri passed away December 26, 2024.
Sherron was born January 12, 1952 in Steele, Missouri to Hall Payton Wynn and Lottie Marie (Batley) Wynn. Sherron graduated from Golden City High School in the class of 1970.
Sherron worked as a receptionist in the healthcare field.
Survivors include three sons, James (Michelle) Jones of Joplin, Missouri, Michael...
Linda Sue Gardner
Dec 25, 2024
Linda Sue (Timmons) Gardner, 71, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.
Born on December 19, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, Linda was the daughter of Wayne F. Timmons and Eileen Helen (Dwyer) Timmons. She pursued her passion for learning and teaching, earning her master’s degree in education from Missouri Southern State University.
On September 25, 1976, Linda married Harold...
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