Obituaries
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...
Doris Paulette Smith
Dec 9, 2024
Doris Paulette Smith, age 92, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
A private family service will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.
Michael Alan Bahma
Dec 8, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Michael will be held Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Thiebaud Auditorum in Lamar, Missouri from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Michael Alan Bahma, age 44, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2024.
Michael was born on November 3, 1980, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He married the love of his life, Abbigail Elaine Pollard, on...
Diana Lea Spencer
Dec 7, 2024
Diana Lea Spencer, age 54, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Lamar, Missouri.
Diana was born on December 10, 1969, in Nevada, Missouri, to Vern Eugene Spencer and Donna Sue (McReynolds) Spencer. She spent over two decades working as a manager at 54 Cafe in Nevada, where she formed deep connections with her co-workers and customers, who...
Lettie Corinne Piper
Dec 6, 2024
Lettie Corinne Piper, age 38, was born September 12, 1986 in Boliver, Missouri to Gaylord and Lorna Piper and passed away December 6, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Lettie grew up on a small farm between Rondo and Flemington, Missouri.
After high school, Lettie worked in The Home of God's Love, an orphanage in Taiwan, on two separate occasions....
Helen Mae Cole
Dec 2, 2024
Helen Mae Cole, age 85, of Lamar, Missouri passed away December 2, 2024, at Wildwood Senior Living Memory Care Community in Joplin, Missouri.
Helen was born August 12, 1939 in Dade County, Missouri to Jake Fanning and Annie Marie (Rice) Fanning. Helen graduated from Golden City High School in the class of 1957. On September 7, 1957, Helen married Harry Keefer...
Edward "Wayne" Divine
Dec 2, 2024
Edward "Wayne" Divine, age 78, of Lockwood, Missouri passed away December 2, 2024, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, MO.
Wayne was born January 7, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Howard and Rosalie (Taft) Divine. He graduated from Lockwood High School.
After graduation, Wayne worked on the family dairy farm, from there he went to work at O'Sullivans, he then...
Randy "Scott" Gordon
Nov 24, 2024
Scott Gordon, a devoted Christian, dedicated farmer, and beloved member of the Jasper, Missouri community, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2024, at the age of 52.
Scott was a hardworking and kind-hearted man who cherished his family, his community, and the land he cultivated. He spent his life tending to the farm that was both his livelihood and his passion,...
Teressa Kay Jeffries - Melvin
Nov 16, 2024
Teressa Kay Jeffries - Melvin, age 59, of Jerico Springs, Missouri passed away November 16, 2024.
Teressa was born July 15, 1965 in Lamar, MO., to Glenn Dale Jeffries and Norma Raye (Kenney) Jeffries. Teressa graduated from Stockton High School in the class of 1983 and received her BSN on December 17, 2021 from Cox School of Nursing.
Teressa worked as a...
Nellie Mae Higgins
Nov 16, 2024
Nellie Mae Higgins, age 100, a lifelong resident of Barton and Dade counties, passed away Saturday, November 16th, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born to Johnny and Mary Cones on June 19, 1924 in Boston, Missouri, Nellie attended Lamar High School and was part of the gymnastics team.
Nellie married Clarence Gale Higgins on Christmas Day, 1941 in Webb City, Missouri. They welcomed...
James Thomas Young
Nov 13, 2024
James Thomas Young, age 64, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 13, 2024 at his home in Lamar, MO.
James was born July 22, 1960 in Pasadena, California to Floyd Lee Young and Dorothy Lee (Downey) Young. James graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1979. On November 24, 1979, James married Hazel Marie Davis in Lamar, MO.
James worked...
Ricky Lee Darin Tubaugh
Nov 11, 2024
Ricky Lee Darin Tubaugh, age 52, of Golden City, Missouri graduated to Heaven on November 11, 2024, at 1:00am, at Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri after a five and a half year battle against cancer.
Ricky was born on June 2, 1972, in Joplin, Missouri, to Kenneth Earl Tubaugh and Joyce Estelle (Banta) Tubaugh. Ricky graduated from Golden...
Lois Kathleen Brundige
Nov 8, 2024
Lois Kathleen "Kathy" Brundige, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 8, 2024, at her home in Lamar, Missouri.
Kathy was born September 2, 1953 in Atchinson, Kansas. On May 4, 1971, Kathy married Joseph Eugene "Joe" Brundige in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Kathy worked as a housekeeper at the Super 8 Hotel in Lamar, MO. She loved stuffed animals, coloring, her...
Ronald James Lovan
Nov 7, 2024
On November 7, 2024 at 4:52 AM, Ron rang the cancer bell in Heaven.
Ronald James Lovan, age 55, of Lamar, Missouri was born December 6, 1968 to Ronald and Kathy Duncan. Ron was healed in Heaven November 7, 2024 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Ron was adopted by Bob Lovan when he was 8 years old, and he...
Nancy "Leighann" Long
Nov 2, 2024
Nancy "Leighann" Long, age 68, of Joplin, Missouri passed away November 2, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Leighann was born May 20, 1956, in Joplin, MO., to William (Bill) Ray Clark and Nancy Lee (Stone) Clark. On October 10, 1975, Leighann married Rodney Merle Long in Joplin, MO.
Leighann worked for her parents cleaning business until they retired. Leighann then...
Betty Lee Roe
Oct 25, 2024
Betty Lee Roe, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of music and love.
Born in 1929, Betty's passion for music began at the young age of five. As a teenager, Betty Lee enjoyed playing in a band with her father, Pat. She continued to pursue her passion and in...
Virginia Ruth Walters
Oct 23, 2024
Virgina Ruth Walters, age 74, of Jasper, Missouri, passed away October 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Virginia was born on November 22, 1949, to Allen and Katherine (Garriques) Sherrel. Virginia graduated from Carthage High School in the class of 1967. On April 3, 1976, Virginia married David Walters at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield, Missouri.
Virginia worked as...
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