Obituaries

Robert eugene Thomas, age 68, of Lamar, MO died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Truman Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending.

Marcel Henry Fischbacher, age 78, of Golden City, Missouri passed away August 26, 2019, at his home. Marcel was born February 15, 1941 in Canyon, TX to Albert Fischbacher and Gertrude (Schwager) Fischbacher. Marcel was a cattleman and pig farmer in the Golden City area for the past 38 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lamar.  Marcel...

John Charles Gastel, 73, of Jasper, MO passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a short illness. John was born on July 21, 1946 to Gene and Dorothy Andrews Gastel. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1964. He was a lifelong farmer for over 65 years in the Jasper and Lamar...

Andrew "Andy" Gene Compton, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri passed away August 20, 2019, as a result of a semi-truck accident. Andy was born October 1, 1962 in Lamar, MO to Harold Gene and Nancy Marie (Fox) Compton. Andy graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1981. He had attended MSSU, where he studied drafting. On March 28, 2008,...

Kathryn Jane (Hassing) Wingert, age 89, of Golden City, Missouri passed away August 18, 2019, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri. Kathryn was born June 16, 1930 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Leo Joseph Hassing and Dorothy Mary (Tennis) Hassing. On June 22, 1948, Kathryn married Reginald C. Wingert in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Kathryn was a Homemaker and...

Timothy Roger Buchanan, 58, of Cumming, GA passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He is predeceased in death by his father; Stanley “Buck” Buchanan. Tim is survived by his wife: Eva Buchanan of Cumming, GA; mother: Norma Buchanan of Lamar, MO; children: Katelyn Buchanan of Cumming, GA; step-daughters: Kelli Maddock of Arlington, VA; and Ashley Payne (Roger Payne II) of...

Margaret Ann Marti, age 77, of Lamar, Missouri passed away at her home, August 19, 2019.    Margaret was born March 13, 1942 in Lamar, MO to Norval Edwin and Ruby Lois (Wescott) Berryhill. She graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1960, and on June 24, 1960, she married Roland Leroy "Fleeter" Marti in ­Lamar.    Margaret...

Ethel Leona White, age 91, of Moran, Kansas and formerly of Lamar, Missouri, passed away August 16, 2019, at Moran Manor in Moran, Kansas.    Ethel was born April 26, 1928 in Irwin, Missouri to Grover Marion Giger and Theo (Riddle) Giger.    Ethel had worked at Rowland Clothing Store, managed a shoe store, was an insurance agent for Aflac,...

Rayma Lynn Walters, age 51, of Lamar, MO  passed away August 17, 2019, at Freeman Hospital - West, Joplin, MO Rayma was born June 3, 1968 in Lamar, MO to  Zella Arline Walters. Rayma graduated from Lamar High School and was a homemaker, raising three children.  She enjoyed reading books and watching crime shows on TV.  She was a Lutheran.Survivors include...

Addyson Elizabeth Strahm, 19 month old daughter of Doug and Mandy Strahm, Liberal, MO,  passed away August 14, 2019, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Addyson was born January 9, 2018 in Joplin, MO to Douglas R. Strahm and Amanda M. (Schmidgall) Strahm.Survivors include her parents, two brothers, Ethan and Clayton Strahm; two sisters, Elsie  and Chloe Strahm all of...

Like the greater prairie chicken that has gone away, Lowell Pugh left this world to go to his eternal home with Jesus on August 12, 2019 at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 26 days. Harold Lowell Pugh was born to Harold Franklin Pugh and Hazel Wanda Thomas Pugh on March 16, 1932 in Golden City, Missouri. He...

Walter Paul Wirth, age 96, of Golden City, MO passed away August 03, 2019, at Medicalodges of Nevada, MO. Walter was born December 10, 1922 in Dade County, MO to Conrad Wirth and Frieda Clara (Haustein) Wirth. Walter graduated from Golden City High School. On September 1, 1951, Walter married Lillie Ethel Turner in Greenfield, MO.  He was drafted into the...

Reba Lucille Fanning, age 87, of Lamar, MO passed away July 30, 2019, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Reba was born December 1, 1931 in Lamar, MO to George and Edna (Millard) Morey. Reba graduated from Lamar High School and on November 20, 1948, Reba married James Ola Fanning in Bentonville, AR.  She was a homemaker and was known for...

Paul Eugene "Gene" Loewe, age 89, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 25, 2019, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Gene was born April 9, 1930 in Milford, MO to Paul Julius Loewe and Ethel (Smith) Loewe.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1960. On June 17, 1961, Gene married Nora Lee Pistole in Golden City, MO and...

Loyd Lee Gruver, age 78, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 19, 2019, at his home. Loyd was born May 30, 1941 in Lamar, MO to Albert Franklin Gruver and Veda Maxine (Eberting) Gruver.  He served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1961. On December 14, 1970, Loyd married Roza Mary Carmichael in Dallas, TX. Loyd was a farmer from 1974...

Patricia Marie Vaughan, age 90, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 17, 2019, at Truman Healthcare Center. Pat was born April 9, 1929 in Lamar, MO to Ralph Cecil "RC" Kazee and Lottie Mildred (Palmer) Kazee. Pat graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1947. On May 25, 1947, Pat married Charles "Chuck" E. Vaughan at Lamar United Methodist...

Edna Delores "Dee"  Gage, age 87, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 11, 2019, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Dee was born March 1, 1932 in Cumberland, MD to Franklin William Sherwood and Anna Belle (Crossland) Sherwood.  On December 21, 1971, Edna married Donald William Gage in Lamar. Dee had owned and operated a clothing and shoe store in Joplin and ...

Judith Ann Johnston, age 79, of Alpine, NY and formerly from Lamar, MO, passed away June 16, 2019, at her home. Judy was born May 26, 1940 in El Dorado, KS to Roger Phil and Blanche Alleen (Morgan) Mollohan. Judy was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked many years at the Nevada State Hospital with mentally and developmentally disabled individuals.  She...

Susan Joan Griffitt, age 60, of Lamar, MO passed away June 21, 2019, at Freeman Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Susie was born October 3, 1958 in Clinton, MO to Gene Edward Willcockson and Ruby Helen Chambers. Susie graduated from Leeton High School in Leeton, MO in 1976 and MSSU Police Academy, Joplin, MO in 1993. On November...

Corrine Fay Marti, age 92, of Lamar, MO passed away June 19, 2019, at Good Shepherd Community Care, Lockwood, MO. Corrine was born March 15, 1927 in Lamar, MO to Cyrus Oscar Stewart and Marie Georgia (Peeler) Stewart. She graduated from Golden City High School and attended Pittsburg Teachers College. On August 19, 1948, Corrine married Dale Kenneth Marti and...