Obituaries

Edward Eugene Weinstein, age 105, of Golden City, Missouri passed away June 18, 2019. Ed was born November 18, 1913 in rural Dade County, MO to Lyman Edward and Iva Ione (Lyons) Weinstein. He was a life-long resident of Golden City area, and was a former farmer and dairyman, breeding registered Holstein cattle.  Through the years, he became a well-known self...

Jimmie Robert “Jay” Hunt, 51, of Golden City, MO passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019 in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Jay was born May 4, 1968 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Jimmie Albert and Wilma Maxine Hunt, one of four children. Jay was a lifelong resident of the Jerico Springs area. He retired from...

Caroline Margareth Weber, age 76, was freed from her pain on June 15th, 2019, to be with the Lord.   Caroline was born on April 16th, 1943 in Cresco, Iowa to George J. and Stella (Hemann) Weber. She grew up on a family farm near Lamar, Missouri, graduating from Lamar High School in 1961.   She became an amputee at...

Walter David Johnson, age 89, of Lamar, MO passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Walter was born June 24, 1929 in Milford, MO to Walter Chester and Pansey Mae (Adams) Johnson. Walter graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1947 and  joined the Local Army National Guard in 1948 and was discharged December...

Martha Elizabeth “Liz” Redmond-Williams, age 80 years young of Lamar, Missouri passed to join her husband on May 28th, 2019 at 6:16am at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Liz was born September 23rd, 1938 in Edgefield, South Carolina. Wife to the love of her life Richard “Lee” Williams whom she traveled the nation with, arm & arm with their children...

Brett Jamison Miller, 47, of Lamar, MO passed away on Thursday May 30, 2019 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Brett was born on September 30, 1971 in Steubenville, OH. He was the second of three sons to Margaret "Peg" (Romesburg) Miller and Michael Miller. During his childhood, Brett’s family called many places home, including Wintersville, OH, Steubenville, OH and...

Donald Lee Moss, age 90, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 21, 2019, at his home in Lamar, MO. Don was born April 5, 1929 in Belton, MO to Dorrel Porter and Mable Pauline (Morris) Moss. After graduating from High School, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attended what is now Pittsburg State University for...

Kenneth "Gene" Harris, age 86, and Opal Pauline Harris, age 83, of Golden City, MO, passed away May 22, 2019, at their home as a result of the tornado that swept through the Golden City area. Gene was born August 30, 1932 in Kenoma, MO to Lester Edward and Ruth Fern (Nall) Harris.He attended schools in Golden City, served his country...

Kenneth Darvin Bentlage, age 92, of Golden City, MO passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his home. Kenneth was born September 05, 1926 in Bland, MO to Chris H. and Anna Marie (Giedinghagen) Bentlage. Kenneth graduated from Golden City High School in the class of 1945 and served his country in the United States Army. On June 26, 1949,...

Donna Lavonne Letton, age 85, of Pittsburg, KS and formerly of Lamar, MO passed away May 15, 2019, at Via Christi Hospital. Donna was born March 27, 1934 in Quinter, KS to Frank H. and Minnie E. (Aughenbaugh) Jones. She graduated from Mindenmines High School in the class of 1951. On March 01, 1955, she married Harvey Russell Letton in  Nashville,...

Evelyn Johnston, age 87, of Lamar, MO passed away May 14, 2019, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lamar, MOEvelyn was born June 29, 1931 in Rural Barton County, MO to William and Alice (Dobbs) Loveall. She attended school in El Dorado Springs, MO and on  February 19, 1951, she married Gailand Wayne Johnston in  Arkansas. Evelyn was a homemaker and...

William "Bill" Jefferson Sprawls II, age 92, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 05, 2019, at his home. Bill was born September 30, 1926 in Bienville, LA to William Jefferson Sprawls I and Bertha (Jennings). Bill left high school at the age of 17 and joined the U.S. Navy to serve his country during World War II.  After the war ended,...

Willie Dale Keatts, age 93, of Golden City, Missouri passed away May 3, 2019, at Good Shepherd Community Care, Lockwood, MO.Willie Dale was born August 31, 1925 in Billings, MO to Amos E. and Glenn (Ward) Oetker. Willie Dale graduated from Billings High School and attended Teachers College, what is now MSU in Springfield, MO. On August 23, 1947, she...

Beth Ann Ogden, age 45, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 29, 2019, at her home in Lamar, MO. Beth was born March 24, 1974 in Siloam Springs, AR to Jerry David Crowder and Iva Louella (Kennicutt) Crowder. Beth attended schools in Carl Junction, MO. She worked as an In Home Caregiver and was Certified Nurse Aide, who enjoyed helping people....

Walter Charles Cody, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, April 21, 2019, at Arrowhead Point RV Park, while on a camping trip . Walter was born October 7, 1939 in Council Bluffs, IA to Edward Lyle Cody and Bessie Cogley. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, IA in the class of 1957.  Walter farmed in Hancock,...

Edth Lorene Sitton was born November 19, 1920 near Milford, Missouri and passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Lamar, Missouri.  At 21 months of age, her mother died and she was then raised by her paternal grandparents, E. E. and Schrilda Keefer Dickey.  When she was 6 years old she got to enjoy the experience of riding a train....

Betty passed on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Carthage, MO.  Betty was born December 14, 1933 in Hartford, KS to Frances and Homer Combs and Clarence Woods. She was raised in Jerico Springs and Sheldon, MO. She played on the girls’ basketball team while attending Sheldon High School. Betty married Robert Blanchard in December 1950 and they had 3 children...

David George VanKirk, age 70, of Liberal, Missouri passed away April 07, 2019, at University Of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas. David was born April 1, 1949 in Liberal to Arthur McClellan and Marjorie Maxine (Coffey) VanKirk. David served his county in the United States Army and was commended for heroic acts of valor in combat. He was awarded...

Arlene May (Stewart) Marti, age 92, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 02, 2019, at St. Luke's Nursing Center, Carthage, MO Arlene was born March 15, 1927 in Lamar, MO to Oscar Stewart and Marie (Peeler) Stewart. She was a graduate from Golden City High School. On September 24, 1948, Arlene married Harold Dean Marti and together they raised five children. ...

LaVeda Blanche Wilson, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 22, 2019, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.LaVeda was born May 19, 1939 in Shickley, Nebraska to Henry John Wessler and Laura Rosine Remona (Holtzen) Wessler. LaVeda graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1957. On August 8, 1958, LaVeda married Fred Willis Wilson in Lamar, Missouri....