Obituaries
Timothy Joe Gifford
Jun 15, 2024
Timothy Joe Gifford, age 63, of Lamar, Missouri sadly passed away June 15, 2024.
Tim was born February 26, 1961, in Yokosuka, Japan to Larry Gene Gifford and Jo Ellen (Jackson) Gifford. Tim's father Larry was a proud member of the United States Navy which landed the Gifford family in California as Larry's last duty station. Tim was a teenager when...
Thomas Bruce Magruder
Jun 14, 2024
Thomas Bruce Magruder, age 67, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 14, 2024 after a long convalescence.
Bruce was born September 4, 1956 in Rolla, Missouri to Thomas Austin Magruder and Marjorie Ann (Baysinger) Magruder. Bruce graduated from Rolla High School in the class of 1974, following graduation, Bruce went directly to the Marine Corps following a family tradition. After his...
Wilmetta Rose Jeffries
Jun 12, 2024
Visitation and Funeral Service has been moved to the First Baptist Church in Lamar, MO.
Wilmetta Rose Jeffries, age 93, of Lamar, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Wilmetta was born June 25,1930, in Lamar, Missouri, to Earl William and Thelma Melissa (Rose) Frogge. She was the oldest of five siblings.
During high school, her parents owned a...
Luke Don Crockett
Jun 12, 2024
Luke Don Crockett, age 5, of Lockwood, Missouri passed away June 12, 2024, in Reeds, Missouri.
Luke was born October 25, 2018 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Brenden Don Crockett and Shelby Lynn (Hall) Crockett.
Luke attended Sarcoxie Learning Academy in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Luke lived for and loved everything farming, especially all things John Deere. He spent every day living his best...
Dennis Allen Lasiter
Jun 4, 2024
Dennis Allen Lasiter, age 61, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away June 4, 2024, at his home. Dennis was born September 5, 1962 in Carthage, Missouri, to Martin Dennis Lasiter and Artia Delene (Smith) Lasiter. Dennis worked in maintenance at Pennington Seed.Survivors include two sons, Josh Lasiter and Cody (Cheyenne) Lasiter; one daughter, Grace Lasiter; four grandchildren, Payton Lasiter, Maxen Lasiter, Logan Lasiter...
Joseph "JD" David Shumake
Jun 3, 2024
Rev. Joseph David "JD" Shumake, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 3, 2024, at his home. JD was born June 5, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert Parrish Shumake and Alice Lillian (Hockerston) Shumake. On November 16, 1963, JD married Sherill Jean Hayes in Corpus Christi, Texas. JD was a retired Assembly of God Pastor.Survivors include his wife, Sherill;...
Donna Lou Johnston
Jun 3, 2024
Donna Lou (Louderback) Johnston, age 88, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 3, 2024, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO. Donna was born August 11, 1935, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Murel Wesley Louderback and Edna Avis (Johnson) Louderback. Donna was a resident of Lamar, MO., for many years and retired from Daniel Funeral Home. Prior to Lamar, she lived...
James Terry Cofield Jr.
May 20, 2024
James Terry Cofield Jr., age 72, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 20, 2024, at his home. James was born November 26, 1951 in Sherman, Texas to James Terry Cofield Sr. and Betty Jane (Burton) Cofield. James served in the United States Army from 1971 - 1977. After his term in the Army he sold auto parts and worked in construction before...
Rockwell "Rocky" Lee Crockett
May 3, 2024
Rockwell “Rocky” Lee Crockett, 72, formerly of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family in Whitewright, Texas.
Rocky was born on October 9, 1951, in Lamar, MO., to Robert Raymond Crockett and Betty Lou (McConnell) Crockett.
Rocky spent 50 years in the telecommunications field and was fortunate to make many lifetime friends and acquaintances. He enjoyed...
Phillip Dean Grant
Apr 27, 2024
Phillip "Dean" Grant, age 91, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 27, 2024, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Missouri. Dean was born February 10, 1933 in Galesburg, Illinois to Richard Roe Grant and Bessie Irene (Baker) Grant. On September 2, 1982, Dean married Darla Jean Dockery in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dean owned and operated national and international Metal Building Manufacturing Corporations....
Ronald Guy Ferguson
Apr 25, 2024
Ronald Guy Ferguson, age 74, of Rose Hill, Kansas passed away April 25, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital, in Wichita, Kansas.Ronald started his journey in this world on May 4, 1949 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Normand Guy and Valene Mae Ferguson. He spent his childhood in the area, having many storybook adventures and learning the fine art...
Joseph "Guy" Louis Gallman Jr.
Apr 20, 2024
Joseph (Guy) Louis Gallman Jr., age 70, of Jerico Springs, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home in Jerico Springs. Guy was born April 25, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Anne (Carey) Gallman. He was a graduate of Ritenour High School in St. Louis. Guy worked many years as a safe and locksmith, he was an...
Velma Marie Crockett
Apr 14, 2024
Velma Marie (Loewe) Crockett, age 91, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 14, 2024, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar, MO. Velma was born August 25,1932 in Barton County, Missouri to Paul & Ethel (Smith) Loewe. She graduated from Sheldon High School in the class of 1950. On August 11, 1956, Velma married Bobby L. Crockett. Their 53 years of...
James "Jim" William Felts
Apr 8, 2024
James "Jim" William Felts, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 8, 2024, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, MO. Jim was born July 5, 1952 in Lamar, MO., to Butler James Felts and Wanda Gay (Fowler) Felts. Jim graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1970. Jim worked as a residence inspector for Finley Engineering for...
Shirley Agnes Kruger
Apr 5, 2024
Shirley Agnes Kruger, age 88, of Jasper, Missouri passed away April 5, 2024, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri. Shirley was born August 23, 1935 in Randolph, Nebraska to Anthony H Backer and Helen E (Kelsch) Backer. On January 29, 1953, Shirley married Robert P. Eddie in Randolph, Nebraska, three children were born to the marriage, and they later...
Regina Carmel Hill
Apr 4, 2024
Regina Carmel Hill, age 54, of Jasper, Missouri passed away April 4, 2024, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar, Missouri, following a long illness. Regina was born September 28, 1969 in Ft. Meade, Maryland to Clyde Randolf and Charlotte (Little) Boling. After graduating from high school in 1988, Regina went on to become a highly skilled dialysis technician, working for...
Kenneth "Kenny" Lawrence Blanchard
Apr 4, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Lawrence Blanchard, age 43, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 4, 2024. Kenny was born August 8, 1980 in Nevada, Missouri, to Kerry Dewayne Blanchard and Patricia May (Schmitt) Blanchard. Kenny was employed as a house painter by Evans Paint in Joplin, Missouri. He enjoyed painting, drawing, fishing and bluegrass music.Survivors include his father, Kerry Blanchard; his daughter, Amielia Blanchard;...
Gary Lee Norrod
Apr 1, 2024
Gary Lee Norrod, age 67, of Golden City, Missouri passed away April 1, 2024. Gary was born June 15, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, to Donald Norrod and Barbara Conley. Gary was a truck driver for the railroad. Survivors include his mother, Barbara; two sons, James Taylor and Vincent Taylor; one daughter, Brittany Norrod; three grandchildren, Reagan Taylor, Rylie West and Arbanna Schilling; one...
Linda Lorene Madison
Mar 29, 2024
Linda Lorene Madison, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 29, 2024. Linda was born October 24, 1952 in Lamar, MO., to Cecil Leroy Norwood and Mary Lorene (Selvey) Norwood. On July 2, 1971, Linda married Charles Lee Madison Jr. at the Christian Church in Sheldon, Missouri. Charles and Linda lived in Girard, Kansas from 1971-1977 and then moved east...
Donald "Don" Lynn Dean
Mar 26, 2024
Donald "Don" Lynn Dean, age 77, of Nevada, Missouri passed away March 26, 2024. Don was born October 26, 1946 in Nevada, MO., to Harry Lynn Dean and Helen (Rutledge) Dean. Don graduated from Metz High School in the class of 1964. On January 1, 2004, Don married Sherri Ann Keirsey in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don owned and operated Jasper Grain in...
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