Obituaries

Berneta Marie Abts, age 89, of Liberal, Missouri, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Truman Healthcare Center. Berneta was born October 21, 1929 in Gibbon, Nebraska to Harvey John Bayley and Claira (Rosenthal) Bayley. On June 28, 1948 she married Clarence Wesley Abts in Gibbon, Nebraska. She was a high school graduate and a member Liberal United Methodist Church where...

Lourena Faye Baldwin, age 76, of Golden City, Missouri died Wednesday, December 11, 2018 at Cox Barton County Hospital. Faye was born July 19, 1942 in Kirkland, Washington to Charles Mitchell Brasher and Doris Hope (Kirkpatrick) Brasher. She was a 1960 graduate of Golden City High School. Following graduation, Faye married Jim Baldwin on August 6, 1960 in Golden City....

Gary Howard Ratzlaff, age 76, of Lamar, Missouri died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri after a long battle with cancer. Gary was born February 18, 1942 in Montezuma, Kansas to Walter Ratzlaff and Arlene Mae (Lewis) Ratzlaff. After graduating from Lamar High School in 1960, he went on to obtain a law degree from Washburn University....

Ivan Gerald Yount, age 81, of Morgan Hills, California died November 22, 2018. Ivan was born January 25, 1937 in Irwin, Missouri to Ivan Gerald Yount Sr. and Ella (Yokely) Yount. He was an electrical engineer and was a Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Helen Yount; one son Ivan Yount III of Rocklin, California; one daughter, Yvonne Jansen, of Oldfield,...

Robert Michael Duncan, age 38, of Sheldon, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family and friends after a two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. He faced it with courage, determination, and a good sense of humor. Robbie was born January 30, 1980 to Danny Lee Duncan and Thelma Margaret Willet. He graduated Lamar High School...

Mary Martha Condon 95 years of age peacefully passed away following a short illness on Friday, December 7, 2018. Martha was born October 17, 1923, to LeRoy and Mary Engle Etcheson. One of eight children, Martha grew up in the Nashville, Missouri community on the family farm. She started teaching after graduation from Jasper High School. During WWII, she, her...

Jackie Gene Rea Jr., age 58, of Liberal, Missouri passed away December 04, 2018 at Truman Healthcare Center, Lamar, Missouri. Jackie was born August 11, 1960 in Webb City, MO to Jackie Gene Rea Sr. and Patricia Sue (Riley) Rea.  Jackie attended Liberal High School and had worked in the commercial construction business with his dad.  He had also worked  at...

Karen Joyce Slinker, age 76, of Springfield, Missouri died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Mercy Hospital – Springfield. Karen was born, November 24. 1942 in Lamar, Missouri to Harry Felix “Bill” Davis and Minnie Georgia (Frieden) Davis and was a 1960 graduate of Lamar High School. On May 15, 1959 she married Bob Slinker and together they raised two children....

Larry Alan Hayworth, age 77, of Lamar, Missouri died at Mercy Hospital Joplin after a short illness. Larry was born April 15, 1941 in Jackson, Michigan to William Paul Hayworth and Jean (Putnam) Hayworth.  On October 8, 1980 he married Cheryl Marie Eaves in Riverside, California and together they raised two sons.  Larry worked as an aircraft mechanic for Northrop...

Betty Jo Lathrop was born April 30, 1929 to James Murvy & Mildred Combs Wilson in Polk County near Aldrich, Missouri.  Betty passed away November 12, 2018 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. after a short illness. As a young woman Betty began working at Big Smith Factory in Lamar, Mo. where she proved to be an accomplished seamstress, specializing...

Thomas Edward Feasel, age 72, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 10, 2018 at Truman Healthcare Center,  Lamar, Missouri. Thomas was born August 9, 1948 in Greenfield, MO to  William Feasel and Jetta (Poindexter) Feasel.    Thomas  was a  Baptist and had worked as a Printing Press Operator for Golden Business Forms.  He was a resident of Greenfield and Golden City...

Mary Ann (Archer) Howard, age 87, of Lamar, MO, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 9th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born November 13, 1930, to George and Laura Archer, in Adrian, MO, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating high school, Mary Ann attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO, and University...

John Digby “JD” Pahlow Jr., passed from this life on November 3rd, 2018. Military Honors will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at Daniel Funeral Home, with a time of rememberance and fellowship following until 3:00 pm. JD was born on November 7th, 1943 to John Digby Pahlow Sr. and Irene Elizabeth (Mallory) Pahlow in Carthage, Missouri. He...

Willis “Jr.” Burchett, age 80 of Lamar, Missouri died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his home after a battle with cancer. Jr. was born March 4, 1938 in Collins, Missouri to Willis Adley and Lois Mary (Kennon) Burchett. On January 12, 1962, he married Sharon Kay Wilson and together they raised three children. Jr. is survived by his wife of...

A child approaches her busy Mother and asks “Whadda doing Mamma?” In a sweet, playful southern drawl she replies “I’m a makin’ cat fur to make kitten britches … do you want a pair?” This was just one of the funny little sayings Sallie would say just to keep you guessing. Sallie Helena Phoebe Adams Cheshire was born in Aberdeen,...

Dorris Pauline Mayfield, age 91, of Lockwood, Missouri passed away October 28, 2018 at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood , Missouri.      Dorris was born January 21st, 1927 in Bronaugh to Gilbert Harold Mayfield and Ida Mable (Sisseck) Mayfield . Dorris graduated Liberal High School in 1945. After graduating, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she attend Dickinson...

Rebekah "Becky" Ann Backs, age 70, of Lamar, Missouri passed away October 22, 2018 in Lamar, Missouri.     Becky was born June 2, 1948 in Lockwood, Missouri to Theodore “Murphy” Backs and Grace (Gilmore) Backs.  Becky graduated Lockwood High School in the class of 1966. Becky married Alan Maberry, and together, they had three sons and later divorced after 43...

Francis “Frank” Marion Walker, age 59, formerly of Liberal, Missouri died Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Moberly, Missouri after a long illness. Frank was born October 3, 1959 in Anderson, Missouri and graduated Liberal High School in 1978 where he was a member of the football team.  He worked at O’Sullivan Industries before becoming disabled.  He had been a member...

Paula Arlene Clawson, age 65, of Jerico Springs, Missouri passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at her home after a lengthy illness.      Paula was born a twin on March 24, 1953 in Tracy, California to Norban and Betty (Crabtree) Wallen.  In 1965 Paula moved with her family to Arcola, Missouri, where her parents started a dairy farm.  Paula attended...

Roberta Manka, age 75 of Lamar, Missouri died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Joplin Mercy Hospital. Roberta was born December 8, 1942 to Edward Olen Clyde and Ida Martha (DeLuce) Brockert in Wakenda, Missouri. She was a homemaker and had attended the Church of Christ and Assembly of God Church. On March 21, 2002 she married James K. Manka in...