Obituaries

Michael L. Miller was the firstborn child of Alex A. Miller and Ruth J. (Leach) Miller in Uniontown, PA on January 10, 1943. Mike was the oldest of three children having a younger sister, Cheryl, and a younger brother, Allan. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1960 and went on to Penn State University on an academic scholarship from...

Faye Nell DeCarlo- Kleeman, age 85, of Joplin, Missouri, went to heaven January 9th, 2012.      Faye was born at Sharp, Texas on September 4, 1926 to Wilburn Herbert and Dallie Oree (Dodd) Miles.  Faye was a supervisor at the Sheltered Workshop for 28 1/2 years from February 1970 to October 1998.  She was a member of the National Society...

SFC Thomas Glen McWilliams, age 44, of Lamar, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.      Thomas was born November 14, 1967, at Lamar and graduated from Lamar High School in 1986.  He enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard February 6, 1987, was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 and was awarded...

Mary Hunter, age 74, of Nevada, MO, died December 31, 2011 at Truman Healthcare Center. Mary was born March 12, 1937 at St. Elmo, IL to John R. and Pearl Edna (Chrisman) Hunter. She is survived by two brothers, Loid Hunter of Alton, IL and Leroy Hunter of Washington DC. A graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday January 5,...

Yarala Genene Sims-Arnold, age 59, passed this life on January 2, 2012, at her home in Sheldon, Missouri.  Yarala was born to Howard E. and Velma Flo Woods-Rardin-Sims in Picher, Oklahoma, who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Jerry David Mullin, Troy Joe Rardin, Harold Sims and Lloyd Sims.          Yarala...

Ethel R. Kaderly, age 92, of Lamar, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Barton County Memorial Hospital.      Ethel was born September 17, 1919, at Latour, Missouri, one of the three daughters of Earl and Rosa (Herr) Paul.  She married Gail Winton who preceded her in death.  On September 17, 1966, at Newport, Missouri, Ethel married Henry E. Kaderly...

Clifton Clyde “Bubba” Cheshire, 58, of Lamar, MO passed away as a result of a heart attack at his mother’s home on Friday December 23rd, 2011 at 6:30pm.    Clifton was born September 22, 1953 in Houston, TX to Sallie (Adams) Cheshire and Clifton Clyde Cheshire Sr. He grew up in Texas until 1969 when the family relocated to Milford,...

Lorene Owens Winningham, 82, of 103 N. Division St., Flora, died Thursday-Dec. 22, 2011 at 10:45pm at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center-Delphi. She had been in failing health since July and a resident there the past month.    She moved to Flora from Lamar, MO in 2006.  She was born May 26, 1929 in Redding, KS, to the late Efton &...

Thomas R. Dick, age 79, of rural Jerico Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at Mercy St. John's Hospital in Springfield.      Tom was born April 14, 1932 at Palisade, Colorado, one of the two sons of Con & Edna (Connor) Dick. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marion "Curly" Dick; and two nephews,...

Kimberly Bronfman, age 54, of Mindenmines, MO died at her home. Kimberley was born March 9, 1957 at Oceanside, CA to Henry Floyd and Marilyn Sue (Radell) Cox.  She worked at Pitt Plastics in Pittsburg, KS as a packer. Kimberley is survived by one son, Scott Bronfman of Kansas City, MO; one daughter Heather Bronfman of Kansas City, MO; two...

Ruth Holland, age 86, of Liberal, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.       Ruth was born August 10, 1925, near Sheldon, Missouri, one of the nine children of Sterling and Minnie (Duggins) George.  She attended Prairie Center Grade School northwest of Sheldon and Sheldon High School.  On January 9, 1943 at Sheldon,...

Brad Cass, 49, of Kansas City, MO, completed his battle with cancer and won the victory of eternal life, Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Brad was born September 11, 1962 in Lamar, MO to Billy Bob and Nancy (Phipps) Cass.  Brad is survived by his loving wife Kim (Bowlin) Cass of the home; son Jonathan of the home; his parents, Billy...

Jerry L. Corben, age 67, of Columbia, MO died November 5, 2011.  He was born August 16, 1944 to Ray and Juanita (Miller) Corben. He served his country in the United States Navy.  Jerry is survived by one brother, Don Corben of Carl Junction, MO.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday December 14, 2011 at Lake...

Audrey Marie Woods passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at her home in Lamar, Missouri at the age of 82.      Audrey was born March 5, 1929 in Barton County to Arthur and Elma (Gonterman) Metcalf.  They preceded her in death along with her three brothers and their wives, Richard "Dick" and Betty Metcalf, Clarence and Joyce Metcalf, and Francis...

Leslie Howard "Les" Turner, age 67, of Lamar, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin.      Les was born December 17, 1943, at Independence, Missouri to Clifford and Florence (Rice) Turner.  In his youth, he was active in scouting and earned the distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout.  After graduating from William Chrisman High School...

Marjorie Maxine VanKirk, age 93, of Liberal, MO, died Monday November 28, 2011 at Via Christi Hospital, in Pittsburg, KS.    Marjorie was born January 5, 1918 at Liberal, MO to David Allen and Clara "Dolly" (Minor) Coffey.  She graduated Liberal High School in 1936.  Marjorie married Arthur McClellan VanKirk and together they had 12 children.     In addition to...

Jessica Magan Robertson, age 13, of Liberal, MO and formerly of Sheridan, AR, died Monday November 21, 2011 at Barton County Memorial Hospital after a diabetic reaction.  Jessica was born June 8, 1998 at West Memphis, AR to Roger Dale and Mandy Elizabeth (Parker) Robertson.  She was an 8th grade student at Liberal Middle School.  She was an avid reader;...

Donald William Gage, age 86, of Lamar, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his home following a sudden illness.       Don was born January 15, 1925, at Lamar to Amos and Eva (Chaffin) Gage.  After graduating from Lamar High School in the class of 1943 Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He served aboard the USS Montpelier (Mighty Monty)...

Elizabeth Ann (Feezell) Londo, age 47, of Lamar, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home following many years of ill health.      Liz was born July 24, 1964 at Lockwood, Missouri to Junior Lee and Alma (Bronson) Feezell.  She was a life-long Barton County resident and a member of Lamar Assembly of God Church.  In addition to being...

Eileen May (Harr) Wilson, age 51, of rural Lamar, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2011 at her home.          Eileen was born February 5, 1960 at Lockwood, Missouri to Roy and June (Hobbs) Harr.  She was a life-long Barton County resident and had worked at Tamko and Subway as well as various places as a server, cocktail waitress and...