Obituaries
Wilma Jean Gilbert
Jul 1, 2023
Wilma Jean Gilbert, age 86, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 1, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Wilma was born March 14, 1937 in Joplin, MO to Sidney Earl Percy and Dillia Josephine (Baston) Percy. Wilma was a retired elementary school secretary.
Survivors include one son, Mark Gilbert and his wife Rhonda; one daughter-in-law, Gwen Gilbert; three grandchildren, Mandy...
Laura Faye Hammons
Jun 30, 2023
Laura Faye Hammons, age 88, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 30, 2023, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.
Laura was born September 30, 1934 in Eldorado Springs, Missouri to Harry Pruet Esry and Mildred Leona (Sumner) Esry. Laura was a 1952 graduate of Eldorado Springs High School. She and Junior were married October 3, 1954, at...
Charles M. Schlichting
Jun 29, 2023
Charles M. Schlichting, age 71, of Jasper, Missouri passed away June 29, 2023. Charles was born January 8, 1952 in rural Jasper County to Reynold Adolph Schlichting and Naoma Irene (Atkinson) Schlichting. Charles graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1970. On May 5, 1973, Charles married Rebecca Ann Neibrook in Carthage, Missouri. Charles worked as a mechanic for...
Joseph (Joe) Otis Bartlett
Jun 23, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Otis Bartlett, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 23, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Joe was born December 23, 1943, in Carthage, MO to Clyde Raymond Bartlett and Louise Lorene (Adams) Bartlett. Joe attended a one room schoolhouse, Golden City grade school, and graduated from Golden City High School in the class of 1960....
Douglas (Doug) Robertson
Jun 22, 2023
Douglas "Doug" Dean Robertson, age 64, of Monett, Missouri passed away June 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Doug was born December 28, 1958 to Darrell Dean Robertson and Barbara Levatious (Williams) Robertson. On January 23, 1988, Doug married Stevi Alice Stevens in Lamar, MO. Doug worked for his parents at the Robertson Dairy Farm then took over the...
Karen Kay Johnson
Jun 22, 2023
Karen Kay Johnson, age 77, of Liberal, Missouri passed away June 22, 2023, at her home. Karen was born August 12, 1945 at Burge Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was adopted by Edgar and Laurine Beachler when she was only 15 days old. She attended and graduated from Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. Karen was what some would call a...
Marguerite Marie Buzzard
Jun 15, 2023
Marguerite Marie Buzzard, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri passed away June 15, 2023, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO. Marguerite was born October 15, 1938 in Liberal, Missouri to Wilmer Fay "Bud" Rawlings and Ladye Nell (Yoke) Rawlings. Marguerite graduated as Valedictorian from Liberal High School in the class of 1956. On October 27, 1957, Marguerite married Leonard...
Renee Marie Bellairs
May 31, 2023
Renee Marie Bellairs, age 60, of Clinton, Missouri passed away May 31, 2023. Renee was born August 13, 1962 in Joplin, Missouri to Phillip Bellairs and Rita Sue (Veale) Bellairs.
Renee loved bowling, dressing up and listening to music and dancing, especially to the Bee Gees and Abba. She was so excited that she got to see the band Foreigner...
Carolin "Kay" Winningham
May 31, 2023
Carolin "Kay" Winningham, age 77, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 31, 2023, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, MO. Kay was born October 17, 1945 in Lamar, MO to James Edward Winningham and Helen Marie Dorsel (Davis) Winningham. Kay worked at O'Sullivan's, first in the paint department and then retiring from the customer service department. She was president...
Joe Daniel Campbell
May 24, 2023
Joe Daniel Campbell, age 58 passed away May 24, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice Home in Kansas City, Missouri. Born March 26, 1965, at McCune Brooks Hospital, Carthage, Missouri. Joe worked at O’Sullivan Industries, Jasper Products and Carthage Underground Storage for Schreiber Cheese. Joe was an avid Kansas City Royal ‘s and Chief’s fan. He considered himself an armchair...
Lawrence "Larry" H. Rookstool
May 17, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Harvey Rookstool, age 82, of Nixa, Missouri passed away May 17, 2023. Larry was born July 25, 1940, in Springdale, West Virginia, to Russell Harvey Rookstool and Zella Mae (Terry) Rookstool. Larry graduated from Rainelle High School. On June 2, 1962, Larry married Juanita Irene Stump in Kansas City, Missouri. Larry enlisted in the United States Army in September...
Iola Jane French
May 13, 2023
Iola Jane French, age 76, of Joplin, Missouri passed away May 13, 2023, at The Communities of Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, MO. Iola was born October 15, 1946 in Ruthven, Iowa to Tom L. Hanna and Rosina Belle "Mickey" (Perry) Hanna. On November 28, 1975 Iola married Jon Eldon French in Miami, Oklahoma. Iola graduated from MSSU with her Bachelor's Degree...
Roberta Elizabeth Hampton
May 9, 2023
Roberta Elizabeth Hampton, age 93, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 9, 2023, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri. Roberta was born August 11, 1929 in Piedmont, Oklahoma to Leb A Hampton and Ona Irene (Stephens) Hampton. Roberta was baptized in 1937 in Ralph Treece's Cattle Tank, west of Piedmont, Oklahoma by the pastor of the Piedmont Baptist...
Bill Carpenter
May 1, 2023
The services for Bill Carpenter have been rescheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Verdella Freewill Baptist Church in Liberal, Missouri.
Bill Carpenter, age 79, of Liberal, Missouri passed away May 1, 2023. Bill was born August 8, 1943 in Oskaloosa, Missouri to Willie Albert Carpenter and Carrie Evelyn (Guss) Carpenter. Bill graduated from Liberal High...
Edith M. (Supernaw) Voorhees
Apr 17, 2023
Edith M. (Supernaw) Voorhees, age 92, of Lamar, Missouri passed away April 17, 2023, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri. Edith was born February 4, 1931 in Cook, Nebraska to Walter Ray Supernaw and Edith Amna (Lane) Supernaw. Edith graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1949. On November 2, 1954, Edith married Richard Voorhees in...
Herbert Garrett Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Herbert Garrett Jr., age 59, of McCune, Kansas passed away April 9, 2023. Herbert was born February 5, 1964 in Kiowa, Kansas to Herbert Edgar Garrett and Reta Colleen (Murphy) Garrett. Herbert worked as a tire technician for Pomp's Tire and Service. He was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF).
Survivors include his...
Randie Michelle Hawkins
Mar 30, 2023
Randie Michelle Hawkins, age 39, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 30, 2023 at her home. Randie was born October 28, 1983 in Springfield, Missouri to Darrell Lonnie McDonald and Tina Louise Johnston. Survivors include her father, Darrell McDonald; one son, Teanin Hazen; three daughters, Dustie Hawkins, Saphera Hawkins and Atreya Hawkins; three brothers, Justin Anderson, Quintin (Kelsey) McDonald and Coltin...
Susan Kutt
Mar 29, 2023
Susan Kutt, 60, of Spotsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Susan was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher. She spent her career as a teacher of 38 years in Stafford County Public Schools, where she also planned to retire this year. Susan loved to sew and quilt, and enjoyed sharing that hobby with others.
Survivors include...
Phillip Edward Osiier
Mar 27, 2023
Phillip Edward Osiier, age 70, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 27, 2023. Phillip was born July 15, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to James Osiier and Jean (Phillips) Osiier. Phillip was a roofer, schoolteacher and then a business man.
Survivors include one son, Gabe Osiier of Hot Springs, North Carolina; one daughter, Sheri (Paul) Dattola of Rhome, Texas; six grandchildren;...
Barbara Ann Schow
Mar 26, 2023
Barbara Ann Schow (Wilkening), 84, of Lamar, Missouri passed away peacefully at the family farm on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
The oldest of four siblings, Barbara was born on May 7, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to Fred and Irene (Mueller) Wilkening. She spent her formative years in and around Aurora and Tucson, Arizona, making countless memories with friends...
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