Obituaries
Zachary Charles Heller
Apr 25, 2025
Zachary Charles Heller, age 74, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Zack was born on July 23, 1950, in Waco, Texas, to Robert Edwin Heller and Dorothy (Haynes) Heller. He graduated from North High School in East Lake, Ohio, in 1968. On August 29, 1971, he married Linda Kay Frost at...
Gloria Jean Carroll
May 28, 2025
Gloria Jean Carroll, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025.
Gloria was born on July 8, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George Percy Williams and Catherine Mary (Diggins) Williams. She married the love of her life, Lester Lee Carroll, on November 28, 1964, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage...
Sharon Diane Brayfield
May 27, 2025
Sharon Diane Brayfield, age 72, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on May 27, 2025.
Sharon was born on October 9, 1952, in Moline, Illinois, to Wallace Sanderson and Ruth Dorene (Stone) Sanderson. On April 2, 2005, she married Jackie Lee Brayfield in Lamar, Missouri. Their time together was brief but cherished before Jackie’s passing in July 2006.
Sharon was known for her...
Larry Lamar Helmer Sr.
May 26, 2025
Larry Lamar Helmer Sr., age 71, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on May 26, 2025.
Larry was born on February 22, 1954, in Vallejo, California, to Larry Helmer and Barbara (Stewart) Helmer. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as a self-employed carpenter. A skilled craftsman and dedicated worker, Larry was also a proud...
Linda Jean Claypool
May 19, 2025
Linda Jean (McBee) Claypool, age 73, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, Missouri.
Linda was born on March 18, 1952, in Winfield, Kansas, to Bobbie Dale McBee and Doris Jean (Sandlin) McBee. On May 12, 1971, she was united in marriage to Keith Owen Claypool in Lamar, Missouri.
Linda worked as a...
Betty L. Kuhn
May 18, 2025
Betty L. Kuhn of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was surrounded not only by those who loved her most, but also by a lifetime of memories shaped by devotion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her community.
She is lovingly remembered...
Tommy Olin Morris
May 14, 2025
Tommy Olin Morris, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on May 14, 2025.
Tommy was born on August 25, 1945, in Winfield, Kansas, to Patrick Olin Morris and Alice Faye (Bowman) Morris. He graduated from Lamar High School with the Class of 1964.
Tommy was a hardworking man who spent his career in construction and heavy equipment operation. Over the years,...
William "Bill" Alonzo DeBlase
May 11, 2025
William "Bill" Alonzo DeBlase, age 61, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
No public services are planned.
The complete obituary will be updated soon.
Steven Edwin Dighero
Apr 27, 2025
Steven Edwin Dighero, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2025.
Steven was born on July 11, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to George Edwin Dighero and Delores Jean Burke. Throughout his life, Steven was known for his dedication to his work and his passion for the outdoors. He had a long and respected career at Dow Chemical,...
Floyd Grant Humes
Apr 24, 2025
Floyd Grant Humes, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Cox Health in Springfield, Missouri.
Floyd was born on August 18, 1943, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Claude and Juanita (Shepler) Humes. He graduated from Lamar High School with the Class of 1962. Shortly after, he began working at Steadley’s in...
Martha Louise Sanders
Apr 21, 2025
Martha Louise Sanders, age 78, of Mindenmines, Missouri passed away April 21, 2025, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.
Martha was born February 14, 1947 in Webb City, Missouri to Oswald Howard Schroeder and Florance Bernice Tubaugh. On August 20, 1965, Martha married Lewis Howard "Red" Sanders Jr. in Golden City, Missouri.
Martha dedicated over three decades of service to Barton...
Lance Riley Adkins Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Lance Riley Adkins Sr., age 66, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 20, 2025, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.
Lance was born on May 29, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, to Perry Oliver Adkins Sr. and Nancy Louise Riley. He graduated from high school in Fredonia, Kansas, and spent much of his life in Kansas and Texas before...
Norman Garwood
Apr 13, 2025
On Sunday, April 13th, the gates of Heaven echoed “It looks like he made it”, when Norman C. Garwood, age 83 arrived. If you knew Norman, you knew he knew Jesus. Telling others about our Savior is the mission we all should be about. Norman made witnessing cards of which were found on him his final day at Good Shepherd...
Sheila Joanne (Jo) Rhuems
Apr 12, 2025
Sheila Joanne “Jo” Rhuems, age 73, of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Sheila was born on November 3, 1951, in Sacramento, California, to James Drennin Griffin and Imogene Ellen Raper-Hukill. After the passing of her father when she was just a baby, her mother later married J.W. Hukill, who lovingly raised...
Nedra Faye Divine
Apr 11, 2025
Nedra Faye Divine, age 96, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar.
Nedra was born on September 7, 1928, in Lamar, Missouri, to Rector (Rex) Lee White and Leona Belle (Hartley) White. On April 14, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred Junior Divine in Girard, Kansas.
Nedra dedicated 17 years to...
Cheryl Ann (Cain) Alderson
Apr 8, 2025
Cheryl (Cain) Alderson, 77, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, peacefully went to heaven on April 8, 2025. Cheryl was a cherished sister and aunt, with a warm spirit and a gentle laugh. As a nurse for over 40 years, her compassion for patients was beyond compare. Her devotion to Christ is inspiring and fills our hearts with beautiful memories.
Cheryl was born...
Ada Mae Richards
Apr 1, 2025
Ada Mae Richards, age 70, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 1, 2025.
Ada was born on November 7, 1954, in Eldorado Springs, Missouri, to Clarence Schneidler and Margie Pendley. She graduated from Liberal High School in the class of 1972. On February 22, 1997, Ada married Tommy Lee Richards Jr. in Joplin, Missouri.
Ada was dedicated to her work, having...
Adam Lee (Rhino) Reinemann
Mar 29, 2025
Adam Lee “Rhino” Reinemann, age 37, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on March 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
Adam was born on April 30, 1987, in Joplin, Missouri, to Tina and Glenn. He attended Lamar and Sarcoxie High Schools, graduating in 2006. A dedicated athlete, Adam played both football and baseball throughout high school. Off the field, he found joy...
Ricky Dee VanGilder
Mar 27, 2025
Ricky Dee VanGilder, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on March 27, 2025.
Born on August 7, 1968, to Carl Lee and Patsy Faye (Davis) VanGilder, Ricky graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1987. He worked as a manufacturer at Redneck Blinds.
Ricky had a passion for riding motorcycles, firearms, and was an avid reader, with a particular...
Walter Lewis Gintz "Gire"
Mar 10, 2025
Walter Lewis Gintz "Gire", age 75, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 10, 2025.
Walter was born October 25, 1949 in Marshfield, Missouri to Arnold Lewis Gintz and Wilma Mae (Maddux) Gintz.
Walter spent many years working as a janitor at Lamar Enterprises where he was a familiar face. Walter enjoyed spending his time outside of work, outdoors on the swing set,...
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