Obituaries
Deborah Rae Joustra
Dec 11, 2023
Deborah Rae Joustra, age 66, of Lamar, Missouri passed away December 11, 2023, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO. Deborah was born May 24, 1957 in Pueblo, Colorado to Harry Hubert Gammon and Zona Florence (Willis) Gammon. On June 18, 1976, Deborah married Dr. Clarence Tucker Joustra in Lamar, MO. Deborah worked alongside her husband in creating his physician...
Clifford "Gary" Buffington
Dec 10, 2023
Clifford "Gary" Buffington, age 85, of Lamar, Missouri passed away December 10, 2023 at his home. Gary was born January 14, 1938 in Nevada, Iowa to Clifford and Ann (O'Donnell) Buffington. Gary grew up in Colo, Iowa and attended school there. He was a crop and cattle farmer and inherited his love of horses and horse pulls from his father....
Tami Kay Shores
Dec 8, 2023
Tami Kay Shores, age 62, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away December 8, 2023, at her home. Tami was born September 7, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin to Clarence Emil Reichard and Grace Dolores (Lokken) Reichard. On September 1, 1990, Tami married David Earl Shores in Lamar, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband, David; one daughter, Lisa Shores, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren;...
Terry Wayne McDaniel
Dec 7, 2023
Terry Wayne McDaniel, age 58, a cherished father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on November 22, 1965, in Lamar, Missouri, to Larry and the late Evelyn McDaniel, Terry's life was a testament to his faith, intelligence, and humor, qualities that endeared him to all who were lucky enough to...
Carl Evertt Stepp
Nov 27, 2023
Carl Evertt Stepp, age 62, of Osceola, Missouri passed away November 27, 2023, in Lamar, Missouri. Carl was born January 23, 1961 in California, Missouri to Henry Paul Stepp and Sarah Viola (Brown) Stepp. Carl graduated from Golden City High School. On October 5, 2003, Carl married Tammy Sue Owen in Kansas City, Missouri. Carl worked as a purification superintendent for...
Martisa "Maxine" Francis
Nov 13, 2023
Martisa "Maxine" Francis, age 98, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 13, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, Missouri. Maxine was born February 12, 1925 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Audie R Johnston and Allie Mae (Madole) Johnston, the fourth of eight children. The family moved to Lamar in 1933. Maxine graduated from Lamar High School in the class of...
Donald Lee Hunt
Nov 11, 2023
Donald Lee Hunt, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 11, 2023, in Ft. Myers, Florida. Donald was born October 3, 1929 in Girard, Kansas to Homer Don Hunt and Mary Ann (Montgomery) Hunt. On September 17, 1961, Donald married Cecelia Elizabeth Radell in Girard, Kansas. Donald was a dairy farmer and retired in 2001.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Audrey)...
Wilma Maxine Pennell
Nov 7, 2023
Wilma Maxine Pennell, age 86, of Lamar, Missouri passed away November 7, 2023, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri. Wilma was born August 31, 1937 in Dudenville, Missouri to Alfred Leroy Pennell and Lena Enola (Parrish) Pennell. Wilma was a homemaker and took immense pride in caring for her family. She loved sewing, quilting and crocheting. She played the...
Dora Geraldine Bunn
Nov 3, 2023
Dora Geraldine (Young) Bunn was born on February 26, 1928, and peacefully departed for a better place on November 3, 2023, after a brief stay at Freeman Hospital.
Whether you knew her as Geraldine or Dora, her presence left an indelible mark on the countless lives she touched over her 95 years. Maybe you recall her as a young...
Raymond John Griggs
Oct 31, 2023
Raymond John Griggs, age 78, of Golden City, Missouri passed away October 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Raymond was born April 9, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond Hugh Griggs and Lillian C. (McKibben) Griggs. Raymond graduated from Paseo High School in the class of 1963. On April 18, 1998, Raymond married Jenelle "Colene" Smith in...
Tangie Inez Kish
Oct 28, 2023
Tangie Inez Kish, 42 of Liberal, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Missouri.
Contributions are suggested and made payable to Daniel Funeral Home to help the family with expenses.
The complete...
Richard Oren Crowe
Oct 25, 2023
Richard Oren Crowe, age 66, of Lamar, Missouri passed away October 25, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, after battling cancer. Richard "Papa" was born February 6, 1957 in Girard, Kansas to Donald Lee Crowe and Erma Joan (Mowery) Crowe. He had a strong faith in Jesus, and was an avid worker of many trades. He was loyal and...
George "Bill" Taylor Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
The funeral home will be open Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., for those who would like to come by and sign the book - family will not be attendance.
George "Bill" Taylor Jr., age 74, of Golden City, Missouri passed away October 25, 2023, at his home with family by his side. George was born September...
Lyndell "Pete" Hurt
Oct 24, 2023
Lyndell L. "Pete" Hurt, age 88, of Lamar, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the early morning hours at St. Luke's in Carthage, Missouri, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Lyndell was born May 30,1935 in Greenfield, Missouri to Loren and Edith (Daughtery) Hurt. On August 26, 1956 in Greenfield, MO., Lyndell married Judith Ann Wills. They were...
Jack D. Workman
Oct 23, 2023
Jack D. Workman, age 83, of Nevada, Missouri passed away October 23, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Jack was born December 13, 1939 in Lamar, Missouri to Jewel Bertice Workman and Helen Jean (Faubion) Workman. Jack graduated from Liberal High School in the class of 1957 and Barber School in Kansas City, Missouri. On September...
Helen Frances Gardner
Oct 12, 2023
Helen Frances Gardner, age 91, of Lamar, Missouri passed away October 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Helen was born October 10, 1932, in Fair Play, Missouri to William Lester Butler and Ethel Elizabeth (Jeffries) Butler. On March 25, 1951, Helen married her high school sweetheart, Othal Wayne Gardner in Lamar, MO. Helen worked as an optometric technician and...
Carol Sue "Susie" Roby
Oct 11, 2023
Carol Sue "Susie" Roby, age 78, of Lamar, Missouri passed away October 11, 2023, at Cox Barton County Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Susie was born September 20, 1945 in Barton County, Missouri to William Cleveland "Cleve" Arnold and Ruby Jane (Voorhees) Arnold (Rahme). Susie graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1963. On November 20, 1964, Susie...
Melissa Sue Brown
Oct 8, 2023
Melissa Sue Brown, 49, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lamar, MO.
Contributions are suggested and made payable to Daniel Funeral Home to help the family with expenses.
Martha Louise Caruthers
Sep 16, 2023
Martha "Louise" Caruthers, age 100, of Lamar, Missouri passed away September 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Louise was born July 14, 1923 in Lamar, MO., to Roy Robert Selvey and Essie Florence (McManis) Selvey. Louise attended Ozark Country School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1941. On May 6, 1945, Louise...
Joanne Harper
Sep 11, 2023
Eva "Joanne" Harper, age 85, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away September 11, 2023, in Olathe, Kansas. Joanne was born January 15, 1938 in Lamar, Missouri to Raymond Edward Noll and Eva Gertrude (Rosebaugh) Noll. Joanne graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1956. On June 2, 1956, Joanne married Lennis Edward Harper in Golden City, Missouri. Joanne worked...
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