Obituaries
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...
Danny Eugene Brous
Mar 20, 2023
Danny Eugene Brous, age 69, of Moore, Oklahoma (formerly of Lamar, Missouri) passed away March 20, 2023. Danny was born August 27, 1953 in Lamar, Missouri to Jack Brous and Pauline (Capp) Brous. Danny graduated from Lamar High School. Danny was a member of the National Guard and retired as a carrier for the Joplin Globe newspaper.
Danny enjoyed sports, especially...
Thomas Owen Champlin
Mar 19, 2023
Thomas Owen Champlin, age 95, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 19, 2023, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar, MO. Thomas was born November 26, 1927 in Ridgeway, Missouri to Millard Filmore Champlin and Tressie Leola (Sweet) Champlin. Thomas graduated from Ridgeway High School. On May 27, 1950, Thomas married Winifred Ella LaFollette in Ridgeway, MO. Thomas worked as a...
Helen Leone Harris
Mar 8, 2023
Helen Harris, 78, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes.
Helen was born on December 8, 1945, in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents Albert and Irene Clemans. Helen was proud of her Nebraskan roots until she moved to the Missouri area with her parents, sister Valearia, and her...
Gary Bruce Colin
Mar 4, 2023
Gary Bruce Colin, age 74, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 4, 2023. Gary was born January 23, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bruce Colin and Muriel Zona (Potter) Colin. On March 7, 1969, Gary married Linda Caryl Phipps in Lamar, MO. Gary enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1969 and retired in February of 1993. Gary...
Billie Jean Snip
Mar 3, 2023
Billie Jean Snip, age 71, of Golden City, Missouri passed away on March 3, 2023, at Cox Barton County Hospital. She is now at home, forever celebrating in Heaven, with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Billie was born November 5, 1951, in Lamar, Missouri, to Eugene Gardner Snip and Reba Lee (Stansberry) Snip. She was a member of the...
Barbara Louise Fleming
Feb 25, 2023
Barbara Louise Fleming, age 76, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 25, 2023. Barbara was born February 15, 1947 in Liberal, Missouri to Cecil Wayne Cassatt and Lila Mae (Swartz) Cassatt. She married Mark C. Fleming on December 5, 1969 at McGuire Air Force Base in Wrightstown, New Jersey. After graduating Liberal High School in 1965, Barbara attended Cosmetology School at...
Murriell June DeFratus
Feb 16, 2023
Murriell June DeFratus, age 76, of Stockton, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Murriell was born March 1,1946 in Denison, Texas to James Waterson Cook and Dellia Gertrude (Prator) Berryhill. On June 1,1960, Murriell married William "Billy" Levern DeFratus, he preceded her in death. Murriell worked as a cook at Lamar Middle School and retired from Wal-Mart after 15 years.
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