Obituaries

Aaron Scott "Furby" Reinemann

Aaron Scott "Furby" Reinemann

Mar 2, 2024

Aaron Scott “Furby” Reinemann, age 38, passed away on March 2, 2024, after a sudden illness.Aaron was born May 23, 1985, in San Diego, California to Tina and Glenn. Aaron attended Lamar High School and graduated in 2003. He also attended firefighters’ school in Joplin, Missouri and completed his training as well as receiving his EMT license. He worked a...

Ona Arlene Null

Ona Arlene Null

Mar 2, 2024

Ona Arlene (Clements) Null, age 88, of Lamar, Missouri passed away March 2, 2024, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Ona was born June 12, 1935, in Lamar, MO to Ora Deigh Clements and Mary Irene (Divine) Clements. Ona graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1953, where she was an excellent baton twirler for the school's marching...

Phillip Lee Nash

Phillip Lee Nash

Feb 25, 2024

Phillip Lee Nash, age 76, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away February 25, 2024, at his home. Phillip was born August 13, 1947 in Warsaw, Missouri to George Gray Nash and Hallie Belle (Kinkead) Nash. On December 19, 1969, Phillip married Carol Jean Griffitt in Jackson County, Missouri. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2024. Phillip worked as an over...

William Richard "Rick" Kaderly

William Richard "Rick" Kaderly

Feb 25, 2024

William Richard "Rick" Kaderly, age 73, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 25, 2024, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri.

Rick was born May 5, 1950 in La Russell, Missouri to Henry Earl Kaderly and Opal Fern (Waggoner) Kaderly. On April 4, 1970, Rick married Pamela Sue Medlin in Lamar, MO.

Rick worked in member services at Barton County Electric...

Lena Christine "Chris" Lovan

Lena Christine "Chris" Lovan

Feb 23, 2024

Lena Christine "Chris" Lovan, age 72, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 23, 2024.

Chris was born September 23, 1951 in Lamar, MO., to Robert William Fast and Lois Pearl (Strong) Fast. Chris graduated from Liberal High School.

Chris was a registered nurse and worked at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO.

Survivors include one son, Trampas (Leisa) Brooks of Carthage, Missouri;...

Ward E. Rinner

Ward E. Rinner

Feb 18, 2024

Ward E. Rinner, age 60, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 18, 2024, in Carthage, Missouri.

Ward was born August 13, 1963 in Coshocton, Ohio to Ward Elijah Rinner and Irma Jean (Guilliams) Rinner. 

Ward worked as a certified nurse aide at St. Luke's Nursing Home in Carthage, Missouri and formerly worked as a CNA at Truman Healthcare in Lamar, MO., and...

Dorothy Findley

Dorothy Findley

Feb 1, 2024

Dorothy Alice Findley, age 91, of Tulsa, Oklahoma (formerly of Lamar, Missouri) passed away February 1, 2024, at Saint Simeon's Senior Community.

Dorothy was born February 19, 1932 in Scott City, Kansas (Logan County) to Leslie Andrew Harper and Nora Alice (Russell) Harper. On September 19, 1950, Dorothy married Carl Allen Findley in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Dorothy was a homemaker and a minister's...

Larry Allen McDaniel

Larry Allen McDaniel

Feb 1, 2024

Larry Allen McDaniel, age 82, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 1, 2024.

Larry was born July 14, 1941 in Mindenmines, Missouri to Ora Herman McDaniel and Pearl (Edwards) McDaniel. Larry graduated from Mindenmines High School in 1959. On September 2, 1961, Larry married Georgia "Evelynn" Hoyt in Lamar, MO.

Larry owned and operated McDaniel Service Station. He loved visiting with his...

Leonard E. Metcalf

Leonard E. Metcalf

Jan 27, 2024

The funeral home will be open Sunday, February 4, 2024 from noon until 4:00 p.m., for anyone wanting to sign the book and pay their respects to Leonard. The family will NOT be attendance.

Leonard Earl Metcalf, age 82, of Jasper, Missouri passed away January 27, 2024, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood, Missouri.

Leonard was born February 28, 1941 in...

Carol Jean Nash

Carol Jean Nash

Jan 21, 2024

Carol Jean Nash, age 72, of Kansas City, Kansas (formerly of Lamar, Missouri) passed away January 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Carol was born August 3, 1951 in Lamar, Missouri., to John J. Griffitt and Bernetta Jean (Schick) Griffitt. Carol graduated from Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. On December 19, 1969, Carol married Phillip Lee Nash in Jackson...

Dorothy Faye Parks

Dorothy Faye Parks

Jan 19, 2024

Dorothy Faye (Miller) Parks, age 90, of Lamar, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO.

Dorothy was born August 10, 1933 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the home of Roy Miller and Mary Ella (Hooper) Miller, as the oldest of four children. Attending country grade schools in the Milford area, Dorothy graduated in...

Velma May Berryhill

Velma May Berryhill

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Velma May Berryhill met the love of her life and her Lord and Savior at the gates of heaven.

 Velma was born October 27, 1926 in Jasper, Missouri to Francis (Jim) Smith and Buelah May (Wood) Smith. She married Loyal Berryhill on February 26, 1949 and the two celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage. Working alongside her...

James "Elwood" Fisher

James "Elwood" Fisher

Jan 18, 2024

James Elwood Fisher transitioned from life on this earth to his eternal home on January 18, 2024. He was born on March 3, 1932, to his parents, Martha (Nolte) Fisher and Forest Fisher. Elwood graduated from Hughesville High School, Hughesville, Missouri in 1950. He met the love of his life, Doris Eichholz, married her on May 1, 1951 and proceeded...

David Allen Pierson

David Allen Pierson

Jan 11, 2024

 

David Allen Pierson, age 76, of Lamar, Missouri passed away January 11, 2024, as a result of the injuries suffered December 8, 2023 from an incident on NW 10th Road in Barton County. David was born November 16, 1947 to Roy Pierson and Sparkie (Dumolt) Pierson. David was raised in Lamar and graduated from Lamar in the class of 1967....

Lorene Higgins

Lorene Higgins

Jan 10, 2024

 

Lorene Higgins, age 99, of Lamar, Missouri passed away January 10, 2024, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri. Lorene was born March 8, 1924 in Dade County, Missouri to Alexander Stephen Trimble and Mary Elizabeth (Offield) Trimble. Lorene graduated from SMSU with a B.S. in Elementary Education and from PSU with a Master's in Administration and Supervision. Lorene...

Bobby Dale Ramsey

Bobby Dale Ramsey

Jan 8, 2024

 

Bobby Dale Ramsey, age 93, of Liberal, Missouri passed away January 8, 2024, at Seasons Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Bobby was born September 8, 1930 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charles C. Ramsey and Nanniel Elizabeth (Adcock). On February 4, 1955, Bobby married Virginia Lea Miller in Miami, Oklahoma, she preceded him in death in 2007. Bobby married Lola...

Mary Katherine Wright

Mary Katherine Wright

Jan 6, 2024

 

Mary Katherine Wright, age 79, of Lamar, Missouri passed away January 6, 2024, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Lamar, MO.  Mary was born March 25, 1944 in Carthage, Missouri to Udo Albert Kleeman and Marjorie May (Youngs) Kleeman.  Mary was married to Milton "Milt" Glee Wright on September 26, 1995 in Miami, Oklahoma, he preceded her in death in 2008.

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Betty Jean Maberry

Betty Jean Maberry

Jan 6, 2024

 

Betty Jean (McArthur) Maberry, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on April 14, 1929, in Dade County, Missouri to Thomas Bertrand “Bert” & Gertrude (Farmer) McArthur.  She attended Lockwood High School until marrying Tom Maberry on October 28, 1944, while he was...

Beverly Kay Ramseyer

Beverly Kay Ramseyer

Jan 3, 2024

 

 Beverly Kay Ramseyer, age 71, of Lamar, Missouri passed away January 3, 2024, at her home. Beverly was born August 25, 1952 in Carthage, Missouri to Loyd Victor Miller and Wilma Mabel (Stowell) Miller. Beverly graduated from Golden City High School in the class of 1970. Beverly attended three years at School of the Ozarks, she finished college, graduating from...

Carl E. Joseph Ruth Sr.

Carl E. Joseph Ruth Sr.

Dec 30, 2023

 

Carl E. Joseph Ruth Sr., age 45, of Golden City, Missouri passed away December 30, 2023, at his home. Carl was born March 28, 1978, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carl Ewell Ritter and Precious Sarah (Sparks) Ritter. On July 22, 1995, Carl married Amy Elizabeth Onka in Lamar, MO.  Carl was a self-employed handyman and mechanic. He also worked for...