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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Thursday, September 16, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Gale R. Charles

  Mr. Gale R. Charles, age 89 of Springfield, Mo., went home to be with the
  Lord Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in his home following a lengthy illness.

  September 16, 2010 1 Photo

• Butch Nichols Jr.

  Bill M. OButch¹ Nichols Jr., age 62, Alba, Mo., passed away at 6:07 p.m.
  Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Ozella L. Bard

  Ozella L. Bard, age 89, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. She is
  now at rest awaiting the resurrection.

  September 16, 2010 1 Photo

• Evelyn Marie Cole

  Evelyn Marie Cole, 83, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 12:20 a.m.
  Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at her home.

  September 16, 2010 1 Photo

• Dr. S. W. (Bill) Scorse Jr.

  GALENA, Kan. - S. W. (Dr. Bill) Scorse Jr., D.D.S., M.S., passed away at
  2:58 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Joplin, Mo.

  September 16, 2010 1 Photo

• Frances Ann Cline

  Frances Ann Cline, 68, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, peacefully in her home after a short battle with cancer.

  September 16, 2010 1 Photo

• Kent David Hunt

  Kent David Hunter, age 41, of Joplin, Mo., formerly of New York City, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center.

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Gale R. Charles

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mr. Gale R. Charles, age 89 of Springfield, Mo., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born March 19, 1921, in Lawrence County, Mo., to Cecil and Ruby (Arthur) Charles. He is a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Filbeck May 25, 1947.

He was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. He worked for Crown Drug Store as a manager and druggist. He retired after 18 years of ownership of the Dairy Boy in El Reno, Okla.

His parents and a brother Clyde Charles preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth, of the home; two children, Steven Charles of Oswego, Kan., and Sharon Arthur, of Hurst, Texas; a daughter-in-law Brenda Charles, of Oswego; four grandchildren, Hilary Betaille and husband, William, of Gouvieux, France, Mandy Crittendon and husband, Ivory of Houston, Texas, Spencer Charles and wife, Laura, of Oswego, and Chase Arthur, of Fort Worth, Texas; seven great grandchildren, Max and Victor Betaille, Jalen, Justice and Mayah Crittendon and Adrien and Aleyna Charles; a sister, Nadine Hixon, of Springfield; a brother, Leon Charles, of Lockwood, Mo.; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will follow at Red Oak Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South Springfield, Mo. www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com

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Charles, Gale R. 58734677
b. Mar. 19, 1921 d. Sep. 15, 2010
Red Oak Cemetery
Red Oak
Lawrence County
Missouri, USA

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http://www.joplinglobe.co...2130468/Butch-Nichols-Jr

Bill M. 'Butch' Nichols Jr.

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

ALBA, Mo. — Bill M. "Butch" Nichols Jr., age 62, Alba, Mo., passed away at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

Butch was born June 10, 1948, in Carthage, Mo., to Barbara and Bill M. Nichols Sr., and had lived in the area all of his life.

He retired from the Joplin Fire Department after 28 years of loyal service.

Butch is survived by his wife, Paula J. Channel-Nichols; two daughters, Pamela and Crystal; his parents, Bill and Barbara Nichols; four
stepchildren, Robert, Gina, Joseph, Thomas; a sister, Beverly; six grandchildren; and four step grandchildren.

Butch has been taken for cremation.

Memorial services are planned for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, Carthage. Pastor Charles Chrisman will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of America, in care of Parker Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at parkermortuary.com

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http://www.joplinglobe.co...x721418092/Ozella-L-Bard

Ozella L. Graves Bard

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

JOPLIN, Mo. — Ozella L. Bard, age 89, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. She is now at rest awaiting the resurrection.

Ozella was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of the late Fred and Bertie (McCullough) Graves. 

She was a lifetime area resident.

Ozella was united in marriage to James F. Bard in Girard, Kan., Nov. 22, 1936. 

She was converted during a revival at the Apostolic Faith Church in Prosperity, Mo., in 1950. She, with husband James faithfully attended the original Apostolic Faith Church on East 4th Street in Joplin, until shortly before her passing. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and devoted her life to providing a Christian home for James and her family. 

She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening and traveling the world with her husband.

She is survived by her husband of almost 74 years, James F. Bard, Joplin; one son, Jim Bard and wife, Kathy, Seneca, Mo.; three daughters, Janet Stemm and husband, Walter, Joyce Babst and husband, Bob, all of Joplin, and Carol Dewees and husband John, Seneca, Mo.; three brothers, James Graves, Galena, Kan., Galen Graves, Kansas City, Mo., and Lewis Graves, Seneca; three sisters, Mary Irick, Margaret Wilson and Margie Kelly, all of Joplin; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold Graves, Edwin Graves and an infant Graves; two sisters, Eva Bell Puckett and Helen Outt. She will be missed by all.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Mason-Woodward Mortuary and Chapel. Rev. Johnny R. Arnall and Pastor Savoy L. Grimmer will officiate.

Entombment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Ozella's grandsons; Jason Bard, Michael Bard, Matthew Stemm, Andrew Stemm, Robert Babst, and grandson-in-law Bruce Schroeder.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Chapel. Online condolences may be made at masonwoodard.com

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Bard, Ozella L Graves 58757910
b. Oct. 26, 1920 d. Sep. 14, 2010

Graves, Frederick Arthur 47164748
b. Oct. 3, 1889 d. Jul. 12, 1982

Graves, Bertie Leona McCullough 47165542
b. Jun. 21, 1893 d. Jan. 19, 1983

Outt, Helen Alona (Graves) Siler 22804940
b. Jan. 20, 1914 d. Nov. 4, 2007

Puckett, Eva Belle Graves 48786595
b. Feb. 21, 1916 d. Aug. 15, 1953

Graves, Harold A 47466512
b. Dec. 20, 1911 d. Jul. 4, 1980
Ozark Memorial Park Cemet...
East Joplin
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

Graves, Edwin B. 48785951
b. Jan. 21, 1918 d. Jan. 29, 1931

Graves, Infant 34849844
b. Mar. 22, 1925 d. Mar. 22, 1925
Fairview Cemetery
Joplin
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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http://www.joplinglobe.co...418075/Evelyn-Marie-Cole

Evelyn Marie Bennett Cole

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Evelyn Marie Cole, 83, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at her home.

She was born Sept. 30, 1926, at Pittsburg, the daughter of Guy Arnold and Sylvia Marguerite (Crocker) Bennett.

She began her education in a one room country school house off East 4th Street for one year and then attended Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1945.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Homer Gene Cole at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg.

Mrs. Cole dipped ice cream at Puritan Dairy, and then worked as a telephone operator at SW Bell. She worked alongside with her husband at bowling alleys in Joplin, Mo., Shawnee and Okmulgee, Okla., and in January 1966, they became owners of Holiday Lanes in Pittsburg. She was also a housewife and mother, and Girl Scout leader.

Membership was held in the First Baptist Church, where she was church treasurer for over 20 years and a deaconess; she was also a member of Disabled Veteran's Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Women's Bowling Association, Women's Golf Association, AARP, and American Baptist Women.

Survivors include her husband, Homer Cole, of the home; a son, Michael Stephen "Mike" Cole and wife, Lori, of Pittsburg; two daughters, Cathy Ann Cole, of Pittsburg, and Cynthia Jean "Cindy" Bugni and husband, Chuck, of Frontenac; three grandsons, Chad and wife, Melissa Bugni, of Pittsburg, Adam Michael Cole, of Kansas City, Kan., and Shawn and wife, Haley Bugni, of Frontenac; two granddaughters, Jennifer and husband, Ira Horyna, of Frontenac, and Courtney and husband, Wes Payne, of Kirksville, Mo.; great-grandson, Gunner Montgomery Horyna; two great-granddaughters, Faith Leonard and Alexis "Lexi" Nicole Payne. She is also  survived by three sisters-in-law, Erma Lee Cole, of Sacramento, Calif., Mary Lee Cole, of Carthage, Mo., and Marilyn Bennett, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; nephew, Guy Charles Bennett, of Goldbar, Wash., and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Charley Dewie Bennett and William "Bill" Arnold Bennett.

Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday (Sept. 18) at the Brenner Mortuary with Dr. J. Dean McNamara officiating.

Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Evelyn M. Cole Women's Basketball Scholarship at Pittsburg State University. These may be mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, Kan.

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Cole, Evelyn Marie Bennett 58725276
b. Sep. 30, 1926 d. Sep. 15, 2010
Garden of Memories Cemete...
Pittsburg
Crawford County
Kansas, USA

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Dr. S. W. (Bill) Scorse Jr.

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

GALENA, Kan. — S. W. (Dr. Bill) Scorse Jr., D.D.S., M.S., passed away at 2:58 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Joplin, Mo.

Dr. Bill was born Dec. 16, 1930 at Spears Hospital, Dayton, Ky., to S. W. Scorse, M.D., and Beatrice Conroy Scorse. Dr.

Bill was one of six children.

His education began in Amelia, Ohio, and continued through moves to Missouri and Texas.  He received his high school diploma from the former Price College in Amarillo, Texas. He attended the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1949 to 1951. 

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, and attended Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan., receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1956.

He then entered dental school at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 1960. He continued his education at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and General Hospital, Kansas City and received his Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in 1963.

Dr. Bill set up his practice in Joplin, Mo., in the summer of 1963 and continued his practice until his retirement on May 3, 2004.

Dr. Bill was on staff at several hospitals in the area, including St. John's Regional Medical Center, Freeman Health System, and the former Oak Hill Hospital, all in Joplin, and Mount Carmel Hospital, Pittsburg, Kan.

He was licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.

Dr. Bill was a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a member of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Midwest and Southwest Societies of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Missouri Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Missouri Dental Society, Southwest Missouri and Northeast Oklahoma Dental Societies.

On Sept. 11, 1950, he married Shirley A. Pouslon. at St. Peters Catholic Church, Joplin. On Saturday, Sept., 11, 2010, the family celebrated Shirley and Dr. Bill's 60th wedding anniversary. She survives of the home

Dr. Bill is also survived by four children, Edward D. Scorse, Joplin, John T. Scorse and wife, Jeanne, rural Joplin, S. W. Scorse III and wife,
Rebecca, Springfield, Mo., and his daughter, Dr. Sandra A. Scorse DeTar and husband, Dr. David L. DeTar, and family, rural Joplin, six grandchildren, Christy A. Morey and husband, Shannon, Sera E. Trewyn and husband, Rollin, Elizabeth A. Scorse Harrison and husband, Nate, Sidney W. Scorse IV, Julie D. Scorse, and Colby W. Scorse; seven great-grandchildren, Emily, Serinity, and Cerise Harrison, Tucker, Kinsey and Benjamin Morey and Leah Paige Trewyn; two brothers, James H. Scorse, Oklahoma and Daniel Scorse and wife, Dr. Linda Shilling, rural Joplin, and one sister, Elizabeth (B'lou) Stone, Austin, Texas  as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 523 W. 25th St., Joplin, MO, under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, Kan. Fr. Justin Monaghan will officiate.  Mr. Bill Hall will give the Eulogy.

Private burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. p.m., Friday, Sept. 16, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

A special thank you is given to the loving staff at the Arbors at Silver Creek, Joplin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Bill's favorite charities were St John's Regional Medical Center, Freeman Health System, and the Galena Volunteer Fire, Galena, Kan.

Online condolences may be made at derfeltsbaxterchapel.com.

www.derfeltfuneralhome.com



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Scorse, Dr S W, Jr 58711307
b. Dec. 16, 1930 d. Sep. 15, 2010

Scorse, Sidney W 53842348
b. Mar. 22, 1906 d. Aug. 18, 1983

Scorse, Beatrice Ann 53842272
b. Feb. 20, 1911 d. Mar. 30, 1994
Mount Hope Cemetery
Webb City
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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Frances Ann Cline

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

JOPLIN, Mo. — Frances Ann Cline, 68, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, peacefully in her home after a short battle with cancer.

Frances was born on Oct. 25, 1941, in Neosho, Mo., daughter of the late Maxine Price.

She was a long-time resident of Joplin, where she and her husband were owners and administrators for 26 years of Cline's Residential Care Facility and members of Bethel Assembly of God Church.

Frances married William R. Cline on April 19, 1965. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2009.

She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Jon Spencer and Raymond Cline.

She is survived by one brother, Greg Dickey, Joplin; three daughters, Theresa Lane, Joplin, Lea Shirk, Carterville, and Lynn Peavler, Joplin; one son, Stephen Cline, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was called mother, sister, aunt and friend by many who she also loved as family.

Services will be held at Bethel Assembly of God Church, Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Frances Cline Memorial Fund in care of Parker Mortuary.

Online condolences may be made at parkermortuary.com

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Cline, Frances Ann 58767631
b. Oct. 25, 1941 d. Sep. 13, 2010

Cline, William "Bill" R. 39156159
b. Sep. 17, 1934 d. Jul. 4, 2009
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Kent David Hunt

The Joplin Globe
Thursday, September 16, 2010

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Kent David Hunter, age 41, of Joplin, Mo., formerly of New York City, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center.

Kent was born July 29, 1969, in Joplin, to Bud and Gerri Hunter.

He grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin Senior High in 1987. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in education and a master's in history. He continued to work toward a Ph.D.

Kent fulfilled a dream by moving to New York City in 1999, where he taught at colleges and hospitals. He graduated from Fordham University with a law degree. He practiced law in New York City and his work took him to several other East Coast states.

He returned to Missouri for work in late 2009.

Kent loved New York City, especially Brooklyn, and all it had to offer. He was an enthusiastic patron of museums, art and film. He loved to hike and camp, especially in upstate New York. He enjoyed playing basketball, running, old architecture, and travel.

He had many friends with whom he was in constant contact. Reading was a lifelong passion for Kent. He was very well read on many subjects and was a gifted writer.

Kent had a deep love and concern for people and animals. He was active in rescuing and caring for feral cats in New York City.

He was Christian and was confirmed at age 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his mother, Gerri Hunter, of Joplin; his father, James A. (Bud) Hunter, of Fairland, Okla. And Bud's friend, Janice Cole; his sister, Kathy Cherney and husband, James, of Lee's Summit, Mo.; nephew, Nicholas James Cherney, of Lee¹s Summit; his beloved cats who he referred to as "his boys", Zachary and Winston; a wide circle of friends throughout the U.S.A.; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Chapel with Johnnie Adkins, minister officiating.

Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery with Dennis and Ryan Hudson, Mickey Kerr, Mike Bracker, Steven Bradshaw, and James Cherney serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Ollie's Place, in care of Michelle Marlowe, 310 Greenwich Street, 14A, NY, NY 10013 or
www.olliesplace.org Ollie's Place is a cat rescue organization. Or a donation may be made to your local Humane Society.  Online condolesces may be made at parkermortuary.com

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Death Notices:

• Frank H. Balster

  Frank Harmon Balster Sr., 83, a truck driver, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Betty Arnold

  Betty (Stubbs) Arnold, 84, a homemaker, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Ava N. Hobson

  Avis Naomi Hobson, 85, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Johnnie Gholson

  Johnnie Gholson, 71, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Orvetta A. Rux

  Orvetta Anne Rux, 54, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Naomi Williams

  Naomi Williams, 89, a former clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• David L. Ball

  David Leon Ball, 48, a welder for O¹Reilly Auto Supply, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Lavenia H. Holcomb

  Lavenia Helen Holcomb, 90, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Kathryn E. Mackinder

  Kathryn E. Mackinder, 81 a home health care giver, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Bill M. Nichols

  Bill M. "Butch" Nichols Jr., a retiree of the Joplin Fire Department, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Evelyn M. Cole

  Evelyn Marie Cole, 83, owner of Holiday Lanes, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• S. W. Scorse

  S. W. (Dr. Bill) Scorse Jr., D.D.S., M.S., 79, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

• Frances A. Cline

  Frances Ann Cline, 68, former owner of Cline's Residential
  Care Facility, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

  September 16, 2010

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Saturday, September 18, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Edythe Clare Williams McNally

  Edythe Clare Williams McNally, 93, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at Via Christi Village, Pittsburg.

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• Mary Margaret Braeckel

  Mary Margaret Braeckel, age 92,, of Joplin, Mo., passed away at home on Sept. 15, 2010.

  September 18, 2010 1 Photo

• Loretta J. Capps

  Loretta J. Capps, age 74, of Joplin, passed away at 9:03 a.m.

  September 18, 2010

• David E. Rhodes

  David E. Rhodes, age 49, of Joplin, Mo., passed away at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.

  September 18, 2010 1 Photo

• Rosa E. Good

  Rosa Ellen Good, 96, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Mo.

  September 18, 2010

• Judith Marie Bradley

  Judith Marie Bradley's Spirit returned to God Sept. 15, 2010, at 3:15 p.m. Joplin, Mo.

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Edythe Clare Williams McNally

The Joplin Globe
Saturday, September 18, 2010

PITTSBURG, KS — Edythe Clare Williams McNally, 93, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at Via Christi Village, Pittsburg. She was born Dec. 13, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., to Timothy Francis and Pearl (Penson) Williams. She attended Aquinas Catholic High school in Chicago. While living in London, England with her parents she attended The University of London and also attended The Institute of Higher Learning University in Switzerland. She attended Mundelein College in Chicago and graduated from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg in 1951, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She married, Pittsburg Industrialist, Edward Thomas McNally on May 30, 1940, at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1998. Mrs. McNally was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Crestwood Country Club and former member of The Kansas City Club, Kansas City, Mo. She also held membership and was affiliated with Kansas Crippled Children¹s Service League Board of Directors, Pittsburg Girl Scout Council Board of Directors (was responsible for ³integrating² the Scouting Program in Pittsburg), Kansas Mother of the Year Selection Committee, Volunteer of the Year Mt. Carmel - 1989, Parsons State Hospital volunteer, Pittsburg City Recreation Commission Board of Directors, McNally Pittsburg Mfg. Corp Board of Directors, Kansas Geological Survey Board of Directors, president Crestwood Country Club, created the ³Pittsburg Beautiful² committee, Mount Carmel Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors/president, Mount Carmel Medical Center Hospice volunteer, Pittsburg State University Foundation Board of Directors, Mount Carmel Cancer Center co-chairman fundraiser and Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club. She also began the Mount Carmel Medical Center ³Gala² in order to raise money for special needs for the Cancer Center. She was instrumental in influencing others who would then support the university in providing major gifts to the Pittsburg State University College of Business and the Kelce Planetarium and the Kansas Technology Center. Other interests included bridge, bowling, golf (Crestwood Country Club Ladies Club Championship - 1968) and she supported and loved the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. She was a world traveler with her husband and family. Mr. and Mrs. McNally were honored in 1983, with the Edythe and Edward McNally Day because of their involvement in the Pittsburg Community. She is survived by her children, three daughters, Eileen Swearingen and her husband, Jim, of Leawood, Kan., Peggy Harth (Malcom Lyons), of Pittsburg, and Anne Hyatt and husband, Bill, of Pittsburg; two sons, Tim McNally and his wife, Christy, of Mulberry, Kan., and Tom McNally and his wife, Chris, of Pittsburg; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wes Williams; son, Michael; three infant children, Daniel, Clare and Jane; and son-in-law, Gary Harth. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Thomas Stroot as celebrant. Burial will be in the Highland Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Harth, David Swearingen, Edward McNally II, Matthew McNally, Stuart McNally, Daniel McNally, Patrick McNally and Thomas Hyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be Wendell Wilkinson, William Nelson, Dennis Kavanagh, Richard Miller, Kyle Wilkinson, Cody Wilkinson, Joann Grotheer, Renee Lomax, Teresa Dixon, Elizabeth Cosby and Helen Zimmerman. A Liturgical Wake Service will be read at 6 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends afterwards until 8 p.m. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggest memorials to the Edward T. and Edythe C. McNally Scholarship Fund at Pittsburg State University and/or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Memorial Fund. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.

http://www.morningsun.net...e-Clare-Williams-McNally

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McNally, Edythe Clare Williams 58760622
b. Dec. 13, 1916 d. Sep. 16, 2010

McNally, Edward Thomas 58800444
b. May 28, 1914 d. Apr. 4, 1998
Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg
Crawford County
Kansas, USA

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Monday, September 20, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Haley-Jane Graham

  Haley-Jane Elizabeth Graham, age 22, was born April 6, 1988, in Joplin, Mo., and passed away Sept. 17, 2010, in her home in Springfield, Mo.

  September 20, 2010 1 Photo

• Keith Wilson

  Keith L. "Curly" Wilson passed away suddenly at his home on Sept. 18, 2010, at the age of 70.

  September 20, 2010 1 Photo

• Homer Keith Watson

  Homer Keith Watson, 81, of Riverton, Kan., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

• Joyce Jones

  In loving memory of Joyce Jones
  Nov. 16, 1934 - Sept. 20, 2005

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Haley-Jane Elizabeth Graham

The Joplin Globe
Monday, September 20, 2010

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Haley-Jane Elizabeth Graham, age 22, was born April 6, 1988, in Joplin, Mo., and passed away Sept. 17, 2010, in her home in Springfield, Mo.

Haley was a May 2010 graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising Cum Laude.

She was a member of: Alpha Delta Pi Gamma Mu Chapter, Association of Fashion and Design, Hutchens/SGA Centennial Leader Scholarship Recipient, Order of Omega Scholastic Honors Fraternity, Rho Lambda Scholastic Honors Fraternity for Women Maroon Madness, GYN Cancers Alliance, Peer Leaders, MSU Pride Marching Band, Lady Bear Mania Basketball Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band and the MSU Wrestling Club.

Haley is a native of Mexico, Mo., and a graduate of Mexico High School.

During high school Haley was a three-sport letter winner, (tennis, track, soccer) Honor Society member, drum major of the marching band, Jazz Band member, student council member and Children's Troupe member. She was also a 12-year member of the B and G Hustler Audrain County 4-H Club and a member of Mexico United Methodist Church.

Haley enjoyed tennis, sewing, international travel and her beloved circle of friends and family.

She is survived by her beloved, Robert Armstrong, of Springfield; her parents, Jim and Christy Groves Graham, of Webb City, Mo., (formerly of Mexico); grandparents, George and Sibyl Graham, of Nevada, Mo.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved big brother, Jess.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in King's Way United Methodist Church, 2401 South Lone Pine, Springfield.

Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 East Walnut Street, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the following: The Haley Graham Scholarship Fund in care of Jim and Christy Graham, 317 South Liberty Webb City, MO 64870 or GYNCA Cancers Alliance, P.O. Box 3552, Springfield, MO 65808 or Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County, 1401 West Austin Webb City, MO 64870.

Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com

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b. Apr. 6, 1988 d. Sep. 17, 2010

Graham, Jess Tolman 6998145
b. Nov. 12, 1985 d. Nov. 27, 2002

Graham, Jess Tolman 38684805
b. Nov. 12, 1985 d. Nov. 27, 2002

Hazelwood Cemetery
Springfield
Greene County
Missouri, USA

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Keith L. 'Curly' Wilson

The Joplin Globe
Monday, September 20, 2010

RIVERTON, KS — Keith L. "Curly" Wilson passed away suddenly at his home on Sept. 18, 2010, at the age of 70.

Keith was born May 7, 1940, to the late Woody and Martha Treadway Wilson.

He worked as a machinist at Tee-Tool for several years. 

Keith was a very active member of the Joplin Elks Lodge No. 501 for 33 years. 

He loved to play golf and enjoyed bowling.

He loved spending time with his family and he will be dearly missed.

Keith married Patricia Thompson on May 12, 1962, in Miami, Okla. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Vickey McCullum and her husband, Terry; one son, Kevin Wilson; a grandson, Kaleb; and his step mother, Maxine Golden and her husband, Don.

Memorial services are planned for Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel.  The Elks Lodge No. 501 will conduct the funeral services.

Interment will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parker Mortuary.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Joplin Elks Lodge Christmas Basket Fund, in care of Parker Mortuary. www.parkermortuary.com

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b. May 7, 1940 d. Sep. 18, 2010
Ozark Memorial Park Cemet...
East Joplin
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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Homer Keith Watson

The Joplin Globe
Monday, September 20, 2010

RIVERTON, KS — Homer Keith Watson, 81, of Riverton, Kan., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

Homer was born in Melrose, Kan., on March 31, 1929. He moved to Lowell, Kan., with his family in 1943, and lived in the Riverton area for most of his life. He was a beloved member of his church, First United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs, Kan.

He retired from Sperry Vickers after 34 years and for General Steel Fabrications after 12 years.

Homer enjoyed family, gardening, fishing and visiting his girls in Florida.

He liked traveling with his wife and was an avid bowler for many years.

He enjoyed evenings on the front porch, playing word puzzles and reading his bible.

He is the beloved husband of Samme (Shrock) Watson, who survives of the home. They were united in marriage for 54 years.

He was a loving and devoted father to his two daughters, Lyn Watson and Lisa Wangelin (husband Steve).

He cherished his two granddaughters, Brooke Watson (husband Joe) and Emma Wangelin, and was anticipating the arrival of his first great-grandson, Aiden Joseph Prezas.

Homer is preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Elmer (Slim) and Lucille Horne; his sisters, Una Vay (Poke) Shady and Mary Ann Dennison.

He is survived by his brother, Clarance (Bud) Lynn Watson; his sisters, Joann Loehrs and Linda Ruddle; and many loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs.

Family request in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltsbaxterchapel.com

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b. Mar. 31, 1929 d. Sep. 18, 2010
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Joyce Ann Eaves Jones

The Joplin Globe
Monday, September 20, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — In loving memory of Joyce Jones

Nov. 16, 1934 - Sept. 20, 2005

Joyce, we lost you from this world five years ago, but you are still missed and loved dearly by: husband, Bobbie; daughters, Kay, Marsha, Donna, Brenda and Paula; grandchildren, Tiffany, Brian, Emily, Shane, Alec and Grant; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Annisten, Madison and Cylis; and many friends and relatives.

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b. Nov. 16, 1934 d. Sep. 20, 2005
Osborne Memorial Cemetery
Joplin
Newton County
Missouri, USA

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Death Notices:

• Daniel Mosler

  Daniel Mosler, 58, a truck driver, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

• Haley-Jane Graham

  Haley-Jane Elizabeth Graham, 22, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

• Keith L. Wilson

  Keith L. "Curly" Wilson, 70, a machinist for Tee-Tool, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

• Geneva B. Osborn

  Geneva B. Osborn, 84, a seamstress, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

• Homer K. Watson

  Homer Keith Watson, 81, a retired Sperry Vickers employee, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

  September 20, 2010

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Wednesday, September 22, & Thursday 23, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Demi Lauren McCauley

  In loving memory of Demi Lauren McCauley
  Sept. 23, 2009 - May 6, 2010

  September 23, 2010 1 Photo

• Gregory J. Kelly

  Gregory J. Kelly, 56, Joplin, Mo., passed into eternal rest at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, after a sudden illness.

  September 23, 2010 1 Photo

• Wesley Shawn Sanders

  Wesley Shawn Sanders, 45, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.

  September 23, 2010 1 Photo

• Effie L. Shobe

  Effie L. Shobe, age 98, of Joplin, Mo., passed away 21 Sept. 21, 2010, in Spring River Christian Village, of Joplin.

  September 23, 2010 1 Photo

• Imogene April Hopwood Headlee

  Imogene April Hopwood Headlee, a Joplin native who resided in Colorado from 1954 to 2009, passed away August 24, 2010, in Santa Rosa, Calif., where she had lived since being injured in a fall in her Colorado Springs home in late 2008. She was a homemaker and a retired legal secretary.

  September 22, 2010

• Elaine B. Cline

  Elaine Bernice Cline, age 74, of Joplin, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at a local health care center.

  September 22, 2010 1 Photo

• Jerry Martin Sr.

  Jerry Lee Martin Sr., age 71, Joplin, passed away at 1:34 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital.

  September 22, 2010 1 Photo

• Treava M. Clough

  Treava M. Clough, age 87, passed away Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

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Death Notices:

• Gregory J. Kelly

  Gregory J. Kelly, 56, a #%% employee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 23, 2010

• Kristine Owen-Kinsch

  Kristine Frances Owen-Kinsch, 41, a Wal-Mart employee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 23, 2010

• Wilma R. Thibault

  Wilma Ruth (Snowden) Thibault, 80, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 23, 2010

• Wesley S. Sanders

  Wesley Shawn Sanders, 45, a truck broker, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 23, 2010

• Patrick Meredith

  Patrick "Ritchie" Meredith, 40, a salesman for Coyle Supply Company, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 23, 2010

• Imogene A. Headlee

  Imogene April Hopwood Headlee, 86, formerly of Joplin, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. She was a retired legal secretary.

  September 22, 2010

• Effie L. Shobe

  Effie L. Jackson Shobe, 98, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Minerva Ketterman

  Minerva M. Ketterman, 92, a seamstress at Little's, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Marlene Macio

  Marlene Macio, 74, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Merlin B. Zollars

  Merlin B. Zollars Jr., 85, a retired school teacher, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Harry Don Speer, 84, a retired American Airlines employee, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Treava M. Clough

  Treava M. Clough, 87, a retired Carl Junction School District employee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• James Ong

  James Ong, 68, a retired director of operations, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

• Vera M. Adams

  Vera M. Adams, 86, formerly of Monett, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. She was a retired beauty shop owner.

  September 22, 2010

• Bill Lunsford

  Bill Lunsford Sr., 84, a former tube inspector for B.F. Goodrich, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.

  September 22, 2010

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Saturday, September 25, 2010

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Death Notices:

• Marjorie McCoy

  Marjorie Beth McCoy, 87, a homemaker, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010.

  September 25, 2010

• Carter Carlton

  Carter Carlton, 78, a former salesman for Miami Sales, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.

  September 25, 2010

• Rose A. Hemby

  Rose Marie Ann Hemby, 82, a former food services employee, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

  September 25, 2010

• Emogene Jones

  Emogene Jones, 87, a former nurse's aide, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2010.

  September 25, 2010

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Carter Sterling Carlton

BORN: October 16, 1931
DIED: September 24, 2010

Carter Carlton, 78, of Miami, OK passed away Friday September 24, 2010 at his home after an illness. 

Mr. Carlton was born October 16, 1931 in Oswego, KS to Judge C. S. and Ellen (Carter) Carlton.

He served in the U.S. Army Special Forces 4th Division during the Korean Conflict.

He had lived in Miami for the past 47 years.

Carter had worked as a musician in various cities in Kansas and as a disc jockey in Alabama and Mississippi.

He worked for many years as a salesman for Miami Sales and Westco in Miami.

Carter was a member of the Bethany Christian Church in Miami, OK and Gideons International.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-sister Etta Long.

He married Evelyn Campbell on April 8, 1967 in Fairland, OK. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by a son, Mark Carlton of Tulsa, OK.

Funeral Services will be Monday September 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church in Miami, OK. Pastor Ron Eden will officiate. Pallbearers will be John Hadley, Randy Brumley, John Lowery, Brent Brassfield, Charles Martin and Blaine Lyons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Cordell, Marvin Cantwell, Gene Maughan, Alvin Thomas, Francis Whitesell, Delmer Burris and Mike Lillie.

Interment will be in Fairland Cemetery in Fairland, OK.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami.

Memorials are suggested to Gideons International or Bethany Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Services are under the direction of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami, OK.

Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Service:

Monday September 27
2:00 PM
Bethany Christian Church
2127 North Main Street Miami, OK 74354

Visitation:

Sunday September 26
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Paul Thomas Funeral Home
1432 B Street Northwest Miami, OK 74354

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b. Oct. 16, 1931 d. Sep. 24, 2010
Fairland Cemetery
Fairland
Ottawa County
Oklahoma, USA

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Monday, September 27, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond

  Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Bainbridge Island, Wash.

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Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Nelson Redmond

The Joplin Globe
Monday September 27, 2010

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA — Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Bainbridge Island, Wash.

Betty was the widow of John F. Redmond, who died in 2005.

John was the son of Samuel B. and Martha Connelly Redmond, of Carthage, and over the years, the couple often visited their cousins in the Robert Redmond and Russell Smith families.

Betty was born on April 21, 1926, the daughter of John and Vivian Nelson, of Vancouver, British Colombia, and a sister of the late John A. Nelson and Margaret N. Heeney, also of Vancouver.

Since their marriage at Vancouver in 1961, John and Betty resided in Calgary, Toronto and Houston, and retired to there on Banbridge Island in 1974.

She is survived by her son, Gregory Nelson Redmond, of Los Angeles, Calif.; her stepson, John C. Redmond and his wife, Else, of Lincoln, Calif.; stepson, Daniel P. Redmond M.D., of Silver Spring, Md.; and Myrna L. Redmond, widow of stepson, Richard C. Redmond, of Colchester, Vt.  John and Betty's family includes 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nephews, Rod Nelson, Michael Nelson, Barry Nelson and Brad Heeney; and niece, Lisa Heeney, who reside in British Columbia.

Betty was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island, where she served on the altar guild for many years. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed summers with John cruising the waters of Alaska and British Columbia aboard their yacht, the "Martha C".

Betty's ashes will be interred with those of her husband in Park Cemetery, Carthage.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.

Donations in her memory may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Mo.

Services are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary, 308 West Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836.

For online condolences and obituaries visit www.knellmortuary.com

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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Obituaries:

•  Viola M. Riggen

  Viola Mae Riggen, age 90, of Joplin, Mo., passed away at 9:52 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

• Gloria Jean Evans

  Gloria Jean Evans passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Joplin.

  September 29, 2010

• Mike Klein

  Michael Edward "Mike" Klein, age 77, Joplin, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital. During a recent hospitalization in August, Mike was visited by his guardian angel, St. Michael. Mike was asked if he was ready to go to heaven. Mike replied, "not yet," but this time we believe he is now in the Lord's hands.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

• Betty Irene Dover

  Betty Irene Dover, age 77, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Freeman Hospital following an illness.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

• Gary Edward Curl

  Gary Edward Curl, age 59, Galena, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at his home, after a short battle with cancer.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

• Billy G. Hood

  Billy G. Hood passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at St. John's Hospital in Joplin.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

• Liddie Jane Mann

  Liddie Jane Mann, age 81, a former Webb City resident, passed away in Lakeland, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.

  September 29, 2010

• Calvin Smith

  Calvin W. Smith, age 90, Joplin, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Spring River Christian Village after an illness.

  September 29, 2010 1 Photo

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Viola Mae Hopkins Riggen

The Joplin Globe
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — Viola Mae Riggen, age 90, of Joplin, Mo., passed away at 9:52 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born Sept. 27, 1919, in Bend, Ore., she was the daughter of the late Heber Nicholas Hopkins and Velva Lavina Stanley Hopkins and had lived in Joplin since 1998, moving from Grand Junction, Colo.

She had previously lived in Casper, Wyo. Viola managed fabric stores in both Casper and Grand Junction.

She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Riggen and wife, Judie, of Joplin, and Fred Riggen and wife, Carolyn, of Dunnellon, Fla.; one daughter, Sharon Riggen, of Grand Junction; one sister, Francine Neal, of Delta, Colo.; four grandchildren, Carla, Donna, Dianna and Matt; and seven great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Lavaughn and Ezra Hopkins, preceded her in death.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Parker Chapel, after which, the family will receive friends. Rev. Joe Morris will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.parkermortuary.com

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Gloria Jean Saunders Evans

The Joplin Globe
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — Gloria Jean Evans passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Joplin.

Gloria was the widow of Harold Eugene Evans, who died in 1987. Shortly after they were married, Harold was transferred by Eagle Picher Industries from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Joplin.

Gloria was born in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., on July 9, 1927. She was the daughter of George and Marion Saunders.

She attended Miami University of Ohio and received a degree in business.

Gloria later worked as a tax accountant for several years.

She was active in Freeman Auxiliary, the Women's Club of Joplin, and enjoyed participating in her bridge club.

Gloria loved her family, was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling the world.

She was an animal lover and a history buff, with special interest in European history.

Gloria is survived by her son, David Evans and his wife, Karen; her daughter, Gail Blue and her husband, Steve; and five grandchildren, Mallory, Grant and Gareth Evans and Evan and Anna Blue, all of Joplin. She is also survived by a niece, Karen Yoon, of Washington D.C.; and three nephews, Bruce, Scott and Paul Saunders, all of Delaware.

Services are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Private graveside services are planned.

Donations in her memory may be made to Joplin Humane Society or Joplin Salvation Army.

Online condolences and guestbook are available atwww.parkermortuary.com

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Mike Klein

The Joplin Globe
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — Michael Edward "Mike" Klein, age 77, Joplin, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital. During a recent hospitalization in August, Mike was visited by his guardian angel, St. Michael. Mike was asked if he was ready to go to heaven. Mike replied, "not yet," but this time we believe he is now in the Lord's hands.

Mike was born June 7, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Aloysius M. Klein and Dorothy R. Teasdale Klein and had lived in the Joplin area the past eight years.

Mike was an accountant for the I.R.S. retiring in 1995. He had also served his country as a United States Marine in Korea and Vietnam, retiring after 20 years as a gunnery sergeant. He was a Catholic.

Mike married Katherine B. Riney on Sept. 29, 1984, in Raytown, Mo. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Laura Henness, Joplin, Suzanne Ahearn, Overland Park, Kan., and Karen Sogas, Raytown, Mo.; five grandchildren, Willie, Margaret, Patrick, Chad and Jennifer; one great-grandson, Michael; one brother, Joseph Klein, Las Vegas, Nev.; and three sisters, Dorothy Shwed, Crystal River, Fla., Mary Lou Maley, his twin, Mount Laurel, N.J., and Nancy Wesley, Wildwood, N.J.

Graveside services are planned for Friday at 11 a.m. at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. Military honors will be provided by members of the Fort Scott V.F.W. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Mike's name made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

Online condolences may be made at www.parkermortuary.com

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b. Jun. 7, 1933 d. Sep. 26, 2010
Fort Scott National Cemet...
Fort Scott
Bourbon County
Kansas, USA

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Betty Irene Freihage Dover

The Joplin Globe
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — Betty Irene Dover, age 77, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Freeman Hospital following an illness.

Betty was born March 1, 1933, in Ellston, Iowa, to Charles W. and Marie H. (Eisenhauer) Freihage.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed bird watching, making quilts and cooking great meals for her family.

Betty married Gerald M. "Jerry" Dover on March 25, 1950. He survives.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Diana Cook, Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren, Corey Ford, Colby Cook, Brad Cook, Nikki Ford and Casey Callihan; and 12 great-grandchildren, Caylee Cook, Kyle Ford, Hayden Ford, Olivia Miksell, Brad Cook Jr., Hannah Huynh, Cameron Callihan, Alex Cook, Allie Ford, Avery Cook, Colton Callihan and Cade Cook.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Chapman in 2006; two brothers, Fred Freihage in 1984, and Charles Freihage in 2008; and one sister, Loretta Bennett.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Gregory Mech officiating.

Entombment will be in Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The pallbearers will be her grandsons, Corey Ford, Colby Cook, Brad Cook Sr., Casey Callihan and her great-grandsons, Kyle Ford, Hayden Ford and Brad Cook Jr.

The family will receive fiends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mason-Woodard.

Memorial contributions may be given to Martin Luther School the Estella Fritz Fund in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

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Joplin Globe Newspaper Obituaries found Friday, October 01, 2010

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Obituaries:

• Edgar M. "Ed" McBride

  Edgar Monroe "Ed" McBride, age 85, of Joplin, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at his home after a battle with cancer.

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• George Robert Ewing

  George Robert Ewing, 91, Mount Vernon, Mo., formerly of Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Mo.

  October 1, 2010

• Trula Cain

  Trula Enola Cain, age 90, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Barton County Memorial Hospital.

  October 1, 2010 1 Photo

• David J. McAferty

  David J. McAferty, age 64, of Webb City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center.

  October 1, 2010 1 Photo

• Lena Ruby Maxwell

  Lena Ruby Maxwell, age 95, of Jasper, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital.

  October 1, 2010

• Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond

  Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Bainbridge Island, Wash. Betty was the widow of John F. Redmond, who died in 2005.

  October 1, 2010

• Ethel Butler

  Ethel Elizabeth Butler, age 99, of Lamar, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Truman Healthcare Center.

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Edgar Monroe "Ed" McBride

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

JOPLIN, MO — Edgar Monroe "Ed" McBride, age 85, of Joplin, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at his home after a battle with cancer. Born Feb. 25, 1925, in Havana, Ark., he was the son of the late Edgar McBride Sr. and Ruby Thompson McBride. Ed had lived in Joplin the past five years, moving from Caney, Kan., where he had made his home since 1968. He was a math teacher for many years at Caney Valley High School and previously in Dardanelle and Siloam Springs, Ark. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Methodist and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dardanelle and Eastern Star in Coffeyville, Kan. On February 18, 1961, he married LaFama White at Stillwell, Okla. She survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Kelley Grant and husband, David, Heather Boyd and husband, Greg, all of Joplin; one son, Greg McBride and wife, Lisa, of Bentonville, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Samantha and Morgan Cecil, Jacob Packard, Kasey, Ryan and Eric Grant, Jonathan and Mitchell McBride and Alecia McBride Myers. Graveside services with military honors will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ozark Memorial Park with Rev. David Fitzmaurice officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Onliine condolences may be made at www.parkermortuary.com

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b. Feb. 25, 1925 d. Sep. 29, 2010
Ozark Memorial Park Cemet...
East Joplin
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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George Robert Ewing

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

MOUNT VERNON, MO — George Robert Ewing, 91, Mount Vernon, Mo., formerly of Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, Mo. He was born March 9, 1919, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Walter Clarence Ewing and Laura Nettie Miller Ewing. He married Ona Earlene Ewing on Feb. 13, 1953, in Joplin, and she preceded him in death on April 20, 2007. George grew up in Fort Scott, and attended school there. He joined the U.S. Army and served from December 1941 to 1945. He taught high school for 48 years in various places including Hume, Walker, Sheldon and Montrose. He has lived in Sheldon since 1968. Survivors include one daughter, Robyn Fowler, Sheldon; son-in-law, Kerry Fowler, Sheldon; two granddaughters, Crystal Dawn Shepherd and her husband, Jay, Mount Vernon, and Charity Lynn Ogle and her husband, Justin, Nevada. Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Cade Ewing Shepherd, Avery Lynn Ogle and Lawson Heath Ogle; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers, Clarence V. Ewing and twin brothers, Leslie and Weslie Ewing; and three sisters, Nettie Biggs, Blanch Ryan and Nora Delaney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Nevada Assembly of God Church, Nevada, with Lawrence Shuey officiating and assisted by Minister Robert Chastain. Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Fort Scott, at 2:30 p.m. with Military Rites performed by Fort Scott VFW. Friends may call now and until 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday evening, Oct. 3, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. Those who wish may contribute to the Nevada Assembly of God or the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon. You may view obituaries and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

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b. Mar. 9, 1919 d. Sep. 28, 2010

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b. Sep. 23, 1924 d. Apr. 20, 2007
Fort Scott National Cemet...
Fort Scott
Bourbon County
Kansas, USA

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Trula Enola Theel Cain

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

LAMAR, MO — Trula Enola Cain, age 90, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Trula was born Jan. 20, 1920, in Latimer, Kan. She was the daughter of Lillian (Sutherland) and Otto Theel. She was a resident of Lamar for over half her life. After graduating from Emporia High School in 1938, Trula attended the College of Emporia and then graduated from Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia with an R.N. degree. She was united in marriage with Alvin Russell Cain on Christmas day, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo. He passed away July 10, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Lillian Theel; her brother, Edwin Theel, of Emporia, Kan.; her sister, Berniece Gray of California; and her granddaughter, Lauren Beth Selvey. Trula was very involved in her community. She was a Girl Scout leader in the 1950s and helped organize the Lamar Girl Scout Day Camp. She was a 4-H leader in the 1960s. As a 30 year member of Barton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, she created and donated flower arrangements for their gift shop to sell. Trula also taught procedures classes for the aides at BCMH in the 1950s and organized and trained the Candy Stripers at BCMH in the 1960s and 1970s. Trula was a Lamar City Park Board member for 23 years, eight of which she served as secretary. Her great love for animals prompted her to organize the Barton County Humane Society for which she served as president for over 25 years. Trula was a member (and past president) of P.E.O. Chapter EP for almost 50 years. She was a member of the Lamar Country Club, a women's bowling league and a member of the Ladies' and a Couples' Bridge Club. Trula was a breast cancer survivor (1964) and helped many struggling with the disease. Trula was honored on several occasions being named the Beta Sigma Phi "Woman of the Yea" in 1978, the Business & Professional Women's "Woman of the Year" and the Republican Women's "Woman of the Year." Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl Alderson and friend, Ed Cooper, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Marilyn and husband, Robert Selvey, of Lamar, and Karen and husband, Max Simmons, of Lamar. She was also blessed to have three grandchildren, Kara and husband, Lee Eggerman, Matthew Simmons and Sara Simmons; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Don Theel, of St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at Lamar United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Lamar United Methodist Church or Barton County Humane Society in care of Daniel Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net

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b. Jan. 20, 1920 d. Sep. 29, 2010

Cain, Dr Alvin R 33758527
b. Feb. 19, 1920 d. Jul. 10, 2005
Lake Cemetery
Lamar Heights
Barton County
Missouri, USA

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David J. McAferty

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

WEBB CITY, MO — David J. McAferty, age 64, of Webb City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center. David was born January 28, 1946, in Joplin, Mo., to David and Florence McAferty. David graduated from Joplin High School in 1963. He worked as an electrician for Rosner Electric of Kansas City before working for Allen Electric of Joplin for over 30 years. He later worked for St. John¹s Hospital until retiring in 2002. David loved playing golf and building or restoring homes. He enjoyed ³tinkering² in his shop and managing his lawn. He always had a project he was working on. His greatest pleasure came from family times he and Frances had with their family and especially their grandson. David was a member of the First Christian Church, Grove, Okla. and attended First Baptist Church of Webb City. David married Frances G. Newby on May 17, 1972, in Joplin, Mo., she survives of the home. Additional survivors include one daughter, Brandice Garren and husband, Travis, of Webb City; one grandson, Ryken David Garren; one sister, Barbara Nichols and her husband, Ken, state of Virginia; one brother, Gary McAferty and wife, Judy, of Joplin; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family members. David was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Rev. Ron Woody and Rev. Allen Brintnall officiating. Pallbearers will be Rod Taylor, Jerry Vore, Scott Sparrow, Gary Cloud, Geoff Smith and Stan Newby. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mason-Woodard. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.masonwoodard.com

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b. Jan. 28, 1946 d. Sep. 30, 2010
Mount Hope Cemetery
Webb City
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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Lena Ruby Knight Maxwell

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

JASPER, MO — Lena Ruby Maxwell, age 95, of Jasper, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital. Lena was born on Sept. 8, 1915, in Carthage, Mo., to George and Cora Belle (Lewis) Knight. Lena was a homemaker and a retired school teacher, having taught in Jasper County rural schools, Carthage schools and California schools. She retired in 1975. Lena was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church of Carthage and the California Teachers Association. She was united in marriage to Edgar W. Maxwell Sr. on May 30, 1935, at Neosho, Mo. He survives. Other survivors include one son, Edgar W. Maxwell Jr. and wife, Dixie, of Glendale, Ariz. and two grandsons, Anthony and Christopher, also of Glendale. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Anna Belle Maxwell; one brother, Ernest Knight and two sisters, Pansy King and Henrietta Reaves. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 at Paradise Cemetery, south of Jasper, Mo. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Weng Funeral Chapel, Jasper.

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Paradise Cemetery
Jasper
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA — Helen Elizabeth (Betty) Redmond, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Bainbridge Island, Wash. Betty was the widow of John F. Redmond, who died in 2005. John was the son of Samuel B. and Martha Connelly Redmond, of Carthage, and over the years, the couple often visited their cousins in the Robert Redmond and Russell Smith families. Betty was born on April 21, 1926, the daughter of John and Vivian Nelson, of Vancouver, British Colombia, and a sister of the late John A. Nelson and Margaret N. Heeney, also of Vancouver. Since their marriage at Vancouver in 1961, John and Betty resided in Calgary, Toronto and Houston, and retired to there on Banbridge Island in 1974. She is survived by her son, Gregory Nelson Redmond, of Los Angeles, Calif.; her stepson, John C. Redmond and his wife, Else, of Lincoln, Calif.; stepson, Daniel P. Redmond M.D., of Silver Spring, Md.; and Myrna L. Redmond, widow of stepson, Richard C. Redmond, of Colchester, Vt. John and Betty's family includes 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nephews, Rod Nelson, Michael Nelson, Barry Nelson and Brad Heeney; and niece, Lisa Heeney, who reside in British Columbia. Betty was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island, where she served on the altar guild for many years. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed summers with John cruising the waters of Alaska and British Columbia aboard their yacht, the "Martha C". Betty's ashes will be interred with those of her husband in Park Cemetery, Carthage. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Deacon, Galen Snodgrass, Grace Episcopal Church, officiated. Donations in her memory may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage, Mo. Services were under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary, 308 West Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836. For online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com

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b. Apr. 21, 1926 d. Apr. 8, 2010

Redmond, John Franklin 59296388
b. Feb. 5, 1912 d. Sep. 17, 2005
Park Cemetery
Carthage
Jasper County
Missouri, USA

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Ethel Elizabeth Jeffries Butler

The Joplin Globe
Friday, October 01, 2010

LAMAR, MO — Ethel Elizabeth Butler, age 99, of Lamar, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Truman Healthcare Center. Ethel was born Jan. 12, 1911, in Cedar County, Mo., the second of the fifteen children of J.N. and Effie (Gordon) Jeffries. On Dec. 20, 1930, at Fair Play, Mo., she married Lester Butler, and they celebrated more than 51 years together before his death March 22, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents; 11 brothers and sisters; a son-in-law, Buzz Gardner; and a grandson, Brad Butler. Ethel and Lester owned and operated The Electric Bakery on the west side of the Lamar Square for ten years. Many will also remember her from the Courthouse where she worked as deputy circuit clerk for many years. When Lester passed away in 1982, Ethel was appointed to complete his term as circuit clerk. She was an active member of Lamar First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Lamar Country Club, the Literary Club, and a Ladies Quartet. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Betty Jane Butler, Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Helen Gardner, Lamar; two brothers, Jesse and wife, Vera Jeffries, Carthage, and Bob Jeffries, Lamar; a sister, Ruth Newman, Carthage; eight grandchildren, Larry, Stan, Jon, and Pam Butler, Kent, Jeff, and Scott Gardner, and Diane Moore; 18 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and a large extended family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2nd at Daniel Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Barton County Senior Center or First Baptist Church in care of Daniel Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.danielfuneralhome.net

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b. Jan. 12, 1911 d. Sep. 29, 2010
Memory Gardens Cemetery
Lamar
Barton County
Missouri, USA

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Death Notices:

• George R. Ewing

  George Robert Ewing, 91, formerly of Sheldon, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. He was former high school teacher.

  October 1, 2010

• Lena R. Maxwell

  Lena Ruby Maxwell, 95, a retired schoolteacher, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

• JoAnne C. Anderson

  JoAnne Carsten Anderson, 84, owner of Anderson's Western Wear, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

• James Hudson

  James Hudson, 65, a contractor, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

• Donald R. Long

  Donald "Don" R. Long, 74, formerly of Joplin, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. He was a lawn mower mechanic.

  October 1, 2010

• Trula E. Cain

  Trula Enola Cain, 90, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

• David J. McAferty

  David J. McAferty, 64, a retired St. John¹s Hospital employee, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

• Bobby Tillery

  Bobby "Joe" Tillery, 78, a welder, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

  October 1, 2010

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