Lamar, MO Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Violet Marguerite (Sprouls) Ring died Tuesday November 19, 2019 in Iola, KS with her family by her side as she had lived her life; with grace and dignity. She was revered by her family and admired by her friends. Violet was born December 3, 1925 in rural Oakton, MO to Bert Andrew and Nellie Belle (Hininger) Sprouls. She graduated...

Nov 14, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Melvin Wimsatt, born July 10, 1934, Scotland, Arkansas, died peacefully on November 14 2019 at Medicalodges nursing home, Columbus, Kansas after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Congestive Heart Failure. Charles along with one brother, was raised on a small farm in Dade County Missouri by his parents, Elmer and Minnie Wimsatt. Melvin, as they called him...

Nov 11, 2019

Glenna Ivarene Rogers, age 88, of Liberal, MO passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019. Glenna was born June 22, 1931 in Liberal, MO to Novella (McClendon) and Wilbur “Glen” Venable Sr. She graduated from Levasy High School in 1949 and married Earl L. Rogers on October 13, 1952. Glenna worked at several places outside of her home including...

Nov 5, 2019

Madison Claire Hatfield, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was 20 years old. Madison was born on April 5, 1999 to Kevin and Janette Hatfield, of Liberal, MO. Madison was full of life. She loved being outside, going to school, listening to music, and being with her family. Madison had a laugh that could...

Nov 2, 2019

Leo Cox passed away at 5 P.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1933 to Calvin Arthur and Clara May (Bery) Cox in Pierceville, KS. He was born in the depression and dust bowl era and his family moved to a nicer area north of Milford, MO. Leo...

Oct 25, 2019

Julia Loretta Malone, age 65, of Hepler, Kansas, passed away October 25, 2019, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Julia was born March 18, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, to Ralph and Mabel Wiggans. She married Timothy Malone on December 16, 1988. She lived many years in Farlington, KS, before moving to Hepler, KS. She enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 13, 2019

Helen Jean (Gardner) Marti, 91, Lamar, Missouri, passed away at Barton County Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 13, 2019 after a short illness. Jean was born on June 18, 1928, in Arcola, Missouri to Thomas William and Katherine Irene (Twaddell) Gardner. She had spent her lifetime in Barton County and was proud to have been a farmer’s wife for...

Sep 25, 2019

Lorena Frances Breedlove, age 101, of Iantha, MO passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2019. Lorena was born to Goldie and Emmett McWhirter on August 30, 1918 in Sentinel, OK. She married Leland Breedlove December 4, 1935. She lived in Lebanon, MO for many years before moving to Iantha, MO. Lorena lived a long and fruitful...

Sep 24, 2019

Verona (Graber) Troyer, 93, of Lamar, MO, passed away, 12:50 PM, September, 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Berne, IN, on April 23, 1926, to David and Martha (Schwartz) Graber. On April 4, 1954 Verona married to John Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are four sons: David (Sylvia) Troyer, Somerset, OH, John (Mintie) Troyer, Frankfort, OH,...

Sep 17, 2019

James O’Neal Humphries (Jamie) passed away in his home in Lamar, MO on September 17, 2019. He was born May 7, 1971 to James E. Humphries and Ava (Brown) Humphries in Aberdeen, MS. He is a former resident of both Jasper, AL, and of Amory, MS.

Jamie is survived by his fiancé Machelle Oliver of...

Aug 26, 2019

Phyllis Jeanne Woirhaye, 81, passed away on Monday August 26, 2019. Phyllis was born in Clinton, MO on October 11, 1937 to Alva and Opal (Wells) Johnson. Phyllis graduated from Clinton High School in 1955 and married Charles Woirhaye on June 17, 1955. While in Clinton, Phyllis was employed by the Henry County Abstract, Clinton Chamber of Commerce and...

Aug 26, 2019

Thelma Corine Nielsen, 95, recently residing in Carthage, Missouri, passed away on August 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage Missouri. Thelma was born in Lamar, Missouri to Paul Eugene and Cora Ann Long Walters on August 28, 1923. She graduated from Lamar High School and attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri; Park College, Parkville, Missouri and...

Aug 16, 2019

Debbie Sue Enochs, 57, passed away on Friday August 16, 2019. Debbie was born on January 24, 1962 in Mesa, AZ to William Mack and Carolyn Sue (Lawson) Silvers. A memorial service will be held at Konantz Warden Funeral Home at 10 A.M. on Wednesday August 21, 2019.

Aug 15, 2019

Howard Lee Parks, 80, died on Thursday August 15, 2019. He was born September 13, 1938 to Norwood and Pearl Lewis Parks in Kansas City, KS. Howard was a very gentle, kind and humble Christian, who always spread kindness and a small joke wherever he went. He was a wonderful dad and a cherished grandfather. He was a friend...

Aug 9, 2019

Ida Lydia Poore, 78, of Lamar, passed away the morning of August 9, 2019 with her husband, Melvin Poore holding her hand. Ida was born March 26, 1941 to Frank Lewis and Ethel (Eads) Burdick. She was the 9th of 10 children and they all grew up in Deerfield, Mo. Ida loved music and taught herself to play the...

Jul 10, 2019

After a month of hospice care, Warren Leon Walker died peacefully, from dementia, at his home on July 10, 2019. Warren was born in Golden City, MO on December 30, 1930 to Raymond and Thelma (Primmer) Walker. There he worked in his dad’s feed store and hauled gravel. He married the love of his life, Eunice Mae Leivan, March...

Jul 7, 2019

On Sunday July 7, 2019 Cynthia Jo Hutchison Jones of Liberal, MO passed away at the age of 67. Cindy was born February 19, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Alfred and Barbara (Harris) Hutchison. She is survived by a daughter Barbie Taylor-James of Arma, KS, a son James Taylor of Liberal, MO, several step children, two grandsons Jonathan...

Jun 29, 2019

Betty Lou (Loewe) Gilmartin, age 83, of Liberal, MO, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Betty was born October 17, 1935 to Paul Julius and Ethel (Smith) Loewe. Betty graduated from Lamar High School in 1953. She married Joseph Anthony Gilmartin October 18, 1953. Joe preceded her in death on April 30, 2014. Betty is survived by three children;...

Jun 22, 2019

Patricia Louise Baston “Pat”, residing in Austin, TX passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the age of 70. Pat is survived by her only child Catherine “Katy” Corser and her grandson Flex Corser (5-pound dog), her Aunt Dollie, and many loving family members throughout Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude Earl and Alberta...

Jun 21, 2019

Floyd Wilson Banwart, 96, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. He was born March 26, 1923 in Barton County to Eli and Lizzie (Braker) Banwart. Floyd went to school through tenth grade in Iantha, MO and then through twelfth grade in Mindenmines, MO. He served in the US Army, in the Philippines, during WWII and didn’t have enough...