Lamar, MO Obituaries

Jan 11, 2013

Dec 20, 2012

Ronald Curtis Wilson, 61, Lamar, MO, passed away December 20, 2012, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Bakersfield, CA, to Calvin and Dortha Wilson, January 13, 1951. Ron was a graduate of The Northrup Institute of Technology, Inglewood, CA, and was involved in many areas of aviation. He also attended MIT. In his youth,...

Dec 20, 2012

Marilyn Jo McCarter, 64, passed away December 20, 2012, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar, MO. She was born February 10, 1948 to Willard and Eva (Maxe) Holford, in Coffeyville, KS. Marilyn graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School, Coffeyville, KS, majoring in Music Education at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, completing her degree in 1972. Marilyn married Harold...

Dec 7, 2012

Tim Strevens, 36, was taken to his heavenly home suddenly, December 7, 2012, in Crawford County Kansas. Tim was born to Andrew "Andy" and Jeanette "Jenny" Waugh Strevens in Croydon, a suburb of London, England. Tim worked for many years at the Attorney General's office of London, England. After moving to the United States in June of 2012, he...

Dec 2, 2012

Eva Lucile Dockery, 82, passed away December 2, 2012, in Baton Rouge, LA. Lucile was born September 23, 1930, to William McLemore and Emmajean Tomlin Johnson, in Overall, TN. Lucile married James Lee Ford on July 1, 1950. He preceded her in death March 4, 1969. On April 9, 1971, she married Stan Dockery in Belton, MO. He preceded...

Nov 24, 2012

Edna Mae Mayfield, 84, passed away November 24, 2012, at her home in rural Lamar, MO. Edna was born December 1, 1927, to Paul and Ethel Smith Loewe, near Milford, in rural Barton County, MO. She was a graduate of Sheldon High School, Sheldon, MO. Edna married Charles E. Mayfield on June 16, 1956, in Lamar, MO. They farmed...

Nov 18, 2012

Robert L. Simmons, 83, Lamar, MO, passed away November 18, 2012, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lamar, MO. Robert was born near Arcola, Dade County, Missouri, on June 26, 1929, to Omer and Maggie Siders Simmons. He graduated from Lamar High School, class of 1947. Robert married Reba Jones, August 1, 1948, in rural Dade County, Missouri. He...

Nov 16, 2012

Wanda Kay Benenhaley, 40, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 16, 2012. She was born, July 14, 1972, to Bill Flavell and Linda Stipp, in Kansas City, MO. Wanda moved to Nevada, MO at a very young age with her parents, Raymond "Duane" and Charlotte Baxter. She graduated from Nevada High School, Nevada, MO. Wanda attended the Baptist Church...

Nov 6, 2012

Nov 2, 2012

Ruby Frieden, 99, passed from this life, November 2, 2012. She was born August 14, 1913, in Pittsburg, KS. Ruby was raised by parents Lee and Mabel Mitchell in the Bethel neighborhood. After graduating high school, Ruby attended college in Springfield, MO. Ruby married Fred Frieden, February 18, 1934, in Springfield, MO. They lived on a farm in Barton...

Oct 20, 2012

Charles Overstreet passed from this life Oct. 20, 2012. He was born in Liberal, Mo., July 12, 1917, to Charles L. and Frona Coy Overstreet. Charles attended Liberal schools and graduated from Liberal High School in 1935. Mr. Overstreet was a member of the Liberal Christian Church, the Liberal Lions Club and enjoyed being involved with other Liberal civic...

Oct 9, 2012

Landon L. Ison, 32, Lamar, Missouri, passed away October 9, 2012. Landon was born October 8, 1980 in Lamar, MO, to Willard Lee Ison and Linda (Johnson) Ison Johanson. Landon graduated from Liberal High School, Liberal, MO, class of 1999. He attended college, on a track scholarship, and the Police Academy. Landon was outstanding at sports, especially football; he...

Oct 6, 2012

Sep 30, 2012

Oletha Jenkins, 89, Lamar, Missouri, passed away September 30, 2012, at Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lamar, Missouri. Oletha was born October 2, 1922, in Rueter, Missouri, to Delbert and Rosa (Braden) Williams. Oletha was united in marriage to the love of her life, Sherman Jenkins, 72 years ago in Forsyth, Missouri. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother...

Sep 28, 2012

Danny Ray Frazier, 64, Lamar, MO, passed away from this life, September 28, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born June 30, 1948, in Herrin, Illinois, to Robert E. and Winifred M. (Parsons) Frazier. He graduated from High School in Cochilla, CA, and attended two years of college. Danny served in the United States...

Sep 20, 2012

Lillie E. Wirth, 86, Golden City, MO, passed away September 20, 2012 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. Lillie was born July 25, 1926 to James and Iva (Holloway) Turner, Hiwassee, AR. Lillie graduated from Greenfield High School, Greenfield, MO. She married Walter Wirth, September 1, 1951 in Greenfield, MO. They made their home in Golden City, MO. Lillie...

Sep 17, 2012

Russell Sherron, 45, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away September 17, 2012, at his home. He was born May 24, 1967, to Bobby and Kathryn (Rawlings) Sherron, in Excelsior Springs, MO. He attended school at Excelsior Springs, MO and Lawson, MO. Russell worked in the construction industry as a brick layer. He was a member of the Excelsior Springs Eagles...

Sep 12, 2012

Shirley J. Heath, 77, Golden City, MO, passed away September 12, 2012. Shirley was born November 20, 1934 to John and Amy Leota (Thomas) James, Moundville, MO. Shirley married Loren Dee Heath, June 7, 1952 in Harrison, AR. They lived in California for a time and Webb City, MO. The majority of the time, they made their home in...

Sep 10, 2012

Maurice Jones, 78, Iantha, MO, passed away September 10, 2012, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar, MO. Maurice was born October 8, 1933, to Harry and Beulah (Miller) Jones. He graduated from Lamar High School. Maurice served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He attended college and worked as a police officer in Springfield, MO, and...

Aug 29, 2012

Arlene Fast, 81, Liberal, MO, passed away August 29, 2012, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar, MO. Arlene was born November 25, 1930, to Glenn and Iona (Ricketts) Baker. She graduated from Liberal High School, Liberal, MO, class of 1948. After graduating high school, she attended college in Springfield, MO. Upon graduation she taught in rural schools in the...