Lamar, MO Obituaries

2024

Peggy Joyce Morris, aged 93, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully passed away at her home on November 12, 2024. Born in 1931 in Sioux City, Iowa, Peggy was the cherished daughter of Pearl (Turner) and Charles Welch. Her life was a testament to warmth, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and community.

Peggy married the love of her life, Robert...

Nov 6, 2024

Michael Eugene Short, born on November 13, 1948, in Warrington Faugier, Virginia, passed away November 6, 2024, in Payson, Utah, at home with his family nearby, after a night of laughter, storytelling, and wild debates on world events. At the age of 75, he went home to his mother, leaving behind a legacy of wit, humor, a bottomless bucket of...

Nov 2, 2024

Jonalee (Hilt) Stanart, 75, of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024 in Joplin, MO. Jonalee was born September 26, 1949 to Jasper A. Hilt and Fern R. (Rosson) Hilt. She was preceded in death by both parents, one son Jeremy Servos and her brother James Steven Hilt. 

Jonalee lived most of her life in Nevada and was a...

Oct 16, 2024

Obituary for Joyce Kay Davidson

Joyce Kay Davidson, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born in Lamar, Missouri, to Noel and Mabel (Winningham) Thomas. Joyce graduated from Lamar High School in 1970 and married the love of her life, John Davidson, on July 29, 1973.

The couple initially moved to Springfield, Missouri, where Joyce earned her bachelor’s...

Oct 7, 2024

Dollie Mae (Stephenson) Smith, 81, of Liberal, MO passed away on Monday October 7, 2024. She was born in Stockton, MO to Myrl and Almeda Stephenson. She married Ralph Smith in 1970. She and Ralph enjoyed time together in their home with family and friends. Dollie was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Liberal. She was...

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Lee Dubic

December 10, 1945 to September 21, 2024

Larry was born in Gainesville, Missouri. He resided at 559 East HWY U Lamar, Missouri.

Larry was a proud team member at Freightliner in Portland, Oregon building trucks for over 30 years.

After...

Sep 19, 2024

Lisa Ann (McAfee) Fast, age 67, of Liberal, MO, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Lisa was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in Lakewood, CO, where she was lovingly raised by her parents, Linda (Homberger) and Ralph McAfee. In 1972, she moved to Liberal, MO, where she would later graduate with the Liberal High School Class...

Sep 17, 2024

Carla Elizabeth Day, 60, of Liberal, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born in Nevada, MO, Carla graduated from high school in 1982. She made Liberal her home for over 30 years, becoming a beloved member of the community. She enjoyed dining at local favorites like Mary’s Flower Cart and Sweet Creations Bakery, where she found joy...

Sep 16, 2024

Priscilla Ann Crockett, 79, of Lamar, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Moline, KS, to Clarence “Bob” and Mildred “Windy” (Tyler) Morrow. Priscilla spent her early years in Ft Scott, KS, later moving to Liberal, MO, before finally settling in Lamar, MO, where she lived the majority of her life.

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Sep 5, 2024

Doris Marie Jungmann Woods

January 17, 1936 – September 5, 2024

Doris Marie Jungmann Woods passed away on September 5, 2024, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born on January 17, 1936, to Orpha and Carl Jungmann, she grew up in Lamar alongside her five brothers and sisters, graduating from...

Aug 28, 2024

Norma Sue Buchanan, 86, of Lamar, MO, passed away peacefully at Truman Health and Rehab on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Lurton, AR, she was the cherished daughter of Glover and Geneva (Dollar) Davis. Norma graduated from Lamar High School in 1957, the same year she married the love of her life, Stanley “Buck” Buchanan, on October 26....

Aug 27, 2024

Andrew Robert Grant, 63, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Andrew was born in Delhi, New York, to Robert and Gladys (Deeter) Grant. The family later relocated to Joplin, Missouri, where Andrew graduated from Joplin High School.

After high school, Andrew moved to Pittsburg, Kansas, and joined the National Guard,...

Aug 19, 2024

Teresa Louise Timmons, 67, of Iantha, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born in Jasper, Missouri, to the late Walter and Iris (Howard) Sweet, Terrie was known for her kind heart, dedication to her family, and deep love for animals.

In 1967, Terrie and her family relocated...

Aug 7, 2024

Max Allen Long, 47, of Liberal, MO passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He was born in Pittsburg, KS to George and Terry (Wheeler) Long and grew up in Liberal, MO where he graduated from Liberal High School in 1995. Max was a hard worker and self-starter. He worked in concrete construction his entire career and was the...

Jul 27, 2024

Shirley Kay (Sprouls) Cook passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St Louis County, MO. Shirley was born April 10, 1939, in Oakton, MO to Bert Andrew and Nellie Belle (Hininger) Sprouls. She grew up in Barton County, MO and was a 1957 graduate of Lamar High School. Shirley married Thomas Cook on January 14, 1978.

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Jul 16, 2024

Dora “Jean” Buzzard, 85, of Lamar, MO passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024. She was born in Barton County to Grace (Purvis) and Walter Ison. Jean grew up in Barton County and graduated from Liberal High School in 1957, where she was an active member of the band. At 15, she met the love of her life, Harvey...

Jul 7, 2024

1952-2024

Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend

Mary Dubic, 71, of Lamar, Missouri, was born Mary Heotis on August 18, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri. Mary left this life for Heaven on July 7, 2024.

Mary was married on December 29, 2009, to Larry Lee Dubic.

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Jun 29, 2024

Janet Elnora Dill, 93, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024.

Jun 19, 2024

Kim Ellen Spurling, 65, of Liberal, MO passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2024. She was born in Girard, KS to George and Wilma (Russell) Trout. She grew up in Girard, KS graduating from Girard High School in 1977. She married Darrell Spurling on September 21, 1979, and the couple would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this year....

Jun 16, 2024

Darrell W. Spurling, 71, of Liberal, MO passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024. He was born in Fort Scott, KS to Wilbur and Ethel (Bogart) Spurling. He grew up in the Liberal area. He married Kim Trout on September 21, 1979, and the couple would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this year. They lived and raised their...