Lamar, MO Obituaries
Elizabeth Janie Jaggars
Jun 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Janie” Jaggars, 74, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. She married the love of her life, Tommy Jaggars, on May 22, 1975, in Pryor. Their life together was marked by family, and simple joys. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy, and their two sons, Chris Jaggars and Andrew Jaggars. She is survived...
Eunice Joy Crockett
May 27, 2025
Eunice Joy Crockett, née Rees, of Lamar, MO, went home to her loving Heavenly Father on May 27, 2025.
She was the third of four children born to Bill and Melba Rees, missionaries to China, South Africa (where Joy was born), and Hong Kong. From early on, she preferred to go by her middle name, Joy, and she was certainly a...
James Alan Gilmartin
May 26, 2025
James “Jim” Alan Gilmartin, 64, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Lamar, Jim was born to Joseph and Betty (Loewe) Gilmartin and raised on the family farm that shaped his life and values. He lived his entire life within a one-mile radius of that cherished land, a testament to his deep...
Jo Ann Harper
May 16, 2025
Jo Ann Costley Harper departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehabilitation peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 75 years.
She was born on April 24, 1950 to Eugene and Mary Ruth (Simpson) Costley in Fayette, MO. She attended Lamar schools graduating in 1968. She furthered her education and became a respiratory...
David Ellsworth Allen
May 13, 2025
David E. Allen, 89, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on May 13, 2025.
David was born in Lamar, Missouri, to Walton and Edith Allen. He attended Lamar schools and graduated from Lamar High School in 1953. From 1958 to 1960, David honorably served in the United States Army as an auto mechanic.
On August 10, 1968, he married Wanda F. Cramer in...
Amy Christine Rice
May 5, 2025
Amy Christine Rice, 48, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Free from all earthly pain and suffering, Amy now rests in eternal joy, embraced by the God she served so faithfully.
Amy was born in Thornton, Colorado, to Cindy and Cliff Hazard. The family lived in the Denver...
Kevin Daron Redman
Apr 8, 2025
Kevin Daron Redman, 57, of Mindenmines, Missouri, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He faced his long battle with cancer with unwavering strength and a positive spirit
Born on October 25, 1967, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Kenton Redman and Darlene Bartlett, Kevin lived a life full of love, laughter, and hard work....
Calvin Leon Trent
Apr 3, 2025
Calvin Leon Trent, age 66, of Lockwood, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Born in Lockwood to Melba (Cooper) and Howard Trent, Calvin remained deeply rooted in his hometown throughout most of his life. A hardworking and kind-hearted man, Calvin found joy in the simple things—he enjoyed doing lawn work, landscaping, and helping others with odd jobs.
Calvin had a...
Betty Ann Beatty
Mar 25, 2025
Betty Ann Beatty, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Weatherford, TX. She was born in Lamar, MO to a Carl Oscar Clark and Elsie (Workman) Clark and grew up in the Lamar and Iantha, MO area. She later moved to the Kansas City area with her parents, where she raised her family.
In 1980, Betty retired and...
Jeffrey Scott Bryant
Mar 15, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Bryant passed away on Saturday March 15, 2025.
Private family services will be held.
Michial Leon Spurling
Mar 5, 2025
Michial “Mike” Leon Spurling, 68, of Liberal, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, after a lengthy illness. Mike was born on July 27, 1956, in Lamar, MO, to Wilbur and Ethel Spurling. He lived his entire life in the Liberal, MO, area, where he was raised by Wilbur and Velma...
Melody Marie Cook
Mar 2, 2025
Melody Marie (Vroman) Cook, 70, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born to Paul and Pearl Vroman in Independence, where she spent her childhood and later attended William Christman High School.
As a teenager, Melody met the love of her life, Rick Cook. They were married in 1971 at Immanuel Baptist Church and shared over...
Sandra Sue Lewis
Mar 1, 2025
Sandra Sue Lewis, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Truman Health and Rehab in Lamar, MO. She was born in Buena Vista, Colorado to Bert and Mable (Earley) Morain. They later moved to Santa Rosa, California, where she met the love of her life, Edward Lewis. Together, they built a life full of adventure, eventually settling in...
Billy Ray Bryant
Feb 8, 2025
Billy Ray Bryant, 82, of Joplin, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born in Liberal, MO, to Raymond and Marie (Guerino) Bryant and graduated from Liberal High School. After school, he dedicated himself to farming, a profession that suited his humble and hardworking nature.
Billy had a love for life’s simple joys. He enjoyed traveling, taking...
Thelma Jean Lehman
Feb 6, 2025
Thelma Jean (Johnston) Lehman, 94, of Lamar, MO, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, sacrifice, and cherished family traditions.
She was born in Pryor, OK to Audie Ray and Allie Mae (Madole) Johnston. She grew up surrounded by music and the warmth of a close-knit home. A...
Shawn Miller
Jan 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawn Lee Miller, who left this world on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme. Diagnosed in February 2024, Shawn faced his illness with strength and resilience, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on June 13, 1969, Shawn lived a life full of adventure, hard work,...
Susan J Johnson
Jan 25, 2025
Susan Kay Johnson, 75, passed away on January 25, 2025. Born in Huron, Missouri, she was the daughter of Wathena Adaline (Neil Yeargain) and Hammond Johnson. She grew up in Bolivar, where she graduated from Bolivar High School before earning a Bachelor's degree in Art and Psychology from Southwest Baptist College.
A gifted artist, Susan expressed her creativity through various mediums,...
Scott Alan Mabe
Jan 23, 2025
Scott Alan Mabe, 66, of Lamar, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born in Kansas City, MO, to Joyce (Callen) and Richard Mabe, Scott grew up in the Jerico Springs area and graduated from Stockton High School in 1976. Soon after, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the Army. He then lived in various...
Jackie D. Hopkins
Jan 17, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Jackie Dean Hopkins, aged 87, of Haysville, Kansas. He departed this world on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Jack was the cherished son of Clinton and Mildred (Allison) Hopkins.
Jack Hopkins spent his formative years in Wichita, Kansas, attending Valley Center High School....
Mary Jane Lehman
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Jane Lehman, beloved aunt, left us on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She will be greatly missed. She was born on June 9, 1930, to Henry and Dena (Muehling) Lehman. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Lucile Lehman; brothers Samuel (JoAnn) Lehman and Robert (Janice) Lehman.
After high school Mary Jane attended Stephens College. She returned to Lamar...
