Lamar, MO Obituaries
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...
Patricia A Brown
Dec 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Brown, 74, of Asbury, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Pat was born on December 14, 1950, in Frederick, Maryland, to Daniel and Mary (Crutchley) Poole. She grew up in Jefferson, Maryland, and graduated from Middletown High School in 1968. Pat attended Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor of Animal Science in June 1972....
Scott Devall Gordon
Dec 23, 2024
Scott Devall Gordon, 59, of Lamar, MO, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend who touched countless lives with his kind heart and unwavering dedication.
Scott was born in Wichita, KS, to David and Frances (Perry) Gordon. He grew up in...
Lois Dickey
Dec 18, 2024
Lois Marie (Shelton) Dickey, 99, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, with her beloved daughter, Sandra, by her side. Born on May 6, 1925, to John Riley and Mary Elizabeth (Long) Shelton, Lois grew up on a farm near Crocker, Missouri, as one of eleven children in a close-knit family.
Lois attended Hickes School through the 8th...
Lester Vern Gilmartin
Dec 5, 2024
,Lester "Vern" Gilmartin, 79, of Arkansas and formerly of Barton County, passed away on December 5, 2025.
He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, and raised in Liberal, Missouri, where he attended school before continuing his education at Pittsburg University. He dedicated much of his life to the lumber industry, living and working in Connecticut, Virginia, and Arkansas before finally settling in...
Bobby Joe Morgan
Dec 1, 2024
Bobby Joe "BJ" Morgan, 62, of Liberal, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. BJ was born in Greenville, Mississippi, to Martha (Dennis) and Bobby Joe Morgan Sr. He grew up in Lake Village, Arkansas, and graduated in 1981 from Lakeside High School.
BJ began his career as a welder on a riverboat but experienced a life-changing moment when he...
