Lamar, MO Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Earl Wilkinson, 76, of Lamar, MO, known as Joe, departed this life on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home. Joe was born on January 27, 1948, in Lockwood, MO, to Clyde and Hannah Wilkinson.

He was a member of the Arcola Baptist Church. Joe worked for many years at O’Sullivan Industries as a forklift driver, retiring when the company...

Nov 28, 2024

Mike left this earth on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born and raised in Colorado, he spent the majority of his years building a life there. He recently relocated and currently lived among friends in Lamar, MO. 

Mike was a proud father of three and a loyal and generous friend to many. He leaves behind numerous friends and family members who he...

Nov 26, 2024

LAMAR- A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home for Gary Lynwood Swor, 70, Lamar, who died at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. 

A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses or to the...

Nov 22, 2024

Clarence Eugene “Gene” Fyock, 62, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away at his home on Friday, November 22, 2024. Gene was born in Lamar, Missouri, to Rosemay (Murray) and Cecil Fyock.

Gene had a creative spirit and found joy in coloring, particularly on flocked coloring pages. He also loved watching classic comedies, with Abbott and Costello and The Three Stooges holding a...

Nov 12, 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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