Lamar, MO Obituaries
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...
Joseph Earl Wilkinson
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...
Charles Michael Altergott
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...
Gary Swor
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...
Clarence Eugene Fyock
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...
Peggy Joyce Morris
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...
Michael Eugene Short
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...
Jonalee Stanart
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...
Joyce Kay Davidson
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...
