Lamar, MO Obituaries
Andrew Robert Grant
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,...
Teresa Louise Timmons
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...
Max Allen Long
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...
Shirley Kay Cook
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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Dora Jean Buzzard
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...
Mary Dubic
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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Kim Ellen Spurling
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....
Darrell Wayne Spurling
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...
Camilla Louis Lamb
Jun 4, 2024
Camilla “Cammy” L. Lamb, of Webb City, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024. Cammy was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to George and Eileen Shipman on November 4, 1957.
Cammy is survived by her husband, Russel Lamb Sr.; sons, Russel (Amanda) Lamb Jr and Tyler (Nicolase Stephens) Lamb; grandchildren, Sarah Lamb, Allison...
Donald Laray Vinson
May 30, 2024
Donald LaRay Vinson, 76, of Lamar, MO passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024. He was born in Lamar, MO to Delera (Howard) and James Vinson. He grew up in Lamar and Golden City, MO and graduated from Golden City High School in 1965. After high school he worked in several places including Golden City Business Forms, Job Corp,...
Mark Steven Sparks
May 25, 2024
Mark Steven Sparks, 62, passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024. He was born in Ft Scott, KS to Martha (Thompson) and Stephen Sparks. He grew up in Lamar, MO and graduated from Lamar High School in 1979. He worked in several places including Thorco, Tamco, and had his own landscaping business. He enjoyed making things with his hands,...
Carol Jean Pierce
May 23, 2024
Carol Jean Pierce, 74, of Liberal, MO passed away on Thursday May 23, 2024. She was born in Pittsburg, KS to Thelma (Miller) and Leonard Coots. She grew up in the Pittsburg area, graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1967. After school she trained in Kansas City and then worked in Pittsburg for the Census Bureau. Carol married Charles...
Patrick Andrew Letchworth
May 15, 2024
Patrick Letchworth of Mulberry, Kansas passed peacefully in his home, with his wife Karen by his side, on May 15, 2024. He was the son of Earl and Grace Letchworth.
He is proceeded in death by his parents and brothers Terry Elder and Tyler Letchworth.
Pat leaves behind his wife Karen;...
James Roger Geisler
May 14, 2024
James “Jimmy” Roger Geisler, 79, of Lamar, MO passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born in Trenton, MO to Clarence and Anna Belle (Cook) Geisler and grew up around Blairstown, MO. Jimmy married Shirley Frickendschmit and became a stepfather to her children. The family lived in Lamar, MO where he was employed by Thorco until he retired....
Steven Douglas Somers
May 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven Douglas Somers, who departed this life, after a lengthy illness, in Nevada, Missouri, on May 3, 2024, at 7:15 pm surrounded by his family. Born on October 21, 1972, in Salina, Kansas, to Jack and Loretta Somers, Steven was the youngest of five siblings.
On June...
Thomas Arlie Willis
Apr 23, 2024
Thomas Arlie Willis, 80, Lamar, Missouri departed this earth in Carthage, Missouri and opened his eyes to see Jesus on April 23, 2024. Thomas (Tom) was born in Albany, California to the union of Arlie Walter and Marjorie Louise (Hunt) Willis. As the firstborn child of evangelist parents, Tom moved around a lot -over 50 times- before graduating high...
Earlene Kay Rawlings
Apr 20, 2024
Earlene Kay Rawlings, aged 77, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Born in Lamar, MO to Earl and Allene (Wampler) Robertson, she spent her formative years in the Lamar area and graduated from Lamar High School in 1964. Throughout her life, she remained an active and devoted member of the First Christian Church. Earlene dedicated 46 years of...
Carl Ewell Ritter
Apr 20, 2024
Carl Ewell Ritter passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024. Carl was born November 5, 1951, in Kansas City, MO to John and Martha (Gravitt) Ritter. Carl worked in auto body repair, tarring roofs and other miscellaneous jobs. He also enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his sisters Alberta Weber and Juanita Ritter, and brothers...
John M Troyer
Apr 1, 2024
John M. Troyer, 95, of Lamar, MO, passed away at his residence, at 6:45 AM on April 1, 2024. He was born in Centerville, MI on April 4, 1928, to Moses and Lydia (Wickey) Troyer. On April 4, 1954, he was married to Verona (Graber) Troyer, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by...
