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Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO (2026)

05/28/2026

Grace Ann Reese

Grace Ann (Beall) Reese, age 78, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 9, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri.

Grace was born March 23, 1948, in Lamar, Missouri to Homer Beall and Lola Gertrude (Long) Beall. She graduated from Lamar High School with the Class of 1966 and later attended Southwest Missouri State.

Throughout her life, Grace worked in several professions. Early on, she worked as a dental hygienist before dedicating more than ten years caring for others as a nurse’s aide at Truman Healthcare. Her last career led her to caring for piglets, and hogs at Murphy Family hog farm.

Grace had a love for movies and series of all kinds but was especially a movie buff when it came to the classics, she knew every film with Humphrey Bogart or Audrey Hepburn. She was involved in the community theater where she enjoyed performing and was cast in three local plays that were performed at the Thiebaud Auditorium in Lamar. She was a devoted animal lover who had several beloved pets of all kinds over the years. Grace was a number one fan of Willie Nelson, having attended several of his concerts with friends and family throughout her life. She loved to laugh, to dance, to celebrate, and to write and send heartfelt letters and cards to her loved ones.

Survivors include her daughter, Anna (Reese) Reagan of Springfield, MO; Dale Norwood (Dawn) of Lamar, MO; Jill Shrum of Brunswick, GA; Debby Berthot of McMinnville, OR; Gene Martin of Rockport, MA; Greg Martin of Apache Junction, AZ; Merida Solum of Queen Creek, AZ; Melanie St. Clair of Queen Creek, AZ; Melissa Eddings of Salem, OR; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of dear friends who will miss her dearly.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Norma Norwood and Donna Martin; one brother, Ralph Wayne Beall; and one nephew, Brett Beall.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

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05/20/2026

Giles "Junior" Hammons

Giles “Junior” Hammons, age 94, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2026, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Junior was born June 3, 1931, in Plattsburg, Missouri, to Giles Jahue Hammons and Ethel Zeffie (Gannaway) Hammons. On October 3, 1954, he married Laura Faye Esry in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Together they shared 69 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2023.

Junior proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for MODOT for 34 years before retiring in 1989.

Stephen Covey once wrote, “Every man has four great needs in life: to live, to love, to learn, and to leave a legacy.” Junior truly fulfilled each of those needs. He lived with remarkable strength and resilience, defying countless health challenges throughout his life, from his time serving in Korea to his final years. Doctors and nurses often described him as “one tough old bird,” always with a smile and a respectful shake of the head.

To love was second nature to Junior. His devotion to his family, especially to Laura, his wife of more than 68 years, was evident to all who knew them. They were inseparable until the very end.

Junior also never stopped learning, and his legacy is one that will continue for generations. He set an enduring example as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and mentor. Some of his most treasured memories were the countless hours spent teaching young men and women how to hunt and fish. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, cranking the White Mountain ice cream freezer on Sunday afternoons, and driving the old green pickup with Laura in the Lamar Fair and Stockton Walnut Festival parades. He never missed a ballgame, including away games, and cherished every opportunity to support his family.

Nearly 30 years ago, Junior started the Hammons family fish fry, an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition that continues to bring together 40 to 50 family members and friends. This year’s gathering will serve as a special celebration of a life truly well lived. Those who knew Junior understand how deeply he will be missed.

Survivors include one son, Jamie Hammons of Lamar, Missouri; one daughter, Judy Crockett of Carthage, Missouri; five grandchildren, Sarah Hammons, Allison Hammons, Nicole Hammons, Blake (Lori) Crockett, and Brad (Jeni) Crockett; five great-grandchildren, Emersyn, Brenton, Caleb, Gentry, and Ensley; one sister, Pauline Crane of Stockton, Missouri and two sisters-in-law, Barbara Wallen and Anna Ruth (Ed) Fields.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Laura; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Jim Brandom, Francis and Oral Yancey, and Dorothy and Ernie Verrue; and one brother-in-law, Pat Crane.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Stockton City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested and may be made payable to the Missouri Veteran’s Home Assistance League in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

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05/18/2026

Robert Neal Bartlett

Robert “Neal” Bartlett, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 13, 2026.

Neal was born October 25, 1941, in Carthage, Missouri, to Clyde Raymond Bartlett and Louise Lorene (Adams) Bartlett. He graduated from Golden City High School.

Neal dedicated his entire career to working as an electrician for Western Electric, which later became AT&T, before retiring after many years of service. He was a current member of the Independence Masonic Lodge.

Neal enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting, gardening, mowing his yard, and spending time with his dogs. He especially loved football and could often be found watching multiple games at once on his two televisions — his own version of picture-in-picture. Whether it was high school, college, or NFL football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, Neal was always a devoted fan.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindee (Rusty) Hay and Sherri (John) Borgmeyer; four grandchildren, Ryan (Christie) Hay, Troy (Heather) Hay, Ross Borgmeyer, and Matt (Makenzie) Borgmeyer; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Rodney (Joyce) Bartlett; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Neal was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Darius Bartlett and Joe Bartlett.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dudenville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Dudenville Cemetery, in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

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05/18/2026

Dorlyne Viola Schorzman

Dorlyne Viola Schorzman, age 102, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.

Dorlyne was born September 24, 1923, in St. Francis, Kansas to Glenn Porter Shaul and Gladys Marian (Fisher) Shaul. On October 26, 1947, Dorlyne married Clarence Tobias Schorzman in St. Francis, Kansas, and together they shared many loving years.

Dorlyne worked as a teacher’s aide for the Lamar School District and was a faithful member of Lamar Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and treasured her role as mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Survivors include one son, Roger Clarence Schorzman of Hollister, Missouri; two daughters, Carol Ann Buffington and Brenda Lea (Justen) Cox, all of Lamar; four grandchildren, Ryan (Leah) Godfrey of Leavenworth, Kansas, Vanessa (Mike) Manes of Joplin, Missouri, Jeffrey (Ashley) Godfrey of Republic, Missouri, and Garrett (Brittany) Cox of Fort Worth, Texas; and ten great-grandchildren, Toby Godfrey, Eden Godfrey, Samantha Godfrey, Bess Godfrey, and Silas Bo Godfrey, all of Republic, Missouri, Olivia Manes and Grayson Manes of Joplin, Missouri, and Brayden Cox, Ellie Cox, and Adalyn Cox, all of Fort Worth, Texas.

Dorlyne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Schorzman; two brothers, Glenn Dale Shaul and Glenn Eugene Shaul; and three sisters, Dorma Bradley, Shirlee Miller, and Sharron Chapman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lamar, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the funeral home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to either Lamar Christian Church or Barton County Senior Citizens Center, in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

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05/11/2026

Beverly Jean Freeman

Beverly Jean Freeman, age 82, of Lamar, passed away May 9, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born July 17, 1943, in San Bernardino to Adelbert John Howie and Josephine Lucille (Binkowski) Howie. On May 5, 1964, she married Jerry Lee Freeman in San Bernardino, California. Together they shared 49 years of marriage before his passing in January 2014.

Beverly was an incredible floral designer and a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was known for her creativity, kindness, and devotion to her family and faith.

Survivors include one son, Jason Freeman of Riverside, California; one daughter, Jamie Snyder of Riverside, California; two grandchildren, Jessica Freeman and Logan Freeman; and one sister, LaVonne Adams of Dallas, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Freeman; one daughter, Jennifer Freeman; and one brother, Albert Howie.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home, with burial to follow at King's Point Cemetery in Lockwood, Missouri.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

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05/07/2026

Susan Hodges

Susan Hodges, age 74, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri.

A Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lamar, Missouri.

Memorial contributions to assist the family with funeral expenses may be made in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

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05/07/2026

Robert "Bob" Leon Couch

Robert "Bob" Leon Couch, age 81, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away May 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born March 7, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, to Leon Chester Couch and Margaret Rose Couch. On August 28, 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Sue Reno in Lamar, Missouri, and together they shared nearly 60 years of marriage.

Bob was a member of the Lamar graduating class of 1963. He then attended Pittsburg State University, where he was a charter member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated in 1967. He and Marilyn moved to Kansas City where Bob attended Dental School at UMKC, graduating with a D.D.S. in 1970. This was followed by yet another move, this time to Fort Lee, Virginia where Bob was a Captain in the Army serving two years as a dentist on the base. After completing his service, a final move was in store, this time back to Lamar where he opened a dental practice in 1973.

Bob dedicated his professional life to serving the Lamar community as a dentist, where he was known for his care, skill, and commitment to his patients. He practiced Dentistry for almost 50 years before retiring. He was an active member of the Lamar Rotary Club, spent a number of years on the school board, and was heavily involved in both the Missouri Dental Association (MDA) and American Dental Association (ADA). Bob was also a faithful member of the Lamar Methodist Church.

He enjoyed golfing, fly fishing, reading, his many years of coaching his kids various sports teams, watching every episode of Jeopardy possible, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Rob Couch and wife Colleen of Olathe, Kansas and Drew Couch of Lamar, Missouri; one daughter, Jenni Duncan and husband Brian of Lamar, Missouri; five grandchildren, Blake Elam, Quinlan Couch, Elise Couch, Seth Duncan and Mykela Timmons; one sister, Beth Brisbin and her husband Anthony of Lamar, MO; one sister-in-law, Charlotte Coats of Springfield, Missouri and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Margaret Couch.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Lamar Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Daniel Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions ar suggested and may be made payable to either the Leon Couch Memorial Scholarship or Missouri Dental Association in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.

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04/29/2026

Kevin Gene Sechrest

Kevin Gene Sechrest, age 56, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for over a year.

Kevin was born on September 3, 1969, in Nevada, Missouri, to Larry Sechrest and Janet (Mayfield) Sechrest. He was a graduate of Lamar High School and attended Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Kevin had a lifelong love of sports. He played softball with his church team and enjoyed playing basketball with friends at Grace Place. While in college, he also played racquetball at the YMCA. His favorite sport was football, and he was a devoted fan of the Denver Broncos from a young age.

As a child, Kevin enjoyed camping trips with his parents at Buffalo River State Park. These trips were often shared with his close cousins, Teresa and Mike Keithly, along with their parents. Kevin also had a passion for board games. He regularly played with friends on Wednesday nights at Changing Hands in Joplin and spent many cherished hours playing games with his parents. Kevin loved food and could always be found watching food shows on television. He was a huge animal lover, including his dog, Sugar and his cat, Furball.

Survivors include his parents, Larry and Janet Sechrest; his aunts, Nadine Mayfield and Patty Kennemer; and his close cousins, Mike Keithly and Teresa Butler.

He was preceded in death by his aunts and uncles, Jean and Bob Keithly and Lyn and Marilyn Mayfield; his uncle, Deb Mayfield; and his grandparents, Harvey and Iva Mayfield and Coy and Mary Sechrest.

Kevin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the ASPCA or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

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04/27/2026

Daniel Lloyd Jenkins

Daniel Lloyd Jenkins, 74 of Golden City, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, in Golden City, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2026 the family residence in Golden City, Missouri.

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04/27/2026

Gloria Jean Nelson

Gloria Jean Nelson, age 65, of Golden City, passed away April 23, 2026, at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar.

Gloria was born June 28, 1960, in Carthage to William Gene Elliott and Priscilla Mae (Webb) Elliott. She graduated from Golden City High School in 1979. On September 24, 1987, she was united in marriage to Dale Alden Nelson in Miami.

Gloria spent many years caring for others while working at her mom and stepdad’s restaurant, Wayside Cafe, and later devoted seven years to serving residents at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She then spent the next 23 years at home as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She always made time for anyone in need and had a special gift for making others feel seen, valued, and loved. Known for her wonderful sense of humor, Gloria could light up any room with her smile and laughter. She always had a story to tell, but her greatest joy in life was being a grandmother.

Gloria loved bird watching, caring for plants, lottery tickets, her dog Homer, and any kind of sale — yard sales, garage sales, store sales, and auctions. Above all, she cherished her family, friends, and especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Dale; one son, Elliot Nelson of Pekin; two daughters, Jennifer Nelson of Golden City and Danielle Nelson and Kyle Besendorfer of Lamar; two grandchildren, Colby Nelson and Mercadez Scott of Joplin and Michelle Nelson of Lamar; one brother, Robert Elliott and his wife, Rita, of Golden City; many nieces and nephews, including Misty, Emma, Jaydon, Gunner, and Tosha, all of Golden City; as well as a host of other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Tommy Elliott, Danny Young, and Ricky Tubaugh; and one sister, Laura Jane Young, whom she had missed dearly for the past 15 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the family home, 1137 SE 75th Road, Golden City, Missouri.

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