These obituaries are reprinted from the Lawrence County Record, Mt. Vernon, MO
Mark Allen Barnett
Mark Allen Barnett, 49, Butterfield, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his home. He was born March 24, 1962, in Joplin to Dave and Ruby (Hayes) Barnett.
He married Carol Warner. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Joshua and James Barnett, Monett; one daughter, Christina Whistnant, Arkansas; four stepsons, Ronnie Misener, Monett, Floyd Misener, Verona, Nathan Block, Purdy, and Stanley Misener, Exeter; two stepdaughters, Teresa Block, Monett, and Lucinda Warner, Ridgeley; two brothers, Mike Barnett, Monett, and Gary Barnett, Oklahoma; two sisters Vickie Pancake, Joplin, and Penny Barnett, Fayetteville, Ark; and several grandchidlren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ricky Barnett; two sisters, Kay Barnett and Ann Carney; and one grandaughter.
Graveside services were Friday, April 1, at Sparks Cemetery, Butterfiled, with the Rev. Ronnie Howerton officiating, under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.
Peral Maxine Ebersold
Pearl Maxine Ebersold, 91, Republic, died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Cox South;, Springfield. She was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Barry County to Fletcher and Amy (Bennett) Dodson.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Republic.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; three brothers, Herbert, Paul and Bill; and one grandchild.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Sanders, Republic; four sisters, Juanita Neill and Irene Pennell, both of Purdy, Edwina Terry, Aurora, and Betty Schnaible, Lodi, Calif.; two grandchidren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Friday, Apirl 1, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. Dick Bishop officiating. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemtery.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church or senior center, both of Republic.
John Leon "Pete" Fischer
John Leon "Pete" Fischer, 59, Springfield, died Friday, April 1, 2011, in his home. He was born Oct. 5, 1951, in Springfield to Eugene and Elaine (McNerney) Fischer.
He grew up in Verona and was a 1969 graduate of Verona High School. He served in the United States Air Force, from 1970 to 1973. He was stationed in Biloxi, Miss., and Clark Air Force Base, Philippines. He worked in the agribusiness industry for more than 30 years. He retired to Springfield in 2006 after living in Edwardsville, Ill., for 19 years.
He married Vicki Lee Dec. 30, 1972. She survives. Additional survivors include one son, Ryan Fischer, St. Paul., Minn.; one daughter, Maggie Fischer, Springfield; and two brothers, Ted Fischer, Omaha, Neb., and Mike Fischer, Denton, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Compassus of Springfield or a charity of the donor's choice.
Joe "J.D." Fitzpatrick
Joe "J.D." Fitzpatrick, 76, Marionville, died Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born June 21, 1934, in Nixa to Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick. He was a farmer and had owned and operated area restaurants. He served as a maintenance engineer for Elfindale Retirement Community. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Marionville and a member of Elks Lodge #409, Springfield.
Survivors include his wife, Zona; three sons, David Fitzpatrick and Carl Fitzpatrick, both of Marionville, and Ron Fitzpatrick, Clever; two stepchildren, Donna Ellingsworth, Green Forest, Ark., and Randy Lane, Billings; two brothers, Roger Fitzpatrick, Nixa, and Jack Fitzpatrick, Forsyth; one sister, Lalia Thomas, Ozark; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Paster Lee Miller officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Memorial donations may be made to Payne Cemetery.
Archie Graham
Archie Graham, 79, Stotts City, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Wheeler, Ark., to Archine and Ruby Pearl (Chapman) Graham.
He was a drywall finisher.
He married Carolyn (Moore) Pointer July 14, 2004. She survives.
Additional survivors include his children, Regina Fowler and Donna Norman, both of Crestview, Fla., Jan Gibbs, Lesslie, Mich., Randy Porter, Springfield, Mark Porter and Tammy Aldridge, both of Mt. Vernon, and Eric Porter, Stotts City; one sister, Dorothy Campbell, Mt.Vernon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchidlren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Porter, and twins Karen and Sharon Patton.
Memorial services were Friday, April 1, at Summit Baptist Chruch, Mt.Vernon, with Dennis Meyer and Kenny Epperson officiating. His body was donated to cancer research.
Hobert Ivan Lathrop
Hobert Ivan Lathrop, 89,Aurora, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Ozark Maountain Regional Health Care in Crane. He was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Swan to James Calvin and Clara Lea Parrill Lathrop.
He was a supervisor in the aircraft industry.
Survivors include one son, Robert Lathrop, Galena, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Efton Lathrop, and one grandson.
Graveside services were Friday, April 1, at the Marionville IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Boll officiating, under the direction of Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.
Harold Fredrick Muench
Harold Fredrick Muench, 89, Aurora, died at 7 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011, at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1921, in Aurora to George A. and Grace (Bradley) Muench. He was a United States Navy veteran. He worked as a truck driver and retired as a superviosr from Alton Box Company in Blue Springs. He was a member of the Aurora Baptist Temple.
He married Veata Mae Means Feb. 18, 1940, in Reeds Spring. She died Oct. 17, 2008.
Survivors include one son, Gary Muench, Park Forest, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the funeral home chapel.
Kenneth James Newman
Kenneth James Newman, 75, Goodman, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his home. He was born Nov 1, 1935, in Joplin to Kenneth K. and Vera Turner Newman. After graduating high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a troublershooter for General Electric.
He married Margaret Carol Butchart April 14, 1956, in California. She survives. Additional survivors include one son, Douglas Paul Newman, Aurora; two daughters, Bobbie Jean Brothers, Alpine, Calif., and Kennie Marie King, Texas; his stepmother, Mary L. Newman, Joplin; two sisters, Marian Woolsey, Oronogo, and Gay L. Newman, Joplin; two brothers, Phillip Newman, Joplin, and Lee Newman, Scammon, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin. Private services will be held at a later date.
Russell Martin Schweke
Russell Martin Schweke, 79, Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in the Missouri Veteran's Home/Mt. Vernon. He was born Nov. 5, 1931, in St. Louis to Russell Ernest and Ida Mae (Vierketter) Schweke.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He completed his education, receiving a degree in business administration from the University of Missouri. He became vice president of W.M. Arwood Company. He owned Sparta Dry Goods, Ava Department Store, Payless Variety in Houston and started R & S Floral.
He married Betty Lamar Pitman. She preceded him in death. He then married Jeanette Taylor Marshall. She survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Vicky Young, and two sons, John Schweke and Randy Schweke, all of Springfield; two stepchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services, with military honors, were Saturday, April 2, in Greenlwan Funeral Home South, Springfield.
Memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice, 1831 W. Melville Road, Springfield, MO 65803 or the Alzheimer's Association-southwest Missouri Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804
Dora "Helen" Beaver Spaulding
Dora "Helen" Beaver Spaulding, 94, Pierce City, formerly of Aurora, died at 5;08 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1912, in Stella to Carence Craven and Bessie Mae (Bufford) Kirk. She attended Horton School near Rocky Comfort.
She married George Irvin Beaver in Cassville. He died June 7, 1966. She lived in Redding, Calif. In 1982, she returned to Missouri. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include eight children, Gloria "Nadine" McLean and Marvin Royce Beaver, both of Shasta Lake, Calif., Rosa "Joan" Chapman, Pierce City, Jerry Dale Beaver, Barbara June Webb, Linda Jane Pope and Debra Helen Beaver, all of Redding, and Darlene McKinney, Aurora; one sister, Mildred E. Lenney, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Harold Spaulding; one daughter, Imogene; three sons, Douglas Irvin, George Ronald and Dickey Nolan Beaver; three brothers, Carl Edward, John E. and Wareen D. Kirk; and three grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, April 2, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer society, in care of the funeral home.
Ivon A. Sullivan
Ivon A. Sullivan, 85, Aurora, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, in St. John's, Springfield. She was born July 29, 1925, in Billings to Elmer and Emma (Utke) Medlin.
She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Aurora and Kimberling City.
She was preceed in death by her husband, Lloyd, and one son, Gary.
Survivors include one son, John Sullivan, Marionville; one brother, Leslie Medlin, Marionville; one sister, Ruth Butler, Aurora; five grandchidlren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.
Lawrence Charles "LC" Sperandio Jr.
Lawrence Charles "LC" Sperandio Jr., 82, Verona, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Cox South, Springfield. He was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Verona to Mary Josephine Jirik and Lawrence Charles Sperandio Sr. He was a farmer and rancher and grew strawberries. He lived on the family-owned farm, The Whippoorwill Valley Ranch, his entire life. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and served as treasurer of the Monett chapter. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Verona.
He married Genevieve Catherine Kempenich April 25, 1973, in Mt. Vernon. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Benjamin Paul and Christopher Allen, of the home; and one sister, Margaret Ann Zanboni, Garden Grove, Calif.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Robert Sperandio.
Funeral Mass was Tuesday, April 5, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the Calvary Cemetery in Verona, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aruora.
Memorial donations and masses may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Donald F. "Don" Tillman
Donald F. "Don" Tillman, 85, Owasso, Okla., died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Tulsa, Okla. He was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Forest and Wavie A.(Bowman) Tillman. He lived for several years in Lawrence County.
He was a 1944 graduate of Wichita Falls High School. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was a terminal supervisor for Continental Oil Company for 36 years.
He married Irene E. Day Feb. 16, 1946, in Camp Roberts, Calif. She survives.
Additonal survivors include one son, Terry W. Tillman, Lubbock, Texas,; one daughter, Donna Jackson, Talala, Okla; four grandchidlren; and five great-grandchidlren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Services were Friday, April 1, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso, with Pastor Kevin Laufer officiating.
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