George Dixon, the son of Tommy J. Dixon Sr. and Betty R. (Baker) Dixon, was born November 15, 1971 in Wichita, KS. George was a Home Builder by trade. He loved to work on old cars and helping his sons with their cars or trucks. George loved fishing and deer hunting, building and working on dirt race cars. George was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and was most known for his smile, laugh and always telling jokes.

Survivors include two sons; Logan Tyler Dixon and Gaven Keith Dixon both of Stella, MO; one brother; Tommy Dixon Jr. Seneca, MO and a host of friends.

George was preceded in death by his father and mother Tommy and Betty Dixon.

The body has been taken for cremation under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

Family and Friends will be holding a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 7 pm, April 2, 2021 at the Spring Street Bar and Grill, 200 East Spring St, Neosho, MO.

Brandon Michael Heath passed from this life and entered his eternal home on March 25th at the age of 27.

Brandon is survived by his wife Mary Heath, sons Rowan and Reece Heath of Miami, OK. Parents, Timothy and Christine Heath of Harrah, OK. Brother Matthew Heath, sister in law Morgan Heath, Nephew Judah Heath of Campbellsville, KY. Grandmother Lorraine Heath of Harrah, OK. Cousin Dillan Heath of Harrah, OK. Grandparents, Paul and Shirley Carr of McLoud OK and numerous other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, James Heath of Harrah, OK. Uncle, Jerry Heath of Harrah, OK.

Brandon was born on January 13th, 1994 in Oklahoma City, OK to Timothy and Christine Heath. Brandon grew up in Harrah, OK where he attended Choctaw Church of God. He graduated from Harrah High School in 2012 and attended Ozark Bible Institute and College where he met the love of his life, Mary Mattox who he married on June 6th, 2015. They were blessed with two sons Rowan Edward and Reece Wayne. Brandon adored and loved his boys with his whole heart.

Brandon and his family moved to Miami, OK where he was a faithful member of Lighthouse Ministries. He was the outreach leader, ensemble singer, and a talented musician.
Brandon loved playing basketball and enjoyed having the opportunity to coach the basketball team at Lighthouse Christian Academy.

Brandon never met a stranger and had many friends who he loved and enjoyed spending time with. Brandon loved playing, listening, and making music. He enjoyed fishing, rocking in a rocking chair, or just talking for hours about everything from his many start up business ideas to talking about the Lord and Church. Anybody who knew Brandon soon learned that he was a dreamer and a visionary who had a heart to help his many friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 1st 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home 1101 Cherokee Ave Seneca, MO 64865.
The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 2nd 2021 at 11:00am at Racine Christian Church 12218 State Hwy K Neosho, MO 64850.
Interment Graveside Burkhart Cemetery 7144 Juniper Rd Racine, MO
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Brandon’s life.

Letitia Palmer,66 years of age gained her angel wings March 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Letitia was born March 24,1955 in Fairland Ok to LaVerne and Monna Rae Connell. Letitia graduated from Seneca High School in 1973. Letitia had 3 Daughters, 7 Grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. She always called her granddaughters ” Baby Girl”. Letitia loved going camping and traveling to the beach when she was able. In her younger days she was an avid reader and always had a book beside her. Letitia is survived by her mother Monna Rae Connell. her 3 daughters Dina Keller of Dunaweg, Mo, Racritia (Michael) Slatton of Burnet, Tx and Tifnie (Brian) Navarro of Diamond Mo. Her Grandchildren Austin Keller, Kayle Keller, Masin Keller, Ashley Slatton, Sarah Slatton, Matthew Navarro and Mackenzie Navarro. Her 2 great granddaughters Chloe Keller and Riley Keller. Her sister Brenda (Curtis) Daniels and 2 brothers Randy (Linda) Connell and Bruce (Karen) Connell as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Letitia is preceded in death by her father LaVerne Connell.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7pm, Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Brian Navarro, Matthew Navarro, Michael Slatton, Austin Keller, Cayden Stansill, Bruce Connell and Randy Connell serving as pallbearers.

Shirley J. Moore, 83, of Parsons, passed away at 5:14 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

Shirley was born August 28, 1937 to H. Glen Hedrick and Julia Grace (Crown) Hedrick. She grew up in rural Altamont and attended school there. In 1954, Shirley, graduated from Labette County Community High School. At the age of sixteen Shirley began her career at the Parsons Sun as a bookkeeper, for Clyde Reed. Over the years, she was promoted numerous times, eventually becoming the office manager at the Parsons Sun until her retirement in 1999 after 45 years. Shirley then began working for the City of Parsons where she worked in the offices there for over ten years.

She enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir at Wesley United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed quilting and being with her family and friends.

Shirley was united in marriage to Bill R. Moore on March 7, 1959 in Parsons. They had celebrated 62 years together earlier this month.

Survivors Include:

Her Husband: Bill – of the home

Twin Daughters: Brenda M. Butcher – Lenexa, Kansas

Gina R. Ireland – Lenexa, Kansas

Three Grandchildren: Taylor Marissa Ireland, Payton Leonidas Ireland and

Breck Moore Butcher

One Brother: G. David Hedrick (Linda) – Altamont, Kansas

Three Sisters: Dorothy Breneman – Altamont, Kansas

Betty Oler – Wichita, Kansas

Bethel Posey – El Dorado, Kansas

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dolores Cornett.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons with Pastor Pat McReynolds officiating. Friends may call to sign the book from 9 a.m., to 8 p.m, Thursday at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society and these may be left at or mailed to the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, PO Box, 374, Parsons, Kansas 67357.

Timothy “Seth” Dowty, 32, Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Sheldon. Seth was born July 18, 1988 in Nevada, MO to Timothy S. and Dawn M. (Mussmann) Dowty.

Seth was raised in Nevada where he also attended school. He has worked at Murphy Farms for the past five years. Seth loved fishing, animals, and being outdoors. He enjoyed working on small engines and was a tattoo artist. Seth was well known for his sense of humor, and among his family was known as having a “green thumb”. Most of all, he especially loved spending time with his children and family. He has resided in Sheldon for the past four years.

Survivors include his daughter, Sophie Grace Dowty; his fiancé Telsa Jo Kantor; three step-children, Kelsee, Carson, and Clayton; his mother, Dawn Dowty, Joplin; and his father, Tim Dowty, Nevada; one brother, Cory Dowty, Joplin; and one nephew, Kingsten Dowty.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Neosho, MO – Faith J. Head, age 64, a CNA, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at the Salvation Army chapel in Joplin, on Saturday, April 3rd, at 3:00 PM.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory in Joplin.