Mildred Darlene Collins

Mildred Darlene Collins, age 86, of Joplin, MO, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Mildred was born on February 13, 1936 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Floyd and Viola Heron.  She was a lifelong area resident.  She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.  She adored her family and her time spent with them.  Her joy was watching her grandchildren grow and being active in their lives.  She delighted in attending church and being with her church family.  She was loved by many and will be greatly missed for her contagious smile, love, and kind heart towards others.

She is survived by her daughter, Phillis Crouch; grandchildren, Steven Wills, Sherry Cornell and her husband, Chris, Donnie Wills and his fiancé, Amanda, and Stacey Kunkel and her husband Matt; great grandchildren, Austin and his wife Tonya, Ashtan and her fiancé, Garrett, AyLee, Alex, and Spencer; great-great grandchild, Weston; her sister, Sherian Smith and her husband, Butch; and several extended family members.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Collins, one daughter, Judy Merriman in 2019, and seven siblings.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City with Denny Carver officiating.  The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Wednesday, August 17th beginning at 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Parker Mortuary in Joplin.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.

Pittsburg announces 3K charity run for August 28

PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department teamed up with the Immune Advocacy Group to announce its 3k Benefit Walk for the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

The event kicks off on Sunday, August 28 at 6:30 P.M. at the Lincoln Center in Pittsburg.

Officials say all proceeds from this event will go to the AAAAI to help with research and treatment.

This 3K walk is a different format than most, with each participant using clues and checkpoints to find their way to the finish line.

The registration fee is $15 per person, which includes a T-shirt. The finish line will have donuts and prizes for each participant who completes the race.

Click here to read more.

Shirley Darlene (Sanders) Glenn

Shirley Darlene (Sanders) Glenn, 81, of Pittsburg, Kansas died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022 at Westridge Assisted Living in Girard.

Shirley was born January 8, 1941 in Carthage, Missouri to Beverly “Bud” and Fern (Berry) Sanders. She attended Opolis grade school before moving to Pittsburg in 1952, graduating from Pittsburg Senior High in 1958.

Shirley married Virgil Glenn on April 20, 1970. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2021.

Shirley’s calling in life was taking care of the people she loved. She created a warm home, where her loved ones gathered to enjoy her wonderful cooking and to experience her gentle, nurturing heart. She will be deeply missed.

Shirley is survived by her loved ones: Jeffrey Glenn and Shaun Higgins of Pittsburg; Kathryn Young and family of Olathe, Kansas; Whitney Saporito and family of Gardner, Kansas; Dr. Aubri Ashbacher and family of Joplin, Missouri; Ariel Beam and family of Girard, Kansas; Taylor Black and family of Aurora, Colorado; Dustin Saporito and family of Weir, Kansas; and Jeremy Stover and family of Parsons, Kansas.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Shirley’s final resting place will be Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a contribution to “Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Pittsburg” in care of Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS  66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.

Roger Lee Harp

Mr. Roger Lee Harp, 58 of Anderson, Missouri departed this life on Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home.

 

Roger was born July 1, 1964, in Neosho, MO to Oliver and Joyce (Thrasher) Harp.  Roger grew up in the Anderson area and graduated from McDonald County High School in 1982.   Roger later received an associate degree from Crowder College in Computer Science.  Roger loved his job with the McDonald County School District as a computer technician.  Roger enjoyed being outdoors, collecting coins, and was an avid Kanas city Chiefs and Royals fan.  Roger was a tremendous animal lover, and his family would say he loved his dog Buster almost as much as he loved his children.

 

Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents; Lloyd and Opal Thrasher, a brother Steve Harp in 2013 and his oldest son; Dustin on June 6, 2022.

 

Rogers is survived by his wife Elaina of Anderson, two daughters, Sahvonna Harp of Granby and Josey Harp of Anderson, a son, Ethan Harp and wife Sara of Goodman, his mother and father, Oliver and Joyce Harp of Anderson, a brother, Kenneth Harp and wife Janet of Anderson, and three grandchildren, Dayon, Dexton and Eiziekial Harp as well as a host of other family and friends.

Betsy Ella Thompson

Betsy Thompson age 70 of Webb City, Missouri passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her home. She was born in Renton, Washington to don Robertson and Bobbie Robertson on February 21, 1952. She worked as a caregiver most of her life. Betsy is survived by her daughter, Shannon Lynch and husband Shannon of Topeka, Kansas; sons, Paul Mennillo and wife Amber of Seattle, Washington, Eric Lynch and wife Heidi of Topeka, Kansas; daughter, Kimmie Thompson of Joplin, Missouri; along with 9 grandchildren; and several siblings. Betsy was a great mom that was loved more then she would ever know. She loved all her children and grandchildren very much. Betsy’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will have services at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Melissa Dawn (Allbritton) Foote

Melissa Dawn Foote, 38, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Melissa was born on February 21, 1984, to Tobias and Beverly Lamar (Willingham) Allbritton in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Christopher Foote on August 31 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

To know Melissa was to know acceptance immediately. She loved walking her dog, KiKi, and stopping to say “Hello” to everyone. KiKi was Melissa’s best friend and they were always together! She was always a listening ear to those around her. Missy enjoyed joining her husband on the road in the Big Rig. She was always excited to go on adventures with Chris.

Missy was a housewife that loved spending her time doing arts and crafts! She was a great painter and had finished up a Big Rig painting for baby Gary, that she was so proud of! Her front room is full of supplies to make whatever her heart desired. She was always quick to help those around her, be it listening to troubles, hosting doggy sleepovers, or babysitting her friend’s kids so they could work. She had a deep love of animals. Her home consisted of a dog, cat, bird, and snake. She loved hosting Thanksgiving for her friends in the trailer park. They were family to her. She was 34 weeks pregnant with a baby boy, due September 24th, Gary Michael Foote. He preceded her in death by a day. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a grandfather, Johnny Allbritton.

Survivors include her husband, Christopher Foote, of Pittsburg, Kansas and their dog that was her child, KiKi, grandmother, Glynda Allbritton, 4 children, 6 siblings, her mother-in-law, Kristie Foote, 2 brother-in-laws, and 2 sister-in-laws, and the friends that became family in her mobile home community.

Melissa will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lakeside Park on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 12 PM. Memorial donations can be made to help with final expenses. These may be taken online, or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.

Monika M. Klepikow

Joplin, MO- Monika M. Klepikow, age 73, a car salesperson, died Friday August 12, 2022 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Mark A. Harper

Mark Alan Harper, also known as “Big Daddy”, age 66, died at 3:20 p.m, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home. After battling leukemia for seven years he passed peacefully surrounded at home by his family.
He was born January 5, 1956, in Parsons, to Jimmy D. and Naida E. (Clausen) Harper. He attended Parsons school and graduated from Parsons High School in 1974.
Mark was a conductor/ switchman for the M.K.T. Railroad, later merging with the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked in this craft 45 years. An earlier part of his work history included being a chef at Don Divine’s Restaurant and Sir Richards Restaurant.
Mark was a food connoisseur and liked to find Triple D’s famous stops while traveling the United States. His biggest finds were donuts, ice cream and moonshine distilleries. His love for ice cream is now passed on to his grandchildren. He was a self-proclaimed professional BBQ-er and won several district competitions. His proudest award was winning 10th place in the American Royal barbeque contest. He was the pitmaster of Big Daddy’s and Sons BBQ.
Mark loved to make memories with family and friends while traveling, camping and boating at every famous lake he could find which always turned into a Clark Griswold story. He was always a storyteller and would share a lifetime of stories (never knowing when to call his B.S.). He was always eager to share his knowledge with his kids, grandkids or others who took an interest. His family interaction was always a desire of having his kids, grandkids and friends to be a part of sharing his automotive skills, boating skills, cooking or how to indulge until the crickets started chirping.
Many people looked up to Mark as a mentor, teacher and someone to banter back and forth with because of his quick wit. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, papa, brother, son, uncle and great friend to many.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Counsel #643, the United Transportation Union and served as local chairman of Local # 527 from 2004 – 2013. He was a member of the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS).
Mark and Diane Marie Yockey were married January 18, 1980 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his five children and their families – Miranda Mordica (Nathan) and Jackson, Owen and Luke of Joplin, Brendon Harper (Stacy) and Abbi and Gracyn of Gardner, Nick Harper (Cassidy) of Wichita, Jenae Austin (Justin) of Joplin, Ross Harper (Jennifer) and Nicholas, Chase and Emma of Parsons; his brother Terry Harper (Judy) of Kimberling City, MO and sister Sandra Stovall (Andy) of Waxahachie, TX; father-in-law and mother-in-law Carl and Louise Yockey; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Yockey (Trudy), Carla Winter (Jim), Lori Nash (Larry), Debbie Chavez (Mike) and Brian Yockey (Susan); several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at the St. Patrick’s Gymnasium in Parsons, with Fr. Curtis Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m., Thursday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons and the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick Church Restoration Fund or the St. Patrick School. They may be left at or sent to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, P. O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Darla Denise McNamara

Darla Denise McNamara, 60, Lamar, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, August 14, 2022 at her home. Darla was born December 9, 1961 in Hayti, Missouri, the daughter of Robert C. Welch and Loretta (Estes) Welch. She was a 1980 graduate of Lilbourn High School, Lilbourn, Missouri. She worked in the deli at Walmart. Darla loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her mother, Loretta Welch, Lamar, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Welch, Liberal, Missouri; a nephew, Quinton Scott (Caitlyn), Carl Junction, Missouri; nieces, Ashton Welch, Lamar, Missouri, and Payton Welch, Liberal, Missouri; a great-niece, Kora Noel, Lamar, Missouri; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Welch; a daughter, Kendra McNamara; and a brother, Rob C. Welch II.

Graveside services will be held 10 am, Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Park Cemetery, Carthage. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to American Cancer Society in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

IRS Reminds Kansas Truckers of August 31 due date

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding an estimated 16,500 owners and operators of large trucks and buses in Kansas that it’s time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return.

The IRS strongly encourages using e-file and filing before the payment deadline of Aug. 31, 2022, for vehicles first used in July 2022.

Officials say truckers that have a highway motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more registered in their name must file Form 2290 and pay the tax.  However, on vehicles they expect to use for 5,000 miles or less (7,500 for farm vehicles), they’re required to file a return but pay no tax.

“The filing deadline is not tied to the vehicle registration date,” explained IRS spokesperson Michael Devine. “Taxpayers must file Form 2290 by the last day of the month after the vehicle is first used on a public highway during the taxable period, regardless of the vehicle’s registration renewal date.”

The IRS provides the following tips:

Get the facts
• Visit the Trucking Tax Center on IRS.gov/trucker.
• Review the Frequently Asked Questions for Truckers who e-file (also available in Spanish).
• Use “Do I Need to Pay the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax?” online tool if unsure about filing.

Gather the required information
• Vehicle Identification Number(s).
• Employer Identification Number (EIN) – not a Social Security number. It can take about four weeks to establish a new EIN. See How to Apply for an EIN.
• Taxable gross weight of each vehicle.

Filing options
• All Form 2290 filers are encouraged to e-file, a list of IRS-approved e-file providers is on IRS.gov.
• E-file is required when reporting 25 or more vehicles on Form 2290.
• A watermarked Schedule 1 is sent within minutes after acceptance of an e-filed return.
• If filing by mail, ensure that the correct mailing address is used.
• Mail filers will receive their stamped Schedule 1 within 6 weeks after the IRS receives the form.