Edward Lee Friar, 78, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday evening, March 24, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
Ed was born on Feb. 26, 1925, in St. Clair County, the son of Orrin and Lola Downs Friar.
Ed graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1942. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he served until the end of World War II. After returning, he purchased a grocery store in Tiffin.
On March 6, 1947, Ed was united in marriage to Betty Jean Bybee. To this union four children were born.
He worked as a Drayman for the MKT Railroad and contin¬ued in the profession until he retired in 1987.
Ed was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher and a Deacon. Ed was always proud of his community, serving on the City Council and Auxiliary Police. He was a member of the American Legion #0233 and VFW Post 257.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James Robert and Joseph Ray Friar.
Ed is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; four children and their spouses - Glenda and Bob Baker - College Station, TX, Georgia and John Detwiler, Jerry and Rhonda Friar and Terri and Terry McCallister - all of El Dorado Springs; his sister, Betty Helm - Kansas City; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, March 28, at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were David Baker, Michael Baker, Kyle Baker, Brent Detwiler, Austin Morgan, Logan Friar, Jesse McCallister, Jason Handy and Richard Leroux. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Holguin, Eric Holguin, Hunter Baker, Dillon Baker and Payton Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.
Monday, March 24, 2003
Sunday, March 23, 2003
Caitlyn Michelle Baggs
Caitlyn Michelle Baggs, age 20 months, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, in the fire that destroyed the family home.
Caitlyn was born July 16, 2001, in Joplin, to John N. and Melissa R. (Wood) Baggs and had lived in Barton County all of her life.
Caitlyn is survived by two brothers and two sisters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her paternal grandmother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
Caitlyn was born July 16, 2001, in Joplin, to John N. and Melissa R. (Wood) Baggs and had lived in Barton County all of her life.
Caitlyn is survived by two brothers and two sisters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her paternal grandmother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; paternal great-grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
Melissa Renee Wood Baggs
Melissa Renee Wood Baggs, 28, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003 in the fire that destroyed her home.
Melissa was born Jan. 14, 1975, in El Dorado Springs, to Lloyd E. and Carla G. (Austin) Wood. She had lived in Barton County for the past five years and was a home health aide for the Barton County Health Department. She had also worked for the Nevada Habilitation Center.
Melissa was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in El Dorado Springs and attended the Lamar Church of the Nazarene.
On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, she married John Norvin Baggs, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her parents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville, and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville; a half-brother and two half-sisters - Chris Brown, Cori Hoover and Taryn Wood - all of El Dorado Springs and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
Melissa was born Jan. 14, 1975, in El Dorado Springs, to Lloyd E. and Carla G. (Austin) Wood. She had lived in Barton County for the past five years and was a home health aide for the Barton County Health Department. She had also worked for the Nevada Habilitation Center.
Melissa was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in El Dorado Springs and attended the Lamar Church of the Nazarene.
On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, she married John Norvin Baggs, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs - all of the home; her parents, Lloyd and Juanita Wood - Moundville, and Carla Brown - El Dorado Springs; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Longstreth - Moundville; a half-brother and two half-sisters - Chris Brown, Cori Hoover and Taryn Wood - all of El Dorado Springs and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
John Norvin Baggs
JOHN N. BAGGS
John Norvin Baggs, 29, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, in the fire that destroyed his home.
John was born Feb. 24, 1974, in Sterling, KS, the son of Vernon Dale and Rella (Parsons) Baggs. He had lives in Barton County since 1983 and was a truck driver.
He was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church in Alden, KS.
On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, he married Melissa Renee Wood, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs, all of the home; his mother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; two sisters - Stacey Hasson and Georgia Baggs - both of Lamar; three step-sisters - Ritha McCarlson - Oklahoma City, OK, Shana Caruthers - St. Louis, and Rama Caruthers - Lamar and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Baggs; his paternal grandfather, Bus Baggs and his maternal grandmother, Violet Parsons.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
John Norvin Baggs, 29, Lamar, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, in the fire that destroyed his home.
John was born Feb. 24, 1974, in Sterling, KS, the son of Vernon Dale and Rella (Parsons) Baggs. He had lives in Barton County since 1983 and was a truck driver.
He was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church in Alden, KS.
On Oct. 3, 2001, in Miami, OK, he married Melissa Renee Wood, who, along with their daughter, Caitlyn, also died in Sunday morning's fire.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters - Donovan Wood, Michael Baggs, Kirsten Wood and Alexandria Baggs, all of the home; his mother, Rella Baggs - Lamar; paternal grandmother, Margie Baggs - Lamar; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Parsons, Hutchinson, KS; two sisters - Stacey Hasson and Georgia Baggs - both of Lamar; three step-sisters - Ritha McCarlson - Oklahoma City, OK, Shana Caruthers - St. Louis, and Rama Caruthers - Lamar and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Baggs; his paternal grandfather, Bus Baggs and his maternal grandmother, Violet Parsons.
A memorial service for John, Melissa and Caitlyn will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Lamar Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Patton officiating.
Contributions in memory of the Baggs family may be sent to Daniel Funeral Home, 1201 Broadway, Lamar, MO 64759.
Sunday, March 16, 2003
Maella N. Carle
Maella N. Carle, 53, Nevada, passed away March 16, 2003, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 21, 1949, in Aranas Pass, TX, to William N. and Dorothy N. Belk McCormack. On July 15, 1995, she married Richard H. Carle in Moore, MT.
Mrs. Carle was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; two sons, Robert Rowland - Lamar and Thomas Rowland - El Dorado Springs; a daughter, Christina King - Liberal; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, William McCormak Sr. - Walla Walla, WA and James McCormack - Snyder, TX.
Mrs. Carle was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Schell; a sister, Lillie McCormack and a brother, Timothy McCormack.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, in Worsley Cemetery, Bronaugh. Friends called after noon Wednesday, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 421 Centennial, P. O. Box 894, Nevada, MO 64772.
She was born June 21, 1949, in Aranas Pass, TX, to William N. and Dorothy N. Belk McCormack. On July 15, 1995, she married Richard H. Carle in Moore, MT.
Mrs. Carle was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; two sons, Robert Rowland - Lamar and Thomas Rowland - El Dorado Springs; a daughter, Christina King - Liberal; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, William McCormak Sr. - Walla Walla, WA and James McCormack - Snyder, TX.
Mrs. Carle was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Schell; a sister, Lillie McCormack and a brother, Timothy McCormack.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, in Worsley Cemetery, Bronaugh. Friends called after noon Wednesday, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 421 Centennial, P. O. Box 894, Nevada, MO 64772.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Joseph Waldon Barlow Sr.
Joseph Waldon Barlow Sr., 89, was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Trenton, to Charles and Rosella Coberley Barlow and passed away March 12, 2003, in Cedar County Memorial Hospital, El Dorado Springs.
On Jan. 19, 1948, he married Dorothy Bree.
Joseph served his country in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1829 of Kansas City, and American Legion Post 0340 of Sugar Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, on Oct. 5, 1974; three brothers - Hayward Barlow, Bill Barlow and Jessie Barlow; and one sister, Ida Mae Ball.
Joseph is survived by two sons, Joseph W. Barlow Jr. and his wife, Dora - Blue Springs, and Charles W. Barlow - North Kansas City; one daughter, Jeannine Young - Independence; two step-daughters, Helen Thomas and her husband, Jim - Lee's Summit, and Marlene Rodreguez - Kansas City; one sis¬ter, Vivian Cross - Mission, KS; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, March 15, in Sheldon Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Cremation followed under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contribu¬tions be made to the American Cancer Society.
On Jan. 19, 1948, he married Dorothy Bree.
Joseph served his country in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1829 of Kansas City, and American Legion Post 0340 of Sugar Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, on Oct. 5, 1974; three brothers - Hayward Barlow, Bill Barlow and Jessie Barlow; and one sister, Ida Mae Ball.
Joseph is survived by two sons, Joseph W. Barlow Jr. and his wife, Dora - Blue Springs, and Charles W. Barlow - North Kansas City; one daughter, Jeannine Young - Independence; two step-daughters, Helen Thomas and her husband, Jim - Lee's Summit, and Marlene Rodreguez - Kansas City; one sis¬ter, Vivian Cross - Mission, KS; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, March 15, in Sheldon Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Cremation followed under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contribu¬tions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Monday, March 10, 2003
Roy Franklin Barlow
Roy Franklin Barlow, 76, El Dorado Springs, was born on Dec. 12, 1927, in Marcus, IA, the son of Carl and Annie Brown Barlow and passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004.
Mr. Barlow was employed for many years as fire chief of the Castlewood Fire Department, Castlewood, CO. Upon his retirement in 1979, the Barlow's moved to El Dorado Springs.
After becoming settled in Cedar County, Roy opened a saw shop and later drove cars for Fugate Motors.
An Air Corp veteran, Mr. Barlow was very involved with the Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church in El Dorado Springs.
He was a member of the Lions Club and thoroughly enjoyed his association with this group.
Survivors include his wife, Donna - of the home; four children - Ron Barlow, and his wife-Sharon - North Glen, CO, Peggy Sokol and her husband-Mark - Littleton, CO, Paula Hjelm and her husband-John - Morrison, CO, and Steve Smith and his wife-Kathleen - Hernandez, NM; his sister, Dorothy Rose - Kentucky; his brother-in-law, Charles Hill - El Dorado Springs; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, March 13, in the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice through Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Barlow was employed for many years as fire chief of the Castlewood Fire Department, Castlewood, CO. Upon his retirement in 1979, the Barlow's moved to El Dorado Springs.
After becoming settled in Cedar County, Roy opened a saw shop and later drove cars for Fugate Motors.
An Air Corp veteran, Mr. Barlow was very involved with the Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church in El Dorado Springs.
He was a member of the Lions Club and thoroughly enjoyed his association with this group.
Survivors include his wife, Donna - of the home; four children - Ron Barlow, and his wife-Sharon - North Glen, CO, Peggy Sokol and her husband-Mark - Littleton, CO, Paula Hjelm and her husband-John - Morrison, CO, and Steve Smith and his wife-Kathleen - Hernandez, NM; his sister, Dorothy Rose - Kentucky; his brother-in-law, Charles Hill - El Dorado Springs; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, March 13, in the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall under direction of Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice through Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
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