Stories from Monday, June 15, 2015

Evelyn Kutz, 90, of Morris, Okla., formerly of Pierce City, died at 6:35 p.m., June 14, at Highland Park Manor in Okmulgee, Okla. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at Van Buren Cemetery, located near Wentworth. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City...

James 'Jim' Lloyd Nimmo, 71, Joplin, died June 15, in Joplin, following an illness. James was born March 25, 1944, in Ritchey, the son of Lloyd and Bernice Nimmo. He was a lifelong area resident, a fire fighter and appliance repairman. He was a lifetime member of the Redings Mill Fire Department, where he served on the board and as a volunteer fire fighter. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. James married Patricia Riddle Nimmo and she survives...

Margaret L. "Mikki" Harpster, 65, of Shell Knob, died at 11:38 a.m. Friday, June 12. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.

Ricky J. Montgomery, 63, truck driver and aircraft worker, passed away Wednesday, June 10. Preceded in death by his father, Wilbur, survivors include his wife, Julie; mother, Nora; sons, Ryan (Jeannie) and Todd Montgomery; daughters, Janell Henderson and Rachel Gonzales; 7 grandchildren and his faithful companion, Blue...

John L. Reid, 61, of Republic, died June 14, at the Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, at White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville...

Beulah Ilene Wells, 82, of Monett, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 14, following a sudden illness. Beulah was born on July 4, 1932, in Butterfield, the daughter of the late Archie and Julia (McMillian) Boyd. Beulah attended Monett Schools and was a member of Ridgley Baptist Church. She had worked for many years as a Cashier at Ramey's in Monett. Beulah was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family...

Catherine Reed Thompson, 91, of Shell Knob, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Central Community United Methodist Church, Shell Knob, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ridgeville Cemetery, Amity...

Donna Earlene Miller, 64, of Reeds, died at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with burial to follow at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery...