As of Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
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Jan. 7, 1966 – Dec. 29, 2024
Bonita Kay Bond, age 58, of Webb City, MO, passed away Dec. 29, 2024.
Bonita was born on Jan. 7, 1966, at San Jorge Hospital in Santurce, Puerto Rico, where her parents served on the mission field. Bonita attended elementary school in Eldon, Mo., and later graduated from John F. Hodge High School in St. James. She completed her associate’s degree from Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly and her bachelors in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her master of science curriculum and instruction was awarded by the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Bonita invested 28 years as a public school educator throughout Missouri in the communities of Columbia, Mexico and Carthage. Her professional life exemplified by a favorite “teacher” quote by Forest Witcraft, “A hundred years from now it won’t matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank, nor what my clothes looked like, but the world may be a better place because I was important in the life of a child.”
The most important relationship in Bonita’s life, her walk with Christ, was cultivated in her home by her parents Raymond and Therma Bond. Her personal commitment to Him began with her baptism at the age of 9 in Arvada, Colo. Her gratitude for this relationship was exemplified throughout her life as she invested her talents including music, the teaching of children, handcrafted gifts, and joyfully encouraging others.
Remaining to cherish Bonita’s memory are her immediate family, including her son, Brandon (Kayla) Bond, Joplin; her mother, Therma Bond, Webb City; her brothers, Gordon (Nancy) Bond, Conway, Ark., and Mark (Rachel) Bond, Quincy, Ill. She is also remembered by her beloved extended family, church family, dear friends and former students.
Bonita was preceded in death by her father, Raymond L. Bond.
A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2025. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Bible Fund at First Christian Church in Webb City. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home.
July 22, 1950 – Jan. 7, 2025
Sarah Clark, age 74, of Webb City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. She was born July 22, 1950, in Joplin to Carl and Ilene (Sowers) Moore.
Sarah had worked as a records clerk at Freeman Health System as well as for Dr Lazenby. She was most proud of being a mother and being involved with the children’s activities.
She married Ronald on July 2, 1971, and he survives. Sarah is also survived by one son, Ryan Clark, Mt. Joliet, Tenn.; one daughter, Rona Gayman, Webb City; one sister, Nancy Waldie and husband George, Roseville, Calif.; three grandsons, Austin Carter, Camden Clark and Cole Gayman; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Greg Moore; and son-in-law, Mike Gayman.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
July 15, 1953 – Jan. 3, 2025
Rayma June Reed, age 71, of Carthage, passed peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin while surrounded by her family. Rayma was born July 15, 1953, in Joplin to the late Benny E. and Doloris (Spencer) Reed.
Rayma was raised in the Alba area and graduated from Webb City High School with the class of 1971. She went on to further her education in the accounting field. For many years, Rayma’s main job and priority was raising her family and enjoying every moment with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was a fighter, surviving two different battles with cancer. Rayma was a long-time member of Purcell Baptist Church.
Other than her parents, Rayma is preceded in death by the love of her life, Sam Potter; granddaughter, Trudy Welch; and a daughter-in-law, Tresha Doucette.
Those left to mourn her passing include a son, Jason Hamilton, Joplin; daughter, Susie Hamilton (Shane Olds), Joplin; grandchildren, Ronald Bassett (Marissa), Randal Bassett (Kristian), Samantha Martin (Charlie), McKyla Bowan and Morgan; several great-grandchildren; sister, Ellen Conway, of Alba; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-friends.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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