​​Weston • Platte County • Missouri

Carlen Raymond Carter Jr. of Jonesboro passed away at his home on March 24, 2025. He was born in Atchison, KS, on February 8, 1973, to Carlen Carter Sr. and the late Sherry Carter. Carlen spent most of his life in Weston, MO, before living the last ten years in Northeast Arkansas. He graduated from West Platte High School in Weston and also attended Missouri Western State University and Park University. Carlen worked for many years at Harley-Davidson, which helped him finance his education at Park University. After Harley-Davidson closed, he accepted a job at ABB in Jonesboro. Additionally, he served as a public servant for many years, holding two terms as an alderman and eventually becoming the mayor of Weston, MO. An avid golfer and a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan, Carlen’s love for sports extended beyond the NFL; he coached several youth sports for his children, including football, baseball, and basketball. Most importantly, Carlen took pride in his family and cherished his role as a proud Papa to his kids and grandkids. Carlen is survived by his father, Carlen Carter Sr. (Barbara) of Iatan, MO; former wife Lisa Carter of Jonesboro; sons Chase Carter of Jonesboro and Ty Carter of Fort Campbell, KY; daughter Willow Carter of Jonesboro; brothers Ed Carter (Joye) of St. Mary, MO, and Ernie Carter of Atchison, KS; sister Vicky Carter-Harris (Lloyd) of Weston, MO; and grandchildren Myles and Jordyn. Memorial services will take place in Jonesboro. A memorial service will be held in Weston, MO, 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 4 at Eventful at Locust Grove

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 Katherine (Kathy) Marie Shipman, 73, passed away peacefully at North Kansas City Hospice House on February 19, 2025.  She was born on July 26, 1951 in Clinton, Iowa.  She was the daughter of Earl Kinkaid and Marion Tufford Kinkaid. 
Kathy graduated from Lawrence High School in 1969, and later moved to Chicago where she worked in the airline industry and met Jim.   
 They were married nearly 52 years. Kathy later went on to nursing school to become a LPN.  After receiving her nursing degrees she enjoyed working on Medic 50 and with pediatrics.
Kathy enjoyed quilting, sewing and ceramics.  She also enjoyed traveling across the United States.  Her other past times included watching her grandsons play various sports.
She was predeceased by her husband Jim.  
Her survivors are David E. Shipman and his wife Michelle White Shipman, James E. Shipman and his wife Shelley Robinson Shipman, and her daughter Karen Shipman.  She also has 4 grandsons, Jacob, Cole, Carson and Caleb, one brother Ray (Sam) Kinkaid, sister Carol (Brad) Baughan and sister Mary (C.L) Maurer.  She also has many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be April 4, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Leavenworth National Cemetery.   There will be a small service in her honor.  
Those who wish to remember Kathy in a special way may make contributions to Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City.  
She will be laid to rest at Leavenworth National Cemetery beside her beloved husband Jim.  Arrangements By:  Vaughn Funeral Home-Weston, MO—Ph. 816.386.2281.  www.vaughnfuneralhomes.com

Carlen "CR" Carter

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Thomas Jefferson Lamar IIII

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The Weston Chronicle

Katherine (Kathy) Marie Shipman

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Thomas Jefferson Lamar IIII—or just “Jeff” to everyone who knew and loved him—was born on September 23, 1960, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Georgia Raydene Lindsey and Thomas Jefferson Lamar III (“Tom”). He passed away on March 29, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving behind a family that adored him and a whole lot of people whose lives were brighter because of him.
Jeff is survived by his four children, each of whom he loved deeply and spoke of often with pride: Tommy and his wife Kayla and their sons Braylon, Easton, Barrett, and Bentley; Baylei Lamar and Jordan Camp and their daughter Mallie, Mitchell and wife Kelsie with their daughters Evangeline and Naviah; Cutter and fiancée Taylor and their son Ezra. He also leaves behind his three sisters and their husbands—Kim and Rocky Sullivan, Karla and David Eslinger, and Jamie and Bob Dye—as well as a big extended family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who became like family. The family wants to express a special thank you to Mary Ann Moore for her constant support and care. 
Jeff made life fun. He had a joyful spirit, an ornery grin, and a laugh that you could hear before you ever saw him coming—usually with music blaring from his truck and a smart remark on deck. Whether he was telling stories, giving people a hard time, or turning up the volume on a gathering, Jeff had a way of making everything more lively. He was a truck driver, an electrician who called himself “Sparky Jefferson,” and a man who liked to drive fast and live louder.
Jeff loved to cook. At family dinners he was the first to arrive to help cook, and the first to leave so he wouldn’t miss his favorite team the Chiefs play or a NASCAR race.  His cooking wasn’t just good—it was part of the way he cared for people. Whether it was ribs, chili, or something fried and probably a little spicy, Jeff’s food fed both the stomach and the soul.
His passing leaves a very deep void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will live on in the laughter, the music, and the meals we’ll never forget. Most of all, Jeff will be remembered for his tender heart and the way he made everyone feel like they belonged.
A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm with services to follow at 2:00 pm at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, Missouri. Burial will follow at Lutie Cemetery in Theodosia.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lutie Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, 

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