Delbert Wayne “Snuffy” Sumners

Delbert Wayne “Snuffy” Sumners, 55, of Sarcoxie passed away on Oct. 2 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center.
Sumners was born Oct. 1, 1965 in Oakland, Calif., son of the late Emmett R. Sumners and Patricia A. Cortez Sumners. He grew up in California, and worked for several companies in construction, and as a handy man, mainly in Texas before moving to this area several years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dallas Sumners, and Denny Ray Sumners; sister, Tera Sumners.
Survivors include: brother, Greg Sumners of Carthage; sister, Sultana “Tanny” Groce of Joplin; nephews, Joey Sumners of Carthage, and Jeran Black (Hannah) of Joplin; and 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Private family services will be at a later date with burial in Texas with his parents.