James Herschel Dill Obituary
James Herschel Dill of Lamar, Missouri passed away on September 1, 2026. James Herschel, born on May 1, 1951, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herschel Leon Dill and Dora Mae Dill (Taylor); and his in-laws, Ralph and Carol Schmitt. He is survived by: his wife Carol Ann Schmitt; his sons, Brad Dill (Jennifer) of Carthage and Mike Dill (Autumn) of Brookline, Missouri; his grandchildren, Devin Dill, Lanishea Lambert, Eric Dill, Wyatt Dill, Hollie Dill and Steven Dill; and his siblings, Donald Dill (Diane) of Sylvania, Missouri, Susan Sewel (Gary) of Joplin, Elaine Harper of Greenfield, Linda Sexton of Greenfield and Rose Moore of Lebanon, Missouri.. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home (1201 Broadway St, Lamar, MO 64759). Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (200 E 17th St, Lamar, MO 64759). A burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (200 E 17th St, Lamar, MO 64759).
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and may be made in care of Daniel Funeral Home. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
