Caleb M. Sanders

Caleb M. Sanders, 20, of Carthage, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Overland Park Regional Hospital. Caleb was born Oct. 25, 1988, and was the son of Misti Atteberry and husband, Tom. He was a 2007 graduate of Carthage High School. Caleb had been attending Pittsburg State University for the past two years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Joplin. Survivors include his mother, Misti Atteberry and husband, Tom; one sister, Stormi Brickey, of the home; three stepbrothers, Clayton Atteberry, Jackson, Tenn., Steven Atteberry and wife, Jennifer, of Ava, Mo., and Andy Atteberry, of Ava; maternal grandparents, Allan and Dee Sanders, of Ash Grove, Mo.; paternal grandparent, Melba Atteberry, Carthage; and, also a maternal great-grandparent, Lydia Sanders, Canton, Ohio. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew. Caleb was an avid athlete. He played and enjoyed all sports, but his true love was football. His career began in the third grade with Pee Wee Football and that carried him through starting for the Pitt State Gorillas. He brought passion and unending excitement to the field. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Fairview Christian Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.