
Stephen Dye
Brothers and sisters, family and friends, we gather here today to celebrate the life of Stephen Wayne Dye, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Stephen was born on August 5, 1956, in Corona, California, and on November…
Joyce Delores Burton
Joyce Delores Burton of Carthage, Mo., passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:30 p.m. on Monday November 10, 2025. Joyce was born on October 24, 1937, in Carterville, Mo., to JD and Gladys (Call) Chidester. She was married to Franklin J. Burton…

Linda “Jane” Bryson
Linda “Jane” Bryson
August 8, 1942 – November 22, 2025
Linda “Jane” Bryson was born on August 8, 1942, in Joplin, Missouri. She grew up on Main Street and attended Joplin public schools, graduating from Joplin High School in 1960.…

Roger Miles Price
Roger Miles Price, age 74, of Quapaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 23, 2025 at Freeman Hospital. Born on January 18, 1951 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, Roger was a devoted father and grandfather. There will be no memorial services planned…

Kathlene Ellen Gilpin
Kathlene Ellen Gilpin, 82, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on November 11th, 2025. Kathlene was born on August 21, 1943, in Ravenna, Nebraska, to Verlene Sternberg and Raymond Moore.
She spent her early years in Ravenna before moving to Great…

Richard Dudley
Richard Dudley of Neosho, Mo passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo on November 4, 2025. Richard graduated Commerce High School and then went on to his career as a machinist in Tulsa until he returned to his birthplace and began working…

Theda Faye Miller
Theda Faye Miller died on November 16, 2025 at the age of 87. She will be remembered for her faith, love of family and giving heart. She enjoyed travelling, and spending time with family and friends playing cards and games.
Theda was extremely…

Joyce Ann Griffoth
Joyce Ann Griffoth, 76, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2025 surrounded with loved ones. Joyce was born on June 15th, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Vera Hana and Howard Stanley. Joyce worked…

Robert “Bob” William Gaskins
Robert (Bob) William Gaskins, 77, peacefully passed away at home on November 8, 2025. His struggle with Parkinson’s disease ended, and he is finally at rest. He leaves behind a legacy of a life fully and beautifully lived.
Born in Lake…

Tom Copher
Tom Copher went to be with his Lord Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at the age of 86. Thomas Wayne Copher was born to Robert and Addie Copher on July 19th, 1939 in Joplin, MO. where he lived his entire life.
He graduated from Joplin Senior High…

Thomas Dean Fitzgerald
Although Thomas Dean Fitzgerald never wore a watch a day in his life, his time on earth ended at 4:54 am on November 10th, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, with his wife holding his hand. Tom was 62 years and 22 days of age. Tom had experienced…

Catherine R. Wendt
June 9, 1941 - November 10, 2025
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she is buying the stairway to Heaven…..
Catherine R Wendt, 84, Joplin, MO, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025 at her home. She was…
