Sherry Knowles

Sherry Knowles passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec 5th 2025. Sherry lived a quiet life and enjoyed her peaceful solitude, her legacy isn’t found in grand public achievements but in quiet moments enjoying life’s simple pleasures like reading…

Edwin Ernest Young

Edwin Ernest Young Edwin (Ed) Ernest Young was born in Chanute, Kansas on April 6, 1933; and he passed away in Joplin, Missouri on November 28, 2025. Ed was the first born of Roscoe and Burneda Young. His younger siblings were Harvey L. Young…

Judy Lee Moore (Née Brock)

Judy Lee Moore (Née Brock) July 28, 1948- Dec. 7, 2025 (77 years of age) Fairland Oklahoma Judy Lee Moore was born in Dodge City, Kansas. One of eight Children and mother to three. She lived a Life fiercely brave and independent. On…

Gregory Scott Smith

Gregory Scott Smith, age 64, of Webb City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. Greg was born on September 12, 1961, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Jimmy and Margaret (Whitledge) Smith. At the tender age of 9,…

Twyla “Tiny’ Doll Betebenner

Twyla "Tiny' Doll Betebenner 87 passed away December 1st 2025 from Respiratory Complications at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Mo. at 9:00 P.M. Twyla was born to John Jacob Doll and Elfie Mae "Curl Doll on July 21st 1938. She was proceeded in…

Marine (Muncy) Keating

Marine (Muncy) Keating, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home in Joplin, MO, at the age of 69. ​Born on December 26, 1955, in Aurora, Missouri, Marine was the…

Martha Ann Steinburg

Martha Ann Steinburg, age 74, of Grove, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the Grand Lake Villa in Grove surrounded by loved ones. Martha, daughter of the late Bob and Clara (Sams) Blevins, was born on April 9, 1951, in Tulsa. At a young…

Donald E. McKnight

Donald E. McKnight, age 82, of Frontenac, KS passed away on November 29, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, KS. Donald was born on July 3, 1943, to the late George and Virginia (Vaughan) McKnight in Joplin, MO. Donald was a dedicated…

Wayne Edward Lown

Wayne Edward Lown peacefully entered his eternal life with his Lord and Savior at home on November 21, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Jana. Wayne was born on June 19, 1952, to Robert (Buster) and Mabel Lown in Carthage,…

Paul Erickson

Paul Erickson of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away at home in his sleep on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 70. Paul was born to Edwin and Marilyn (Gilvedt) Erickson on September 21, 1955 in Greenbush, Minnesota. He was an excellent athlete,…

Charles Donald “Don” Wachtman

Charles Donald “Don” Wachtman passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Don was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 9, 1946, to Chuck and Ruth Wachtman and grew up in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He attended the University of…