Donna Dean Soard

Mrs. Donna Dean Soard, 78, of Carthage, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2026, following a sudden illness. Donna was born on January 12, 1948, in Ava, Missouri, to the late Luther and Dorothy (McDonald) Lee. She was raised in…

Debra Kay Vickrey

Debra Kay Vickrey, 71, of Granby, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the Solace House surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by two sons; Benji Vance and Luke Vickrey, five grandchildren; Na’Kole Vickrey, Abagail Vance,…

Scott Van Hoose Sr.

Scott Van Hoose SR. left from this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 22, 2026 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was 80. Scott was born on May 3, 1946 in Quapaw, Oklahoma…

James R Lewis D.C.

68 of Joplin, Missouri peacefully passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home. James was born to the late Marjorie Fox and Robert Lewis on March 1, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. Jim was a local Chiropractor in the Joplin area for over 30 years.…

Maxine “Mema” Span

Maxine “Mema” Span, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. Maxine was a woman whose entire life was a living testimony of sacrifice, faith, compassion, and most of all, unconditional love. To know her was to know kindness…

Ronnie Griffoth

Ronnie Griffoth, 81, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 2, 1945, in Joplin, Ronnie spent his life deeply connected to the community he called home. Ronnie dedicated…

Mark Allen Rains

Mark Allen Rains, age 64, of Joplin, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026 surrounded by family.   Mark was born on August 16, 1961 in Joplin to the now late John Rains and the late Shirley (Block) Daubert. …

Thomas Edward Giraldi

Thomas Edward Giraldi, 83, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on May 10, 2026. Thomas was born on March 5, 1943, to Thomas Austin Giraldi and Dorothy Jeanette Giraldi. He was predeceased by his father and mother, brother James Giraldi,…

Dianne Lee Carmichael

June 15, 1962 – May 16, 2026 Dianne Lee Carmichael, age 63, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Galena, Kansas. She was born on June 15, 1962, in Portland and spent much of her life in Oregon, Montana, Missouri and Kansas. Dianne was a…

Marilyn Sue Hayes

Marilyn Sue Hayes May 21, 2026 Marilyn Sue Hayes of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at Solace House of the Ozarks, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Marilyn was a woman full of life, strength and…

Linda Kay Proctor

Linda Kay Proctor, 78, of Carthage, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence. Linda was born on July 6, 1947, in Wheaton, Missouri. She received a bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. She worked for…

Albert Lee Runge

Albert Lee Runge, born May 13, 1935, to Elmer and Alma Runge, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026. Al lived a life centered on faith, family, and the things that brought him joy. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from William Jewell…