
Valerie Gail Barcom
Valerie Gail Barcom, age 58, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on August 6, 2026. Valerie attended Memorial High school and Missouri Southern State University. Valerie worked at several places in Joplin, the last being The Joplin Globe.
She…

Randy J. Coulter Jr. “Bubby”
Randy J. Coulter Jr., known as "Bubby," 53, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026.
Randy was born on February 25, 1973, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Randy and Brenda Coulter. He attended Pittsburg High School and was…

Jess James Link
Jess James Link was born August 31, 1948, in Joplin, Missouri, to Joyce Eleanor and Lloyd James William Link. But if you asked those who knew his story, they might say his life truly began on August 27, 1966.
While working at Henry’s Hamburgers,…

Jerry Templeton
Jerry Templeton, born August 14, 1951, peacefully passed away at his home on August 12, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of the place he loved. After a life filled with love, family, and treasured memories, Jerry has gone home…

David Alan McKee
David Alan McKee, 71, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was born September 6, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, to William and Frances Herrman McKee.
David grew up in and around Mulvane, Kansas. He later made his home in Aurora,…

Karen Louise Mueller
Karen Louise Mueller, age 80, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Saturday August 9, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri
She was born March 31, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois and grew up in Hartville, Missouri. Karen…

Mary Louise Smith
Mary Louise Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 yrs. Gene, in 2013. Mary was a beloved mother, mother in law, grandmother, stepmother, sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, & a friend…

Barbara Little
In Loving Memory of Barbara Little
November 23, 1941 – August 6, 2026
Barbara Sue Little, 84, of Webb City, passed away on August 6, 2026, at Solace House of the Ozarks following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Born in Galena,…

Ricky Eugene Winn
Ricky "Rick" Eugene Winn 76 passed away at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO on July 31, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born in Chanute, Kansas on November 20, 1949 to Carl and Edna Winn.
Rick graduated from Chanute High School, class of 1968.…

Cynthia Gale Fowler
In loving memory of Cynthia Gale Fowler, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:39pm. She was born November 26, 1956, and brought laughter and warmth to those she knew well. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and…

Irma Pauline (Martin) Saud
In Loving Memory of
Irma Pauline (Martin) Saud
1936 – 2026
Irma Pauline (Martin) Saud passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on July 6, 1936, in Perryton, Texas, to Eli McCloud “Mack” Martin and…

Richard Nelson Brown
March 17, 1959 – July 27, 2026
Richard Nelson Brown, 67, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2026. Known to friends and fellow police officers early in his career as "Teddy Bear," Richard was born on March 17, 1959, in Webb…
