Entries by Loving Family

Adalynn Joyce Legg

Adalynn Joyce Legg With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Adalynn Joyce Legg, who was born on March 27, 2026, and passed away on July 12, 2026, at just three months of age. Though her time with us was far too short, Adalynn brought endless happiness, joy, and […]

Lonny Vaughn Matlock

Lonny Vaughn Matlock, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2026. Lonny was born on May 18, 1961 in Girard, Kansas to Donald and Luanne Matlock. He enjoyed his artwork, quail hunting, and gardening. He spent his early years enjoying the occasional ride on his 1964 Harley Davidson Panhead. Later in life, […]

Olivia Woolsey

Olivia Woolsey, age 79, of Webb City, Missouri, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on July 6, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. Olivia was born on May 7, 1947, in Mount Vernon, New York, to Herbert Cox and Aline Whan Cox. On July 30, 1976, she was united in […]

Roger David Lee

Roger David Lee, 77, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. Roger was born on February 7, 1949, in Kirkland, Washington, to Gladys and Virgil Lee. He spent his childhood growing up in Wahpeton, North Dakota, where he developed a love for the outdoors, music and spending time at the family […]

Ronnie “Mick” Evans

Ronnie “Mick” Evans passed into the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2026, at the National HealthCare facility in Joplin, Missouri. Born February 20, 1941, Mick was the son of Eddie and Eliza Evans. On November 29, 1959, Mick married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Penrose. They enjoyed 54 years of ministry and 66 years […]

Sara Jean Benner

Sara Jean Benner, 37, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away June 9th, 2026 in her home from brain cancer. She was born May 2nd, 1989 to Paul & Beverly Benner, who later divorced. Sara was a PHS graduate and drove for Uber & Lyft doing transportation for airline personnel. She enjoyed kayaking, video gaming, hiking the […]

Mary Ann Fort

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN FORT Mary Ann Fort, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, with her children by her side. Born on March 12, 1935, in Carthage, Missouri, Mary Ann was the daughter of Clyde Kirk and Ruth McGrew. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Kirk, and […]

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 Red Oak, Missouri, and throughout her life lived in several local communities, including […]

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, Tayler Vickrey, Hunter Vance, and Wyatt Vickrey, five great-grandchildren; Luka Stapp, Lincoln Stapp, Ciaran Carter, Jessee […]

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 spirit. She was Feisty, fiercely loyal, and loved deeply. Once Marilyn loved […]

Robert Albert Clendening Jr

Robert Albert Clendening Jr., age 53, of Granby, passed away peacefully at his home in Granby. Robert, son of the late Robert Henry Cledening and Juanita Albert Cledening, was born on August 29,1972 in the Philippines. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1998, serving his country honorably until 2006. Survivors include his […]

Mendon “Tom” Ray

Mendon “Tom” Ray of Joplin MO born 7/4/1937 died peacefully Saturday 3/7/2026, age 88 years at 8:30 am holding hands with the love of his life Bertha Jo (Wright) Ray. Mendon was born in Lebanon OK to Otto Ray and Nellie Vora (Goodwin, McCoy) Ray. Mendon was the last of his 14 siblings to be […]