Ashley Slater was born April 17, 1991 in Joplin, Mo to Don and Donna Slater. Ashley graduated from Webb City High School in 2009 and attended Apostolic Faith Bible College in Baxter Springs, Ks for one semester. As an adult, Ashley worked at Walmart and Target department stores (both in Joplin) as a cashier, and […]
Dorothy Kathryn McPherson, 95, lovingly known as “Ms. Dottie,” was born May 10, 1928, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Ardella Juanita King. She departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:05 pm at her residence in Hermitage, TN. Dorothy was a native of Joplin, MO, and had lived in Hermitage, TN, for 20 years. […]
Lori Eve Butler December 26, 1972 – June 25, 2025 Lori Eve Butler, 52, of Galena, Kansas, passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 26, 1972, at Freeman East Hospital (formerly known as Oak Hill Hospital), Lori lived a life devoted to faith, family, and the […]
on June 26, 2025, Beverly Diane Ray passed away surrounded by family. She was 72 years old. She was the daughter of Carl and Florence Hailey and the baby of nine children. She dedicated her life to nursing and helping others. She received many awards for her excellence in care and helped teach many future […]
Claude “Leroy” Evans Leroy Evans passed away peacefully in his home in Oronogo, Missouri on Tuesday June 17th surrounded by family. Leroy was born on November 27, 1940, in Waveland, Arkansas the son of Claude and Lela (McBrien) Evans. As a young man, Leroy worked with his father as an explosives handler who dug tunnels […]
RIVERTON, KANSAS: Norman Ray Scofield, age 77, passed away at 8:10 am, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO following an illness. Norman was born January 30, 1948 in Galena, KS. His parents were John V and Mildred Irene (Chew) Scofield. He had lived his lifetime in Galena and Riverton. He graduated […]
Donnie Lee Krutsinger, 91, passed away on May 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 21, 1933, in Richland, Missouri, to the late James and Lola (Drennan) Johnson. A proud graduate of Richland High School in 1949, Donnie’s thirst for knowledge and her desire to serve others led her to pursue a […]
Clarice Fay Jones, age 86, of Joplin, MO, went to be with Jesus, her Savior, on May 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on May 26, 1938, in McCune, Kansas, to the late Charles Riggs and Mabel (Adams) Riggs. Clarice graduated from McCune High School and then attended the […]
Colleen, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and devoted friend passed on to her Heavenly Home to be reunited with her family and friends who have gone before her, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her children Cliff Reber, Kim and Roger Mitchell, and Greg Reber. Colleen was […]
Darieus “Keith” Adams, Sr., age 95 of Joplin, Missouri, entered heaven’s gates on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and is now home with his Savior. Keith was born June 15, 1929 in Neosho, Missouri to the late Ralph S. and Carrie F. (Hauk) Adams. Keith Adams will be publicly remembered for his contributions as an honored member […]
Charles Byron Mitchell, age 80, of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a brief illness. Bud was born March 25, 1945, in Joplin, MO, to the late Byron “B.W.” and Dorothy F. (Knapp) Mitchell. Bud graduated from Joplin Senior High and worked for Sheet Metal […]
Rebecca “Becky” Cochran, age 75, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Born on May 19, 1950, in Paducah, Kentucky, Becky was the daughter of Wayne and Rosemary Hohman and grew up in Brookport, Illinois with her two siblings, Leigh and John. After high school she attended […]