Entries by Loving Family

Richard William Hoyt

Richard William Hoyt, age 71, of Joplin, passed away peacefully at Aspire Senior Living in Joplin. He was born to the late John and Jennie (Osuna) Hoyt in San Diego, CA on July 14, 1954.  Richard served his country honorably in the United States Army.  No services are planned at this time.  Cremation arrangements are […]

Susan Elaine Smith

Susan Elaine Smith, age 73, of Joplin, passed away peacefully at The Communities of Wildwood Ranch, after a yearlong fight with liver cancer. Susan, daughter of the late Edward and Doris Luney, was born on November 16, 1952, at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. Susan was a devoted mother and grandmother. […]

Joseph Edward Thompson

Joseph Edward Thompson, age 86, of Anderson, Missouri, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Weir, Kansas, to William Thompson and Annette Sweeney. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army for nine years and was honorably discharged. Following his military service, he worked as a […]

William “Bill” Neal Turner

July 15, 1935 – Mar. 5, 2026 William Neal Turner, of rural Columbus, KS was escorted through Heaven’s gates by the angels of the Lord on March 5th, 2026. Bill had lived a full life for 90 years and was a lifetime resident of the surrounding areas of Chetopa, Faulkner, and rural Columbus, KS. Bill […]

Michael E Stevens

Michael E Stevens, age 70, of Joplin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Carthage. Michael was born on June 19, 1955, in Gravette, Arkansas. He was a former owner/operator of Butler Creek Auto Repair in Noel. That is where he met his future wife, Donna Wallace. They were united […]

Justin Miller

Justin Miller, 40, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on March 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Justin was born on November 14, 1985, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Ozark Christian College in 2009 and previously attended Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa. During his career, he served as a Resident Director at God’s […]

Joyce Ann Points-Hughes

Joyce Ann Points-Hughes, 83, was born December 3, 1942. God gently took her hand and led her home on March 6, 2026. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life centered around her family. She spent several years working at Miller Manufacturing and later worked for many years at Labarge Manufacturing. Joyce […]

Anthony James Campbell

Anthony James Campbell was born on January 8, 1999, in Chicago, Illinois. Anthony was employed at Casey’s Gas Station in Carl Junction, Missouri. He attended De La Salle Institute High School in Chicago, Illinois. Anthony enjoyed playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time with the people he loved most. On May 9, 2010, Anthony […]

Judy (Boylan) Burch

Judy (Boylan) Burch went peacefully after a battle with cancer to be with our Lord, while at home in Carl Junction, MO, surrounded by family. Judy was born to the late Joseph and Virginia (Hill) Boylan in Chicago, IL and then grew up in Gary, IN. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School and then […]

Wilma Viola Wilson

Wilma Viola Wilson, 93, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Wilma was born on March 25, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri to William C. and Lillian Bunting Parsons. She married Herbert Edward Wilson on May 26, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, and he preceded in death on July […]

Deborah Ann Fogel

Deborah Ann Fogel, 70 years old, passed away on February 23, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at Mercy Hospital with her husband by her side. Debbie was born in Pittsburg, KS to Wilfred C. & Betty Eagan. She’s travelled a lot throughout her life, and lived in Kansas, Washington, Texas, and Missouri. She lived the […]

Sharon Anderst

Sharon Anderst, age 73, of Joplin, daughter of the late Logan and Mary Loretta (Coop) Sickler, was born on August 15, 1952 in Denver, Colorado.  Sharon passed away peacefully at her home in Joplin on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory, Joplin.