Mary Louise (Conley) Coffee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 9, 2026, at the age of 82, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on January 6, 1944, in Syracuse, Kansas, she was the daughter of Norton and Kathryn (Eaton) Gordon. Mary dedicated her life to serving others, […]
Judy Darlene Rhoten Broome, age sixty-five, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, residing at Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, in Lamar, MO. Judy was born into the family of Darwin (DJ) Jean Rhoten and Jennie Lou Ferrell Rhoten on December 28th, 1960. Judy was the youngest of six children. Preceded in death by her […]
Bobbie (Bob) Dee Brackeen, Passed away in Joplin, Missouri. Bob was born at home in Canton KS on January 1, 1935, to Lloyd and Mildred (kirkman) Brackeen. He married Bonnie Mae (Pat) Jennings on August 22, 1954 in Calflin KS. Bob was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City Mo. He was […]
Dennis Lee Wade, age 82, of Joplin, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Dennis, son of the late Jack and Imogene (Brotherton) Wade, was born on July 9, 1943, in Joplin. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Kelley, sharing 61 wonderful years together. […]
Lester (Bill) William Taylor, age 94, of Chelsea, OK, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Lester, son of the late Lester and Elva (Alexander) Taylor, was born on January 28, 1932, in Garfield County, Oklahoma. He grew up in Oklahoma and worked several different jobs. He was united in marriage […]
Billie Jack Trickett Jr., age 58, of Baxter Springs, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Billie, son of the late Billie Jack Trickett Sr. and Helen Marie (Ferguson)Trickett Lewis was born on March 19, 1968. He grew up and lived most of his life in Galena and Baxter Springs, […]
Ronald Wayne Hare, age 81, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Ron was born on August 13, 1944, in Cedar County, Missouri, to James William Hare and Juanita May (Thornton) Hare. He spent most of his life in the Lockwood and Golden City area, […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
