Karen Sue Yarbrough, 73, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Karen was born on December 29, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Vernatta and Delmar Clark. She built her life around the things that mattered most, her cat Lucy, family, and creating a warm welcoming home for […]
Linda Curless, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on August 13, 1953, in Canton, Illinois. Known for her ambition and love of a good prank, she lived a life defined by resilience and by her faith. She is survived […]
Ronald Lee Record, 82, of Joplin Missouri, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1943, to Terrell and Pauline Record in Joplin, Missouri. Ron attended Joplin High School, graduating with the Class of ‘61. He then went on to Jasper County Junior College to gain his associates degree. Post education, […]
Ramona Ball, 57, of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away April 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 29, 1968, in Parsons, Kansas, to Glenn Schell and Deanna Warren. Ramona was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Ramona had three children and fourteen cherished grandchildren, who were the […]
Helen Karen Brown passed away on April 13, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Karen married Robert Brown on May 26, 1982, and together they built a life centered on […]
December 20, 1940 — April 10, 2026 Roma Lea (Darnell) Boester, 85, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Roma was born on December 20, 1940, in Vienna, Illinois, to Everett and Ruth (Morris) Darnell. She spent her early years growing up in Vienna and Batavia, Illinois, where she developed the kind, […]
Barbara K Harsh, 77, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Barbara was born on April 26, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her niece, Erin Brant of Joplin, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband; Roderick Harsh and her parents; Lloyd and Inez Harden Smith. […]
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 […]