George Keith Baker-Keith to his family and friends went to his Heavenly Home on September 28, 2025. Keith was born on January 20, 1961 to George Owen and Shirley June Baker. Keith grew up in rural Carthage where he worked on the family farm with his dad. This was his greatest joy, being a farmer. […]
Jack Lee Randall was born in Joplin, Missouri on June 4, 1935 to Paul (Papa) and Anna Mae Randall. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2025. Jack lived a remarkably healthy life for over ninety years. Despite being born in the middle of the depression, his childhood was filled with love […]
Janice Jean (Jones) Potter, 65, peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025 in Sarcoxie, MO. Janice was born to Mason and Martha (Drake) Jones on January 25, 1960. She graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1978. For more than 40 years, Janice’s calling was to care for those in […]
Betty Lou (Stafford) Snider, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Betty was born to Paul and Pauline (Casebolt) Stafford in Carthage, Missouri on February 13, 1935. She went to Carthage High School and later received her GED. Betty was proceeded in death by her father, Paul, her mother, Pauline, her sister, Mary […]
Donald Eugene Bruton, aged 91, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. A resident of Carl Junction, Missouri, Donald was born in Denison, Kansas to William “Clarence” Bruton, and Winifred (Melton) Bruton on December 24, 1933, Donald’s journey through life was marked by a blend of optimism, realism, and a childlike wonderment that […]
Phyllis M (Hood) Daniels, age 86, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Phyllis (Nanny) was born on December 29, 1938, in Diamond MO, the daughter of the late Herman and Bernice (Shilling) Hood. She was a life long resident of Joplin. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church. Phyllis was a homemaker […]
Johnny F. Howerton of Goodman Mo., went to be with the lord on August 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Johnny was born in Noel Missouri on April 1, 1935 to the late Ozro and Zella Howerton. He was also proceeded in death by brothers Sammy Howerton and Jimmy Howerton and grandson John Howerton. Johnny […]
Jodi Leonard, 63, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Diamond. Born on March 17, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri, she spent her life rooted in the community she loved. Jodi was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Leonard and a devoted mother to her four children: daughters Aletta and her husband […]
Johnny Edward “Peanut” Gaither, Jr., age 67, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Neosho, Missouri. Born on February 21, 1958, in Visalia, California, Johnny lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Johnny’s journey behind the wheel began nearly five decades ago when he started truck driving […]
Christuffer Allen Roeder, age 29, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on July 10, 2025 in Joplin, Missouri. Born on February 27th, 1996, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Christuffer lived a life with a strong desire to grow – His journey was one of perseverance, deep love, and laughter. A devoted father, son, brother and friend, Christuffer was […]
In Loving Memory of Roseanne Helton (1944–2025) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roseanne Helton, age 81, of Panama City, Florida, formerly of Joplin, Missouri, on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. Surrounded by her family, Roseanne peacefully left us after a life well-lived, filled with love, creativity, and an adventurous spirit. […]
JC McKinzie Jr passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. JC was born on August 14th, 1960, in Carthage, Missouri, to Jolene and JC Sr. Mckinzie. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1978, where he met the love of his life, Elaine. The […]