June 27, 1941 – July 21, 2025 Leonard was born to Ernest and Dorothy Totman in Arcadia, KS. He had three siblings: one brother, Richard, and two sisters, Nelly and Shirley, all of whom preceded him in death. In 1962, he married Elaine Gamble. Through their marriage, he fathered three sons (who are now deceased) […]
Cynthia Ferguson, 75 of Vinita OK. Passed Away Friday July 18 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin MO.
On July 15, 2025, Donald Lee Manka went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart issues. He passed peacefully, surrounded by love and faith. Donald was born on November 16, 1967, in Modesto, California, to Karen Faye Boyd and Donald Keith Manka. He graduated […]
Cheryl Daniels (Oxendine) 71 years of age, Passed away on Monday July 14th at her home in Stella, Missouri. Cheryl was born December 3, 1953 in neosho Missouri. She was preceded by her parents Onal and Elizabeth Oxendine. Cheryl is survived by husband Dale Daniels (Married 5 an half years) One son Wesley Odell Fitzgerald […]
Phyllis Bates, 80 of Baxter Springs, Passed away Wednesday July 16, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin MO
Lorrie Hovater (Cates), 56 years of age, passed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Joplin, Missouri. Lorrie was born September 7, 1968 in Eldorado, Kansas. She was the youngest of three siblings. She was preceded by her parents Charles and Cinda Cates. Lorrie is survived by husband Gary Hovater(married 10 years). Two daughters, […]
Annabelle Myrtle Jones “Annie”, 66, a longtime resident of Franklin, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to Wesley and Willa Wilson. Annie attended school at Fort Scott Christian Heights and went […]
Sandra Jost Peterson, age 70, of Joplin, MO passed away on July 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Sandy was born June 18, 1955, in Topeka, KS to the late Steve and Norma (Seitz) Jost-Young. She was a strong, independent, caring person who would do anything for her loved ones and friends. […]
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 […]