Dear Family and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kenneth Broce Hines, who left us on February 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Kenneth lived a life full of adventure and hard work, always guided by dedication and the belief that your word is your bond. Born […]
November 08, 1961 – February 12, 2026 Marsha Gayle Sedgwick, 61, of Neosho, MO, passed away on February 12, 2026. A loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Marsha leaves behind a deep and painful void that words can scarcely express. Her gentle heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love touched everyone fortunate enough to know […]
William “Gene” Eugene Kesinger, a wonderful man from Columbus, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on March 19, 1952, in Joplin, Missouri to William and Bonnie Kesinger. Gene was preceded in death by his father, mother, his brothers, Jimmy, Stan, Donald, Michael, Charlie, Richard, his sister, Linda […]
Dwight Price, 72, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1953. Dwight truly loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed tending to his garden, fishing, camping, and cutting wood. He was well known for his love of horseshoes and took great pride in being the champion of many tournaments. The Fourth […]
Allen Carlson Williams, age 72, of Carl Junction, Missouri (formerly Kilauea, Hawaii) passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on August 10, 1953 in Berkeley California, he spent the majority of his youth traveling with his family to various countries around the world with Waikiki, Hawaii serving as his home base. He graduated high school […]
Edna Rebecca Moore(Becky) 72 of Joplin, Mo. passed away peacefully on 2-5-2026 surrounded by her family”. She was born on 12-1-1953 in Yakima, Washington. Her family then relocated to Neosho, Mo. where she was raised and she attended Neosho High School. She loved her dogs and she loved to color and do for others.She made […]
Betty Louise Graffius, 73 of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 29, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Betty was born July 3, 1952 in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Ralph Pierson and Ruby Pierson (Johnson). Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Betty graduated in 1970 from International Bible College. […]
Linda Alton, age 67, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Freeman following a long illness. Linda was born on August 12, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas, to Jack Dale Alton and Sara Patricia Alton. She moved to the Carthage community in 1974 and attended Carthage High School. Over the years she worked […]
Peggy Lassiter aka PJ Graham, 53, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 13th, 2026. PJ was a resident of Pittsburg for 23 years. PJ was born to John S. Graham and Margaret A. Wingert on May 14th, 1972 in Elton, Maryland. The family moved to Carthage, […]
Jose Manuel de Leon Sr., age 63, passed away at this home on January 13, 2026, in Joplin, MO. He was born on December 26, 1962, in El Zacaton, Villa De Ramos, San Luis Portosi, Mexico. He came to the United States at a young age and earned his US citizenship in 2008. Jose Manuel […]
Rebecca Franklin 59yrs old of Carthage, Mo passed away at KU Medical Center on Jan 15, 2026 after a short illness. Rebecca was married to Allen Franklin for 22 years. They have one daughter, Cheyenne Franklin, one grand daughter, Anna Franklin. She loved life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Proceeded in death […]
Michael E Hataway, 34, of Quapaw OK, formerly of Webb City, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was the son of Mariann Ripley, of Webb City, MO. Michael was fortunate enough to have two amazing Father figures throughout his life, Joel Stockburger of Joplin MO, and Greg Pachlhofer, […]