Entries by Loving Family

Donnie Lee Oxendine

Donnie Lee Oxendine, 74 years of age, passed away on August 13, 2025 at his home in Ritchey Missouri.  Donnie was born Jan 18th, 1951 in Neosho Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents Onal and Elizabeth Oxendine, and a sister, Cheryl (Oxendine) Fitzgerald.    Donnie is survived by his wife Gail Oxendine, and […]

Edna Ellen Stone

Edna Ellen Stone, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving family at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Born on March 10, 1953, the daughter of James “Bud” and Eunice (Clifton) Fleming, Edna grew up in Joplin and attended Memorial High School. […]

Bradley Dwayne Gadberry

Bradley Dwayne Gadberry, age 66, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma cancer. Brad was born on October 18, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Riley and Patsy Gadberry and later moved to Webb City, Missouri. He graduated from Central Christian Academy and went on to study at […]

Gwenith Maye Pendleton

Gwenith Maye Pendleton (née Weir), 83, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Born on May 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Gwenith Weir (née Griffith), Gwenith was raised in Chicago before graduating from Bay View High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She […]

Ricker Lee Heinrich

Ricker Lee Heinrich was born in Joplin, MO. on May 24, 1977. He worked as a care provider for home health care. He passed away at his home on July 31, 2025 at the age of 48. No services are provided at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, […]

Betty Ruthann Hathaway

Betty Hathaway, 85 was a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 26, 1940.  She passed away in her home on July 27, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO

Donovan Shawn Allen Stidd

  September 7, 1969-August 6, 2025 Ana (Anastasia) Stidd, as she was known as by many loved ones, passed away peacefully at 4:45 PM at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  She was surrounded by family. Ana is survived by her brother Darrin Stidd, her Sister Dawn Patterson and her husband Phil Patterson and their 3 […]

Larry Norman Bramlett

Larry Norman Bramlett, age 76, of Diamond, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord as he slept on July 29th, 2025. It was a surprise to all, but a comfort to know that he was at peace in the home he and his family had built. Larry was born April 19th, 1949, to Clarence […]

Emmett William Ingram

Emmett Ingram passed peacefully away on his 62nd birthday at Joplin Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, Pepaw, and a friend to so many who loved him dearly. Emmett’s favorite pastime was fishing and camping. He enjoyed gardening, bush hogging and using the zero-turn. He loved building birdhouses and gave […]

Nina Doak Souleret

Nina Doak Souleret April 19th, 1943 – July 26th, 2025 Nina Fay Doak Souleret, age 82, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in the early afternoon of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on April 19, 1943, in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Nina spent her final months surrounded by the […]

Steven Leray Gardner

Steven Leray Gardner of Joplin, passed away quietly with his sister by his side on July 27, 2025. He was 65 years old and had fought a long, hard battle with emphysema. Steve was born on November 7, 1959, and lived in Joplin all his life. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1977. Steve […]

David Brian Barfield

David Brian Barfield June 6, 1960 – July 24, 2025 David Brian Barfield, age 65, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on June 6, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, David proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a cook. His life was marked by quiet strength, deep love […]