Entries by Loving Family

Jerry Randall Gibby

Well apparently I died….. Jerry Randall Gibby, I was born Feb. 3, 1955, I share that birthday with my great niece, Rhylynn Hataway. She is 11 not 70…her and her sister Aliya also my great-niece always made a point to stop by and give me a hug and say, “I Love You.” I always looked […]

Richard D Whitehead

June 22, 1946 – June 29, 2025 Richard D Whitehead passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Richard was born on June 22, 1946, in Joplin and was a lifelong resident. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice, and his children: Tracy Whitehead (David Pruitt), […]

Rebecca Mertz

Rebecca S Mertz, 67, formerly of Pittsburg, Ks passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born May 6, 1958 to Raymond M. and Elizabeth J. (Smith) Mertz in Pittsburg, Ks.She worked various jobs over the years and retired due to health. She is survived by her sister Mary (Dale) Marrone. Her daughter’s Corinne Stephens, Guinn […]

Joseph “Joe” Erie

Joseph Erie, 40, departed this earthly life on June 26th 2025, in his home. We all know that Joe fought a long, courageous and unwavering battle of testicular cancer. Joe was born July 10* 1984, in Fort Scott, KS. The son of Michael Henry Erie Jr. and Agnes Delores Pearson. He grew up and went […]

Patricia Sue Reeder

Patricia Sue Petty-Reeder 77. Passed away very peacefully on 21 June 2025. Surrounded by her family. Mrs. Reeder was Born on 7 February 1948 in Stella Missouri. To Buck and Helen Petty. The oldest of the girls so she was in charge when her 2 older brothers were not around. Patty was the 3rd of […]

Cindy Laverne Betebenner

Cindy Laverne Betebenner March 4, 1963 – June 28, 2025 Age 62 | Webb City, Missouri Cindy Laverne Betebenner, 62, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 4, 1963, Cindy was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived […]

Jon Kraig Oertle

Jon Kraig Oertle passed away on June 25, 2025 at his home in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on November 20, 1965 to Michael D. Oertle and Johnnie K. Oertle (Brady). He is survived by a brother, Kurtis D. Oertle (Treena) of Asbury, Missouri. To honor Kraig’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. He […]

Cynthia Ann Digman

April 26, 1956 – June 23, 2025 Cynthia Ann Digman passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years old. Born at North Glendale Hospital in Glendale, California at 4:48 a.m. on April 26, 1956, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of […]

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Ricky Paul Wilson

Ricky Paul Wilson, 33, a resident of Quapaw, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Ricky was born July 23, 1991 in Miami, Oklahoma to Cynthia Power and Lloyd Wilson. Ricky loved spending time with his daughter, making videos, and writing poetry. Ricky loved making people smile and talking about Jesus. He was so kind […]

Josephine Provance

Josephine Mae Wingo-Provance, age 88, went to be with our loving father at her home Thursday June 19, 2025. Josephine was born May 28, 1937 in Buena Vista, CO. Josephine was the daughter of Fred and Jessie Bertschy. Josephine worked for the Webb City R-7 School District through her retirement. She enjoyed spending her time […]

Helen Benita Metcalf Gartin

Helen Benita Metcalf Gartin, 90, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 and was ushered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Helen was born on February 10, 1935, in Iantha, Missouri, and spent her formative years on the farm near Lamar, MO.  Helen graduated high school in 1953 in Lamar before her […]

Norman Ambrosius

In Loving Memory of Norman Roy Ambrosius         September 14, 1944 – June 19, 2025 Norman Roy Ambrosius, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in Joplin, MO, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, determination, and a zest for life. Born on September 14, 1944, in […]