Entries by Loving Family

John Frederick Sloan

John Frederick Sloan, 85, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at home on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Sloan and Evelyn Belonge-Sloan. Johnnie proudly served his country in the United States Navy On February 17th, he met the love […]

Michael Alan Long

Michael Alan Long, 67, passed away on Friday May 8th at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following a long illness. He was born in Springfield Missouri November 7, 1958 to George Delbert Long and Carol Jane (Wallis) Long. He was the 3rd of 5 children. Mikeo, as he was known to many, had a deep […]

Linda Kay Stevens – Johnson

Linda Kay Stevens-Johnson was born on 10 June 1956 to Doris and Jim Stevens.  She was a dedicated Grandmother who enjoyed music, Elvis, and movies.  Very much a home body she preferred the company of a close few to getting out in public.  She was a free spirit who collected eclectic things trying to find […]

Juanita Ellen (Cockrell) Stanley

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Juanita Ellen (Cockrell) Stanley who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 74 with her family by her side. Juanita was born on April 2, 1952. She graduated from Galena High School in 1971. Juanita devoted her life to caring […]

Alma Yetive (Stewart) Allen

Alma Yetive (Stewart) Allen of rural Baxter springs passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 29, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 2, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri, the first of three children born to Mavin Overton and Lenora Yetive (Gossett) Stewart. She was preceded […]

Joe “Butch” Miller

Joe “Butch” Miller, age 80, passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a space that simply can’t be filled—and a whole lot of stories that probably get better every time they’re told. Born in Hanford, California but living most of his life in Arizona, Butch was cowboy to his core. He didn’t just like […]

Jimmie Ray Horton

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jimmie Ray Horton of Goshen, Indiana, who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 21, 1939, in Yuba City, California, to Ruben Horton and Clara Williams, Jimmie lived a full and vibrant life. In his younger […]

Carol Ann Collett Grinnell

Carol Ann Collett Grinnell, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Carol was born on October 11, 1946, in Abilene, Texas to Gerald and Alice Collett. She graduated from Wylie High School in 1965. […]

Mary Lue Moore-Heilman

Mary Lue Moore-Heilman, 88, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away April 28, 2026. She was born July 18, 1937, in Memphis, Missouri, to Harry and Lucy (Roach) Rhodes. After the loss of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her maternal grandparents in Mound City, Missouri. Mary was first married to Beecher Knapp, […]

Judy Mae Low

Judy Mae Low, 74, a longtime resident of Miami, Oklahoma went home to be with her Heavenly Father after a long illness on Thursday April 23, 2026 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family . Judy was born on December 8, 1951 in Jennings ,Louisiana. Judy was the daughter of the late Laura […]

Marta Louise Petty

Mrs. Marta Louise Petty, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on April 22, 2026. Marta was born on September 1, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri, to Hazel and Martin Hoagland at the former Freeman Hospital on 20th Street. She was raised on Annie Baxter Avenue, where she spent […]

Jeannie Leilani Clark

Jeannie Leilani Clark, 63, of Joplin MO, went to be with her lord and savior, April 2nd, 2026. She was born January 9th, 1963. She is survived by her two brothers, Alfred Clark III and Ralph Clark; along with nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her father, […]