Jeannine M. Shirk-Landreth, 80, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at her home with her family by her side on July 1, 2026. Born on August 27, 1945, to Gene and Joy Shirk, Jeannine grew up in Carterville, Missouri, and graduated from Carterville High School in 1963. She worked for Sears Roebuck in the credit department […]
Gary Ray Robertson, age 70, passed away on June 15, 2026, at his home in Arma, Kansas. Gary was born on February 14, 1956, in Hayti, Missouri, to Georgie Carrell and George Robertson. Gary served with the Army National Guard, 891st Battalion, and was active with the Arma Fire Department. He also worked in newspaper […]
Georgeanna “Gina” Beatrice Heinz April 12, 1948 – July 1, 2026 Georgeanna Jones was born on April 14, 1948 in Juneau, Alaska to George and Mildred (John) Jones. She was born into the Tlingit Indian Tribe. Gina met the love of her life in William Michael “Mike” Heinz and together they were united in marriage […]
Carole Jeanne BonJour (Beets), 79, Joplin, Mo., passed away in the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, after a quick battle with cancer. Carole was born September 23, 1946, in Paola, Kansas, to the late Duke and Patsy Beets. Carole married her high school sweetheart, the late Terry BonJour, on January 5, 1964. Together they […]
Mary Louise Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 yrs. Gene, in 2013. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, stepmother, sister-in-law, aunt, & a friend to many. Mary knew no strangers. She adored babies and children & there was no bigger animal advocate. […]
Born June 24, 1943 to Herbert and Jewell (Curry) Hoover in Los Angeles California. Donnie attended Carthage Senior High School in Carthage MO until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in November 1961. Don completed basic training in San Diego CA prior to being stationed in Kodiak Alaska during the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and […]
Beth E Hoch, age 54, passed away June 17, 2026 at Seneca Home Place in Seneca, Missouri. She was born October 15, 1971 , in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of Ellen Bardmass and Bill Lee. Beth was a lifelong resident of the greater Joplin area. She attended grade school and junior high in Webb City, Missouri, […]
In loving memory of Tony (Anthony) James Dixson. Tony Dixson was an amazing husband, father, and Papa. Tony was a funny, hardworking, and loving man. He was born April 10, 1973 in San Jose, California. He passed away on May 3, 2026 in his home in Carl Junction, Missouri. He left behind he caring wife, […]
February 13, 1956 – May 28, 2026 Angela M. Tallant, age 70, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on February 13, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Angela spent most of her life in Mesquite, Texas (primarily in the Mesquite area), where she built a life centered around family, hard work, and […]
Scott Van Hoose SR. left from this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 22, 2026 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was 80. Scott was born on May 3, 1946 in Quapaw, Oklahoma to Charles Aurthur and Rachel Pearl (Jackson) Van Hoose. […]
Maxine “Mema” Span, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. Maxine was a woman whose entire life was a living testimony of sacrifice, faith, compassion, and most of all, unconditional love. To know her was to know kindness in its most purest form. All throughout her days, Maxine carried […]
Ronnie Griffoth, 81, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 2, 1945, in Joplin, Ronnie spent his life deeply connected to the community he called home. Ronnie dedicated his career to serving the city of Joplin as a groundskeeper. His hard work […]
