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, […]
Geraldine (Peewee) Ann Jones passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026 at the age of 56, at Pittsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born in Auburn, California on September 28, 1969 to Thomas Lee Jones and Kathryn Faye Sullivan. They moved to Cherryvale, Kansas when she was 8 years old. She […]
Willie was born April 5, 1936 in Joplin, MO. She left this earth to be with Jesus and loved ones. She went home on January 6, 2026 while being cared for at Joplin Garden. She lived in Joplin all her life and attended Joplin High Schools. Her father Loyd Tate who preceded her is death […]
Cathy Kay Barker was born on July 28, 1950 to Ivan and Ethel Russell in Stella Missouri, and was called home on December 31, 2025 Cathy married the love of her life David Barker in April of 1981 and together they raised their 4 children. Cathy was a homemaker, a loving mother/grandma and devoted wife. […]
Lisa D. Wheeler. Age 56, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on December 18th, 2025. Born on February 20, 1969, in St. Joseph, Missouri, she was the daughter of Charles Tracy and Elizabeth Fattig. Lisa shared a deep bond with her husband, Mike, as they worked side by side in remodeling homes. Together, they enjoyed outdoor […]
Jackie was born August 19, 1962, in Neosho, MO to Sterling Woodrum and Neva June Lewis Woodrum. She spent most of her preschool years on her parent’s farm east of Granby, MO. Her family moved into a house at the edge of Golden City when she and her brother Tim started school. Jackie’s father was […]