Entries by Loving Family

Jerry Lee Keifer

Jerry Keifer passed away March 20th 2026 at his home in Webb City. Jerry married the love of his life Linda on November 13th 1974. Jerry started working with his father at a very young age, his father taught him how to weld and build Bendelari Jigs. Jerry’s sister Sharon and him took on the […]

Kelly J. Shepard

10/28/1964 – 03/02/2026 Kelly J. Shepard, 61, of Joplin Missouri passed away at Joplin Health and Rehab Center on March 2, 2026 after a long illness. Kelly was born on October 28, 1964 in Bellflower, California to the late Floyd Keith Shepard and Dorothy Dean Dickison. Kelly worked with adults with disabilities. She graduated from […]

William Charles “Bill” Weber

William Charles “Bill” Weber, 87, passed peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 3, 1938, in Stuart, Nebraska to Joseph and Margaret Weber. Being the fifth of fourteen children, Bill developed the grit, humor, and stubborn determination that came with growing up with a […]

Bruce Arno Fleischer

Bruce Arno Fleischer was born in St. Louis MO on Dec 11, 1957. Bruce spent most of his adult life and career in the mental health field and as a social worker, he later got his Masters degree and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. Bruce passed away in Joplin Missouri […]

Gary L. Price

Gary L Price, 79, passed away on March 12, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1946. Gary had a passion for Mokan with his daughters. His favorite passion was cutting and selling firewood, which is how he met his wife of thirty years. He loved gardening, enjoying fresh hot peppers and watching football. He […]

Mary Jane Baird

Mary Jane Baird, age 73, of Carthage, Missouri, passed on peacefully after a long illness, on Monday February 23, 2026 surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Jay, Oklahoma to Fred Riner and Ollie (White)Riner as a member of the Cherokee Nation. Her folks eventually settled their family in Carthage where Mary grew up […]

Connie Marie Coleman

Connie Marie Coleman, aged 74, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, to be with our Lord. She was born on January 25, 1952, in Joplin to Martha and George Barnard. Connie was known for her kind heart and loving soul. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandson, […]

David H. “Pup” Newsom

David H. “Pup” Newsom David Harold Newsom, 70, died March 2, 2026 in Joplin, Mo. He was born to Ethel Lorene Newsom and Vernon W. Newsom on July 21, 1955 in Clinton, Mo., and lived most of his life in Higginsville, MO. David graduated Higginsville High School, attended Wentworth Military Academy, and obtained an Associate’s […]

Barbara Ann Brown (Sichts) (Murphy)

Barbara Ann Brown (Sichts) (Murphy)  Passed away peacefully to be with our Lord at 4:17 the morning of March 5, 2026, at  Granby House. On Jan 2, 1942 Barbara was the 1st of 3 daughters born to Lorenze & Maxine Brown of Williamsport, IN.  Her sisters, Beverlie Van Leer (Don) Las Vegas, NV., and Betty Williams […]

Harry F Richards Jr.

Harry F. Richards Jr., 78 October 12, 1947 – February 17, 2026 Anderson, Missouri Harry F. Richards Jr., 78, of Anderson, Missouri, passed away on February 17, 2026, after a recent battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Harry was born on October 12, 1947, in Potosi, Missouri, to Harry F. Richards Sr. and Cora […]

Charles Henry Ash

Charles Henry Ash, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2026. Charles was born on May 5, 1950, in Anderson, Missouri, to Willard and Norma Fern Ash of Galena, Kansas. On June 22, 1972, he married the love of his life, Mary Louise Ash. Together they shared many devoted years of marriage […]

Glenda Diane Vanatta

Glenda Diane Vanatta 1947-2026 It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend at age 78. Glenda Diane Vanatta from Galena, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of Saturday February 21, 2026. For more than five decades, she shared […]