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 […]
Daniel Joe Vance was born to Ronald & Ruth Vance in Stella, Missouri on 10/27/1961 and he passed away at NHC in Joplin Missouri on 12/05/2025 surrounded by family. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Vance, mother, Ruth Vance, brother, Ronnie Vance and daughter, Ayla Vance. He is survived by one sister, […]
Wayne Edward Lown peacefully entered his eternal life with his Lord and Savior at home on November 21, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Jana. Wayne was born on June 19, 1952, to Robert (Buster) and Mabel Lown in Carthage, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and one […]
Roger Miles Price, age 74, of Quapaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 23, 2025 at Freeman Hospital. Born on January 18, 1951 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, Roger was a devoted father and grandfather. There will be no memorial services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO
Richard Dudley of Neosho, Mo passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo on November 4, 2025. Richard graduated Commerce High School and then went on to his career as a machinist in Tulsa until he returned to his birthplace and began working for Eagle Picher until he retired in 2004. Richard is survived by […]
Joyce Ann Griffoth, 76, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2025 surrounded with loved ones. Joyce was born on June 15th, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Vera Hana and Howard Stanley. Joyce worked as Housekeeping and Maintenance for nursing homes and hotels for 30 years. She was also known for […]
