Karen Murray Linton

In Loving Memory of Karen Murray Linton April 29, 1946 – January 6, 2025 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Karen Murray Linton, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 78 on the morning of January 6, 2025, surrounded by loved…

Kathleen Ann Moyer

Kathleen A. (Moore) Moyer, 79, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on March 31, 2025. Kate was born on March 30, 1946, in Midland, TX, to Lt. Col. USAF (retired) Jack Edwin Moore and Daisy (White) Moore. As the daughter of a career Air Force officer,…

Jeffrey William Cole

Jeffrey William Cole, 68, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Jeff was born on November 3, 1956, in Emporia, Kansas, to John Cole and Barbara Tener. He has been a resident of Carthage for the past 35…

Georgia Harpole

Georgia Marie Harpole, born July 19, 1944, in Hillsboro, Oregon, was a spirited soul whose life embodied an inspiring blend of resilience, dedication, and generosity. A beacon of light to everyone who knew her, Georgia's commitment to her faith,…

Hugh Hills

Hugh Hills, age 99, of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 22nd 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. Hugh was born July 30, 1925 in Cedar Vale, Kansas to the late Leo and Mildred (Hines) Hills. Hugh attended…

Elisabeth Hope Earhart

Elisabeth Hope Earhart, age 75, of Joplin, MO passed away surrounded by family on April 16, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1949 to the late Robert and Alice (Cale) Earhart. Throughout her life, Elisabeth served her community with a warm…

Billy Gates

Billy Lee Gates, a lifelong resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on August 24, 1938 to the late John and Hazel (Rhodes) Gates. Billy was employed by Lozier for many years. He had a passion…

Marilyn Joyce Simpson

Marilyn Joyce Simpson, 87, of Carl Junction, MO, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025. Born on February 28, 1938, in Silsbee, Texas, Marilyn lived a life rooted in love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family. She grew…

Janice Lee Myers

Janice Lee Myers, age 85, of Joplin entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Janice was born on December 8, 1939 in Joplin, MO to the late union of J.T. and Mary Lee (Burpo) Crowder. She was a 1958 graduate of Joplin High…

Judith Elaine Marcum

Judy loved to send customized greeting cards made specifically for you and your occasion. If you got one it was special. In that same spirit, she wrote and revised this obituary over the years for your enjoyment and hers. Obit for Granny Judy…

Ronnie Simpson

Ronnie C. Simpson, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on November 10, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, Ronnie proudly carried his Texas roots wherever he went. Although he lived…

Berna Sue Wells

Berna Sue Wells (Bernie) age 92, of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully in her residence on March 3, 2025. Born December 2, 1932, in Berryville Arkansas to Alpha and Edna Baughman, Bernie later moved with her family to Colorado Springs,…