Beverly Ray

on June 26, 2025, Beverly Diane Ray passed away surrounded by family. She was 72 years old. She was the daughter of Carl and Florence Hailey and the baby of nine children. She dedicated her life to nursing and helping others. She received many…

Claude “Leroy” Evans

Claude “Leroy” Evans Leroy Evans passed away peacefully in his home in Oronogo, Missouri on Tuesday June 17th surrounded by family. Leroy was born on November 27, 1940, in Waveland, Arkansas the son of Claude and Lela (McBrien) Evans.…

Norman Ray Scofield

RIVERTON, KANSAS: Norman Ray Scofield, age 77, passed away at 8:10 am, Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO following an illness. Norman was born January 30, 1948 in Galena, KS. His parents were John V and Mildred Irene…

Donnie Krutsinger

Donnie Lee Krutsinger, 91, passed away on May 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 21, 1933, in Richland, Missouri, to the late James and Lola (Drennan) Johnson. A proud graduate of Richland High School in 1949, Donnie's thirst for…

Clarice Jones

Clarice Fay Jones, age 86, of Joplin, MO, went to be with Jesus, her Savior, on May 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on May 26, 1938, in McCune, Kansas, to the late Charles Riggs and Mabel (Adams) Riggs. Clarice…

Colleen Sue Black

Colleen, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and devoted friend passed on to her Heavenly Home to be reunited with her family and friends who have gone before her, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She…

Keith Adams Sr.

Darieus “Keith” Adams, Sr., age 95 of Joplin, Missouri, entered heaven’s gates on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and is now home with his Savior. Keith was born June 15, 1929 in Neosho, Missouri to the late Ralph S. and Carrie F. (Hauk) Adams. Keith…

Charles B. Mitchell

Charles Byron Mitchell, age 80, of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a brief illness. Bud was born March 25, 1945, in Joplin, MO, to the late Byron “B.W.” and Dorothy…

Rebecca “Becky” Cochran

Rebecca “Becky” Cochran, age 75, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Born on May 19, 1950, in Paducah, Kentucky, Becky was the daughter of Wayne and Rosemary Hohman and grew up in Brookport,…

Saundra Holdman

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Saundra L. Holdman who departed peacefully in Miami, OK on March 26th, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Dewey, OK on July 27th, 1942 and later moved to Miami, OK. Saundra was known…

Eugenia D. “Genie” Nielson

Eugenia “Genie” Darlene Nielson age 68 passed away on April 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of the family she held so dear. Born on July 15, 1956, Genie lived a life centered around what mattered most to her family, love, and showing up…

Vella Brumley

Vella Jean “Marie” Brumley passed away peacefully from a brief illness, surrounded by family, on April 23, 2025, after a full and vibrant 92 years. Marie was born in Hardenville, Missouri to parents Ruth and William Strong on January 12,…