Lorrie Hovater

Lorrie Hovater (Cates), 56 years of age, passed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Joplin, Missouri. Lorrie was born September 7, 1968 in Eldorado, Kansas. She was the youngest of three siblings. She was preceded by her parents…

Annabelle Myrtle Jones “Annie”

Annabelle Myrtle Jones “Annie”, 66, a longtime resident of Franklin, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1958 in Kansas City,…

Sandra Peterson

Sandra Jost Peterson, age 70, of Joplin, MO passed away on July 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Sandy was born June 18, 1955, in Topeka, KS to the late Steve and Norma (Seitz) Jost-Young. She was a strong, independent, caring…

Ashley Slater

Ashley Slater was born April 17, 1991 in Joplin, Mo to Don and Donna Slater. Ashley graduated from Webb City High School in 2009 and attended Apostolic Faith Bible College in Baxter Springs, Ks for one semester. As an adult, Ashley worked at…

Betty Meadows

Betty lived a long healthy life and was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was survived by 2 daughters Theresa and Diana, 2 grandsons Denver and Robert A sister, Ruth and "Pebbles", her chihuahua. She was always there for anyone in…

Jerry Randall Gibby

WELL... APPARENTLY I DIED..... JERRY RANDALL GIBBY, WAS BORN FEB 3RD 1955, I SHARE THAT BIRTHDAY WITH MY GREAT NIECE RHYLYNN.SHE IS 11.. NOT 70... HER AND HER SISTER ALIYA ALSO MY GREAT NIECE ALWAYS MADE A POINT TO STOP BY AND GIVE ME A HUG…

Richard D Whitehead

June 22, 1946 - June 29, 2025 Richard D Whitehead passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Richard was born on June 22, 1946, in Joplin and was a lifelong resident. He is survived by his wife of…

Rebecca Mertz

Rebecca S Mertz, 67, formerly of Pittsburg, Ks passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born May 6, 1958 to Raymond M. and Elizabeth J. (Smith) Mertz in Pittsburg, Ks.She worked various jobs over the years and retired due…

Joseph “Joe” Erie

Joseph Erie, 40, departed this earthly life on June 26th 2025, in his home. We all know that Joe fought a long, courageous and unwavering battle of testicular cancer. Joe was born July 10* 1984, in Fort Scott, KS. The son…

Patricia Sue Reeder

Patricia Sue Petty-Reeder 77. Passed away very peacefully on 21 June 2025. Surrounded by her family. Mrs. Reeder was Born on 7 February 1948 in Stella Missouri. To Buck and Helen Petty. The oldest of the girls so she was in charge when…

Cindy Laverne Betebenner

Cindy Laverne Betebenner March 4, 1963 – June 28, 2025 Age 62 | Webb City, Missouri Cindy Laverne Betebenner, 62, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 4, 1963, Cindy was a loving daughter,…

Jon Kraig Oertle

Jon Kraig Oertle passed away on June 25, 2025 at his home in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on November 20, 1965 to Michael D. Oertle and Johnnie K. Oertle (Brady). He is survived by a brother, Kurtis D. Oertle (Treena) of Asbury, Missouri. To…