Beth E Hoch

Beth E Hoch, age 54, passed away June 17, 2026 at Seneca Home Place in Seneca, Missouri. She was born October 15, 1971 , in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of Ellen Bardmass and Bill Lee. Beth was a lifelong resident of the greater Joplin…

Janice Paulette Franklin

Janice Paulette Franklin, 82, of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. Janice was born on June 13, 1944, in Miller, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri Southern State University…

Sara Jean Benner

Sara Jean Benner, 37, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away June 9th, 2026 in her home from brain cancer. She was born May 2nd, 1989 to Paul & Beverly Benner, who later divorced. Sara was a PHS graduate and drove for Uber & Lyft doing transportation…

Tony (Anthony) James Dixson

In loving memory of Tony (Anthony) James Dixson. Tony Dixson was an amazing husband, father, and Papa. Tony was a funny, hardworking, and loving man. He was born April 10, 1973 in San Jose, California. He passed away on May 3, 2026 in his home…

Angela M. Tallant

February 13, 1956 – May 28, 2026 Angela M. Tallant, age 70, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on February 13, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Angela spent most of her life in Mesquite, Texas (primarily in the Mesquite…

Mary Ann Fort

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN FORT Mary Ann Fort, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, with her children by her side. Born on March 12, 1935, in Carthage, Missouri, Mary Ann was the daughter of Clyde Kirk and Ruth McGrew. She was…

Donna Dean Soard

Mrs. Donna Dean Soard, 78, of Carthage, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2026, following a sudden illness. Donna was born on January 12, 1948, in Ava, Missouri, to the late Luther and Dorothy (McDonald) Lee. She was raised in…

Debra Kay Vickrey

Debra Kay Vickrey, 71, of Granby, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the Solace House surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by two sons; Benji Vance and Luke Vickrey, five grandchildren; Na’Kole Vickrey, Abagail Vance,…

James R Lewis D.C.

68 of Joplin, Missouri peacefully passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at his home. James was born to the late Marjorie Fox and Robert Lewis on March 1, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. Jim was a local Chiropractor in the Joplin area for over 30 years.…

Maxine “Mema” Span

Maxine “Mema” Span, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. Maxine was a woman whose entire life was a living testimony of sacrifice, faith, compassion, and most of all, unconditional love. To know her was to know kindness…

Ronnie Griffoth

Ronnie Griffoth, 81, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 2, 1945, in Joplin, Ronnie spent his life deeply connected to the community he called home. Ronnie dedicated…

Mark Allen Rains

Mark Allen Rains, age 64, of Joplin, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026 surrounded by family.   Mark was born on August 16, 1961 in Joplin to the now late John Rains and the late Shirley (Block) Daubert. …