Mable Mason

March 19, 1940 – August 30, 2025 Mable Mason, age 85, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at St. Luke's Nursing Home. Born on March 19, 1940, Mable spent her life nurturing those around her with quiet strength,…

Marilyn Casebeer

Marilyn Jean Casebeer, 70, of Joplin MO, passed away peacefully August 30th, 2025, at the Solace House. She was born November 28th, 1954, in Tulsa OK to the late Phyllis and Guy Munson. She enjoyed attending church, sewing, and spending time…

Sharon Lane Emery Peterson

Sharon Lane Emery Peterson, born on May 7, 1943, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away on August 30, 2025, following a brief illness. As the second of seven children to Homer and Shirley Emery, Sharon grew up surrounded by six brothers learning…

Larry Kitch

**January 14, 1949 – August 26, 2025** Larry D. Kitch, 76, of Girard, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1949, to Frank and Ora Lee Kitch. Larry proudly served his country during the Vietnam…

Phyllis M (Hood) Daniels

Phyllis M (Hood) Daniels, age 86, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Phyllis (Nanny) was born on December 29, 1938, in Diamond MO, the daughter of the late Herman and Bernice (Shilling) Hood. She was a life long resident of Joplin.…

Johnny F. Howerton

Johnny F. Howerton of Goodman Mo., went to be with the lord on August 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Johnny was born in Noel Missouri on April 1, 1935 to the late Ozro and Zella Howerton. He was also proceeded in death by brothers Sammy…

Joseph Allen McCartney

Joseph Allen McCartney was a devoted family man and passionate country music lover who left an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born on April 28, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, Joe spent his life surrounded by loved ones. He was the baby…

Brenda Kaye Eckler-Shephard

Brenda Kaye Eckler-Shephard passed from this world on  August 21, 2025, at 7:25 AM. She was born June 29, 1949 to Marion J. and Betty Y. Murray, who preceded her in death as well as her niece Bryann Baird. Brenda was widowed in 2011 from Chris…

Jodi Coleman

Jodi Leonard, 63, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Diamond. Born on March 17, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri, she spent her life rooted in the community she loved. Jodi was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Leonard and…

Keva Deon Allen

1959 - 2025 Keva Deon Allen age 66 of Iantha Missouri passed Thursday August 21st, 2025 in her home. She was was born June 22, 1959 in Flagstaff, Arizona,  the daughter of Allen Dalton Haws Jr. and Helen RaeDean Smith, both parents proceeded…

Sheena Cathleen McBroom

May 19, 1984 – August 19, 2025 Sheena Cathleen McBroom, 41, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a courageous and unwavering battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on May 19, 1984, in Neosho, Missouri, to…

Donnie Lee Oxendine

Donnie Lee Oxendine, 74 years of age, passed away on August 13, 2025 at his home in Ritchey Missouri.  Donnie was born Jan 18th, 1951 in Neosho Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents Onal and Elizabeth Oxendine, and a sister, Cheryl…