Thomas Edward Giraldi

Thomas Edward Giraldi, 83, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on May 10, 2026. Thomas was born on March 5, 1943, to Thomas Austin Giraldi and Dorothy Jeanette Giraldi. He was predeceased by his father and mother, brother James Giraldi,…

Dianne Lee Carmichael

June 15, 1962 – May 16, 2026 Dianne Lee Carmichael, age 63, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Galena, Kansas. She was born on June 15, 1962, in Portland and spent much of her life in Oregon, Montana, Missouri and Kansas. Dianne was a…

Marilyn Sue Hayes

Marilyn Sue Hayes May 21, 2026 Marilyn Sue Hayes of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at Solace House of the Ozarks, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Marilyn was a woman full of life, strength and…

Linda Kay Proctor

Linda Kay Proctor, 78, of Carthage, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence. Linda was born on July 6, 1947, in Wheaton, Missouri. She received a bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management. She worked for…

Albert Lee Runge

Albert Lee Runge, born May 13, 1935, to Elmer and Alma Runge, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026. Al lived a life centered on faith, family, and the things that brought him joy. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from William Jewell…

Robert Albert Clendening Jr

Robert Albert Clendening Jr., age 53, of Granby, passed away peacefully at his home in Granby. Robert, son of the late Robert Henry Cledening and Juanita Albert Cledening, was born on August 29,1972 in the Philippines. He enlisted in the…

John Frederick Sloan

John Frederick Sloan, 85, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at home on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Sloan and Evelyn Belonge-Sloan. Johnnie proudly served…

Michael Alan Long

Michael Alan Long, 67, passed away on Friday May 8th at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following a long illness. He was born in Springfield Missouri November 7, 1958 to George Delbert Long and Carol Jane (Wallis) Long. He was the 3rd of…

Linda Kay Stevens – Johnson

Linda Kay Stevens-Johnson was born on 10 June 1956 to Doris and Jim Stevens.  She was a dedicated Grandmother who enjoyed music, Elvis, and movies.  Very much a home body she preferred the company of a close few to getting out in public. …

Juanita Ellen (Cockrell) Stanley

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Juanita Ellen (Cockrell) Stanley who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 74 with her family by her side. Juanita was born on April 2, 1952. She graduated from Galena…

Mendon “Tom” Ray

Mendon “Tom” Ray of Joplin MO born 7/4/1937 died peacefully Saturday 3/7/2026, age 88 years at 8:30 am holding hands with the love of his life Bertha Jo (Wright) Ray. Mendon was born in Lebanon OK to Otto Ray and Nellie Vora (Goodwin, McCoy)…

Joe “Butch” Miller

Joe “Butch” Miller, age 80, passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a space that simply can’t be filled—and a whole lot of stories that probably get better every time they’re told. Born in Hanford, California but living most…