Janelle Norene Shumate

Janelle Norene Shumate (86) eldest of 7 children of Baylous and Bessie (Bigo) Shumate, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, after a brief hospital stay. Janelle was born on February 3, 1940, in San Pedro, California. She graduated from Vallejo…

David Pancake

David Pancake lived life to the fullest, finding joy in racing cars, tinkering with things, and always keeping busy with something to work on. A skilled metal fabricator, David worked at Eagle Picher, where he put his talents and hands-on abilities…

Fred Pickett

July 23, 1955 – October 7, 2026 Fred Pickett, age 71, of Galena, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Fred was born on July 23, 1955, in Joplin, Missouri, to Fred B. Pickett and Myrna L. (Arehart)…

Seon Keun Kim

September 26, 1939 – October 5, 2026 Seon Keun Kim, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, engineer, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on September 26, 1939, in Korea, Seon grew…

Willow Grace Lea

Willow Grace Lea passed away peacefully into the loving arms of God, embraced in heaven by her loving family that passed before her. Though her life was just beginning and she was cradled only in her mother’s love, Willow’s presence was…

Sally Lee (Gray) Wilson

Sally Lee (Gray) Wilson, age 88, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.  She was born on July 15, 1938, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to the late Claudia Irene Townsend and Porter Edgar Gray. Sally carried herself with class,…

Michael P. Novotni

It breaks our hearts to announce that Michael P. Novotni passed away September 2, 2026 in Joplin, Missouri. He was born March 10, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Hazel (née Anderson) and Stephen Novotni. A longtime resident of Cincinnati,…

Kenneth (Kenny) Darnell Helms

Kenneth (Kenny) Darnell Helms, of Pittsburg, passed away at his home on September 29, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 31, 1975, to Floyd Edward Helms and Odessa Marie Whetzel Helms, who preceded him in death. Kenneth…

James Edwin Oxendine

James Edwin Oxendine, a man whose warmth and kindness touched many lives, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026. Born on October 16, 1943, in Homestead, Florida, James was the beloved son of Onal and Elizabeth (Clymer) Oxendine. James…

Samantha Jo “Sammy” Phipps

Samantha Jo “Sammy” Phipps, 55, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Sammy was raised in Carthage, Missouri, and spent her life surrounded by the people who meant the most to her. She worked at UnitedHealthcare…

Steven Hesse

Steven Hesse, age 60, of Commerce, Oklahoma, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. Steven was born on January 14, 1966, in Limestone, Maine, to Bland and Nancy Hesse. Steven worked for many years at ACE Electric in Columbus,…

Patricia Tarrant

Patricia Tarrant, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2026, leaving behind a family shaped by her strength, her unmistakable personality, and a lifetime of memories. Born in Webb City, Missouri, Patricia called Webb City home for most…