Mary “Mickey”-“Margie” Marguerite Hosp

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary “Mickey”- “Margie” Marguerite Hosp, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on May 3rd, 2025. Born on April 28, 1936, in Picher, Oklahoma,…

Philip Harold Chew

Philip Harold Chew was born on December 7, 1935, in Joplin, Mo to Harold and Fredricka Chew. He passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Much of his life has been spent in Joplin, He graduated from Joplin High 1954 and attended many class…

Melinda Hanna

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Melinda Hanna, affectionately known by many as Aunt Linny, Mom, Sis, and Track Mom. She passed away on April 30, 2025 at the age of 44. She was born on May 2nd, 1980 to Don and…

Jana Evette Salmon Mackin

Our Jana Kind, loving, caring, smart, courageous, resilient, creative, feisty, strong, vulnerable... Fierce advocate, widow, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt... Teacher,…

Josephine Baker

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Josephine Baker (JoAnn) Baker. She fought a long courageous battle against an evil disease and can now rest in peace. She was surrounded by family and friends. We request prayers for…

Kathy Sleep

Kathy Sleep, 72, of Joplin, MO., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away January 13, 2025 peacefully with family by her side after a short illness. Survivors include her mother, Earlene Hulshizer of Williford, Arkansas, her brother David…

Monte Wayne Ward

Monte Wayne Ward, 78, shifted into his heavenly gear Sunday, Feb. 2. He lives on through the memories made of metal and in the hearts and actions of his loved ones. Monte was born June 9, 1946 in Springfield, Mo., and lived most of his life…

Lynn Larae Hinderliter

It’s with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted mother, and beloved nurse. Lynn Larae Hinderliter left this world on Jan 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Lynn was born in Sterling Ks on August 11th 1950, to…

John Mark Thomas

04/17/1963 - 01/23/2025       John Mark Thomas, beloved husband, father and friend went to his heavenly home and reward on January 23, 2025 at 4:45 a.m. in Joplin, Missouri due to complications of liver/kidney disease coupled…

David Wayne Lightle

David Wayne Lightle (63) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home in Joplin, comfortably surrounded by his family. He was the son of Franz and Gloria Lightle and the brother of Michael Lightle and Gloria Mae Owens. He is survived…

Captain Wayne Paul Ryland

Wayne Paul Ryland, 80 of Carl Junction, Missouri left this life surrounded by family, Monday evening, January 6, 2025 after a short illness. He was born in November of 1944 in Union City, PA to his mother Louise Whitney Smith Ryland Horvath…

Rebecca “Becky” Rogers

Rebecca “Becky” Rogers, 71, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones after enduring health complications. Becky is lovingly remembered by her children: Scott and Diesha Rogers of Inglis, Florida;…