Robert Joseph Anaya

Robert “Bob” Anaya 69, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1957, in Los Angeles, California. He worked at Smith floors in Joplin Missouri and was a self-contractor doing…

Jeannine M Shirk-Landreth

Jeannine M. Shirk-Landreth, 80, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away at her home with her family by her side on July 1, 2026. Born on August 27, 1945, to Gene and Joy Shirk, Jeannine grew up in Carterville, Missouri, and graduated from Carterville…

Gary Ray Robertson

Gary Ray Robertson, age 70, passed away on June 15, 2026, at his home in Arma, Kansas. Gary was born on February 14, 1956, in Hayti, Missouri, to Georgie Carrell and George Robertson. Gary served with the Army National Guard, 891st Battalion,…

Georgeanna “Gina” Beatrice Heinz

Georgeanna “Gina” Beatrice Heinz April 12, 1948 - July 1, 2026 Georgeanna Jones was born on April 14, 1948 in Juneau, Alaska to George and Mildred (John) Jones. She was born into the Tlingit Indian Tribe. Gina met the love of her life…

Carole Jeanne BonJour

Carole Jeanne BonJour (Beets), 79, Joplin, Mo., passed away in the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, after a quick battle with cancer. Carole was born September 23, 1946, in Paola, Kansas, to the late Duke and Patsy Beets. Carole married…

Mary Louise Smith

Mary Louise Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 yrs. Gene, in 2013. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, stepmother, sister-in-law, aunt, & a friend to many. Mary knew…

Jeffry Lee Points

Jeffry Lee Points, age 60, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on June 17, 2026. Jeffry was born on August 27, 1965, in Joplin, Missouri, to Otis and Zula Points. He spent his life working hard and building meaningful relationships with those…

Ronnie “Mick” Evans

Ronnie “Mick” Evans passed into the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2026, at the National HealthCare facility in Joplin, Missouri. Born February 20, 1941, Mick was the son of Eddie and Eliza Evans. On November 29, 1959, Mick married his high school…

Donald Gene Hoover

Born June 24, 1943 to Herbert and Jewell (Curry) Hoover in Los Angeles California. Donnie attended Carthage Senior High School in Carthage MO until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in November 1961. Don completed basic training in San Diego CA…

Armando Chevaili Baez

Armando Chevaili Baez, age 79, of Noel, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Armando was preceded by Antonio Chevaili (father) and Celia Baez (Mother) in Mexico. During his early days in Mexico,…

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…