Mary Sue Farrell Keifer

Mary Sue was born on February 22, 1931, in Joplin, Missouri, to James J. and Edith Wheeler Farrell. She was the youngest of four sisters, with Delores Hart of Seattle, Washington; Florence Nixon of Arlington, Texas; and Jacqueline Reiboldt of…

Vivian Lorene (DeLapp) Foster

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Vivian “Granny” Foster, 82, of Quapaw, Oklahoma. Vivian passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on August 21, 2026, at her home,…

Jeffrey H. McClain

Jeffrey H. McClain, 65, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2026. Jeffrey was born on November 23, 1960. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran. He loved living life on the road. Jeffrey…

Colleen Gail Richardson Brown

Colleen Gail Richardson Brown, age 90, died in her own home after enduring a long illness. Gail was born on September 5, 1935 in Glendale, California to parents Terrence Patrick Richardson and Lucille Hubbell Richardson of Los Angeles, California.…

Kenneth Tyler

Kenneth Tyler, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on August 12, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on March 12, 1943, in Spurgeon, Missouri, Kenneth was the cherished son of William "Guy" and…

Valerie Gail Barcom

Valerie Gail Barcom, age 58, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on August 6, 2026. Valerie attended Memorial High school and Missouri Southern State University. Valerie worked at several places in Joplin, the last being The Joplin Globe. She…

Randy J. Coulter Jr. “Bubby”

Randy J. Coulter Jr., known as "Bubby," 53, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Randy was born on February 25, 1973, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Randy and Brenda Coulter. He attended Pittsburg High School and was…

Jess James Link

Jess James Link was born August 31, 1948, in Joplin, Missouri, to Joyce Eleanor and Lloyd James William Link. But if you asked those who knew his story, they might say his life truly began on August 27, 1966. While working at Henry’s Hamburgers,…

Jerry Templeton

Jerry Templeton, born August 14, 1951, peacefully passed away at his home on August 12, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of the place he loved. After a life filled with love, family, and treasured memories, Jerry has gone home…

David Alan McKee

David Alan McKee, 71, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was born September 6, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, to William and Frances Herrman McKee. David grew up in and around Mulvane, Kansas. He later made his home in Aurora,…

Karen Louise Mueller

  Karen Louise Mueller, age 80, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Saturday August 9, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri    She was born March 31, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois and grew up in Hartville, Missouri.  Karen…

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, mother in law, grandmother, stepmother, sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, & a friend…