Edna Rebecca Moore “Becky”

Edna Rebecca Moore(Becky) 72 of Joplin, Mo. passed away peacefully on 2-5-2026 surrounded by her family". She was born on 12-1-1953 in Yakima, Washington. Her family then relocated to Neosho, Mo. where she was raised and she attended Neosho…

Alvin Eugene “Gene” Hawkins

Alvin Eugene "Gene" Hawkins, of Sarcoxie Missouri was born on November 24, 1935 in Hartford Kansas and passed away on January 25 of 2026 Jean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, whose life was marked by love…

Mary A. (Giefer) Vanderford

Mary A. (Giefer) Vanderford, age 74, of Carl Junction, formerly of Altamont, KS, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri surrounded by family. Born on June 20, 1951, in Parsons, Kansas, Mary…

Donald Gamber Sr

Donald Gamber Sr., 70, of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on January 23, 2026. Born on August 21, 1955, in Ellicott City, Maryland, Don was the son of Constance Zogopolos and Wilson Gamber. From the moment you met him, it was clear—Don never met…

Betty Louise Graffius

Betty Louise Graffius, 73 of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 29, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Betty was born July 3, 1952 in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Ralph Pierson and Ruby Pierson (Johnson). Betty was a devoted mother,…

Tony Michael “Redcloud” Logan, Jr.

Tony Michael Logan, Jr., known affectionately as “Redcloud,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Webb City, Missouri, on January 25, 2026, from natural causes. He was born on May 13, 1963, at McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage,…

Linda Alton

Linda Alton, age 67, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Freeman following a long illness. Linda was born on August 12, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas, to Jack Dale Alton and Sara Patricia Alton. She moved to the Carthage…

Royal Arthur Miller

Royal Arthur Miller, 69, of Webb City, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:50 a.m., surrounded by loved ones at his home. Royal Arthur Miller, lovingly known as “Bear,” was born on March 9, 1956, in…

Peggy Lassiter “PJ Graham”

Peggy Lassiter aka PJ Graham, 53, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 13th, 2026. PJ was a resident of Pittsburg for 23 years. PJ was born to John S. Graham and Margaret A. Wingert on…

Jose Manuel de Leon Sr.

Jose Manuel de Leon Sr., age 63, passed away at this home on January 13, 2026, in Joplin, MO. He was born on December 26, 1962, in El Zacaton, Villa De Ramos, San Luis Portosi, Mexico. He came to the United States at a young age and earned his…

Rebecca Franklin

Rebecca Franklin 59yrs old of Carthage, Mo passed away at KU Medical Center on Jan 15, 2026 after a short illness. Rebecca was married to Allen Franklin for 22 years. They have one daughter, Cheyenne Franklin, one grand daughter, Anna Franklin.…

Michael E. Hataway

Michael E Hataway, 34, of Quapaw OK, formerly of Webb City, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was the son of Mariann Ripley, of Webb City, MO. Michael was fortunate enough to have two amazing Father figures…