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Mike Salzer
1940 - 2025
Mike was born in Joplin on Oct. 1, 1940 to J.F.(Fritz) and Rachel (Sheets) Salzer, Joplin, Mo. He passed away April 20, 2025. He lived a happy life, because he loved life. He attended Irving Elementary, South Junior, and graduated from Joplin High School in1958. Mike attended Joplin Junior College and The...
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Judith Knight
1941 - 2025
Judith Rogers Knight, 82, passed on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1942 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Harrison Lang and Ruth Shearer Rogers. Mrs. Knight grew up in Carthage, Missouri and attended Stephens College and Drury University, graduating in 1965. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi...
Paul McQuality
1960 - 2025
Paul Kevin McQuality of Goodman, Missouri, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 64. Kevin was born on November 3, 1960, in Joplin, Missouri, to Paul J. and Barbara (Culkin) McQuality. A lifelong resident of Goodman, he graduated from Neosho High School with the Class of 1979 and...
Cody Barron
1964 - 2025
Grandfather, Welding Inspector, formerly of Webb City MO, passed away April 12 at age 61. Celebration of Life: Wellspring Church | Webb City MO | May 3 | 2PM Funeral Home: Forest Park East | Webster TX
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James White
1947 - 2025
James Mace White of Neosho, Missouri, passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on June 8, 1947, in Compton, California, James was the son of Bruce White and Wilma Gertrude Marion. He graduated from Neosho High School and after serving in Vietnam went on to attend Crowder College and graduate from...
Fynn Courtney
Fynn Schroeder Courtney, age 6 years and 1 month, finished his race where he found the arms of his loving savior, Jesus Christ. A celebration of Fynn's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Connection Point Church, 700 Sycamore St, Monett, at the Pavillion.
Pattie Broadwater
1937 - 2025
Pattie 'Patty' J. Broadwater of Joplin, MO passed away at her home on April 18th, 2025. No services are planned at the request of Patty. Cremated remains will be interred at Fairview Cemetery in Joplin, MO.
Jim Bray
1935 - 2025
Celebration of Life at Granny Shaffer's Trolley Room (in back), Saturday, May 10th, from 2 to 4, Webb City. In lieu of flowers, donations to FURever Friends in Enid, Oklahoma, in care of Parker Mortuary, would be appreciated.
Celebration of Life at Granny Shaffers Trolley Room (in back), Webb City, from 2 to 4, Saturday, May 10th. In lieu of flowers, donations to FURever Friends in Enid Oklahoma, through Parker Mortuary, would be appreciated.
Colleen Black
2025
Colleen Black, age 88, formerly of Joplin passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Memorial service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with inurnment of her ashes in Ozark Memorial Park.
Mr. James Murray
1930 - 2025
James "Jim" Leland Murray, 94, of Salina, KS, died on April 17, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1930, in Marysville, KS to James Frances Murray and Louise Christine (Godbout) Murray. They moved to Joplin, MO in 1937. Jim had his first job at age 11 selling The Saturday Evening Post and The Ladies Home Journal door...
Vincent "Vic" Franks
1938 - 2025
In Loving Memory of Vincent "Vic" Morris Franks December 3, 1938 - April 18, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Vincent "Vic" Franks passed peacefully after a short illness. Vic was born on December 3, 1938, in Neosho, Missouri, to Eugene Franks and Ruby Faye (Rose) Franks. The eldest of four children, he took...
Calvin Leas
1948 - 2025
Calvin David Leas, age 76, of Weston, MO, passed away on April 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direct care of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO.
Mary Stipp
Mary Margaret Stipp, 90, of Joplin, Missouri, a retired bank secretary, passed away on April 16, 2025. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Monday at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Missouri. Under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.
Marilyn Simpson
Marilyn Joyce Simpson, 87, of Carl Junction, MO, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025. Born on February 28, 1938, in Silsbee, Texas, Marilyn lived a life rooted in love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family. She grew up in Colmesneil, Texas, where she fondly remembered her days as a baton...
Danniel Prater
Danniel "Joe" Prater of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully of natural causes with family by his side on April 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Born in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma on March 20, 1938 to Jess and Jessie (Farris) Prater, Joe spent his earliest years in the Kiamichi River valley. In the early 1940s his family...
Lawrence Coiner
Lawrence Ray "Larry" Coiner, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2025, in Olathe, KS. Born on September 17, 1935, in Golden City, MO, he was a son of Loren Lester and Violet Mae Myrtle (Lyman) Coiner. Larry and Kay Frances Baynes were married on September 1, 1961, in Golden City, MO. Larry...
Franklin Workman
Franklin D Workman passed away Saturday, April 12th. He was loved by family and many friends. He served in both the Navy and the Army National Guards. He was a medic and retired from the 203rd National Guard in 1997. He retired from the Joplin City Schools. He is survived by a daughter and son, three grandchildren,...
Marilyn Ponder
Marilyn Ponder, 79, died Saturday, April 12, 2025. Survived by son, Erik (Lezley) Ponder, daughter, Amber Ponder, and three grandsons. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Gilleland
2024
Donald E. Gilleland, age 87, Joplin, passed away on December 5, 2024. United States Navy Retiree. He will be laid to rest on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS at 11:00 a.m.
Lona McNeely
Lona Lea "Brownie" McNeely. Born August 20, 1935. Died April 14, 2025. From Granby, Missouri. Visitation April 17, 5:00PM-7:00PM at Clark Funeral Home - Granby Chapel Funeral April 18, 2025 10:00AM at Clark Funeral Home - Granby Chapel
Kevin Ray
Kevin Lee Ray, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 64. Born and raised in Joplin, Missouri, Kevin was a lifelong resident who poured his heart into his family, his work, and the things he loved. A dedicated employee of Mid-America...
Gary Stone
1949 - 2025
Gary C. "Stoney" Stone, 75, of Carterville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home. Gary was born November 28, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank Stone and Margaret Bowling. He was a long-time Carterville resident. Stoney retired from Schreiber Foods after 30 plus years. He loved hot coffee...
Judy Marcum
1947
Obituary for Judy Marcum-2025 Judy loved to send customized greeting cards made specifically for you and your occasion. If you got one it was special. In that same spirit, she wrote and revised this obituary over the years for your enjoyment and hers. Obit for Granny Judy Marcum was the "middle" daughter born...
Carma Johnson
1931 - 2025
Carma Lou Johnson stepped into the arms of her beloved Savior on April 5, 2025. She was born to Harold and Laverne Johnson on September 9, 1931, in Filer, Idaho. Carma Lou was a "farm girl," and loved galloping on her cherished horses all over her parents' farm. She graduated from Twin Falls, Idaho High School, and...
