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Mike Alan Wilkerson, 66, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Jasper County, Missouri. Mike was born on July 30, 1958, to Max Wilkerson and Delores Garner in Carthage, Missouri. He participated in the FFA (Future Farmers of America) in high school. Mike was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was devoted...

Levi Snyder, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Reeds, MO, on January 25, 2025. A celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Center Point Christian Church, 11995 County Road 80, Carthage, MO. The family will receive visitors prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00...

Theodore, aka Ted or T.W., was born December 10th, 1932 and passed on January 16th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was the oldest of four children born to Theodore "Wayne" Garrison, and Geneva Matteson Garrison of Joplin, MO. He is survived by his brother David Garrison of Joplin, MO and sister Diane Noel who resides...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Granny, Jerry Ann Malcom. She peacefully passed on January 18, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born in Neosho, MO on September 16, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of the Diamond, MO area.
She was a loving wife to Jim Earl Malcolm, who has been...

Galena, KS: Mary Louise (Jones) Schwartz, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2025.
Mary was born on June 21, 1938 in Joplin, MO to Joseph F. Jones and Mary B. (Gouvion) Jones. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Joplin, MO. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Galena as well as the...

Wallace Wade Gladden, age 83, passed away on January 12, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri.
Wallace was born on August 15,1941 in Joplin, Missouri to Luther (Ray) and Grace Gladden and grew up alongside his three siblings.
He graduated from Carterville High School with the Class of 1959. He graduated with a bachelor's...

James "Jim" Lee Friend, age 67, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Ozark Community Hospital in Gravette, Arkansas. He was born on June 8, 1957, at Ft. Crowder in Neosho, Missouri, to Delbert Lee Friend and Rosemary (Coulter) Austin. Jim graduated from Neosho High School in 1975.
Jim's life was...

Gayle Lee Edmondson AKA Huggy the Clown departed to be with our Lord Saturday morning January 11, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88. He was born July 26, 1936, in rural Ottawa County, Oklahoma to Lee and Ruth (Kidwell) Edmondson.
Gayle graduated from Oklahoma State in 1960. He worked his way...

Susan Godfrey, born on January 9, l947 in Neosho, Missouri, died peacefully on the evening of January 6, 2025 in Kingston, NY, with her twin sister, Nancy Shannon Godfrey, by her side.
Susan grew up in Joplin, Missouri. She had been entranced with the lights of Times Square during a family trip up the East Coast,...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Gruber, 76, entered into rest, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Joplin Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility in Joplin, MO.
He was born August 15, 1948, to Carl and Opal (McDowell) Gruber in Coffeyville, KS, who preceded him in death.
After graduating from Liberal High School, Bob attended Diesel Mechanic...

2/28/1947 - 12/31/2024
The final day of the year 2024 was the day Gary Wayne Nelson left this earth. Born in Northwood, ND, his final resting place will be Langford, SD.
Of Norwegian and Swedish descent, Gary was a gentle, generous and loving man. He graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, SD and studied...

Vera Lee Turner, 94, passed away on December 26, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness.
Vera was born March 7, 1930 in Ottawa County, Oklahoma to the late Luther and Grace Smith. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1948. She met and married Fred Turner in 1950. They were married for 63 years.
She was...

Nancy Jane Hunt, age 75, of Baxter Springs, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born on December 3, 1949, in Joplin, MO, to John Oliver Baggerly and Edith Virginia (Morgan) Baggerly. She graduated from Joplin High School in December 1967 and went on to attend Missouri Southern...

Helen Nowlin, 84, went to meet her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2024. She had resided at the Oak Pointe Assisted Living facility for the last two years upon leaving her home of many years in Tabor Woods.
Helen was born in Carl Junction on June 3, 1940 to Lucille (Tarrant) Devers.

Helen was preceded in death...

James Timothy "Tim" Bourne, of Joplin, Missouri, died December 23, 2024. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on December 11, 1961, to Joseph and Dorothy Bourne. A beloved husband, father, and "Papa", Tim passed peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of his wife and daughters after a courageous 25-year battle...

Sara Ellen Lindley, aged 86, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away on December 21, 2024. Born on September 21, 1938, in Meeker, Oklahoma, Sara was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Sara and her high school sweetheart, Lewis, were united in marriage...

June Marion Schipper, 93, passed away at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, Missouri, on December 21st, 2024.
June was born on March 19, 1931, and married Vance Duane Schipper on June 12, 1954. The couple settled on a farm in Minnesota. June, a devoted Christian, was active in her church and community.
In...

Eva Sterner, 70, died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Fulton on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Since retiring from the legal profession, she had been able to spend more time coddling cats. Those cats who had the good fortune to be in her life were well-fed and well-petted.

She was born in Seattle, Washington,...

Helen Geraldine "Gerri" Raines, age 100, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Concordia Nursing and Rehab in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
She was born December 1, 1924 in Seligman, Missouri, the only child of Leon and Lena (Kelley) Skelton. On February 16, 1945 in Lawton, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Willis M....

Charles Leroy England, 92, of Carl Junction, Missouri, went to be with The Lord Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1931 to Jesse and Gladys (Tingley) England. He was a proud Marine veteran who honorably served his country during the Korean War.

Charles was a skilled welder and dedicated hard...

Zota Mae Baker, a beacon of joy and kindness, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 89 at McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, Missouri. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Joplin, Missouri to the late Ernest and Fern (McGinnis) Crantz.
Her vibrant spirit and warm heart touched everyone she met. Zota's...

Jon Robert Jay, 87, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on November 12, 1937, in Joplin, to the late David and Roberta (Morris) Jay.
On April 4, 1974, Jon married the love of his life, Betty Lou Jay. Together, they shared 47 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2021....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Andra Lou (Kaulaity) Adrian went to be with the Lord with her family at her side, on November 22, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 71. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose kindness and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone who had the...

Galena, KS: Clifford Max Wilder, age 85 of Galena, passed away at his home at 8:21 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 following an illness.
Clifford was born on May 15, 1939 to the union of Carl Edward Wilder and Cleatus Wynona (Elliott) Wilder. He was a lifelong resident of Galena, and retired from Doane's Food...

Jason Melnick, 51, of Milan, Missouri, died November 13, 2024. He was born April 18, 1973, in York, Pennsylvania, to Gregory R. Melnick and Sharon Hook. Gregory married Marianna Pool and she adopted Jason. Gregory died when Jason was 2 years old. Marianna later married Steve Belcher who was a wonderful father to...

In loving memory
July 21, 1986 - Nov. 23, 2004

Congratulations this year on being inducted into the Hall of Fame for football and track and field, at Carl Junction High School. You've always made us proud.
Love and miss you dearly, Mom, Dad, Jessica and family.

Mary Elizabeth (Robards) Kemm passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024. She was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 19, 1936, to H.D. "Doc" and Mary Ann (Smith) Robards.

Elizabeth was an educator, musician, and lifelong lover of classical music and fine arts. Her music career began early, starting with her...

Robert Leonard Willcoxon, MD said his final farewell on November 17, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and lifelong learning that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Born November 9, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas to Lewis and Carolyn (Goetz) Willcoxon, Robert "Bob" Willcoxon was a man with boundless...

Ricky Lee Darrin Tubaugh, age 52, of Golden City, Missouri, graduated to Heaven on November 11, 2024, at 1:00am, at Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri, after a five and a half year battle against cancer.
Ricky was born on June 2, 1972, in Joplin, Missouri, to Kenneth Earl Tubaugh and Joyce Estelle...

Effie Louise Reed was born on November 30, 1933, in Greentop, Missouri, one of three children to John and Rita (Patterson) Cooper. She entered into rest on November 10, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 90. Louise attended and graduated from High School in Eldorado, Kansas, and later graduated from Crowder...

David "Dave" H. Jones, 73, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, in Grove, Oklahoma.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Ulmer Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. The visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 12:00 to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He will be buried...

On October 28, 2024, Shirley (Pugh) Swanson, 88, peacefully passed away in Fort Collins, CO, with family by her side. The daughter to Walter Pugh and Ruie Howrey from Jasper, MO, and wife to Carl Swanson of Woodbine, MD. Shirley is survived by her sister, Marjorie Ellis of Webb City, MO, her children and their...

Dennis "Wade" Martin II, 42, of Watts, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday at his home.
Wade was born November 15, 1981, in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He was the son of Dennis W Martin, Sr. and Renee Trombley Martin. Wade was a Licensed Gunsmith with his certifications from the American Gun Institute, an Agriculture...

Max M Mourglia, 77, fell asleep in death on October 28, 2024 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Monett, Missouri, on January 12, 1947, the son of the late Eugene and Alleace Mourglia. He went to Monett High School. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie. She stayed by his side and cared...

His faith became sight.
John C. Newby Jr, a beloved father, grandfather, deacon, and a long time resident of Webb City, Missouri, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2024 at the age of 95. Born in Joplin, Missouri on February 16, 1929, to John Sr. and Ruth Newby, John was a humble...