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Carol Sue (Lawhorn) AuBuchon, age 89 of Lawrence, KS, died on August 25, 2025 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was born at home on September 26, 1935 to Lester and Elizabeth (Turpin) Lawhorn along with older sisters, Jane and Kathryn, in Baxter Springs, KS. She was a 1953 graduate of...

"Quin" age 19 of Joplin, Mo., passed into glory on August 23, 2025 after a 2 ½ year journey with ovarian cancer.

Quin was born in Joplin, Mo. to Phillip and Myra Boatright. Her name means "Essence of Faith Lioness of God" and that is truly what she is. She graduated from the Boatright School of Excellence (aka...

Terry Van Verdugo, 80, of Carl Junction, MO, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Terry was the son of Manny and Freda Bell Verdugo, born January 6, 1945, in Pittsburg, KS. Terry filled his life with laughter, sharp wit, and a talent for making those around him smile with...

David L. Grant, 84, of Chetopa, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Galena Nursing Center.
David was born on February 15, 1941, in Miami, Oklahoma to Leo Grant and Mary Josephine (Trinkle) Grant. In 1959, David graduated high school in Joplin, Missouri, where he enjoyed several...

Helen Leveta Mackey Winter, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Helen was born on May 29, 1938, to Trafford and Irlene Baker. She lived in the Jasper and Carthage areas her entire life.
She was united in marriage to Roger Mackey on September 1, 1956, in Miami, OK. Together they were blessed...

Mrs. Wilma "Ruth" (Filbeck) Charles, age 103, formerly of Springfield, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her daughter's home in Hurst, TX. Ruth was born January 19, 1922, near Springfield, MO, to William and Maggie Jewel (Humble) Filbeck. She was united in marriage to Gale R. Charles...

Russell G. Smith II
January 27, 1945 - August 3, 2025
Russell G. Smith II passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was 80.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, Russ shared a remarkable 54-year marriage with the love of his life,...

Jason Adam "J" Schulz

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle

With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Jason Adam Schulz, 51, of Monett, MO on 7/31/2025.

Survived by his loving family including his parents Jack and Peggy Schulz, his siblings Michelle (Steve) Klos and Jared...

Mary Maude (Finch) Smith, born on February 17, 1927 in Princeton, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at her residence in Webb City, Missouri.
She was the beloved daughter of Ernest Hamilton Finch and Mary Gladys (O'Neal) Finch. She lived in Ottawa, Kansas where she graduated Ottawa High School and...

Deloris Jane (Carpenter) Felker passed away peacefully at home in Pueblo, Colorado on June 16th, 2025, age 82 surrounded by family.
Deloris, born on Sept 8th, 1942, was one of six children born to J. Oliver & A. Lucile (Eagles) Carpenter of Joplin, Missouri. Siblings include Anne (Dave) Nichols, Marie (Richard)...

With joyful hearts and unshakable hope, we celebrate the home-going of Verlie Ray Williams, who entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2025, in Tulsa Oklahoma. At 75 years young, Verlie traded this temporary life for eternal glory - and you can bet he arrived with a smile, a story, and probably a...

Beverly Ann Molloy, age 88, passed away at 11:09 am, Friday, July 25, 2025, at her son's home in Joplin following an illness.

Beverly was born on May 15, 1937, in Galena, KS Her parents were Joseph Henry and Cleo Elizabeth (Roy) Cagle.

She was raised in Galena and graduated from Galena High School in 1955. She...

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Kari Michelle Mcbride Tribelhorn, age 55, went to join the Lord. Kari was born on May 26, 1970 in Rapid City, South Dakota to James and Cheryl Lynn Mcbride. Kari was adopted by her grandparents, Edward and Kathy Mcbride. Kari graduated from Stevens High School in 1988 and then attended...

William "Bill" Aaron Fritts was born on January 9, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, to Lee and Helen (DeGood) Fritts. He passed peacefully into his heavenly home on July 21, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Raised in Joplin, Bill graduated from Joplin High School and...

Lloyd was one of a kind. His life's mission was spreading joy and testifying all the good God has in store for us. He served in the Army, married a beautiful woman, worked hard all his life, raised 4 children, and could recite the books of the Bible in order to his dying day.
He was preceded in death by his...

Beverly Dean "Bev" Hill, 99, peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025, in Jenks, Oklahoma.
Bev was born to Jessie "Alnoma" and Leonard Cruzan on October 23,1925 in Carterville, Missouri. It was in the third grade at Carterville Elementary School that Bev met her life-long love, R.W. "Bob" Hill, Jr. They...

Janel Lee Gunn (Palmer) was 69 years old, born January 16, 1956 in Carthage, Missouri. She died on July 18, 2025. Her parents were Betty Lou Lasiter and Robert Lee Palmer. She was married for 49 years to Michael Wayne Gunn and had 3 children (Joseph Michael Gunn, Jennifer Oneal Gunn, Aaron Wayne Gunn.) She had 13...

Paul Butterworth, 79, of Pineville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025.
Born on July 31, 1945, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of James and Gladys (Shetler) Butterworth. He spent many dedicated years working for the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was known for his...

On June 15, 2025, Eddie Joe Simpson passed away peacefully, having fought a long battle with illness. He is survived by his mother, Cammy Michelle Simpson, her partner Lee Weber; his stepfather, Edwin Joe Simpson; his grandmother, Polly Anne Melton; his grandfather, Kenny Melton; his sisters, Edie Simpson and...

In Loving Memory
Claude Prentiss Ralston
March 2, 1946 - July 13, 2025
Carthage, Missouri

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Claude Prentiss Ralston, 79, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 2, 1946, to Lloyd and Rosalie Ralston, Claude lived a life marked by quiet...

Sandra Jost Peterson, age 70, of Joplin, MO passed away on July 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Sandy was born June 18, 1955, in Topeka, KS to the late Steve and Norma (Seitz) Jost-Young. She was a strong, independent, caring person who would do anything for her loved ones and friends. She worked at...

Franklin Rex Mullins, the youngest of six children, was born to Glenn and Daisy (Johnson) Mullins on January 4, 1937, in Duenweg, Missouri. He attended school in Duenweg, and after graduation, joined the U.S. Army in January 1955 at the age of 18. Frank served with the Seventh Army's 97th Signal Battalion. Frank...

Edward "Ed" Joseph Kelly II, 80, of Grand Island, passed away on July 3, 2025 at Grand Island Lakeview Rehabilitation and Care Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 2 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home, with Dan Naranjo officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at...

Hubert "Bhurle" Sossamon, 88, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 17, 1936, in Ozark, Arkansas, to Lester and Hazel Grace Sossamon. Bhurle was one of four children and shared his early years with his siblings—Denny, Bruce, and Gwen. He lived a life rooted in...

Richard D Whitehead passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Richard was born on June 22, 1946, in Joplin and was a lifelong resident. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice, and his children: Tracy Whitehead (David Pruitt), Dawn (Mark) Smith, Heather (Kenny) Snow and...

Milton Sherman Day passed in his home on June 26, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on March 15, 1945, in Winfield, Kansas to Phillip Jim Day and Elizabeth Javene Day (née Fulton). He spent his childhood working on the family farm and attending school. The family eventually moved to Neosho and Milton graduated...

Marianna Grant Lee
June 19, 1933 - June 12, 2025
Marianna was born to Everett and Winnie Grant in 1933 and was raised on a farm near Morrisville, MO, in Polk County. The farm was fairly large, with several kinds of livestock, including sheep and work horses. Her family lived the typical pre-electric rural life -...

McKenzie Mae "Big K" Hadley, 17, of Lincoln, died on June 24, 2025.
Kenzie was born July 21, 2007 to Jeff & Rachel (Wilson) Hadley in Joplin, MO.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Christ's Place Church, 1111 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln 68512. Visitation will be 4:00P-8:00P on Sunday, June...

Robert Harlan House, age 76, of Joplin passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at The Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, Missouri.
Bob was born on June 2, 1949 in Springfield, MO to Harlan and Betty (McClendon) House. He married Doris Jean Fleming on January 3, 1976. They were blessed with 45 years of...

Connie Lee Sarwinski, age 81, a beloved wife, mother, Meema, and friend passed peacefully on June 17, 2025. Connie was born on December 3, 1943 in Picher, Oklahoma to Walter and Della (Braden) Smittle. Connie graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the Class of 1961. She received her Bachelor of Science in...

Ruby J. Long age 91, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully June 17th at the Communities of Wildwood Ranch.
Ruby was born to Albert and Hattie Mitchell and remained a lifelong resident of Joplin. She was one of eight children and grew up surrounded by her five brothers and two sisters.
On July 24, 1954, Ruby...

Melva Kay Vaughan, known simply as "Kay" to her many friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Surrounded by her devoted husband and children, Kay was 86 years old and a lifelong beacon of compassion, wisdom, and warmth.
She went by many...

Obituary provided by family.
Gaitha Lou Prier was born December 21, 1944, to Marvin L and Ora Maxine (Harris) Prier of Stella, Missouri.
She graduated from stella High School in 1962. She dated Leonard Carlin thru-out high school and although they took separate paths to begin with, they ended up marrying on June...

Marcia Diane Jennings, 81, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on June 11, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on April 27, 1944, to the late Merl and Margaret (Neil) Essley.
Marcia's spent her early years as an enthusiastic softball player and an active member of the FFA. Her academic journey led...

Rose Mary Coulter Friend Austin, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on August 15, 1936, Rose was the daughter of Warren Coulter and Juanita Shields. She graduated from Goodman High School and later worked in production for Tyson Foods, where she was known for her dedication and...