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Connie Sarwinski
1943 - 2025
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...
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Vivian Drown
1941 - 2025
Vivian Irene Drown, 83, of Stella, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. Vivian was born on August 25, 1941, in Brownsville, Nebraska, to Fred Sr. and Edna (Bendixson) Wheeldon. She grew up with a love for creativity and spent much of her time making Christmas crafts and villages,...
Linda Emmert
2025
Linda Frye Emmert 75 of Seneca, MO passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.
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Demetrius Palmer
1973 - 2025
Demetrius Dalyn Palmer, age 51, passed away June 9, 2025. Memorial Service scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, June 21 at Mason-Woodard. Repass following service at Shiloh Baptist Church in Joplin.
Betty (Connelly) Brill
1933 - 2025
Betty JoAnn (Connelly) Brill Age 91, Joplin Retired Preschool teacher Funeral service on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Parker Mortuary Chapel Visitation: Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chapel
Martha Chase
Martha Joan Chase, 97, of Joplin, Missouri. Services are 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Joplin, Missouri. Under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.
Ruby Long
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...
Jerry Retallick
1955 - 2025
Jerry Dennis Retallick, 69, passed away on June 12, 2025 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born on October 13, 1955 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Samuel and Alice (Friedel) Retallick. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years MariAnne (Steil) Retallick; sons, Adam (Jamie) Retallick and their children...
Melva Vaughan
1939 - 2025
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...
James Carlson
1937
James (Jim) Joseph Carlson, age 88, passed away on June 14, 2025. Services will be held at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 115 W. Walnut St, Columbus, Kansas 66725 on Monday, June 23rd with Rosary at 10:30 and Mass to follow at 11:00. Lunch will be served at the St. Rose Parish Hall across the street at 129 N....
Gaitha Carlin
1944
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...
Ronald Branham
1945 - 2025
Ronald Gene Branham, 79, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded in his final days by the family he adored - especially his grandkids, who were the light of his life. Ron was born somewhere between time zones and timelines on...
Marcia Jennings
1944 - 2025
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...
Gary Jensen
Gary Lawrence Jensen 80, of Neosho, Mo. passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.
Rose Coulter
1936 - 2025
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...
