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Paul Bishop
1939 - 2025
Paul R. Bishop left this world June 20, 2025. He was born December 18, 1939, to Doris M. and Dallas M. (Bud) Bishop in Joplin, MO. His family moved to Joplin, MO from Mt. Vernon, MO when he was 14 yrs. old. He graduated from Joplin High School and started his apprenticeship as a pattern maker with Missouri Steel...
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Robert House
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...
Penelope Graves
2025
Penelope Ruth "Penny" Graves went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 82. Penny was born on August 7, 1942, in Oakland, California. She spent nearly 20 years in Stockton, California, where she raised her two children, Tim Griffin and Carole Griffin. She later...
Peggy Kiser
Peggy Kiser, 82, of Joplin Visitation Thursday, June 26, 2025 From 9:00 - 10:00 AM Funeral Service Thursday, June 26, 2025 At 10:00 AM Burial to follow at Carl Junction Cemetery
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Don Short
Don Short, age 89, Joplin, retired from Eagle Picher. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thornhill Dillon Mortuary. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church. Parker Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Eric Ganes
Eric Ganes rode off into the sunset for the final time on June 18, 2025, at the age of 76. Visitation will be held at Parker Mortuary on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
Norma Mills
1934 - 2025
Norma Jean Mills (née Blochberger), age 91, passed away comfortably on June 16, 2025, at Oakmont of Las Vegas Memory Care in Las Vegas, Nevada. A bright star to all who knew her, Norma was known for her quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and a lifelong love of learning and reading. Born on April 12, 1934, in...
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...
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
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.
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
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...
George Gore
George Wayne Gore of Neosho, MO passed away June 10, 2025. Visitation will be June 16, 2025 from 6:00-7:00PM Funeral will be June 17, 2025 at 10:00AM Both held at Clark Funeral Home - Granby Chapel
Fredrick Zentner
1935 - 2025
-Lovingly Written by Family- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fredrick Keith Zentner, age 89, who went to his heavenly home on June 10, 2025. Born in Joplin on November 18, 1935, Fred was a true pillar of strength and hard work. Fred's work ethic was legendary, and he instilled in his...
Kay Crane
Kay D. Crane 63 of Joplin, MO passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at the Oronogo, Cemetery on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30 am. Services are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
Ira Pryor
Ira Joe Pryor, 82, Sunrise, FL, formerly of Joplin, MO. Passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 28th, 2025. Visitation will held Saturday, June 14th, 2pm-5pm, at his son David's house, Joplin, MO.
Ida Rhodes-Ogle
Ida Faye Rhodes-Ogle, 74, of Hermitage, Tennessee, formerly of Webb City, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Friday at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City
Stanley Parkinson
Mr. Stanley Joe Parkison, 79, of Webb City, passed away on May 29, 2025. Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Webb City. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City.
Frank Jacobs Jr.
Frank Jacobs, Jr., "Frankie" well-known, golfer, businessman, and operator/founder of Joplin's famous nightclub, the Red Lion Lounge, passed away peacefully, at the Joplin Gardens Living Facility, on May 27, 2025, from complications due to congestive heart failure. Frankie was born on October 20, 1948, to Frank...
Nellie Watson
Nellie Mae Watson, age 95, Joplin, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Joplin. She is the retired owner and operator of C.H. Watson Trucking. Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, MO under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
Melvin Bowman
Age 54, Joplin Chief Financial Officer, AH Trucking Visitation Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. Parker Mortuary Chapel Funeral Service Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11:00 a.m. Parker Mortuary Chapel Burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Webb City, MO
Loretta (Vogel) Edwards
1940 - 2025
Loretta Mae (Vogel) Edwards, age 85, Joplin, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at a local hospital after a sudden illness. Loretta was born May 23, 1940 in Scottsbluff, NE, daughter of the late Fred Vogel and Irene (Nolde) Vogel, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Mervin Vogel of Omaha, NE. She...
Lawrence Darrow Sr.
1938 - 2025
Lawrence Ira Darrow Sr., age 87, formerly of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away on May 26, 2025, at Via Christi Village. Lawrence was born on January 11, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of David and Minnie (Greer) Darrow. He received his early education in Pittsburg, where he was a member of the ROTC at Pittsburg...
Paul Verbryck
1978 - 2025
Paul Christian (Chris) Verbryck September 29, 1978-May 4, 2025 A celebration of Christian's life will be held on June 7 at 10:30 AM at Rooted Church (formerly First Baptist) in Carl Junction.
Paulene Savery
1937 - 2025
Paulene Savery, age 87, of Joplin, MO, passed away on May 28, 2025. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00pm, Monday, June 2, 2025 Service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Mason-Woodard Chapel. Arrangements in care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.
Patsy Gibbs
1942 - 2025
Patsy Ann Gibbs- A funeral service will be held Friday 6/6/25 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church in Joplin, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City, MO.
Wesley Hembree
1953 - 2025
Wesley Leroy Hembree 2/3/1953-5/27/2025 Visitation May 29, 2025 from 5:30-7:00PM Funeral Friday May 30, 2025 at 2:00Pm Both held Clark Funeral Home.
James West
A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 Oak Grove Baptist church in Joplin where Mr West was the associate pastor
John Needham
John Earl Needham, 86, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest May 25, 2025 at the Seneca House Nursing Home after an short illness. John Earl Needham was born December 15, 1938 in Delaware County, Oklahoma the son of Lorenzo Earl and Virvle (McCarty) Needham. He had lived in the area most of his life. John was a...
Irene VanWinkle
Irene VanWinkle, 97, of Neosho, Missouri passed away on May 26, 2025. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery in Neosho, Missouri.
Barbara Ford
Barbara Ford, 99, Joplin, MO Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary. Graveside Service Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Osborne Memorial Cemetery.
Ruth Logan
1949 - 2025
Ruth M. Logan, age 75, of Joplin passed away May 26, 2025. A visitation is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 pm Thursday, May 29 at Mason-Woodard. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday May 30 at Waco Cemetery.
Paul Brooks Jr.
Paul Martin Brooks, Jr., age 84, passed away on May 24, 2025 with family at his side. Paul was born February 4, 1941 to Paul and Ethel Brooks at his family home. He was raised on the family farm and never forgot the value of love and hard work. He graduated with honors from Webb City High School in 1959. Paul...
Winford Kitts
Winford Dale Kitts, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on April 19, 1944 in Stella, Missouri to William W. Kitts and Bonnie Ozelle (Blankenship) Kitts. He grew up in Joplin, Missouri where he graduated from Joplin High School and subsequently...
Betty Karnes
Betty Marie Karnes, Age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2025. She was born to Chuck and Maude VerSoy on October 31, 1944. Betty graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1962 and soon after married the love of her life, Donald Wayne Karnes, from Picher, Oklahoma. She eventually...
Carole Koch
Carole Eileen Thibault Koch, age 71, died at the family home on May 4, 2025 from complications from Klebsiella infection, liver and kidney failure. She was born on Jun1, 1953 in Osborne Kansas to Ulysses and Millie Rose Thibault. She was significantly outnumbered in the family as she was the only daughter with seven...
Dorothy Hale
1931 - 2025
Dorothy Joan Hale, age 93, of Joplin, MO, passed away on May 18, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones during her time in Freeman Hospital. Dorothy was born September 12, 1931, in St. Louis, MO to Walter C. Olney and Esther Victoria Heath Olney. The family moved to Columbus, KS, when she was four. Dot attended the...
Amber Currier
1976 - 2025
Amber L. (Greninger) Currier, age 48, of Springfield, MO passed away May 18, 2025. Services will be May 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation May 29, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm. At Greenlawn Funeral Home, North.
Ronald Nichols
Ronald Jeffery Nichols passed peacefully at home. He was surrounded by his loving family, age of 69, Sunday, May 18, 2025. A funeral service will be Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m., Parker Mortuary Chapel in Joplin, MO.
Timothy West
Mr. Timothy James "Tim" West, 38, of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away on May 16, 2025. Services are 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
