Death Notices

Mr. James Ernest "J.E." Landon, Jr., 99, of Anderson, Missouri, a retired educator and coach, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Missouri. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson,...

William "Bill" Ackelmire, 74, passed away on October 19, 2025 at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. Please see full obituary at www.kcgoldengate.com.

Mr. Robert Douglas "Doug" Glynn, Jr., 83, of Joplin, Missouri, a retired Social Security Administration District Manager, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Services are 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Joplin. Visitation is 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.

Helen Clarissa Cupp passed away peacefully October 9, 2025, in her hometown of Joplin, MO.
Funeral services will be held at Parker Mortuary Friday, October 17, 2025, 1pm The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11am-1pm with Dr. Phillip McClendon officiating.

Dr. Michael S. Londe passed away October 2, 2025.
A come and go visitation will be Friday, October 10, 6-8pm at Parker Mortuary, 1502 South Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO.
Arrangements are under the direct care of Parker Mortuary in Joplin, MO.

Gary Dean Thomas died on January 9, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 66. Gary is survived by his five children: Zachary Woolever, Serita Eldridge (Jerome), Gary Nathan Thomas, Joshua Thomas (Tramisha), and Jonathan Thomas, 19 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A small memorial service was...

Loren Richard Giles was born August 3, 1938, in Webb City, MO. He graduated from Webb City High School in 1956 and served 11 years in the National Guard Reserves, promoted to Sergeant 1st Class. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physical Education in 1963 and Masters of Science Education...

9-16-1942 - 9-10-2025
Visitation - Monday, 9/16/2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Funeral - Tuesday, 9/16/2025 at 1:00pm. Both held at Clark Funeral Home - Granby Chapel
Graveside following at Newtonia IOOF Cemetery
Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.

Patricia Jean McClain, 83, passed away on September 4, 2025.
A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00am, Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri. Burial to follow at Osborne Cemetery in Joplin, MO.
Arrangements are under the direct care of Parker Mortuary in Joplin, MO.

Kay Cargile, 83, of Webb City, and long-time area barber, passed away on September 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. Funeral will be held at 10:00 am Friday, September 5 at Mason-Woodard Chapel.

Shirley A. Whitwell
June 26, 1940 - September 3, 2025
Services at 10:00am, Monday, September 8, 2025 with Visitation beginning at 9:00am held at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.

Paul Waggoner, age 54, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Freeman West.
Paul worked for the Sheltered Workshop in Joplin.
A Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart...