Death Notices

Frederick John Masic, 78 of Carthage MO, passed away on Friday July 11, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin Mo.

Sharon Sue Conner, 82, of Webb City, Mo, a R-7 retired school cook, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. Services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Christopher Cory Morgan, 52, of Carl Junction, Missouri, a lead draftsman with Allgeier, Martin and Associates, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Visitation is Friday, 5-7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.

Buffy Rene Walker 51 of Joplin, MO passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.

James Alfred Ridings, age 87, Oronogo, left this earth and was greeted by his Savior June 30, 2025.
Visitation will be Monday, July 7, 2025, Smithfield Christian Church, 10:00-11:00AM, followed by the funeral service beginning at 11:00AM.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Beth B. Smith 73 of Joplin, MO passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.

Beverly D. Ray, 72 of Joplin, MO, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held on July 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.

Patricia Ann McFarland of Neosho, MO passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 78.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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.