Obituaries

Helen Hubbard passed away on June 6, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 106. She was born on January 8, 1920, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of the late W. Ellis and Jane M. (McDaniel) Wright, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, service to her country, and a spirited love of life.

Helen...

Judith Day Chouteau, 77, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.

She is the daughter of Lt Col Charles H Day and Catherine Shaw Day. She was born on January 26, 1949, in Germany while her family lived over seas while her father served in the US Army. The family returned to the Joplin/Webb City area upon...

Nancy Jean Paul, 77, of Neosho, Missouri, formerly of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1949, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Kenneth Howard Freeman and Martha Kay Freeman.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Abe Paul; sisters, Janet Heying and Ann Arnold; her children,...

Reba Lynn Snavely, known lovingly to family and friends as Reba, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on June 1, 1947, in Amoret, Missouri and lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and a deep love for the people who surrounded her.
Reba was the beloved wife of Fred Snavely, her husband...

Ellen Wood
September 6, 1949 - May 27, 2026

Ellen Wood was a beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nana. She is survived by her husband, Mike; her daughter, Karen; her granddaughters, Bethany, Megan, and Michelle; and her great-grandchildren, Isabella, Abigail, and Michael.

Ellen passed away from...

Dr. Harold "Bud" Eugene Clapp went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born
on December 14, 1943, in Indiana.
Bud devoted his life to serving the Lord through ministry, teaching, and caring for others. He
faithfully served at Welch Christian Church in Welch, Oklahoma; Hebron Christian Church...

Frances Irene Jeans Knorpp Finley was the first child of the late Luther Jeans and Minnie Irene (Souder) Jeans. Born in Diamond, Missouri on December 11, 1935, and entered Heaven May 16, 2026.
Frances married the late Frank Knorpp in 1952 and to that union was born six children; Linda Steele (John), Pamela Finley...

Kenneth R Thomas was born October 19, 1946, in Van Nuys, CA. We are saddened by his passing on May 4, 2026. He was the fourth of five children born to Paul & Eva D Thomas.
Kenny's parents divorced when he was very young. He was very fond of his stepfather Marion "Shorty" Lewis.
Kenny went to grade school in Ft....

Mendon Ray born July 4th, 1937, in Lebanon, OK, died on March 7, 2026, in Joplin, MO at age 88 years. Mendon married Bertha Jo Wright on February 15, 1958. Mendon "Tom" precedes in death his wife Jo Ray. Daughter Deanna M. (Ray), and spouse Tim Brix, grandchildren Bailey and Caleb Brix and great grandchildren...

Carol Ann Collett Grinnell, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 24,
2026, at the age of 79.
Carol was born on October 11, 1946, in Abilene, Texas to Gerald and Alice Collett. She
graduated from Wylie High School...

Susie (Houk) McDowell, 64, of Carthage, Missouri, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2026. She was born April 27, 1962, in Seneca, Missouri to Jimmie and Charlene (Kettner) Houk.

Susie and Claude McDowell married on March 2, 1997, eloping in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, after a two‑week courtship. A talented...

James Truman Volskay, 91, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with his
loving family nearby. Truman was born on December 3, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri, to Otto
and Goldie (Bird) Volskay. After graduating from Central High School, he attended Southwest
Missouri State College and Graceland...