Obituaries

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...

Dortha Adams, age 88, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024, following a short illness.
Dortha was born July 6, 1936 in Oronogo, Missouri, to Chester and Edna (Wilson) Carey. Dortha lived in the Webb City area most of her life. She married Daniel Adams on September 24, 1954, in Oronogo,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Andra Lou (Kaulaity) Adrian went to be with the Lord with her family at her side, on November 22, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 71. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose kindness and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone who had the...

Sidney Earl Ames, age 86 years 5 months 25 days, of Carthage, MO, passed away on November 19th, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Sidney was born on May 25th, 1938 to the late James and Macie Ames.
He was a devout Christian and was a charter member of The Sheep Shed in Neosho, MO.
Sidney has been married to his...

Jesus said, "In my house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2.
On July 15, 2025, Boyd Arthur, 92, went to the mansion Jesus prepared.
Boyd was baptized in White Oak Creek as a teenager and became a member of Red Oak United Methodist Church. In 1950,...

Zota Mae Baker, a beacon of joy and kindness, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 89 at McDonald County Living Center in Anderson, Missouri. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Joplin, Missouri to the late Ernest and Fern (McGinnis) Crantz.
Her vibrant spirit and warm heart touched everyone she met. Zota's...

Paul Alan Barr of Edmond, OK, and formerly of Joplin, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 21st at Crawford Family Funeral Home in Edmond, OK, from 5:30pm-8:00 pm (prayer vigil to begin at 5:30pm).
Funeral...

Howard R. Beason, 92, of Joplin, MO, passed away, on July 10th, 2024.
He was born in Turkey Ford, OK, in 1932. Howard graduated from high school and went on to join the United States Army in 1952. He was married to Denia K. Beason for 41 years and were business owners of the community for decades, including...

Ronald Lee Becknell, 74, of Neosho, Missouri, died on July 1, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1951, in Neosho to Robert Willis and Dorothy (Marble) Becknell.
Ron grew up in the Neosho area and attended Cave Springs and Cedar Creek grade schools. He was a proud graduate of Neosho High School and later attended Crowder...

Born December 1, 1942, to the late Norman and Fairrie Ranum, in Joplin, Missouri. She passed away November 19, 2024, in Murray, Utah.
Jean graduated from Joplin High School and Missouri University. Her career was teaching.
She married Charles Ray and they later divorced. She then married Ken Bennion (deceased). She...

Wanda Lee Bethel, age 96 of Joplin, Mo, passed away peacefully at Wildwood Senior Living on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Wanda was born on August 21,1928 in Kingston, Arkansas, to the late John Earl and Flossie (Weathers) Ramsey.

Wanda graduated from Mt. Grove High School with the class of 1945. Upon graduation she...