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Donald MichaelDonald Eugene Michael
1934 - 2026
Don E. Michael was born, in Joplin, MO, Oct. 2, 1934 and died May 14, 2026, at the age of 91 years. He leaves behind, Shelia, his wife of 71 years, sons, Donnie, wife, Karen; Terry, wife Travis, and daughter, Kelley, husband Mark Wages. Don was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. and Iva Lee Michael, a bother Lt....
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John PorterJohn Willard "Rock" Porter
1947 - 2026
John Willard "Rock" Porter, 79, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on July 15, 2026, one day after his 79th birthday. John was born on July 14, 1947, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Willard Porter and Ruby Clingenpeel Porter. He attended Baxter Springs High School with the Class of 1965, where he earned varsity letters in...
Dennis TuckerDennis L. Tucker
Dennis L. "Tuck" Tucker, 78, peacefully passed away on 6/25/2026 in his home in Palatine, Illinois. He was surrounded by beloved family members. He had tackled his cancer diagnosis with grace and fortitude. He leaves behind his wife, Diane (Hunt) Tucker, his sister (Frances Helms), and bother (Steven Tuckers) as...
Mike LarsonMike Larson
2026
Mr. Mike Larson, 72, of Carl Junction, Missouri, a retired educator with the Carl Junction School District, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Carl Junction High School Gymnasium. Visitation is Monday from 4-7:00 p.m. at the high school gymnasium. Under the dirction of...
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Lindell FordLindell Jon Ford
1964 - 2026
Lindell Jon Ford passed away Wednesday, July 15. He was born January 29, 1964 to Larry E. & Linda L. Ford. He leaves behind his longtime partner, Delbert Miller, his mother, Linda Kinney, his brothers, Dr. Lance Ford (Teresa), Dr. Tucker E. Ford (Stacie). and his sister, Leslie Quarton (William). He also leaves...
Paul HookerPaul Matthew Hooker
Paul Matthew Hooker, 57, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on July 1, 2026. Born to Robert A. Hooker and Phyllis J. Hooker in Oakley, Kansas, Paul was preceded in death by both of his parents, whom he loved deeply. Paul is survived by his wife, N. LeAnne Hooker of Joplin, Missouri; his sons, Matthew R. Hooker of...
Claud HutchingsClaud E. Hutchings
1929 - 2026
Claud E. Hutchings of Joplin, MO passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1929 in Fairview, MO, son of Lester and Bessie Hutchings. Claud graduated from Fairview High School in 1947. Claud was united in marriage to Mildred Oxendine on July 29, 1950 at the First Methodist Church of...
Jennifer DyesJennifer W. Dyes
Aurora - Jennifer W. Dyes, 76, a retired nurse, passed July 9, 2026. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory Neosho office.
Michael WhiteMichael Richard White
1955 - 2026
Michael Richard White would have hated a traditional obituary. He wouldn't have cared if you knew he was born October 1, 1955, in Pittsburg, Kansas, or that he was an avid golfer and quail hunter and a yell leader at Allen County Community College. He wouldn't have cared if you knew he earned his BA and MBA from...
Randall LeeRandall R. Lee
Randall R. Lee 67, of Joplin, MO passed away on July 2, 2026 in Joplin, MO. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
Margie Mae HarkinsMargie Mae Moore Harkins
1927 - 2026
Margie Mae born to Harry and Sylvia Moore, of Kansas City Mo. She was preceeded in death by her husband, George Moore of California, Russell Moore (wife Margaret), Joplin. Surviving are two nieces, Kit-T Anderson, Arkansas and Marguerita Bates, Oklahoma and extended family members. She married and moved to...
Mary DinesMary Sue Dines
1939 - 2026
Mary Sue Dines, age 86, of Carl Junction, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with her family by her side. Mary Sue was born on September 13, 1939, in Joplin, MO, to the union of Daris LeRoy Irelan and Nelda Viola (Hackney) Irelan. She grew up with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family that would...
Merle AllenMerle W. Allen
1945 - 2026
Merle W. Allen, 81 of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, he had been in failing health the past 3 months. Merle was born January 8, 1945 in Sherman City, Kansas, son of the late Cleo E. and Bertha Mae Walker-Allen. He grew up in the rural areas of Sherman City and McCune, KS, and...
Betty HosfieldBetty Lou Hosfield
1935
Betty Lou Hosfield was born on July 11, 1935 in Paris, Texas to Cecil B. Hosfield and Alice Graham Hosfield. When she was a toddler, her family relocated to Neosho, MO where she was raised with her older brother Thomas and younger sister MaryAnn. She attended Central Elementary School before graduating from Neosho...
Kenneth JonesKenneth D Jones
Kenneth D Jones 63 of Joplin, MO passed away on June 29, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
Doris (Walbridge) DalbomDoris Jean (Walbridge) Dalbom
1933 - 2026
Doris Jean (Walbridge) Dalbom was born Sept. 12, 1933, in Batavia, New York. She grew up with two sisters, Catherine "Katy" and Virginia "Ginny", on a small farm in upstate New York where she developed her love of horses, plants, and everything to do with the outdoors. She started first grade at the age of 4 and...
James MuskratJames C. Muskrat
1926 - 2026
James "Jim" C. Muskrat, 99, of Carthage, entered his heavenly home June 20, 2026. Jim was born in Grove, OK, to Claude and Elva (Mouck) Muskrat on December 11, 1926. He graduated from Grove High School and entered the University of Oklahoma in 1943 at the age of 16. Near the end of WWII, he entered the United States...
Teddy SteenTeddy Ann Steen
1953 - 2026
JOPLIN, MO - Teddy Ann Steen, 72, founder of Ascent Recovery Residences, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, June 30, at 1 p.m. at Saint Paul's United Methodist, Joplin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Charles SweeneyCharles Joseph Sweeney
Mr. Charles Joseph Sweeney, 86, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. Services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Fueral Home in Webb City. Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Alexandria HirdAlexandria Joan Hird
Alexandria passed due to liver failure of her transplanted liver she received at the age of 9 months. Alex had a passion for skating and was mesmerizing as she floated like a butterfly over the rink and in contrast surpassed speed barriers racing down the ski hill. Alex was a free spirit with a funny wit and a huge...
Walter AndersonWalter Anderson
JOPLIN, MO - Walter (Frank) Anderson, 89, a retired electrical engineer, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Saginaw Cemetery.
Marilyn DilbeckMarilyn Lorraine Dilbeck
1931 - 2026
Marilyn Lorraine (Swanson) Dilbeck, 95, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026 at Oak Pointe of Neosho, Missouri, finally finding peace after a lengthy battle with dementia. Marilyn was born on June 9, 1931 to Manning and Josephine (Clark) Swanson in Anita, Iowa, but was raised from a young age by her Uncle Howard...
Jane HossfeldJane Elizabeth Hossfeld
Jane Elizabeth Hossfeld, 70, of Joplin, Missouri passed away June 12, 2026. A memorial service will be 11am, Monday, June 29, 2026, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2423 W 26th Street. Visitation & light sandwich lunch following the service.
Mary KellyMary Lou Kelly
1928 - 2026
Mary Lou Kelly, 97, of Joplin, passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, 10am-12pm, at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.
Norma PowellNorma Faith Powell
Norma Faith Powell passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2026. Visitation on Wednesday 6/17/26 1:00 pm at Joplin Peace Church Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 pm at Joplin Peace Church Burial to follow at Carterville Cemetery in Carterville, MO
