Quapaw, Ok – Velma Shockley, 80, passed away at home on January 5, 2023. Velma was born March 27, 1942 to Carl and Elsie Holsonbake. She was married to Leroy (Dwain) Shockley on June 6th, 1959. She is survived by her husband, son, Gary Shockley (Bobbie), daughter Karrie Bland (Keven), seven grandchildren and 20+ great-grandchildren.…
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Joplin, Mo – Brenda Hancock, 62, a Security Guard, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Billy Bob Cass, 81, of Liberal, MO, formerly of Joplin completed his battle with cancer and won thevictory of eternal life. He was born in 1941 in Vernon County the son of Harold and Helen BorghardtCass. He attended rural Barton County schools and graduated from Lamar High School in 1960. Hisfarming career began when he…
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Carthage, Mo – Charles Johnson, 85, a Hertz Rental employee, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
Zane Burton Sexton, age 48, passed away on January 2, 2023. Zane was born on April 5, 1974, toHarold Glenn Sexton and Lois Jeanette Sexton (Jan) in Joplin, Missouri. Zane was predeceased by hisfather Harold, his mother Jan and is survived by his sisters Jennifer Bass and Laura Rice. Zane alsoleaves behind stepsisters; Kara Loden,…
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Weir, Ks – Coretta Gideon, 67, a CNA, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
