Gordon Henry Hasty, 86 was born in Joplin Missouri to Earl & Helen Hasty and passed on September 2, 2024. He loved to tell a good joke, was an avid chiefs fan and never missed a Nascar race. He represented his country in the navy for four years. He also worked at LaBarge and MidCon…
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Lloyd Alan Ditto passed away August 22, 2024 at Na-tional Healthcare in Joplin, Missouri. He was born to Robert and Fern Ditto November 9, 1930 in KansasCity, Missouri.The family lived in Kansas City, Texas, Oklahoma,and Neosho, Missouri where Lloyd graduated fromhigh school in the class of 1949. He was active in sportsthere, playing football, tennis…
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Beverly A. Vaughan (Lindstrom), 79, of Joplin, passed away August 25, 2024 with her family by her side.She was born to the late Laudon Lindstrom and Lyman Jones on July 24, 1945, in Gary, Indiana.Beverly is survived by seven children: Theresa L Gooley, Frederick O Gable, Anna M Harmon, Eric M Root and spouse Robin…
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Harold A Herring, Jr., peacefully passed away at his home on Grand Lake, OK August 24, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1941, in Little Rock, AR, and spent most of his childhood in Topeka, KS graduating from Winona High School in 1959. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and later established…
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In loving memory, we announce the passing of Franklin Hugh Rawlings, born on March 28, 1959, in Monett, Missouri. Franklin departed this world peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on August 15, 2024, in Diamond, Missouri, after a short battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He was 65 years old. Franklin was…
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Angela Delite Copley Groff 61, beloved wife, mother and sister passed way Thursday, August 15, 2024 in her residence in Joplin of a long term illness. She was proceeded in death by her father, Carl E. Shaw, mother, Sylvia K. Patterson, and brother, Mark R Patterson. Angela although being born in Joplin she…
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Terry Ryan, 65 of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home in Carthage. Terry was born on September 10, 1958, in Abilene, Texas, to Richard and Cora Ryan. Terry has lived in Carthage for the last 25 years after moving here from Chicago, Illinois. He’s worked at Tamko for some…
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Matthew Eric Lehman, age 74, unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2024 at his home in Joplin, Missouri. Matt was born November 15,1949 to Arthur and Angeline Lehman in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of five siblings, which included brothers; Jeffrey Lehman, Joseph Lehman, John Lehman, and one sister, Nancy Lehman.Matt graduated from Tremper…
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**Rodney Alan McAffrey** May 21, 1962 – August 6, 2024 Rodney Alan McAffrey, beloved father, cherished friend, and devoted husband, passed away on August 6, 2024, Born on May 21, 1962, to Roscoe Lee McAffrey and Betty Jean (Patch), Rodney was known for his kindness, generosity, unwavering support for those he loved and his undying…
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Melissa Jo BrillAugust 25, 1967 – August 1, 2024 Melissa Jo Brill, 56, of Carterville, Missouri, died August 1, 2024, at home.She was born on August 25, 1967, to Rosalie (Long) Brill and Oscar Brill in Joplin, Missouri.She was her Webb City High School yearbook editor, and received her degree from Columbia University of Missouri.…
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