Obituary

Steven Thomas Hanes was born to Clifford and Anna Hanes in Pierce City, Missouri, on May 28, 1934, and passed peacefully in his home at the age of 90, on November 7, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma, of 49 years, and their three children: Louanna Burcham and her husband Brent, Joshua…
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Michael John Burken, 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Mike was born August 16, 1960, to Mary Arlene (Murphy) and John Arnold Burken in Davenport, Iowa.  He was one of seven children.  As a child his family moved to Minnesota, Georgia, Alabama, back…
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It is with a heavy heart we share the news that  David Joshua Hurick Baughman passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2024 after an accident in Jasper County, MO. He was only 21 years old. Our Family is devastated and shocked by this loss and will feel the absence of David Joshua forever. David was…
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Charles “Tony” Anthony Gifford, 57, of Riverton passed in his Riverton home on October 31, 2024  Tony was born on March 31, 1967 in the state of California. Tony loved his family and anything to do with the great outdoors.  July 16, 1993 Tony married the love of his life, Debra Cayton. They had three…
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Stephen Lynn Doubledee, age 72, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2024. He was born on the family farm near Medoc, Missouri on October 31, 1951, to George and Jaunda (Harrel) Doubledee. He married Ruby (Winkler) Doubledee on April 11, 1982. They were together and inseparable in their nearly 43 years. He…
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Donald Eugene Stafford, age 92, passed away peacefully at his residence in Carthage, MO on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after battling lung cancer. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend.Donald was born to Paul and Pauline (Casebolt) Stafford in Carthage, MO on July 24,1932. He earned his GED while serving in the United…
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Peter Clark, 61, of Neosho, Missouri, formerly of Burrillville, Rhode Island,left us peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving familyand close friends. He was the devoted husband of Elaine (Crisp) Clark, with whomhe would have celebrated thirty wonderful years of marriage on November 5.Peter will always be remembered for his big heart,…
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Michael Lee Thompson, an employee of the state of Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 60, in Joplin, Missouri. He was very loved and will be missed by many. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory in Joplin.

Dr. Sabine Cramer, 66, passed away suddenly at her home in Joplin, Missouri, on Sept20, 2024.Sabine positively influenced many people in the Joplin area, in numerous U.S. states, and inGermany, with her unwavering cultivation of long friendships and relationships, her generosity,and her love of cultures and languages. Sabine was born Jan. 20, 1958, in Hamm…
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