Patricia Joy Townsend, known affectionately as Patti and often referred to as “Tiger,” was born on August 12, 1947, in Stockton, California. She passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri, where she had made her home for many years. Patti graduated from Webb City High School in 1965 and later attended Franklin…
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Harvey E. Whitehill, age 64, passed away on August 27, 2024 in Joplin, Mo. Harvey is survived by Randall Whitehill, Rhonda Whitehill, Charles Whitehill (Heidi), along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends who will dearly miss him. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Whitehill, his mother, Eva Watkins…
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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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