Obituary

Karl G. Kriesch Sr. was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 17, 1943,to Karl and Mabel Kriesch and went to be with his Lord and Savior JesusCHRIST on June 28, 2024, at home with his family.He served his country as an airplane mechanic in the U. S. Air Forceand retired with 25 years of service.He…
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Darwin Earl Holly, 63, of Carl Junction, Missouri, died in Joplin on 07/11/2024 at 2:24pm of heart failure. He was born in Joplin on 06/06/1961 to Dale Holly and Dottie Pickering.He met his ex-wife of 27 years, Victoria Holly, in high school and started a family. He worked many factory jobs over the years including…
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Howard R. Beason, 92, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away, on July 10th, 2024. He was born in Turkey Ford, Oklahoma, in 1932. Howard graduated from high school and went on to join the United States Army in 1952. He was married to Denia K. Beason for 41 years and were business owners of the community for decades, including Midwestern Music and The Pub, both located…
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Mary Ann Smith (83), our mother, our family matriarch, went to be with the Lord on July 4 2024 after battling cancer handling it like a world class champion. She was surrounded by her loved ones and now is at peace and in Heaven.She loved being with family dearly and carried on the tradition having…
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David W. McNary 64yrs old, passed away on July 10th, 2024 at home with family at his side. David was born on June 8th, 1960 To Gerald Wayne Bass and Viola May McNary (Brewer). Late was adopted by Darrell Dean McNary. David leaves behind his wife of 40th yes Cheryl, 4 sons Rodney, Kirby, David…
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JoAnn Gail Downey, 68, a resident of Joplin, MO., passed unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital with her family by her side. JoAnn was born in Kansas City, MO., on October 3, 1955 to G D Cooper Jr. and Janet Mattson, who preceded her in death. She is…
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Wanda Sue Julian was called home to be with the lord in the early morning of July 2, 2024 Wanda was a very happy outgoing, loving person and loved by all. She enjoyedwatching cartoons, Disney movies, doing crafts and loved listening to country music.Wanda was born in Albuquerque, NM April 15, 1965 to Donna Brooks…
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Mike A Lacey, 63 years old, passed away on July 1st, 2024 @ 9:23am, at home with most of his beloved family by his side. Mike battled with metastatic lung cancer for months. The lord blessed him with extra time with his family and loved ones, but all good things must come to an end.…
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Tina Allena Dunn passed away Monday July 1st 2024 at Mercy hospital from a short illness. Tina was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 26th 1959 to Lewis and Loretta Vaughn, who proceed her in death. She married Fred Wayne Dunn on March 2nd 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. He proceeds her in death. She is…
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