Our Jana Kind, loving, caring, smart, courageous, resilient, creative, feisty, strong, vulnerable… Fierce advocate, widow, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt… Teacher, writer, poet, journalist, rescuer, survivor, chronicles, fosterer, history buff… Proud Joplin resident, rescuer of her tiny historic home and her sweet rescued kittens… Lover of history and believer in better futures for everyone. With…
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It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Josephine Baker (JoAnn) Baker. She fought a long courageous battle against an evil disease and can now rest in peace. She was surrounded by family and friends. We request prayers for peace and comfort for the family in this time of loss. There will not be…
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Kathy Sleep, 72, of Joplin, MO., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away January 13, 2025 peacefully with family by her side after a short illness. Survivors include her mother, Earlene Hulshizer of Williford, Arkansas, her brother David (Connie) Hulshizer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, two sons Chad (Missy) Sleep of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Jason…
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Monte Wayne Ward, 78, shifted into his heavenly gear Sunday, Feb. 2. He lives on through the memories made of metal and in the hearts and actions of his loved ones. Monte was born June 9, 1946 in Springfield, Mo., and lived most of his life in region, eventually settling down in Carl Junction. Tales…
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It’s with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted mother, and beloved nurse. Lynn Larae Hinderliter left this world on Jan 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Lynn was born in Sterling Ks on August 11th 1950, to Roy and Hazel Shoemaker. She had 7 other siblings including…
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04/17/1963 – 01/23/2025 John Mark Thomas, beloved husband, father and friend went to his heavenly home and reward on January 23, 2025 at 4:45 a.m. in Joplin, Missouri due to complications of liver/kidney disease coupled with congestive heart failure. He was the gift of a son to his parents, John Robert and Mary Lou (Morgan)…
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David Wayne Lightle (63) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home in Joplin, comfortably surrounded by his family. He was the son of Franz and Gloria Lightle and the brother of Michael Lightle and Gloria Mae Owens. He is survived by his wife, Tina and sons, David Jr. (Paula) and Jared (Stephanie).…
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Wayne Paul Ryland, 80 of Carl Junction, Missouri left this life surrounded by family, Monday evening, January 6, 2025 after a short illness. He was born in November of 1944 in Union City, PA to his mother Louise Whitney Smith Ryland Horvath and father, John “Jack” Wesley Ryland.Wayne graduated from Union City High School in…
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Rebecca “Becky” Rogers, 71, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones after enduring health complications. Becky is lovingly remembered by her children: Scott and Diesha Rogers of Inglis, Florida; Sean and Jamie Rogers of Springdale, Arkansas; and Laurie Vlazquez of Kansas City; her mother, Shirley Blanton of Coal…
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No services will be at this time, but the family will have a private gathering at a later date. Maryann Adamson Watson of Diamond, Mo (formerly of Santa Maria, Ca.) passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on March 11, 1941, in Presque Isle Me. She moved…
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