Cindy Safley was an amazing mom, wife, grandma, sister, sister-in-law and mother-in-law. She passed away at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO on August 8, 2023 at the age of 66 after a short illness. Cindy was born to Wayne and Lois Hay on October 20, 1956. She is survived by her husband Jim, sister…
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Nicholas Matthew Johnson, 35, of Joplin, passed away on May 11th, 2023, after a year-long cancer journey. Nick was born on March 30th, 1988, to William Johnson and Lesa Barbee in Joplin. After Nick graduated from Neosho High School in 2007, he lived a very adventurous life in such a short time. Nick’s love for…
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert James Lamoure, who passed away at the age 57 on March 16, 2023. Bobby, as he was known to his friends and family, passed away peacefully after a short but courageous battle with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Bobby was born on December 24,…
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Othelia Ruth Smith, age 81, passed away on March 27th, 2023. Othelia was born on December 2nd, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, daughter of the late Otto Scott Hess and Gladys Ruth (Karnes) Hess. She graduated from Wayland High School in Wayland, Missouri. She attended Missouri Southern State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in…
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Susan “Sue” Rodgers, a beloved woman who preferred to be called Sue, was born on September 6, 1944, in Anacortes, WA, USA. She passed away on April 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness. Susan dedicated her professional life to the restaurant industry, where she touched the lives of countless customers…
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Rusty Duane Myers ran into the arms of Jesus, his maker and fellow carpenter, Tuesday April 11, 2023, at 2:05 pm. Rusty enjoyed his life beyond any mark that could be found on his favorite tape measure. He was an incredibly goofy and loving man who loved Jesus with his whole being. He was a fish…
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Jackie Lynn Begey passed away peacefully at home Friday March 31, 2023, at 73 years of age surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Jack and Marjorie Donaldson on March 6, 1950, in Neosho, Missouri. Jackie was a 1968 graduate of Neosho High School. She married Charles R. Begey later that year. They went…
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James R. Wilkerson Jr. known by family and friends as (Rusty Lawson) 59, passed away on March 15, 2023, at his sisters home in Lockwood, MO. Rusty was born September 21, 1963, in Webb City, Mo., Class of 1982 of Lamar High School in Lamar, Mo., Served in the US Army from 1983 to 1987.…
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On January 27, 2023, Edward Douglas Parker, age 70, peacefully passed away in his Neodesha home with his son at his side. Born to Marguerite and Wayne Parker on May 17, 1952, Ed is survived by his siblings Dena (Steve) Duke, Don Parker (Antoinette Anstadt), and Susan (Stuart) Lehrman. He is preceded in death by…
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Melvin Hutson, 72, a Retired Navy Seal Veteran, a resident of Joplin, MO, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Freeman Hospital with his son Brian Hutson by his side. Melvin was born in Kansas City, MO on December 16, 1950, to Releigh Joe Hutson, Sr and Irene Roam, who preceded him in death.…
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