Joplin High Missouri Alumni Obituaries

Kelsey EisenBeiss, 35 of Nevada, Missouri passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  Cremation, with private family services to be held at a later date, followed by burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.  Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral ...

Funeral services for Margaret Hess of Hume Missouri will be 10 a.m. Monday January 5 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel 6606796555 in Butler Missouri. Visitation will be 4 6 p.m. Sunday January 4 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Underwood Cemetery Hume. Contributions to Underwood Cemetery or ...

Howard Lee "Mac" McAllister son of Howard and Lola Looney McAllister was born in Lebanon Missouri on November 20 1943 and departed this life December 14 2025 in Springfield Missouri at the age of eightytwo years. "Mac" as he was known by his family and friends graduated from Lebanon High School in t...

Robert Franklin Wilber passed away peacefully at his home on October 21 2025 in Monett. He was in Hospice Care while battling heart disease. He was born on December 14 1955 in Carthage Missouri. Rob as he was known as became a member of and served in the Missouri National Guard in 1976. He attended ...

Rickey Lee Sanders went to his heavenly home on December 24 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City KS at the age of 52. Rickey was born on May 10 1973 to Ronnie and Mary Jones Sanders in Joplin Missouri. Rickey grew up in Joplin Missouri and the surrounding area. He graduated from Carl Junction Hi...

Richard Dick Frederick Keezer passed away at his residence in Neosho Missouri on January 13 2026 at the age of 99 years 1 month and 2 days. He was born on December 11 1926 in Harrington Maine. He grew up in Harrington and graduated from Harrington High School. His father owned a funeral home and Ric...

Charles William McCain passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Missouri on his 82nd birthday December 16 2025. He lived most of his life in Independence Missouri graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1961. Charles earned his BS and MS from the University of Central Missouri and taught sh...

Donald Wayne Reinhart age 72 of Neosho Missouri passed away at his home on January 12 2026 while in the loving care of Good Shepherd Hospice surrounded by his wife son and daughter. After graduating from high school Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy from 1971 to 1975. During his service...

Rayma Sue Pilkenton passed away on December 26 2025 at the age of 70 years. Nana as she was known to the younger generations that held a permanent place in her heart was born on September 27 1955 to Raymond Austin and Donna Sue Peck Severs in Stella Missouri. Rayma graduated from East Newton High Sc...

Nettie Louise Chadd 71 passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026 at her home in Milo MO. Nettie was born on April 17 1954 in Joplin MO to Warden and Laura Cartwright Pate. She married Glenn R. Chadd on December 24 1983 and he survives of the home. Nettie grew up in Louisiana and Nevada MO. She was a g...

Sammy Gene Sam Sanderson passed away on December 31 2025. By his side sat Sue B. Sanderson his beloved wife of almost 75 years and two of his favorite caregivers. Sam was born to Mary Katherine and Fred M Sanderson in Orrick Missouri on November 29 1930. He graduated from Orrick High School. An only...

Franklin Joseph Lane, age 81, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025, at Saint Lukes Nursing Cener Carthage, Missouri. He was born May 20, 1944 in Carthage, Missouri, to Nancy Beamer Lane Garrison, and Virgil Paul Lane.He liked to remember he attended elementary school at Mark Twa...

Patricia Lynne Sidenstricker, 79, of Neck City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.Lynne was born on September 3, 1946, in Carthage, to John and Doris Welty. She grew up in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School, where she began a lifelong journey of kindness, service, an...

Scott Roughton, 67, Carthage, Missouri, a man of unwavering selflessness, humor, and love, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Solace House, Joplin, Missouri. He was born on November 22, 1958, in San Pedro, California, the son of the late Donald Alvy Roughton and Janice Anne...

Martha LouiseCurry, a testament of faith and love, passed away peacefully October 27, 2025, at the age of 92 in Joplin Missouri. Born on January 29, 1933, in Springfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Virgil Garland and Edna Grace (Clark) Green.Martha was a graduate of Carthage High School's class ...

Jean Arlene Mathern, 95, Carthage, Missouri a beacon of love and spirited joy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage. She was born on January 18, 1930, in Lone Tree, Iowa, the daughter of the late Oliver Harrison Strong and Sarah Bethier (Georg...

Tracy Michelle Petross, 53, Sarcoxie, Missouri, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 3, 1972, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the daughter of Brenda (McBeth) Petross and Marshall Petross. Tracy's life was a te...

Elaine Baker, 99, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Elaine was born on October 5, 1926, in St. Michael, Nebraska. She was the middle daughter of Vera Mae Wilks and Orville Harvey Timm. She graduated from Carthage High School and the...

William Eugene Lewis, age 76, of Everton, Missouri, passed away at 8:46 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. He was born June 22, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Dan and Agnes (Conner) Lewis.William was a 1967 graduate of Northeast High School in ...

Judith Kay Robinson, age 82, of Golden City, Missouri, passed away at 2:31 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born April 17, 1943, in Dudenville, Missouri, the daughter of Finley and Virginia (Miller) Faught.Judith was a 1961 graduate of Lockwood H...

Jeanie Sutton, age 75, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 12:26 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on December 27, 1949, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Elva Mae (Piper) Pendleton.Jeanie was a 1968 graduate of Mt. Vernon High...

Jackie Lee Nicholson, age 88, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was born on December 9, 1936, in Stotts City, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Dora (Barker) Nicholson.Jackie was a 1956 graduate ...

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purpleWith a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me. …– from “Warning” by Jenny JosephCharlotte Cole of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died November 27, 2025, following a stroke and heart failure. Her once-active life was radically altered by an earlier debilitating...

Randall Dunn, 54, of Carterville Mo passed away November 17, 2025. Randy was born to Raymond Dunn and Linda Staggs on February 3rd 1971 in Carthage, Mo. He graduated Webb City High school then enlisted and served in Desert Storm, earning several medals for his service in the Marine Corp. He met his ...

Donna passed away at the young age of 68 at Granby House in Granby, MO on December 14, 2025 after fighting a long battle of kidney disease. She was born in August 22,1957 in Fairland, OK to Walter and Stella Farmer.Donna was a 1975 graduate of McDonald County High School. After high school she con...

-Lovingly written by the family-Ronald D. Sallee passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on September 19, 1942. He was a graduate of Casey High School in Casey Illinois.Ronald proudly served in the United States Army, an experience that helped shape his strong work ethic and ...

Webb City, MO, lost a town staple on November 15, 2025, as Richard Mallos, fondly known as "Duke" to most, passed away at the age of 77 in his home. Born on September 9, 1948 above the Minerva Candy Store, Duke was a genuine character, a man of strength, dedication, and a unique sense of humor. He s...

Billy Lee Moody Jr. 95 passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Dec. 30 2025 at Friendship Village Chesterfield. Born Oct. 25 1930 to Rebecca and Billy Lee Moody Sr. in Verona Mo. Bill attended Carthage High School and enlisted in the Air Force after graduation. He married his high school sweethe...