Joplin High Kansas Alumni Obituaries

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 ...

Heather Lynn Dugger, age 41, of Galena, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Heather was born to Roger and Dana (Riker) Dugger on June 22, 1984, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. As soon as Heather was born, her aunt Claudette Damron was the fir...

Mary Louise (Keyser) Mooney, 83, was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on February 4, 2026, in Joplin, MO. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, family, and friends.Born on October 20, 1942, to Herman and Daisy Keyser, she was raised in Galena, Kansas. Mary graduated from ...

James Robert Coble, “JC,” passed away on January 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.JC was born to the late Donald Ray and Vinita Faye (Clevenger) Coble on December 15, 1946 in Columbus, Kansas. He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1964, then serving our country as a ...

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...

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 ...

Donna Lousie Crumbliss went to her heavenly home on February 1 2026 at the age of 78. Donna was born to Arnold Herbert and Lela Josephine Clark Burkhart in Joplin Missouri on September 3 1947. She attended Seneca High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1965. She married the love of h...

Ricky Ray Lowe 68 of Wentworth Missouri passed away Wednesday January 14 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Missouri. Ricky was born on February 8 1957 in Kansas City Missouri to the union of the late Herbert E. and Dorothy Glynn Owen Lowe. He was a graduate of Pierce City High School. He was a life...

Norman Leroy Amos was born October 9,1944 in Joplin, MO, the second child of Roy Edwin and Viola Mildred (DeWeese) Amos. His early childhood was spent in the Melrose/Columbus area and he graduated from Columbus Rural High School in 1963. He married Patricia Sue Addis on March 26, 1966 at the Ch...

Sherrial Marie SmithSherrial Marie Smith, age 73 of Riverton, KS, passed away at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.Sherrial was born on January 21, 1953 in Joplin, MO to the union of Earl Berry, Jr. and Opal Marie (Adams) Berry. She spent most of her child...

Noreen Neff Harper passed away peacefully at Silver Creek in Joplin Missouri on February 4 2026 at the age of 93. She was born on January 12 1933 in Lovewell Kansas to Clarence Allen Rich and Catherine Elmina Beecher. She was a resident of Seneca Missouri and after graduating high school she earned ...

Jimmie “Jim” Lowe Lewis, 89, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Columbus, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026.He was born in Ash Grove, Missouri on May 7, 1936, to A.O. and Violet Lewis. The Lewis family was one of strong faith and very active members of Zion Baptist Church....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Andrew Malachi Duncan 36 of Topeka KS passed away Friday November 21 2025 after collapsing at his home. Andrew was born September 11 1989 in Overland Park KS and was a graduate of Jefferson West High School in Meriden KS. He attended both Washburn University and Emporia State University. He was empl...

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...

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 ...

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...

Jimmie “Jim” Lowe Lewis, 89, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Columbus, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026.He was born in Ash Grove, Missouri on May 7, 1936, to A.O. and Violet Lewis. The Lewis family was one of strong faith and very active members of Zion Baptist Church....