Obituaries in Carthage, MO

Lendy Sue George, 74, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 31, 1951, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of the late William H. Smith and Janie L. (Myers) Taylor. Lendy's life was a tapestry of warm friendships, family bonds, and a zest fo...

Jim Ray Swatsenbarg, age 80, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning January 22, 2026 at his home. Jim was born January 23, 1945, in Napa, California, son of the late Raymond Albert Swatsenbarg and Loretta Aline (Cupp) Swatsenbarg.He was a graduate of Sacramento High School. Graduate of Sac...

Jerry Lewis Gideon, age 70, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Commerce, Oklahoma, to Andrew Gideon and Margie Gideon (England).Jerry was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Rhonda DeBurger, on April 1, 1976, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together ...

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...

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...

Betty Ann Janney, 86, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage on Friday, December 12, 2025.Betty was born on June 22, 1939, in Miller, Missouri, the daughter of the late Allen Chastain and Pearl (Layne) Chastain. After losing her father at an early age, Betty, her w...

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...

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...

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...

Priscilla Ann Six, 83, Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Springfield Health and Rehab, Springfield, Missouri. She was born on November 20, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of the late Forrest Miller and Lucille (Burrow) Miller.Priscilla's journey...

Sharron Lee Aubrey, 86, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, at her home.Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expr...

William-Dale Lee Nelson, 35, Carterville, Missouri, known affectionately as Billy to his friends and family, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1990, in Beeville, Texas, the son of Brenda (Payne) Nelson and the late Michael Nelson. Billy was a beacon of kindness an...