Obituaries in Carthage, MO

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

John Bradford Bonnow, Jr., aged 65, of Freistatt, Missouri, passed away early Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 10, 1960, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of the late John Bradford Bonnow, Sr. and Helen (McCandless) Bonnow Ralston.John's early years in Carthage were...

Jewel Mae Rose, known affectionately as Jewel by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age of 87 in Carthage, Missouri. Born on October 10, 1938, in Mountain Grove, Missouri the daughter of the late Merle and Ruby (Weatherman) Sanders, Jewel's life was a testament to th...

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...

Mary Elizabeth McWilliams, 87, Carthage, Missouri, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Oak Pointe of Carthage. She was born on May 3, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of the late Forrest Miller and Lucille (Burrow) Miller.A proud 1956 gradu...

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...

Rosa Julia Rodriguez De Aguilo, aged 95, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her cherished family. Rosa was born on August 11, 1930, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Rafaela Sepulveda and Antonio Rodriguez, throughout her life, her infe...

Baby Thomas J. Fischer, infant son of Aliyah Daniels and Trey Fischer, a precious and beloved soul, left us peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri.Thomas is survived by his loving parents, Aliyah and Trey; his sister, Paisley Fischer; his grandparents, Mandy C...

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...