Doris J. Berryhill, 85, of Carl Junction, Mo. died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. after a short illness. Doris was born July 20, 1938, in Joplin, Mo. She was the daughter of Victor and Goldie (Hotchkiss) Sowersby. They preceded her in death. Doris was also preceded in death by a brother, David Sowersby.
A lifetime area resident, Doris had worked at Joplin Stockyards and was a secretary for Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home in Webb City, Mo.
Doris is survived by two sons, Terry Hirshey (wife Terri) of Carl Junction, Mo., and Gary Hirshey (wife Sue) of Oronogo, Mo.; two daughters, Jeanie Wyrick (husband John) of Joplin, Mo. and Sherrill Lynn Bayless (husband Jim) of Lamar, Mo. Doris is also survived by her brother, Bill Sowersby (Chico) of Lowell.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory with a family held Celebration of Life October 1, 2023 at 2 p.m. at 12385 Elm Road Carthage, Mo.