Carl Eugene Maples, 92, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, April 17, 2026.
He was born April 2, 1934, in Jasper, Mo.
Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Joan Maples (Vette); his daughter, Manya Maples; stepdaughter, LaDawn Waites; grandson, Christopher Gailey; his parents, William and Juanita Maples; four brothers, William, D…