Dixie Ward, 89, Webb City, Mo.

Dixie Ann Vailes Ward, 89, Webb City, Mo. died Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Carthage, Mo., following an extended illness. Dixie was born November 23, 1937, in Webb City, Mo.

Mary Kelly, 97, Joplin, Mo.

Mary Lou (Boyer) Kelly, 97, Joplin, Mo., died Sunday, June 14, 2026.Born December 23, 1928, in Baxter Springs, Mary was the daughter of William and Olive (McAferty) Boyer. She graduated from Joplin High School with the Class of 1946. After high school, she married Joseph J. Kelly, Sr.

Jason McCormick, 56, Scammon

Jason Wayne McCormick, 56, Scammon, died Thursday, June 11, 2026.Born July 20, 1969, in Medford, Oregon, Jason was the son of Ronald and Sheryl McCormick.Jason was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Jennifer Trisler, 54, Pittsburg

Jennifer “Jenny” Lou Trisler, 54, Pittsburg, died peacefully Friday June 12, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born September 25, 1971, in Columbus, Jenny was the daughter of Raymond Trisler and Edna Geneva Trisler. She was the youngest baby angel of twelve.

James Rodabaugh, 70, Weir

James Alan “Jimmy” Rodabaugh, 70, Weir, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home.Born November 18, 1955, in Pittsburg, Jimmy was the son of Jack and Patricia O. (Neil) Rodabaugh.

Donald Dugan, 87, Pittsburg

Donald Eugene “Gene” Dugan, 87, Pittsburg, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Friday, June 12, 2026, after a long illness.Born December 18, 1938, in Gravette, Ark., Gene was the son of Robert and Gladys (Harris) Dugan.

Clinton Mosley, 46, Oronogo, Mo.

Clinton Wade Douglas Mosley, 46, Oronogo, Mo., died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home in Oronogo, Missouri.Born December 23, 1979, in Phoenix, Ariz., Clinton was a dedicated and loyal machine operator in the target industry for over 20 years.

Jodie Whitecrow, 64, North Miami, Okla.

Jodie Marie Whitecrow, 64, North Miami, Okla., died Monday, June 8, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born June 27, 1961 in Baxter Springs, Jodie was the daughter of Jake and Jane (Ponder) Whitecrow. She was a 1979 graduate of Quapaw High School and a 1982 graduate of Okmulgee Tech.

Steve Daniels, 92, Neosho, Mo.

Steve A. Daniels, 92, Neosho, Mo., died at 9:58 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital after a long illness.Born August 23, 1933, in Newton County, Mo., Steve was the son of Clem Rogers and Betha May (Spiva) Daniels. He had lived in the Racine, Mo. area all his life.

Kent Thompson, 62, Cherokee

Kent Alan Thompson, 62, Cherokee, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, while at Mercy Pittsburg. Kent had lived in several areas but always considered Southeast Kansas his home.Born August 3, 1963, in Joplin, Mo., Kent was the son of Lyndon and Mary Lou (Bertella) Thompson.