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Click here to view all obituariesThe listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.
A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.
In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.
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William Starkey II
June 17, 1936 - - December 13, 2022
William “Bill” Starkey II, age 86, of Joplin, Missouri passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022, at his home with family by his side. Bill was born June 17, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri to William and Vera (Gmachl) Starkey. Bill worked as a produce manager for many years most recently with Smitty’s, retiring in 2000. He was a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, ...
Dennis Strait
August 10, 1963 - - October 07, 2022
Dennis Wayne Strait, 59, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 7th, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Dennis was born on August 10th, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri to Bobby and Laura (Fox) Strait. Dennis was a longtime Joplin resident. He was employed by CFI where he was a driver and a dedicated driver trainer. He has driven a semi-truck totaling over one million mile ...
Henry Sohosky
July 26, 1923 - - August 07, 2021
Henry Walter Sohosky, 98, was born July 26, 1923 in Joplin, MO to John J Sohosky Sr, and Eva McDaniel Sohosky. He married the love of his life Donna Marie Foshay of Joplin, MO June 15, 1946. Henry met Donna in 1st grade when she held his hand because he was crying. Donna passed away Feb 5, 2005. Henry joined the US Army on January 29, 1943. He was inducted at Ft. Leavenworth a ...
Johnnie Smith
July 22, 1941 - - May 01, 2020
Johnnie Mack Smith, age 78 of Joplin, MO. passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie was born on July 22, 1941 in Neosho, MO. the son of Sisal and Leafie (Lafoon) Smith. Johnnie proudly served his country first as part of the U.S. Air Force then as part of the U.S. Army until he retired in 2001. He moved back to the area in 2003. Johnn ...
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