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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.
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Jack Davidson
April 26, 1943 - - June 15, 2022
Jack Davidson, D.C. April 26, 1943 – June 15, 2022 Dr. Jack Davidson of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Patti by his side around 2am Wednesday, June 15, after a long stint on hospice. Jack’s story starts with the Death of his father Ray. Ray died aboard the USS Grayback submarine during WWII before Jack was born. Though Jack neve ...
Leslie Cole
May 11, 1929 - - January 17, 2022
Just after midnight on Monday, January 17, 2022, Leslie Thomas “Tom” Cole, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend to many, passed from this earth to be with his heavenly Father at the age of 93. Tom was born May 11, 1929 in Joplin, Missouri to William E. Cole and Almeda E. (Meadors) Cole. He enlisted in the United States Army on December 17, 1946 and honorably served his ...
Stephen Dunham
November 30, 1951 - - October 06, 2021
Stephen James Dunham, 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 after a two year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He fought a courageous fight, always positive, never giving up, even just hours before God called his name and said, “REST MY CHILD, IT’S TIME TO COME HOME”. Steve passed peacefully, quietly, knowing he was deeply loved by his family and friends. ...
John Robertson
May 26, 1946 - - August 18, 2021
John Spellman Robertson, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, at the University of Arkansas Medical Science Hospital in Little Rock, AR, following a sudden illness. John was born on May 26, 1946, in Ft. Smith AR, the son of the late John Spellman and Laura Etta Hardin Robertson. He graduated from Springdale High School in 1964 and he attended Russellville Technic ...
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 ...
Ronald Russell
April 18, 1940 - - July 06, 2021
Ronald E. Russell, age 81 of Webb City, MO., retired U.S. Air Force, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Graveside services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, MO. Contributions may be made In Loving Memory of Kristen Joy Russell (Ronald’s Granddaughter) to the Ronald McDonald House, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas ...
Loyd Lovell
September 27, 1942 - - May 17, 2021
On May 17, 2021, Vernon Lovell passed on to a better place. He was an amazing son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, friend, and uncle. Vernon was born on Sept. 27, 1942 to William and Gladys Lovell. His parents along with three of his brothers; Edward, Robert, and LeRoy and two of his sisters; Fanny and Ida, preceded him in death. Vernon is survived by his sister Mary Mi ...
Orland Gust
May 02, 1943 - - February 14, 2021
Orland Robert “Bob” Gust, age 77 of Joplin, MO. passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Godly. Family man. Husband. Dad. Papa. Loving, kind, hilariously funny. Bob is all of the above. The creator of this family. Our keeper. Our rock. He lived life for his family. Loved his God. Lived life accordingly with his goal to enter his ...
James Campbell
July 20, 1931 - - February 02, 2021
James L. Campbell, age 89 of Joplin, MO. passed away early Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on July 20, 1931 in Joplin, the son of the late Charles and Susie (Clark) Campbell. He was a lifetime area resident. James proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Navy, where he received training as an electrician and served on ...
Howard Gilliam
May 03, 1941 - - December 10, 2020
At 5:47pm on December 10, 2020, Howard Gilliam passed from this life into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Howard, affectionately known as ‘Grandy’, was surrounded by many family members. His sweet wife, Nancy, spoke words of love to him as he went. Grandy was so peaceful and he did not struggle. The room was full of so much love, peace and hope. Although it came sooner t ...
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