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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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Charles Day
October 16, 1946 - - October 31, 2020
Charles G. “Jerry” Day, age 74 of Joplin, MO., passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Freeman Hospital following an illness. Jerry was born on October 16, 1946 in Joplin, the son of Charles H. and Catherine (Shaw) Day. He has been a lifelong area resident. He proudly served his country as part of the US Army during the Vietnam War specializing in single engine helico ...
Wayland Dillard
May 02, 1967 - - July 29, 2020
It pains me to admit it; but, apparently, I, Dr. Heath Dillard, have passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at my home surrounded by my loving family. My doctors, wife and others told me it would happen one day. It was not something I wanted to experience. I assume the cause of my demise to be pancreatic cancer; however, I believe there is a possibility one too many sarcastic ...
Melvin Walker
February 24, 1927 - - June 18, 2020
Melvin Walker, age 93 of Joplin, Mo. passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Melvin was born on February 24, 1927 in Chadwick, Mo. to Gatson and Elma (Lemler) Walker. He was one of 12 kids. Melvin married the love of his life Ople (Dowell) Walker on October 2, 1953 in Ceres, Ca. Melvin proudly served his country during the Korean War ...
Kenneth Dinwiddie
September 11, 1939 - - May 30, 2020
Kenneth Owen Dinwiddie, age 80 of Joplin, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home following an illness. Kenneth was born on September 11, 1939 in Joplin, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Bradshaw) Dinwiddie. Kenneth proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked as a Small Engine Mechanic before becoming the Maint ...
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 ...
Aaron Eidem
April 29, 1978 - - February 18, 2016
Captain Aaron Joseph Eidem, age 37, of Webb City, MO. passed away on Thursday February 18, 2016, from injuries sustained in an auto pedestrian accident. He gave the ultimate sacrifice while trying to help other people. Aaron was born on April 29, 1978 in Steamboat Springs, CO, the son of Michael Eidem and Valerie (Gocken) Eidem. He grew up in Steamboat Springs, CO. and Auburn, ...
Clifford Goodwin
July 31, 1917 - - December 07, 1941
Seaman First Class (S1c) Clifford George Goodwin, age 24, of Diamond, MO was killed in action on Sunday, December 7, 1941, while serving on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was born on July 31, 1917 in Diamond, to George J. and Clara (Lewis) Goodwin. He was the 11th child of 12 children. He grew up in Diamond on a farm and graduated from Diamond High School. He enl ...
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