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Click here to view all obituariesG. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
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Kurt Foreman
April 13, 1928 - - August 20, 2023
Lovingly written by Kurt's family... Kurt Foreman, a talented musician, devoted Godly, family man, and proud member of the Cherokee Nation, passed away on August 20, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1928, in Oaks, Oklahoma, to his parents, Charley "Chief" Foreman and Bertha Foreman Odle. Growing up, Kurt's passion for music flourished as he played alongside his father in the fa ...
James Cusick
August 25, 1943 - - June 09, 2023
James Stewart Cusick was born August 1943. When he was around 3 years of age he lived with his family in Japan. It is during his stay there that he learns to eat with chopsticks. A few years later they moved to the States where James as a young adult developed a love for cars. He drew them all his life. In September of 1966, he met Elizabeth Anne Bailey. At the time they star ...
Rodger Alexander
March 19, 1986 - - May 12, 2023
Rodger was born on March 19, 1986, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jamie Lynn Brackett Alexander and Thomas Milton “Milt” Alexander. He departed this life on May 12, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. Rodger attended high school in Bristow, Oklahoma, graduating in 2004. He served from 2009 to 2015 in the U.S. Army as part of the 10th Mountain Division and completed one tour of duty ...
Dennis Carlin
December 06, 1945 - - May 03, 2023
Dennis Carlin, age 77 of Joplin, MO. passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on December 6, 1945 in Littlefield, TX. the son of Merl and Katherine (Edwards) Carlin. Dennis proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Navy. He has been a long-time area resident, Dennis worked in machine maintenance for Eagle Picher for many ...
Joe Zimmerman
April 20, 1924 - - December 20, 2022
Lovingly written by the family... Joe Bob Zimmerman, Age 98, of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life on December 20th, 2022. One of the last Greatest Generation World War II veterans, Joe was born April 20th, 1924, in Wilsons, Oklahoma to Judson Ira Zimmerman and Vera Cunningham Zimmerman. Joe was married for nearly 50 years to Mary Ellen Moss. Joe spent most of his school ye ...
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 ...
Ronald Demery
November 26, 1944 - - September 17, 2022
I am saddened to announce the death of my father, Ronald D. Demery of Joplin, MO, who passed away at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home on September 17, 2022 from cardiac and pulmonary complications. I, along with countless others will miss his kindness, humor, and geniality very much. Ron, born November 26, 1944, led a fulfilling and happy life, especially after marrying Margaret Lim ...
Robert Adams
March 03, 1929 - - September 10, 2022
Robert A. “Bob” Adams, Farmer/Rancher, Soldier, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and dedicated Sutherlands employee, age 93, of Joplin, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his home, following a long full-filled life. Bob was born on March 3, 1929, the son of the late Arthur Lovell Adams and Elzada (Stephens) Adams. He graduated from Sumner in Perry, OK. In hig ...
Kerry Gage
September 04, 1938 - - September 03, 2022
Kerry Alan Gage passed away at home surrounded by family on September 3, 2022 following an extended illness. He was born in Petersburg, TX on September 4, 1938 to Morgan Neil Gage and Maggie Elma Patterson Gage. During high school Kerry played football and worked at his parent’s grocery store. After high school Kerry learned skills in the navy that prepared him to become ...
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