Beverly Moore

(From Falls Funeral Home)

Beverly Elaine Moore was born on March 14,1946, and passed away on March 14, 2026, on her 80th birthday, surrounded by family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ruth Horton; her siblings Linda Spencer and Kirk Horton; and her beloved husband, Greg Moore. 

She is survived by her daughter Lynette Cook and husband Joe; her granddaughter Natalie Cook; her twin sister Kathy Roller (Lewis); and many nieces and nephews.

Beverly was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised in Redings Mill, Missouri, as well as in Joplin, Missouri. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1964. She attended Joplin Junior College for one year before transferring to the University of Kansas and graduated in1968 with a degree in Speech Pathology. During her time at KU, she was a proud member of Delta Gamma.

Beverly and Greg were married for over five decades. They built a family in Plano, Texas. She taught speech therapy in the public schools for a few years before becoming a mother. Beverly loved being a room mom in her daughter, Lynette's, classrooms. She was in the Junior League and was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Richardson and later St. Andrews Methodist Church in Plano. Beverly also worked as a realtor for a number of years in Plano. She and Greg enjoyed spending time with friends and family, gardening together, and vacationing, especially to the Outer Banks of North Carolina with family. Greg preceded her in death on May 10, 2023.

After retirement, Beverly and Greg moved to Holiday Island, Arkansas. They loved the beauty they were surrounded by, the friendships they made at Holiday Island Community Church, and being a part of the Elks Lodge #1042. When their health began to fail, they moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, in March of 2023 to be close to their daughter and family. They resided in the House of Hope. The family will be forever grateful for the excellent care they both received while residing there. Healing Hands Hospice was so kind in her final days.

A memorial visitation will be held sometime in May in Joplin, Missouri. Date and time is pending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Church of Wichita Falls, Texas, Holiday Island Community Church in Holiday Island, AR, or the charity of your choice.

Charlene Kyser

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Charlene Kyser, age 65 of Carl Junction, passed away at 9:41 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 following an illness.

Charlene was born in Muskogee, OK on October 28, 1960 to the union of Charles and Lorena (Hartje) Hunter. She graduated from Seneca (MO) High School, and later graduated with an Associates Degree from Ozark Bible College. She had lived in Carl Junction, MO for the past 32 years.

She worked as a Optometric Technician before her retirement. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, as well as baking, gardening, and attending Central City Christian Church. Her greatest joy of all was caring for her grandbabies.

She was united in marriage with Vincent Kyser on July 2, 1988 in Independence, KS. He survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Aaron Kyser (wife, Kristina) of Redings Mill, MO; two daughters, Hiliary Smith (husband, Greg) of Galena, KS, and Lydia Morey (husband, Jacob) of Webb City, MO; six grandchildren, Kalleigh, Hero, Aaron Jr., Hadleigh, Magnolia, and Lilly; one sister, Florena Brodman of Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lorena Hunter; one sister, Diana Pirkey.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Central City Christian Church. Pastor Dan Toney will officiate. Burial will follow at Osborne Memorial Cemetery of Joplin.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Linda Harris

(From Parker Mortuary)

Linda Sue Harris, age 80, of Joplin, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her home.

Linda was born on February 27, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA to the union of Marion and Bell (Dohle) Parker. She attended schools in Broken Arrow, OK. After graduation, she moved to Jay, OK, where she obtained her Associates Degree in Business. She then went on to work for a surgical nurse as a scrub tech in Broken Arrow. 

Later on, she went to work as a casino host in Las Vegas. Linda found her true calling later working as a social worker for a cancer center in Broken Arrow. She married the love of her life, Carol Cimmino. 

Linda was an avid lover of games, Linda found joy in the simple pleasures of playing cards and Mexican dominos. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether that was playing games or just sitting around the dining room table talking about life. Her laughter, her gentle embrace, and her unwavering kindness will be held close by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Rhyine Frank.

Linda is survived by her wife, Carol Cimmino; and a host of extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.

Duetta Edwards

(From McGilley and Frye Funeral Home)

Duetta Ruth (Knier) Edwards passed away in Overland Park, KS on March 18, 2026 at the age of 88.


Duetta grew up in Lockwood, MO on the Knier Family Farm, the fourth daughter in a family of 5 girls. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1957 and from Central MO State College in 1959. She married Jimmy Edwards on May 28, 1960.

Shortly after they were married, Duetta and Jim built a house 8 miles south of Salem on land purchased from Jim’s grandfather. They lived in this home for almost 62 years.


Duetta’s life centered around family, church, and community. She served at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church for decades as the choir director, pianist, organist, and Women’s Sunday School teacher. She accompanied the Edwards Trio. She played the piano at numerous funerals over the years.

She is known in the Dent Co area for her cookbook, Dining With Duetta, which came out of her many years of writing a recipe column for the Salem News. She was involved in 4-H and the Women’ Extension Club. She was a music teacher and gave piano lessons to many students.

She was a steadfast partner in the Family Farm as record keeper and hay raker. She gardened and canned and very much took pride in caring for her yard.

After she raised her family, she traveled the world – Europe, the Holy Lands, England, parts of the US, along with many trips to Hawaii to see her daughter and grandchildren.

She followed her grandchildren’s events on the computer as much as she could whether it was baseball, gymnastics, cross country, track and field or broadcasting.

Duetta was wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, friend, and teacher. She will be deeply missed.

Duetta was preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Bernice Knier; 3 sisters, Pauline Carrier, Vinita Murrell, and Nadine Smith.

Duetta is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jimmy Edwards, her sister, Martha Fortner (Roy) of Lee’s Summit, her son Barry Edwards (Kathryn) of Warsaw, MO, her daughter Sherry McGlaughlin (John) of Olathe, KS and her daughter Tara Qalo (Israel) of Kapolei, HI, 12 grandchildren, Spencer Edwards, Myles Edwards (Lindsey), Johnna O’Bryan (Devan), Micah McGlaughlin, Elisah Qalo, Bethany Ewing (Cody), Shiloh Allen (Chris), Shekinah Davis (Chandler), Destiny Qalo, Shepherd Qalo (Kahrie), Joshua Qalo, Nathanael Qalo., and 9 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Saturday, May 30 at 11AM. Visitation will precede the service at 10AM.

Bill Province

(From Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home)

William George Province, 77, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on March 16, 2026. He was born April 1, 1948, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of George and Barbara Province. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1966. He married Penelope “Pennie” Sue Hudson on December 18, 1971, in Fort Scott, and she preceded him in death in 2014.

Bill was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

Bill is survived by a son, Ryan and wife, Stacie Province of Shawnee, Kansas; a daughter, Brooke and husband, Mike Sebbert, of Olathe, Kansas; and 2 grandsons, Cael and Ian Province. In addition to his wife, Pennie, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cheryl Butler.

Bill will be buried in the Fort Scott National Cemetery with his wife Pennie. A private graveside service will be held for family. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the wonderful staff of Caring Hearts Home Health and Harry Hynes Hospice who provided kind and compassionate care to Bill in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 3 Medical Center Circle, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Memorial contributions may also be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

Irene Pedro

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Irene Faustino Pedro, 62, of La Russell, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Irene was born May 9, 1963, in Pollap, Chuuk, Micronesia, to Faustino Pedro and Daniela (Hetiback) Pedro. Irene was of the Catholic faith and prayed daily. She enjoyed fishing and gardening. Irene also loved taking care of her family. 

Irene is survived by two brothers, John and Alfonso Pedro; four sisters, Bonnie Amando, Yobita, Inocenta, and Yomina Pedro; thirty-seven nieces and nephews; seven great nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Faustino and Daniela Pedro; one brother, Kenneth Pedro; and one sister, Josepha Timothy.

Milton Piercy

(From Meierhoffer Funeral Home)

Milton Daniel Piercy Jr., 84, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born Sept. 12, 1941, to Milton Daniel and Mary Katherine (Farrell) Piercy, in Carthage, Missouri.

He served in the United States Army and trained as a demolition specialist.

After his military service, Milton applied his skills to the field of accounting, eventually retiring from a dedicated career at the Lansing Correctional Facility.

Dan was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Catherine Heimovics.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy of 57 years; children, Anthony Piercy and Paul Piercy (Amy); grandchildren, Olivia, Lola, and Huck; brothers, Bill and Pat Piercy.

Memorial Mass and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, St. Joseph Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com