Becky Moore

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Edna Rebecca Moore(Becky) 72 of Joplin, Mo. passed away peacefully on 2-5-2026 surrounded by her family”.

She was born on 12-1-1953 in Yakima, Washington. Her family then relocated to Neosho, Mo. where she was raised and she attended Neosho High School. She loved her dogs and she loved to color and do for others. She made the best deviled eggs and the prettiest diaper cakes. Her dream home would have been on a beach facing the most beautiful Lighthouse. She continued working for Teleperformance at home until her health started rapidly declining. 

She is survived by her oldest daughter Angela Sanders and husband Fred Sanders, Her youngest daughter Micki Vickroy and her significant other Grant Osantowski. granddaughters, Mariah Stone and Miranda Renteria and 3 great grandchildren, Memphis, Letty and Penelope. She was set to meet her 4th great grandchild in the next couple months.

She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Carnes, father , Dale Wyatt,brother Robert Williams and sister Dani Kay and her grandmother Edna Williams.

Per her request, cremation has taken place and her celebration of life will be private.

Arrangements under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO

 

Lucille Wolf

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Lucille Hininger was born on August 31, 1930, to Clarence and Carrie (Keltner) Hininger on the Keltner Farm, located three miles northwest of Jasper, Missouri, in Barton County’s Blue Community.

She graduated from Jasper High School in 1947 and later attended Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri, for three summers to qualify as a teacher. Lucille taught three terms at Duvall School in Barton County.

On December 23, 1950, she married Linden Wolf at the bride’s home. Their marriage spanned 63 years and was filled with love, faith, and family.

Lucille was fondly known as the “Iantha Food Fairy.” She tended large gardens, canned generously, and delighted in giving her produce away. Famous for her cinnamon rolls and chicken and noodles, food was truly her love language. She was often heard asking, “Are you hungry? Eat!” She was a member of the 4-H and was a leader for Progressive 4-H Club for several years. She also worked in the cook shack for the Rough Riders 4-H club.

Her favorite Bible verse, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it,” reflected her joyful and faithful spirit. Her life centered on church and children. Lucille was an active member of the Iantha Church for 75 years, participating in W.S.C.S., Sunday School, and Bible School. Alongside Linden, she traveled to all 50 states and abroad.

Lucille is survived by her children, Linda (Leland) Eggerman and Bruce (Rita) Wolf; seven grandchildren, Andy (Brandi) Wolf, Lesha (David) Muncy, Linse (Dan) Hawks, Addie (Reed) Graham, Adam (Kati) Wolf, Lee (Kara) Eggerman, and Landon (Erin) Eggerman; twenty great-grandchildren, Kynli (Mitchell) Light, Kayli Wolf, Rolli, Harper, Tripp, Dax, Baron and Fallen Wolf, Dagan and Dalton Graham, Madelyn (David) Burk, Lucas, Addison, Gage, and Gavin Eggerman, Boone and Wade Eggerman, Wyatt, Emelia, and Anna Hawks; and one great-great-grandchild, Zander Burk.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Linden Wolf; her parents; and her siblings, Nadine Jones, Laura Hininger, and Clyde Hininger.

If you would like to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, the family suggests the Iantha Community Church or the Iantha Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Konantz Warden Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Iantha Community Church, followed by interment at Iantha Cemetery.

Kerry Peterson

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Kerry Lee Peterson, 78, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Kerry was born on December 1, 1947, son of the late Marion and Betty Peterson, in Lamar, Missouri. Kerry worked as a machinist at Lozier. He served in the Army and was the recipient of a Bronze Star in the Vietnam war. Kerry liked to spend his free time fishing, driving his dune buggy, check out some cool cars at the car show, and watching westerns. 

Kerry was united in marriage to Betty Kathleen Vaughn on May 7, 1971; she preceded him in death on January 18, 2001. 

Later, Kerry met Sandra Jost Sullivan and married her July 25, 2009; she preceded him in death on July 11, 2025. 

He is survived by his sons; Levi Peterson (Rosie) and Ryan Peterson; and his daughter Stephanie Grimes (Roger); eight grandkids, Cole, Ethan, Ry-lee, Olivia, Ava, Mason, Addison, and Sophie, and three great grandkids, Dawson, Brentlee, and Ollie. 

There will be a funeral service for Kerry at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage. The visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at Ulmer Funeral home before the service. The burial will take place at Nashville Cemetery in Nashville, Missouri. 

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Austin Prier

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Austin James Prier, age 35, of Golden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at his home. 

He was born March 22, 1990 in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Jeff and Mandi (Summers) Prier.

Austin attended school in Cassville graduating with the class of 2008. He had lived in Golden all of his life and was employed at Prier Tire Supply for several years as a computer technician also working in the warehouse. Austin enjoyed playing video games, writing poems and singing songs. He loved his dog, Sammie, and cat, Clint. Austin will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a member of Blue Eye Baptist Church.

Surviving are his parents, Jeff and Mandi Prier of Golden; paternal grandparents, Winfred and LeeOna Prier of Golden; maternal grandparents, Gerald Summers of Golden and Linda Bowie of Bergman, Arkansas and brothers, Adam Prier and wife Andrea Mata of Springfield and Andrew Prier of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Zandy Vandall will conduct the services. A private burial will be held at Munsey Cemetery in Eagle Rock, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House in memory of Austin.

Connie Demery

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Connie Marveenia Demery passed away at the age of 79 years and 4 days, at her residence in Carterville, Missouri. Connie was born to Lloyd and Joy (Hendrix) Keeton on January 27, 1947.

Connie attended school in Joplin, Missouri and graduated from Joplin High School. She married Bill Demery, on June 27, 1965. They shared 49 years of marriage, until Bill’s passing on September 27, 2014. This union was blessed with two sons, Bryan and Brent.

She spent her younger years caring for her home and children. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and was well-known for her pies, cookies, and sweets in general. She often took meals and sweet treats, just because, to family, neighbors, and friends. She didn’t need a reason; she just wanted to share a blessing with those she loved.

Connie worked as a dispatcher and office administrator for the Neosho Police Department as well as the Newton County Sheriff's Department. When she wasn’t working, Connie enjoyed spending time with her friends and her dogs. She had a special fondness for her little fur babies, Sadie and Mackey.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son, Bryan Demery. She is survived by her son, Brent Demery of Bella Vista, Arkansas; five grandchildren Breann Demery, Bella Demery, Brandon Demery, Bradley Demery, and Cheyenne Weter; one great-granddaughter, Braylee Barlow; and her sister, Jerri Miller and husband Mike of Carl Junction, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Clark Funeral Homes.

Mary Mooney

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Mary Louise (Keyser) Mooney, 83, was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on February 4, 2026, in Joplin, MO. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, family, and friends.

Born on October 20, 1942, to Herman and Daisy Keyser, she was raised in Galena, Kansas. Mary graduated from Galena High School, where she was a cheerleader. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Olin Mooney, on June 25, 1960 – a union that blossomed into more than 65 years of devoted marriage. Together, they built a life rooted in faith and service.

Faith was not simply a part of Mary’s life – it was the foundation of who she was. After Paul surrendered to the Gospel ministry, she became known as the sweetest pastor’s wife. For over 50 years, she served alongside her husband at churches in Kansas, Mississippi, and Missouri. A devoted follower of Christ, she taught Sunday school to young children. In recent years, she worshiped at First Baptist Church in Galena, KS, where she was a faithful member.

Outside of her faith, Mary’s greatest joy was her family and friends. She was a loving and protective mother. To her grandchildren, she was Nanny, fun, full of laughter, and a gifted Bible storyteller. She also enjoyed meeting old friends at her annual high school class reunions.

Mary is survived by her husband, Paul Mooney of Joplin, MO; two daughters, Rebecca Polok of Galena, KS, and Paula (Lee) Harwell of Joplin, MO; one son, Craig (Angela) Mooney of Orlando, FL; 10 grandchildren: Aaron (Jenae) Polok, Angela (Adam) Owen, Kyle (Romy) Mooney, Ashley (Stephen) Galasso, Kaitlin (Jimmy) Burlison, Heather Frost, Nathan Tackket, Alex Harwell, Heidi Tackkett, and Christina Harwell. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce (Deryl) Herren; one brother, Dean Keyser; one brother-in-law, Jim (Marilyn) Mooney; one sister-in-law, Barbara Watson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and his wife, Herman (Mary Ellen) Keyser Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Earnest Watson and Willie Morgan; and one great-grandchild, Maverick Lee Barton.

On Monday, Feb. 9th, there will be a visitation at 1:00 p.m., followed by a worship service at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Galena, KS. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Galena.

The family requests that in honor of Mary, donations be made to a memorial fund at First Baptist Church, Galena.

Gene Hawkins

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Alvin Eugene “Gene” Hawkins, of Sarcoxie Missouri was born on November 24, 1935 in Hartford Kansas and passed away on January 25 of 2026

Jean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose life was marked by love for his family and faithfulness through the years. He has survived by his beloved wife, Lois Hawkins; His daughter Cheryl Mettlach (Raymond); his sons, Steven Hawkins (Pam) and Scott Hawkins (Kim); and his brother, Jim Hawkins (Donna). He is also survived by six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren all of whom were a source of great joy to him.

He was preceded in death by his son Darrel Hawkins; His parents, John and Arvada Hawkins; And his siblings, Calvin Hawkins, Larry, Hawkins, and Beverly Marbut.

Jean will be remembered for the legacy of family perseverance and love he leaves behind, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Per Gene’s request, he has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, Mo.