Danny Hadley

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. Danny Hadley, 56, of Anderson, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, with his loving family gathered by his side.

Danny was born to the late Dahnis Hadley and Lilian Johp on March 18, 1970, in Pohnpei, Micronesia.

Danny was a hard worker and took great pride in his job as a caregiver and caretaker at New Vision Group Home. He approached his work with patience, compassion, and a genuine sense of responsibility. He always treated the people in his care like family. His steady nature and caring heart made a meaningful difference in the lives of many, and his work reflected the best of who he was.

He was a family man through and through, and his love for his family was one of the defining parts of his life. Danny was a very likeable man who had a way of making people feel comfortable and accepted. He was often described as a teddy bear, tough looking on the outside but soft on the inside, especially when it came to children and babies. He was also a very straightforward man, and those who knew him appreciated his honesty and sincerity. He loved his family very much and found great joy in spending time with them, especially his wife and daughter.

Danny treasured the simple and meaningful moments of life. He enjoyed talking with his cousins and spending time with his grand nieces and nephews, with whom he shared many happy moments. He liked playing pool table and watching the sports channel, and he found enjoyment in collecting speakers and listening to all kinds of music.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dahnis Hadley; his mother Lilian Johp; his step-mother, Luhse David Hadley; his brother, Ehram Kulian; his grandfather, Aliwis Hadley; and his grandmother, Eta Panuel Hadley.

Danny is survived by his loving wife, Connie Hadley; his daughter, Daphne Hadley; his sisters, Analora K. Soloman, Lillyjean Kulian, Yumi Hadley, Delma Hadley, and Leilani Lanzo; his brothers, Donald Hadley and Dahnis Jr. Hadley; 18 Nephews; 10 nieces. He is also survived by a host of other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services for Mr. Hadley will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the Anderson, Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes, with Pastor Michael Spencer officiating. Those who have the honor of serving as pallbearers are Donavon Hadley, CJ Materne, Nordamian (Bain) Materne, Dardanian (Pwordos) Hadley, Spens Soloman, Vance Soloman, and Densin Soloman. Burial will follow in Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Missouri at 1:30 p.m. following services.