Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory

05/04/2026

Richard Gary Compton, beloved husband, father, granddad, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2nd, at Foxberry Terrace Senior Living in Webb City at the age of 75. Born on February 27th, 1951, in Lamar, Missouri, to Don and Hallie (Miles) Compton, Gary graduated ...

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05/04/2026

Susie (Houk) McDowell, 64, of Carthage, Missouri, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2026. She was born April 27, 1962, in Seneca, Missouri to Jimmie and Charlene (Kettner) Houk.

Susie and Claude McDowell married on March 2, 1997, eloping in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, after a two‑week c...

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04/29/2026

Mervie C. Ingram, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born November 8, 1945, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Belton Floyd and Frances Elizabeth Ingram.

Mervie proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing m...

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04/29/2026

Christine Tamara (Stone) Taylor
January 15, 1979 – March 8, 2026

Born in Fresno, California to Kathy (Jackson) Taylor and Walter Craig Taylor.

In 1996 she came to Joplin for her father’s funeral and decided to make Joplin her home.

On April 1, 2005 she gave birth to the g...

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04/25/2026

Jocelyn A. Holmes, age 71, of Joplin, MO passed away on Thursday April 16, 2026 at her home residence following a brief illness.

Jocelyn was born on December 12, 1954 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of the late Leroy King and Minnie J. Holmes.
Jocelyn has lived all her life in Joplin, MO. Sh...

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04/25/2026

Howard Erwin Todd, age 72, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on April 18, 2026, at his home.

Howard was born on June 16, 1953, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Howard and Shirley Todd. He grew up alongside his brothers, and sister, forming the foundation of a life centered on family, resilience, and c...

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04/21/2026

Franklin Eric Miller passed away April 14, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will carry his memory forward every day. He was a devoted Father, Son, Brother, and Uncle. Who’s greatest joy in life came from people he loved.

He was born on June 26, 2001, in Worcester, MA. F...

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04/21/2026

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04/21/2026

Tony Mathis, 54, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 19th, 2026.

Born on October 11th, 1971, in Joplin, Tony was the son of Tim and Sharon Mathis. Tony built a successful career with CraneWorks, where he was widely respected and often their leading sales repres...

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04/17/2026

Roy A. Sprouse, age 92, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away April 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Roy was born August 17, 1933, in Joplin, Missouri, to Ola and Ollie Sprouse. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. His time in the service reflected his quiet stren...

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04/10/2026

Chris Alan Hunt, age 69, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2026.

Chris was born March 3, 1957, in Joplin, Missouri, to Jack and Deani Hunt. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, working for many years as an aeronautical engineer before ret...

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