Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

03/19/2026

Ronald “Ronnie” Douglas Stephens, age 87, of Joplin, MO passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at his home.

Ronnie was born on December 15, 1938 in Joplin, MO to the union of Hal Nees and Hazel Evelyn (Pierson) Stephens. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1961 and returned home in ...

02/25/2026

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Visitation Monday, March 2, 2026
1:00 pm - to service time.
Funeral 2:00 pm
Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

02/20/2026

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Rosary service starting at 7:00 p.m.
Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

Funeral Mass: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Joplin, Missouri

02/18/2026

PLEASE NOTE SERVICE TIME CHANGES...

Tuesday, FEB 24th at 10:00 a.m. and still at St. Mary Catholic Church of Joplin.

02/17/2026

Myrtle Rebecca "Becky" Decker, a beacon of love and gentleness, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 97 in Joplin, MO. Born on April 14, 1928, in Waco, MO, to the late Robert McCorkle and Iona Foster-McCorkle, Becky was a cherished member of her community and a loving matriarch...

02/11/2026

Carter Leffen was born on November 30, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland, to John and Collette (Carter) Leffen.

After graduating high school, Carter enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country faithfully and took on many roles during his time in service. Following his time in t...

01/19/2026

Teddy Earline Howard, age 76, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Webb City, Missouri. She entered this life on May 28, 1949, in Red Bluff, California, the middle of three daughters born to the union of the late William Theodore "Ted" and Mearl Velt...

01/19/2026

A full obituary will be posted soon.

01/14/2026

To know Dana Swim is to love her, a radiant soul whose laughter was as infectious as her generosity, has taken her final bow under the big, bright sun she so adored. Born on a crisp autumn day on October 15, 1962 in the charming town of Hannibal, MO, Dana's journey through life was as vibrant and co...

12/25/2025

12/10/2025

Verlene Faye Davenport, age 85, formerly of Joplin, MO passed away at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with her family by her side.

Verlene was born on May 22, 1940 in Hays, KS to the union of Verle and Velma (Forge) Gilbert. She graduated from High School in 1958. Life wasn’t easy for...

12/09/2025

Laura (Larkie) Craigmiles Esther
May 24, 1936 - December 2, 2025

~ Lovingly Written by the Family ~

Laura (Larkie) Craigmiles Esther of Joplin, Missouri and Garfield, Arkansas passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on December 2, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Larkie wa...