Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

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...

12/04/2025

Adolph Reginald Mueller, Jr., M.D., age 92, of Joplin, passed away on December 2, 2025. Born January 17, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, he moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army when he was 9 years old. Preceding him in death were his father, Adolph R. Mueller...

12/03/2025

~ Lovingly Written by the Family ~

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leona May Lujan (Swinford), who left us on December 2, 2025, at the age of 91. Leona was a vibrant, loving soul whose warmth, humor, and creativity made life brighter for everyone blessed to know her.
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11/20/2025

Lovingly Written by Family

James Michael Davidson April 11 1957 - November 13 2025

Jim didn't have much by way of processions, it was his choice - he sacrificed for his wife and family and expected nothing but love in return. He carried HIS treasures in his heart in each one of us an...

11/20/2025

Kelly Pullen, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on June 18, 1974, in Omaha, Nebraska, Kelly's zest for life and his warm spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Kelly's journey through life wa...

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

Velma Mae Stahl, loving wife, devoted mother, and respected entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in her birthplace of Joplin, Missouri. She was born on May 20, 1941, to the late Chester and Olive Belle (Pickens) Carrico.

Velma was known for her work as a licensed beautic...

10/17/2025

R. Douglas “Doug” Glynn, Jr. died the morning of Wednesday October 16th with the love his life for over 62 years, Liz by his side. He was age 83. Doug was born to R. Douglas Glynn, Sr. and Gladys Irene (Williams) Glynn in St. Louis on March 17, 1942.

In the fall of 1960, while a student at t...

10/17/2025

A full obituary will be posted soon.

10/17/2025

Susan “Susie” Regina Jones, age 63, of Webb City, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at her home.

Susie was born on July 14, 1962 in Springfield, MO to the union of Lawrence and Jeanne (Maye) Pekarek. She was a 1980 graduate of McAuley Catholic High School. She married Richard “Rick” J...

10/14/2025

Lettie Louise McMillan, 99, was called to eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2025, following an extended illness.

A lifelong servant of Jesus Christ, Lettie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Edward Christmas and Audrey “Virgie” Stinnett Harlow on September 20, 1926. As a small...