José O. Alvarez received his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Colombia National University, master’s degree in Hispanic Studies, and Ph.D. in Latin American Literature, from Florida International University. He is a former editor of one of the first literary online magazine of University of Miami, and a pioneer in the application of educational online platforms [...]

Ma De Lourdes Alvarez-Torres, 43, Joplin

Barbara A. Anderson, 76, Joplin

(April 20, 1965 – May 22, 2011) William Austin “Bill” Anderson, 53, and Sarah Lee Anderson, 46, of Joplin, Missouri departed this life suddenly on Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 at their home from injuries sustained in the devastating Joplin tornado. Sarah entered this life on April 20, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late [...]

(April 19, 1958 – May 22, 2011) William Austin “Bill” Anderson, 53, and Sarah Lee Anderson, 46, of Joplin, Missouri departed this life suddenly on Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 at their home from injuries sustained in the devastating Joplin tornado. Bill entered this life on April 19, 1958 in Neosho, Missouri to the late [...]

(October 6, 1964 – May 22, 2011) Grace Layug Aquino, age 46, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2011, at Harmony Heights Baptist Church, from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. Grace was born on October 6, 1964 in Florida Blanca, Philippines, the daughter of Armando Layug and the late Elena Punzalan. She [...]

(September 21, 1923 – May 22, 2011) Cyrus Edward (Edward) Ash, age 87 of Joplin, passed away on May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in a tornado. Born September 21, 1923 in Monett, Mo., he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He worked in the receiving department of Lozier, from the first [...]

Bruce Baillie, 56, of Joplin, MO, a journalist at the Joplin Globe newspaper, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home. Services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Midland Cremation Society. Source:  Midland Cremation Society

(April 23, 1957 – May 22, 2011) Robert W. Baker, age 54 of Joplin, Mo. passed away Sunday May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Robert was born April 23, 1957 in Michigan. to John W. and Katherine (Sanders) Baker. Robert worked at the parts desk for Cycle Connection. He married Sandra [...]

(April 14, 1964 – May 22, 2011) Robert E. “Rob” Bateson, Jr., age 47 of Joplin, has gone to be with His Lord and Savior as the result of injuries received in a tornado on May 22, 2011. Born April 14, 1964 in Bowling Green, Ohio, he lived in Joplin most of his lifetime. A [...]

(October 15, 1922 – May 22, 2011) Dorthey C. Bell, age 88 of Joplin, died as a result of injuries received in a tornado on May 22, 2011. Born Oct. 15, 1922 in Barnsdell, OK, she had lived in Joplin for many years. She attended Joplin Junior College and graduated Pittsburg State Teachers College. Later [...]

(August 9, 1955 – May 22, 2011) Regina Mae Bloxham Williams, 55, Joplin, MO., passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Regina Mae Kirkpatrick was born August 9, 1955 in Reno, Nevada, the daughter of George F. Kirkpatrick and Pauline (Porter) Kirkpatrick. She was a graduate of Hugg High [...]

Barbara Boyd, 87, of Joplin, MO passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Joplin. Services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Midland Cremation Society. Source:  Midland Cremation Society

(d. May 22, 2011) Lathe Edward Bradfield passed away at St. John’s hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2011 during the tornado that swept through Joplin. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was an avid fisherman in his youth and enjoyed all animals and children. He was Uncle Lathe to many and [...]

Ramona Bridgeford (February 18, 1934 – May 22, 2011) Ramona Bridgeford, 77, Seneca, MO, went home to be with her husband and Jesus, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the tornado that devastated Joplin, MO. Ramona Mae Peavey was born February 18, 1934 in Waseca, MN the daughter of Alvin Hugh and Violet Lilly [...]

(April 18, 1925 – May 22, 2011) Leo E. Brown, 86 of Joplin, Mo., passed away Sunday May 22, 2011 as a result of the tornado that hit St. John’s Regional Medical Center, where he was a patient. Leo was born April 18, 1925, the son of the late Wilburn and Mary Kingston Brown. He [...]

Hugh Odell Buttram, age 85, passed away Sunday night, May 22, 2011, after sustaining injuries from the tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri that evening. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Interment: 12:30 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to [...]

  Tami L. Campbell, 28, Joplin

(March 1, 2003 – May 22, 2011) Moises Carmona, age 42, and his daughter, Arriyinnah, age 8, of Joplin, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Arriyinnah Savannah Carmona, age 8, was born March 1, 2003. She was a 2nd grade student at Royal Heights Elementary School. In addition [...]

(September 12, 1969 – May 22, 2011) Moises Carmona, age 42, and his daughter, Arriyinnah, age 8, of Joplin, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Moises was born September 12, 1969 in Jabonera, Chihuahua, Mexico. He had lived in Joplin since 2001, moving here from Albuquerque, New Mexico. [...]

(April 5, 2011 – May 22, 2011) Shante Marie Caton, age 10, of Joplin, MO died on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a rusult of the tornado. Shante Caton was born in Joplin, MO on Thursday, April 05, 2001. She was the daughter of Moses Caton and Crystal Whitely. She was a student at East [...]

(March 23, 2005 – May 23, 2011) Trentan Caton, 6, Pierce City Trentan Maurice Steven Caton, age 6, of Joplin Mo died on Monday, May 23, 2011 at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. as a result of the tornado. Trentan Caton was born in Joplin, MO on Wednesday, March 23, 2005. He was [...]

(July 30, 1944 – May 22, 2011) Rev. Raymond LeRoy Chew Sr., 66, Joplin, MO, passed into eternal rest Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the tornado that devastated Joplin, MO. Rev. Raymond LeRoy Chew SR. was born July 30, 1944 in Joplin, MO the son of Rev. Dudley R. and Rev. Lenora [...]

(July 16, 1938 – May 22, 2011) Clyde Coleman, age, 72, passed away on May 22nd, 2011 in the tornado that struck Joplin, MO. He was born July 16, 1938 in Paxton, NE to Austin D and Wanda Coleman. He graduated from Hayes County High in Hayes Center, NE in 1956 and married Carolene Yonker [...]

(May 9, 1949 – May 22, 2011) Carolane Jean Collin, 62, of Eagle Rock, MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Joplin, MO. Carolane was born May 9, 1949 in Southwest City, MO to Otis and Mildred (Easter) Burton.  Carolane graduated from Jay High School in Jay, OK. She married Thomas in Joplin, MO [...]

(January 27, 1945 – May 22, 2011) Lois Ada Comfort, age 66, of Webb City, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2011, as a result of the tornado. Lois was born January 27, 1945 in Doniphan, MO to Orison and Virda (Jones) McKinney. Lois was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of [...]

Keenan Krise Conger, age 49, of Carl Junction, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2011, as a result of the tornado that went through Joplin, MO. Keenan was born on April 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Aaron and Barbara (Tucker) Conger. During the tornado, Keenan gave his life trying to protect [...]

(August 28, 1952 – May 22, 2011) Vicki L. Cooper at 58 of Joplin, Mo. passed away Sunday May 22, 2011 during the Joplin tornado. Vicki has been taken for cremation with no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory. Source:  Mason-Woodward Mortuary & Chapel

(June 24, 1939 – May 22, 2011 Teddy Ray Copher, age 71 of Joplin, passed away from injuries sustained in a tornado on May 22, 2011. He has been a resident of Joplin all of his life. Born June 24, 1939 in Joplin, he was the son of the late Benny F. Copher and Margaret [...]

Malisa Ann Crossley, age 36, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2011, at her home, from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. Malisa was born on January 29, 1975 in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Jerald Lynn Gaston and Peggy “White” Gettler. She has been a life time resident of Joplin. She worked [...]

(May 26, 1983 – May 22, 2011) Adam Dewane Darnaby, age 27, was born May 26, 1983 in Joplin. His parents were Ronald Wayne and Janet (Moore) Darnaby. He was raised in the Galena-Riverton KS area. He had earned an Associate of Electrical Technology Degree at Pittsburg State University. He was employed as an electrician at [...]

Patricia Dawson, age 74, of Joplin, MO died on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at her home as a result of the tornado in Joplin MO. Mrs. Dawson was born in Kansas City, MO on Friday, January 01, 1937. She was the daughter of Jack and Ruth (McKinley) Sears. She was a homemaker and a member [...]

(April 7, 1959 – June 10, 2011) Michael Wayne Dennis, age 52 of Galena, Kan., passed away at 11:57 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, from complications due to injuries he sustained in the May 22nd Joplin tornado, while he was a patient at St. John’s Regional Medical [...]

(September 5, 1916 – May 22, 2011) Nancy Elizabeth Douthitt, age 94 of Joplin, passed away from injuries sustained in a tornado on May 22, 2011 Born September 5, 1916 in Newtonia, MO, she was the daughter of the late Virgil A. Thornberry and Ether Virginia Hendrickson. She is a member of St. Pauls United [...]

Ellen Jeanette Doyle, age 75, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2011, at her home, from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. Ellen was born on November 29, 1935 in Carthage, Mo, the daughter of the late Raymond C. Kennell and the late Mary Virginia Pace. She has been a resident of Joplin [...]

(November 27, 1939 – May 22, 2011) Joplin, Mo. Faith Constance Dunn, age 71, of Joplin, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her home from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Faith was born November 27, 1939 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Joplin in 1964 when she enrolled at Ozark [...]

(May 6, 1962 – May 22, 2011) Amonda Sue (Brashear) Eastwood, 49 of Joplin, Missouri formally of Miami and Commerce passed away May 22, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Amonda was born May 6, 1962 in Miami, Oklahoma to Leonard and Sondra Sue (Turner) Brashear. She graduated from Commerce High School, and received her Registered Nurses [...]

(November 4, 1940 – May 22, 2011) Richard Allen Elmore went to be with his Heavenly Father May 22, 2011. He was a resident of Greenbrier Health Center, and was killed in the tornado. Born in Memphis, Tenn. November 4, 1940, he was a foreman at Cole Steel in Tulsa for many years, retiring in [...]

(October 25, 1976 – May 22, 2011) Randy Edward England, age 34, of Granby, Mo., Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, was born October 25, 1976 in Joplin, Mo. Randy left this world on May 22, 2011, one of the many victims of Joplin’s devastating tornado. Randy leaves behind his wife of 14 years, [...]

Mark L. Farmer, 56, Joplin

Ida M. Finley, 88, Joplin

  (January 27, 1925 – May 22, 2011) Betty Jo Burrington Fisher, age 86 of Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, a casualty of the tornado. Born January 27, 1925 in Lubbock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Henry McKinley and Mamie Hunter McKinley. She was a long-time resident of Joplin where she [...]

 Robert S. Fitzgerald died at his home in Joplin, Mo., as a result of the tornado on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born in Granby, Mo., to Shelby and Freda (Nunn) Fitzgerald on Dec. 22, 1949. Robert graduated from Granby High School, attended Crowder College and MSSU. He was an army veteran from the [...]

(October 20, 1954 – May 22, 2011) Rick E. Fox, age 56 of Joplin, passed away May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Born October 20, 1954 in Joplin, he graduated from Eagle-Picher Training Center in 1975. Since 1976, he has worked at Joplin Workshops. A Christian, he was a [...]

(July 10, 1978 – May 22, 2011) Marsha Ann Frost 32, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away May 22, 2011 in the tornado of Joplin, Missouri. She was born July 10, 1978 at Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of Larry Joe and Ruth Esther Young Winkler. She was a member of the Christian Life Center [...]

(March 4, 2001 – May 22, 2011) Sebastian Charles Frost, 10, a resident of Joplin, Missouri passed away May 22, 2011 in the tornado of Joplin. He was born March 4, 2001 at Boonville, Missouri, the son of Marsha Winkler Frost. Sebastian was a member of the Christian Life Center in Joplin, Missouri. Survivors include one [...]

(November 7, 1989 – May 22, 2011) Charles Kenneth Gaudsmith, 21, Carthage, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Charles Kenneth Gaudsmith was born November 7, 1989 in Glendale, California, the son of Russell Gaudsmith and Melisa Renee (Johnson) Gaudsmith. Charles and his family moved to Carthage in 1998 [...]

Billie Jo Gideon (December 10, 1933 – May 23, 2011) Billie Jo Gideon, age 77 of Joplin, Mo. went to be with the Lord early Monday May 23, 2011 at Freeman Hospital from injuries suffered during the devastating tornado that hit Joplin on May 22, 2011. Billie was born on December 10, 1933 in Goodman, [...]

Robert Griffin, 61

(December 13, 1948 – May 22, 2011) Paul E. “Gene” Haddock, Sr., age 62 of Joplin, Mo. lost his life during the tragic tornado that hit Joplin on May 22, 2011. Paul was born at home in Spring City, Mo. on December 13, 1948 the son of Fred and Ada (Mullen) Haddock. He worked as [...]

Johnna Hale, 49 of Joplin, MO passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her residence in Joplin. She worked at FAG Bearing Company in Joplin. Services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Midland Cremation Society. Source:  Midland Cremation Society

(September 2, 1994 – May 22, 2011) Caley Lantz Hare, age 16 of Joplin, passed away from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado May 22, 2011. Born September 2, 1994 in Coffeyville, Kan., he had lived in Joplin since 1998 and attended Joplin Public Schools. He was a straight A student of the junior class [...]

(May 5, 1920 – May 22, 2011) Dorothy Viola Hartman Dorothy Viola Hartman, 91, Joplin, MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Dorothy Viola Gray was born May 5, 1920 in Union, MO, the daughter of John Thomas Gray, Sr. and Matilda Clementine (Clark) Gray. She was a [...]

(August 25, 1963 – May 22, 2011) Dee Ann Hayward, age 47, 302 E 22nd St, died Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 in the tornado that struck Joplin Missouri. Dee Ann was born August 25, 1963 in Glendora, California. Her parents were James Robert and Bernice Lee (Brady) Kelly. She had lived in Galena since [...]

Judy Head

Kenneth J. Henson, 56, Joplin

(June 21, 1951 – May 22, 2011) Glenn and Lorie Holland of Joplin, Missouri, exchanged their earthly home for a better one on the evening of May 22, 2011, having just returned from a week at Walt Disney World in Florida in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary. Glenn Wayne Holland was born June 21, [...]

(December 22, 1962 – May 22, 2011) Glenn and Lorie Holland of Joplin, Missouri, exchanged their earthly home for a better one on the evening of May 22, 2011, having just returned from a week at Walt Disney World in Florida in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary. Lorie Marie Holland was born December 22, [...]

Charlotte Hopwood, 84, Joplin

Russell T. “Rusty” Howard age 29, Harli Jayce Howard, age 5, and Hayze Cole Howard, age 19 months, passed away in the catastrophic tornado on May 22, 2011. Harli and Hayze were found securely in their daddy’s arms. Harli Jayce Howard was born on February 6, 2006 in Joplin, Mo. She was known as the [...]

Russell T. “Rusty” Howard age 29, Harli Jayce Howard, age 5, and Hayze Cole Howard, age 19 months, passed away in the catastrophic tornado on May 22, 2011. Harli and Hayze were found securely in their daddy’s arms. Hayze Cole Howard was born on October 27, 2009 in Joplin, Mo. He was our sweet little [...]

Russell T. “Rusty” Howard age 29, Harli Jayce Howard, age 5, and Hayze Cole Howard, age 19 months, passed away in the catastrophic tornado on May 22, 2011. Harli and Hayze were found securely in their daddy’s arms. Russell T. “Rusty” Howard was born on July 5, 1981 in Coffeyville, Ks., the son of Harry [...]

Iona Hull, 70, Carthage

  Wendy Ann Istas (April 26, 1953 – May 30, 2011) Wendy Ann Istas, age 58, Joplin, Mo., went home to the Lord on May 30, 2011, at KU Medical Center, as a result of the injuries she sustained in the Joplin tornado. Wendy was born on April 26, 1953 in Peoria, Ill., the daughter [...]

(November 11, 1924 – May 22, 2011) Jane E. Jaynes, age 86 of Joplin, passed away from injuries sustained in a tornado on May 22, 2011. Born November 11, 1924 in Webb City, MO. She is a member of Joplin Heights Baptist Church, and lived in this area for her lifetime. She married Eugene C. [...]

(June 11, 1960 – May 22, 2011) Melisa Renee Johnson Melisa Renee Johnson, 50, Carthage, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Melisa Renee Johnson was born June 11, 1960 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Jim Johnson and Marilyn Gaye (Myers) Johnson. Melisa was a graduate of Verdugo [...]

(May 5, 1920 – September 11, 2011) Dorothy M. Johnston, age 91 of Joplin, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2011 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage, from injuries sustained in the Joplin Tornado. Born May 5, 1920 in Waco, Mo., she was the daughter of the late William Orville Lofton and [...]

(June 20, 1971 – May 22, 2011) Cheryl L. Jones, 39, of Altamont, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained from the tornado at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin where she was currently a patient. She was born at Parsons, Kansas to Lloyd D. and Mary L. (Uitts) Jones. She grew up [...]

Kathy S. Keling, 53, Joplin

(December 17, 1947 – May 22, 2011) James “David” Kendrick, age 63, Joplin, passed away May 22, 2011 at the Elks Club during the tornado. David was born in Joplin on December 17, 1947 to Carl L. Kendrick and Olive “Billie” Reeves Kendrick, both deceased. David is survived by two brothers; Clyde “Don” Kendrick (wife [...]

(December 7, 1984 – May 31, 2011) Abraham H. (Abe) Khoury, age 26 of Joplin, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning, May 31, 2011 at University Hospital in Columbia from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Born December 7, 1984 in Stillwater, Okla., he lived in Joplin most of [...]

(March 1, 1949 – May 22, 2011) Stanley Kirk, 62 at Walmart (pictured with his daughter) Stanley Dale Kirk, 62, Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the tornado. He was born March 1, 1949, in Springfield, MO to Elmer (Hap) Kirk and Evelyne (Tosh) Kirk. Stanley worked 38 years at Rocketdyne, [...]

(August 17, 1926 – May 22, 2011) Geneva Eutsler Koler, 84, passed away at Green Briar Nursing home in Joplin, Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of the Joplin tornado. She was born Aug. 17, 1926 in Galena, MO, the daughter of Luther and Edna Eutsler. She was a lifelong area resident and had [...]

Tedra J. Kuhn, 69, Joplin

(August 21, 1979 – May 22, 2011) Mr. Donald Wayne Lansaw, Jr., 31, of Joplin, Missouri departed this life suddenly on Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 at his home from injuries sustained in the devastating Joplin tornado. Don began his journey on August 21, 1979 in Joplin, Missouri born to the union of Donald Wayne [...]

(December 18, 1962 – May 22, 2011) Bruce Allen Lievens, 48, Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. He was born December 18, 1962, in Moline, IL to James Lee Lievens and Darlene Kay (Kelso) Lievens. Bruce moved to the Neosho area in 1975 from Illinois where he had [...]

(January 10, 1946 – May 22, 2011) Billie Sue Huff Little, age 65, of Joplin went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of the tornado. Billie was born January 10, 1946 in Butler County, Missouri to Harry and Martha (Mitchell) Huff. She was a waitress. Billie is survived [...]

  (January 19, 2010 – May 22, 2011) Skyular Ignatius Logdson, 16-months, Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. He was born January 19, 2010, in Joplin to Corderro I. Logsdon and Carol J. Tate. He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents; Robin Logsdon and Michael Rickey [...]

(November 24, 1983 – May 22, 2011) Christopher Don Lucas, 27 year old former Vinita resident, died Sunday May 22, 2011 in Joplin. He was born November 24, 1983 in Claremore to Terry Don Lucas and Pamela Jean Parker. Chris attended Vinita Schools, then joined the United States Navy in August of 2003, and was [...]

Patricia Mann, 64, Joplin

Rachel K. Markham, 31, Joplin

(June 19, 1958 – May 22, 2011) Nancy Ann Martin, 52, Neosho, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Miami, OK from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. She was born June 19, 1958, in Lebanon, MO to Marion Kyle Grinage and Betty M. (Paulson) Grinage. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Neosho and graduate of [...]

(May 17, 1967 – May 22, 2011) Jesse Len McKee, 44, Neosho, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. He was born May 17, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri to Lee Roy McKee and Irma (Rayfield) McKee.Jesse and Susan Johnston were married on June 15, 1991 in Ellington, Missouri. They [...]

(October 22, 1941 – May 22, 2011) James Edward McKeel, age 69, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Jim was born October 22, 1941 in Warsaw, Illinois, son of the late Marvin and Ollie McKeel. He was a baker for over [...]

  Mary L. McKeel, 64, Joplin

(October 6, 1942 – May 31, 2011) LaDonna S. (Journot) McPurdy, 68, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Parsons, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord at 4:57 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin from injuries sustained in the tornado. She was born October 6, 1942, in Parsons, Kansas, to [...]

Randall Elvin Mell, age 49 of Webb City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of the tornado. Randy was born November 15, 1961 in Joplin to Elvin E. and Peggy (Musgrave) Mell. He was a longtime custodian and helped in maintaining Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage. Randy was a former member of [...]

(September 18, 1958 – May 22, 2011) Angelina Ann Menapace was born on September 18, 1958 to Leo Louis and Julia Ann Menapace in Joplin, Missouri. She passed on from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the age of 52 from a devastating tornado that hit Joplin, MO. [...]

(August 5, 1946 – May 22, 2011) Ronald D. Meyer, age 64, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on May 22, 2011, at his home, from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. Ronald was born on August 5, 1946 in Metropolis, Illinois, the son of the late Nelville Meyer and Adele Elizabeth Bourm. He moved to [...]

(June 20, 1961 – May 23, 2011) Ray Donald “Tripp” Miller III passed away early Monday morning, May 23, 2011, after sustaining severe injuries from the tornado that hit Joplin on Sunday afternoon. Tripp was the son of Patricia Gray Miller and Ray Donald Miller, Jr. of Joplin and was born at St. John’s Hospital [...]

Lorna Kay Miller, 72, of Joplin, MO passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home. Services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Midland Cremation Society. Source:   Midland Cremation Society

Suzanne M. Mock, 39, Forsyth

(April 22, 1928 – May 22, 2011) Doris Marie Menhusen Montgomery, age 83 of Joplin, passed away at her residence from injuries sustained in the tornado on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Born April 22, 1928 in Glen Elder, Kan., she was the daughter of the late Harold Finley and Doris Mae Shane Finley and graduated [...]

(July 18, 1962 – May 22, 2011) Edith “Edie” L. Moore, 48, passed away on May 22, 2011 due to injuries sustained in the Joplin Tornado. She was born in Columbus, KS. On July 18, 1962 to Herman William Froelich and Edith Emma (Henderson) Froelich who preceded her in death. Edie was raised in Columbus, KS [...]

Estrellita M. Moore age 64 of Joplin, Mo. passed away May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. She was born December 4, 1946 in Angeles City, Philippines, the daughter of the late Faustino and Felisa (Mercado) Manansala.She was a hair dresser for J.C. Penney’s. She was a Catholic and attended St. Mary’s [...]

(November 5, 1953 – May 22, 2011) Sally Moulton, 58, of Joplin, MO passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011. Services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Midland Cremation Society. Source:  Midland Cremation Society

(April 9, 1920 – June 1, 2011) Georgia ‘Nadine’ Mulkey, 91, Joplin, died June 1, 2011 at Spring River Christian Village from injuries sustained in the May 22nd tornado. Nadine was born April 9, 1920 in Pierce City, MO, the daughter of George Morris and Myra Burton Morris. She was a lifelong area resident and [...]

Edmund V. Mullaney, 82, Joplin

(November 11, 1976 – May 22, 2011) Sharyl Anyssa San Miguel-Nelsen “Loving wife, mother of 2, daughter, sister and friend to many.” Sharyl Anyssa Nelsen of Webb City, Missouri, passed away in the catastrophic tornado on May 22, 2011. Sharyl was born on November 11, 1976 in Brownsville, Texas. She was working as a Sales [...]

(d. May 22, 2011) William Richard Norton, known by friends and family as Will, went home to heaven on Sunday evening, May 22, 2011. Will was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri where he did so much more than just attend Joplin High School. The tragedy of the Joplin tornado has left behind his parents [...]

Dennis M. Osborn, 34, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained from the tornado that devastated Joplin, MO. Dennis Melvin Osborn was born June 3, 1976 in Savannah, ILL. the son of Richard Joel and Helen Azenith (Rothenbeuhler) Osborn. Dennis had worked for Jasper Foods and was a member of [...]

Charles E. Oster was born July 30, 1933 in Roads, Missouri, the son of Raymond Oster of and Velma Rosebud Hampton Oster. He entered into rest on May 22, 2011 as a result of the tornado. Charles was a lifelong area resident and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He currently [...]

(February 11, 1943 – May 22, 2011) Shirley Ann Parker, 68 of Joplin, MO, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the tornado that devastated Joplin. She was born February 11, 1943 in Sterling, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth and Rosemary(Greene) Stange. She was married to Ronnie G. Parker, and later divorced. Shirley was a Mammography [...]

(April 24, 1987 – June 4, 2011) Nichole Sherie Pearish, age 23, of Joplin, Mo. passed away at 3:21 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Mo. from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Nichole was born July 24, 1987 in Joplin and lived in the Joplin area [...]

(November 16, 1934 – May 22, 2011) Mary Joyce Perry, age 76, of Joplin, passed away on Sunday May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the tornado. Joyce was born November 16, 1934 in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of John and Vivian Thurman. She was a lifelong resident of Joplin and a graduate of Joplin [...]

(September 20, 1983 – May 22, 2011) James Benjamin John “Ben” Peterson, age 27, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 due to injuries sustained in the tornado. Ben was born September 20, 1983 in Joplin, and graduated from Joplin High School in 2003. He was currently working at the McDonalds on Main St. [...]

(June 9, 1919 – May 22, 2011) Anna Pettek, 91, a Greenbriar resident, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011. Mrs. Pettek has been taken for cremation. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Source:  Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

John Henry Petty (April 3, 1974 – May 22, 2011) John Henry (Jay) Petty, Jr., 37, Joplin, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. He was born April 3, 1974, in Hoopston, IL to John Henry Petty, Sr. and Linda Sue (Watson) Petty. Jay moved to the Neosho area 5 [...]

(October 20, 1932 – May 22, 2011) Hallie “Marie” Cook Piquard age 78 of Joplin, Mo. passed away Sunday May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the catastrophic tornado. Marie was born October 20, 1932 in Lufkin, Tx. to Arthur and Nobbil (Mossingelle) Agleton. She worked as a Deputy Collector for Jasper County, and with [...]

(July 26, 1993 – May 22, 2011) Natalia Puebla, 17 of Carthage passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. She was born on July 26, 1993 in Joplin; MO. Natalia was the daughter of Carey and Latina Puebla. She was a student of Ozark Christian College and had just completed her first year. Natalia was [...]

Troy Ramey, 39, Joplin

(September 26, 1968 – May 22, 2011) Shelly Marie Ramsey, 42, Neosho, Mo., died Sunday, May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the tornado at Joplin. Shelly was born Sept. 26, 1968, in Fort Scott, Kan., and grew up in the Fort Scott area. She moved to southwest Missouri in 1991, from Fort Scott and [...]

Lorretta Lea Randall was born August 13, 1956 in Neosho, Missouri the daughter of Charles E. and Janet Hansen Oster. She entered into rest on May 23, 2011 from complications of the tornado on May 22. She was a lifelong area resident and currently teaching at SEK Learning Center in Girard, KS. She was a [...]

(September 14, 1948 – May 30, 2011) Cheryl E. Rantz, 62, Carl Junction, MO, died May 30, 2011 at Cox South in Springfield from complications of the May 22nd Joplin tornado. Cheryl was born Sept. 14, 1948 in Carthage, MO and was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a tax preparer for H and [...]

(August 18, 1947 – June 1, 2011) Darlene Kay (Hall) Ray, age 63, a former employee of King Louie Manufacturing, Baxter Springs, KS, passed away Wednesday evening June 1, 2011 at Kindred Hospital, Kansas City, MO following an illness. She was born August 18, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri. Her parents were George and Oleta Hall. [...]

Virgil “Tom” Reid 77, of Columbus, KS died 5:45pm Sunday May 22, 2011 at Joplin, MO during the tornado tragedy in Joplin. Virgil was born May 14, 1934 in Hallowell, KS the son of Charles Marion “Shorty” and Melba Trucilla (Hutchens) Reid.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Columbus High School. He [...]

(October 7, 1958 – May 22, 2011) Johnnie Ray Richey, age 52, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Johnnie was born October 7, 1958 in Webb City, Missouri, son of the late Ernie “Cork” Richey, and Joyce Mosher Richey of Joplin. Johnnie graduated from [...]

(October 8, 1944 – May 22, 2011) Vicki Patrice Robertson, age 66, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Vicki was born October 8, 1944 in Joplin, daughter of the late Clifford and Clancy Scott. Survivors include her children, Mike Johnson, Danny Robertson, Joe Robertson, [...]

(October 31, 1946 – June 4, 2011) Cayla Ann Selsor Robinson, age 64 of Joplin, Mo. passed away early Saturday June 4, 2011 from injuries suffered in the devastating tornado that came through Joplin on May 22, 2011. Cayla was born on October 31, 1946 in Joplin the daughter of Charles and Colleen (Conner) Selsor. [...]

(August 1, 1960 – May 22, 2011) Keith Derek Robinson, age 50, Joplin, passed away on May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado, at the Greenbriar Nursing Home. Keith was born on August 1, 1960 in Joplin, the son of Charles and Betty (Love) Robinson-Gray. He has been a lifetime Joplin resident. [...]

(March 31, 1961 – June 6, 2011) Margaret Ellen Row, 50, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, as the result of injuries sustained in the May 22, 2011 Joplin tornado. She was born March 31, 1961 in Fredonia, the daughter [...]

(June 21, 1930 – May 22, 2011) Virginia Mae Salmon, age 80, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at her home in Duquesne, from injuries sustained in the tornado that devastated Joplin. Virginia was born June 21, 1930, in Wichita, Kan., to John Raymond and Opal Louise (Cravens) Templeton and attended high school in Porterville, [...]

Thomas Sarino, 75, Joplin

(December 17, 1969 – May 22, 2011) Tonja Lee “Toni” Sawyer, age 41, a resident of Fort Scott, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, as a result of the Joplin, Missouri tornado. She was born December 17, 1969, in Olympia, Washington, the daughter of Larry Goldsby and Sandra Gamache Goldsby. Toni married Chad Sawyer on January [...]

(July 14, 1940 – May 22, 2011) Frances Ann (Worm) Scates, 71, of Joplin, Mo., formerly of Monett, passed away May 22, 2011 her home. She was a victim of the recent tornado. She was born July 14, 1940 in Freistatt, Mo to Earnest and Nora (Jackel) Worm. Frances was a member of the St. [...]

Gladys J. Seay, 83, Welch, Oklahoma

Daniel W. Shirley, 48, Joplin

  (May 30, 1939 – May 26, 2011) Judy Lee Smith, age 71, of Joplin, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville, MO. Judy was born on May 30, 1939 in Webb City, MO, the daughter of Lloyd and Fern (Cromer) Brown Carter. Judy spent most [...]

Luther Smith, 71, Joplin

Nicholaus A. Smith, 23, Joplin

Shyrell L. Smith, 68, Pittsburg, Kansas

(June 8, 1918 – May 22, 2011) Lois L. Sparks, age 92, Joplin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday May 22, 2011, from injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Lois was born on June 8, 1918 in Wichita, Ks., the daughter of Mable and Will Schnoor in Wichita, Ks. She married [...]

(March 17, 1983 – May 22, 2011) Steven J. Haack Stephens, age 28, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Steven was born March 17, 1983 in Holdreg, Nebraska, son of Tracy Haack of Geneva, Nebraska and Tina Salsbury Davis of Savannah, Missouri. He was a [...]

(April 10, 1928 – June 8, 2011) Betty J. Stogsdill, age 83, Joplin, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri as a result of injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado. Betty was born April 10, 1928 in Joplin, daughter of the late George Toops and Gertrude Shelton Toops.  She [...]

(July 16, 1925 – June 3, 2011) Ralph Gilbert Stover, 85, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at the Miami Hospital after being in St. John’s Hospital during the Joplin tornado. Ralph was born July 16, 1925 to Louisa (Porter) and Chauncey Stover in Columbus, Kansas. Ralph married Betty Hudson on August 25, 1946 [...]

Mr. J.T. Strickland, age 85, of Joplin passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Benchmark Health Care in Monett, from injuries sustained in the May 22nd Joplin tornado. Mr. Strickland was born on September 11, 1925 in Hoyt, OK. Mr. Strickland served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Navy during WW II [...]

Gregan D. Sweet, 59, Joplin

(March 7, 1980 – June 3, 2011) Jeff Taylor, 31, of Kansas City, Missouri died as a result of injuries sustained while assisting in the rescue efforts in Joplin, Missouri. Born March 7, 1980 in Cameron, Missouri to Patricia (Steelman) Bestgen and Steve Taylor. Jeff graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1998 and attended Missouri [...]

(March 22, 1995 – May 22, 2011) Kayleigh Savannah Teal of Seneca, Missouri and Pittsburg, Kansas went to be with Jesus on May 22, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. She was 16. Kayleigh was born March 22, 1995 in Bamburg, Germany to Robert Eugene Teal and Karen Sue (Stanton) Long. She attended Bluejacket and Welch Schools [...]

(February 16, 1975 – May 22, 2011) Heather Leigh Terry, 36, Joplin, died May 22, 2011 from injuries sustained in the May 22, 2011 tornado. Heather was born Feb. 16, 1975 in Aurora, MO, attended Aurora Schools and was a lifelong area resident. She currently worked at La Barge in Joplin. Heather married Michael Duane [...]

(April 27, 1971 – May 22, 2011) John L. Thomas Jr. 40, of Joplin, Mo., died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the tragic tornado that hit Joplin. John was born April 27, 1971, in Wichita, Kan., the son of John L. Thomas Sr. and Kathie S. Campbell; he was a lifelong resident [...]

(July 30, 1955 – May 22, 2011) Sandra Thomas, 55, of Carthage passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. She was born on July 30, 1955 in Berryville, AR. She was the daughter of Alvin and Betty Thomas. Sandra was an employee of Justin Books for the past 20 years. She was a graduate of [...]

(August 10, 2001 – May 22, 2011) Zachary Delbert Treadwell, age 9, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in the tornado. Zach was born August 10, 2001 in Joplin, and was currently a third grade student at Emerson Elementary School. He loved to be outdoors, playing soccer [...]

Margaret Ann Tutt, age 92, passed away on May 22, 2011 at her home in Joplin, Mo. She was born Nov. 24, 1918 in Belvidere, Kan. Her husband, Jack H. Tutt died on April 8, 1973. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Christman and son-in-law, David Christman; two grandchildren Mary C. Sgroi and [...]

Michael Tyndall – Born March 11, 1978

(June 28, 1966 – May 22, 2011) Darian “Dee” Vanderhoofven, 44, left behind her mortal life on Sunday, May 22, 2011, in the rubble of her home caused by the tornado that evening. Dee was born on June 28, 1966, to Gaylord “Charley” Weaver and Annette Denny Weaver in Dillon, Mont. Darian moved to Joplin, [...]

(March 28, 2010 – May 22, 2011) Joshua Dean Vanderhoofven, 14 months, departed his worldly walk on Sunday, May 22, 2011, in the arms of his mother, as a result of that evening’s tornado in Joplin, Mo. Joshua was born at Freeman Hospital in Joplin on March 28, 2010, to Darian Dee Vanderhoofven and David [...]

Miguel Vazquez-Castillo, 28, Joplin

Dean Wells (August 31, 2011 – May 22, 2011) M. “Dean” Wells, age 59, of Webb City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Home Depot. Dean was born Aug. 31, 1951, at Fort Carson, Colo., to parents, Paul and Jean (Hall) Wells. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Dean married Margaret Sue [...]

(September 20, 1990 – May 22, 2011) Tiera Nicole Whitley, age 20, Fort Scott, Kansas died Sunday May 22, 2011 as the result of the Joplin, Missouri tornado. She was born September 20, 1990 at Overland Park, Kansas the daughter of Jerry and Mary Johnston Whitley. She attended Prescott, Kansas Elementary School and graduated from [...]

  (October 28, 1958 – June 3, 2011) Douglas Earl Williams, age 52, of Purdy, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri from injuries sustained in the Joplin Tornado. Mr. Williams, son of Dozier and Mattie (Ross) Williams, was born on October 28, 1958 in Nacogdoches, Texas. [...]

Zachery Allen Williams was born June 19, 1998, at Fort Leonard Wood Memorial Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., to Franklin Eugene Williams and Tammy Renee Clark Niederhelman. He lost his life in the tornado at Joplin, Missouri, Sunday evening, May 22, 2011, making his age 12 years 11 months and 3 days. Zach [...]

(October 29, 1936 – May 22, 2011) Charles William Writer, age 74, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, in the tornado in Joplin. He was born October 29, 1936, in Barry County, Missouri, the son of Herbert and Georgia M. (Pryor) Writer. On February 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to [...]