InRemembrance
This page is an ongoing tribute to the lives of friends and family lost on May 22, 2011, in the tragic tornado that struck Joplin at 5:41 pm.
These beloved fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, children and friends are special individuals who are part of the close-knit Joplin community. They will be forever remembered for their courage, love, and dedication to their families, their friends, and the City of Joplin.
While great care has been taken to be accurate, this information was taken from sources available at the time. Should you find errors please email to info@joplinmo.org
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Campbell, Tami L.
Age: 28
Hometown: Joplin
Carmona, Arriyinnah
Arriyinnah Savannah Carmona, age 8, was born March 1, 2003. She was a 2nd grade student at Royal Heights Elementary School. In addition to her Mother, and sisters, Arriy is survived by her Maternal Grandfather, Joe Garcia Padilla, Elgin Ill., and her Maternal Grandmother, Carol Ballard, Joplin.
Joint services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Northview Assembly of God Church in Webb City with Pastor John Myers officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the service at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home of Webb City, Mo.
Source: Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory
Age: 8
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 to her Mother, and sisters, Arriy is survived by her Maternal Grandfather, Joe Garcia Padilla, Elgin Ill., and her Maternal Grandmother, Carol Ballard, Joplin.
Joint services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Northview Assembly of God Church in Webb City with Pastor John Myers officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the service at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home of Webb City, Mo.
Source: Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory
Carmona-Navarro, Moises
Moises was born September 12, 1969 in Jabonera, Chihuahua, Mexico. He had lived in Joplin since 2001, moving here from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Moises was a heavy equipment operator with Anchor Stone Co., east of Joplin. He was a member of the Joplin Full Gospel Church.
Moises married Kari Patten October 24, 2001 in Albuquerque and she survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Marisela, and Adriennah “Audrey” Carmona, both of the home, three brothers, Abraham, Juan, and Pachino Carmona, all of Mexico, and six sisters, Manuela, Kick, Teo, Lula, Genoveva, and Lorenza, all of Mexico.
Joint services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Northview Assembly of God Church in Webb City with Pastor John Myers officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the service at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home of Webb City, Mo.
Source: Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home & Crematory
Age: 42
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. Moises was a heavy equipment operator with Anchor Stone Co., east of Joplin. He was a member of the Joplin Full Gospel Church.
Moises married Kari Patten October 24, 2001 in Albuquerque and she survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Marisela, and Adriennah “Audrey” Carmona, both of the home, three brothers, Abraham, Juan, and Pachino Carmona, all of Mexico, and six sisters, Manuela, Kick, Teo, Lula, Genoveva, and Lorenza, all of Mexico.
Joint services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Northview Assembly of God Church in Webb City with Pastor John Myers officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the service at the Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home of Webb City, Mo.
Source: Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home & Crematory
Caton, Shante
Surviving are her mother and dad one sister: Keana Caton of the home. her maternal grandparents Felix and Aleta Whitely of Baxter Springs, KS. and paternal grandmother Mary Caton of Joplin, MO
Memorial services will be held will held on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Neosho with Pastor William Doubek officiating.
Source: Lakin Funeral Home
Age: 10
Shante Marie Caton, age 10, of Joplin, MO died on Sunday, May 22, 2011 as a result 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 Eastmorland School in Joplin..Surviving are her mother and dad one sister: Keana Caton of the home. her maternal grandparents Felix and Aleta Whitely of Baxter Springs, KS. and paternal grandmother Mary Caton of Joplin, MO
Memorial services will be held will held on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Neosho with Pastor William Doubek officiating.
Source: Lakin Funeral Home
Caton, Trenton
Surviving are his mother and dad one sister: Keana Caton of the home, his maternal grandparents Felix and Aleta Whitely of Baxter Springs KS and his paternal grandmother Mary Caton of Joplin Mo.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Neosho, Mo with Pastor William Doubek officiating
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.
Source: Lakin Funeral Home
Age: 6
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 the son of Moses Caton and Crystal Whitely He was a student at Eastmorland School in Joplin.Surviving are his mother and dad one sister: Keana Caton of the home, his maternal grandparents Felix and Aleta Whitely of Baxter Springs KS and his paternal grandmother Mary Caton of Joplin Mo.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Neosho, Mo with Pastor William Doubek officiating
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.
Source: Lakin Funeral Home
Chew, Sr., Rev. Raymond LeRoy
Rev. Raymond LeRoy Chew SR. was born July 30, 1944 in Joplin, MO the son of Rev. Dudley R. and Rev. Lenora D. (Riley) Chew. Raymond was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country from 1961 to 1965. Raymond was a heavy equipment operator he had worked for Webb City Special Road District. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Carterville. Raymond married Helen (Cauthren) Chew August 25, 1962 in Reno, Nevada and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Raymond Chew II and wife Carla, Neosho, MO and Kevin Chew and wife Crystal, Seneca, MO; one daughter Carol Gibby, Carterville, MO; His mother Rev. Lenora D. Chew, Galena, KS; 5 brothers, Dudley Ray Chew Jr., Sacramento, CA, Pastor Frank R. Chew, Galena, KS, Terry U. Chew, state of Al, Jeff Chew, Joplin, MO, and John Chew, Shelby, MT; 5 sisters, Barbara Mullin, Joplin, MO, Susan Edward, Sacramento, CA, M. Jean Evans, Carterville, MO, Kendra Seymore, Shelby, MT and Samantha Hawkins, Carl Junction, MO; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Raymond was preceded in death by his father Rev. Dudley Ray Chew Sr.; 2 brothers, Sammy L. Chew and Danny M. Chew and one sister, Donna Kay Bedsual.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Cornerstone Church in Carterville, MO with Rev. Morris Cleveland officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Kevin Chew, Brandon Chew, Preston Chew, Lucas Chew, Garrett Chew and Rev. Frank Chew serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Chew II, Charley Thurman, Jim Evans, Dudley (Jigs) Chew, Jerry Chew and Nate Chew.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 PM, Friday, May 27, 2011 at the funeral home.
Age: 66
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 D. (Riley) Chew. Raymond was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving his country from 1961 to 1965. Raymond was a heavy equipment operator he had worked for Webb City Special Road District. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Carterville. Raymond married Helen (Cauthren) Chew August 25, 1962 in Reno, Nevada and she survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Raymond Chew II and wife Carla, Neosho, MO and Kevin Chew and wife Crystal, Seneca, MO; one daughter Carol Gibby, Carterville, MO; His mother Rev. Lenora D. Chew, Galena, KS; 5 brothers, Dudley Ray Chew Jr., Sacramento, CA, Pastor Frank R. Chew, Galena, KS, Terry U. Chew, state of Al, Jeff Chew, Joplin, MO, and John Chew, Shelby, MT; 5 sisters, Barbara Mullin, Joplin, MO, Susan Edward, Sacramento, CA, M. Jean Evans, Carterville, MO, Kendra Seymore, Shelby, MT and Samantha Hawkins, Carl Junction, MO; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Raymond was preceded in death by his father Rev. Dudley Ray Chew Sr.; 2 brothers, Sammy L. Chew and Danny M. Chew and one sister, Donna Kay Bedsual.
Funeral Services under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Cornerstone Church in Carterville, MO with Rev. Morris Cleveland officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Kevin Chew, Brandon Chew, Preston Chew, Lucas Chew, Garrett Chew and Rev. Frank Chew serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Chew II, Charley Thurman, Jim Evans, Dudley (Jigs) Chew, Jerry Chew and Nate Chew.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 PM, Friday, May 27, 2011 at the funeral home.
Coleman, Clyde
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 on Nov 4, 1956 in Dickens, NE. She survives at the home in Galena, KS.
He went to work for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in McCook, NE. He managed stores in several locations in Nebraska before being transferred to Wichita, KS. In 1975 he made his final move to this area. He owned and operated Coleman’s Upholstery Shop in Galena, retiring in 2005. He then worked for USD 499 as a bus monitor and most recently a crossing guard.
He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a member of the Joplin Elks Lodge #501 for 35 years. He served on the Galena KS City Council from 1997 – 1999. He had also served on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Among his interests were reading, gardening, storytelling, and community service.
He is also survived by two daughters, Melanie Tyler and Kelly (husband, Jack) Evans, Joplin, MO; 5 grandchildren, Heath Richmond Tyler (wife, January), Sarah Coleman Burkybile (husband, Travis), Megan Paris Tyler, Jared Kingston Worley (wife, Kim) of Gardner KS, Clinton Bradwell Worley (wife, Brittany) Joplin, MO; 6 great-grandchildren, Quinton Tyler, Madison Worley, Phil Dean Burkybile, of Joplin, MacKenly, Ellie and Molly Worley, of Gardner, KS; 4 Great Step Grandchildren, Alisa, Christian, and Jerrid Ireland, and Landon Tyler of Joplin, MO; one brother, Vance Coleman, State of Nebraska, one sister Phillis Phyllips and son, Dwight, State of Nebraska.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Coleman.
The body was taken for cremation under the care of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS.
Age: 72
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 on Nov 4, 1956 in Dickens, NE. She survives at the home in Galena, KS.
He went to work for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in McCook, NE. He managed stores in several locations in Nebraska before being transferred to Wichita, KS. In 1975 he made his final move to this area. He owned and operated Coleman’s Upholstery Shop in Galena, retiring in 2005. He then worked for USD 499 as a bus monitor and most recently a crossing guard.
He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a member of the Joplin Elks Lodge #501 for 35 years. He served on the Galena KS City Council from 1997 – 1999. He had also served on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Among his interests were reading, gardening, storytelling, and community service.
He is also survived by two daughters, Melanie Tyler and Kelly (husband, Jack) Evans, Joplin, MO; 5 grandchildren, Heath Richmond Tyler (wife, January), Sarah Coleman Burkybile (husband, Travis), Megan Paris Tyler, Jared Kingston Worley (wife, Kim) of Gardner KS, Clinton Bradwell Worley (wife, Brittany) Joplin, MO; 6 great-grandchildren, Quinton Tyler, Madison Worley, Phil Dean Burkybile, of Joplin, MacKenly, Ellie and Molly Worley, of Gardner, KS; 4 Great Step Grandchildren, Alisa, Christian, and Jerrid Ireland, and Landon Tyler of Joplin, MO; one brother, Vance Coleman, State of Nebraska, one sister Phillis Phyllips and son, Dwight, State of Nebraska.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Coleman.
The body was taken for cremation under the care of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS.
Collins, Carolane Jean
Carolane graduated from Jay High School in Jay, OK. She married Thomas in Joplin, MO on Dec. 6, 1991. Carolane worked as a Quality Control Tech for Eagle Picher Technologies for over thirty years before retiring. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Eagle Rock, MO. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, canning, and antiques.
Carolane is survived by her husband Thomas of the home, one daughter; Shiela Merriman of Joplin, MO, one step-son; Nathan Collins of Ft. Scott, KS, one brother; Don Burton of Disney, OK, one sister; Marilyn Turner of Greenwood, AR, five grandchildren; Tasia Lyn Simms, Matthew Tyler Merriman, Tiffani Nicole Renne Merriman, Trevor Brandon Merriman, Jamie Collins, one great-grandchild; Aliviah Simms, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carolane is preceded in death by both her parents and one brother; James Burton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 5-8 P.M. at the Grand Lake Funeral Home in Jay, OK. Church Services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Grand Lake Funeral Home Chapel in Jay, OK. Officiating the service are Rev. Jody Ray and asst. Rev. Raymond Scott. Interment will follow at Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, AR. Online condolences may be made at www.grandlakefuneralhomes.com.
Age: 62
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 on Dec. 6, 1991. Carolane worked as a Quality Control Tech for Eagle Picher Technologies for over thirty years before retiring. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Eagle Rock, MO. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, canning, and antiques.
Carolane is survived by her husband Thomas of the home, one daughter; Shiela Merriman of Joplin, MO, one step-son; Nathan Collins of Ft. Scott, KS, one brother; Don Burton of Disney, OK, one sister; Marilyn Turner of Greenwood, AR, five grandchildren; Tasia Lyn Simms, Matthew Tyler Merriman, Tiffani Nicole Renne Merriman, Trevor Brandon Merriman, Jamie Collins, one great-grandchild; Aliviah Simms, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carolane is preceded in death by both her parents and one brother; James Burton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 5-8 P.M. at the Grand Lake Funeral Home in Jay, OK. Church Services will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Grand Lake Funeral Home Chapel in Jay, OK. Officiating the service are Rev. Jody Ray and asst. Rev. Raymond Scott. Interment will follow at Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, AR. Online condolences may be made at www.grandlakefuneralhomes.com.
Comfort, Lois A.
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 Webb City.
She married Larry Comfort May 24, 1991 at the Bethel Baptist Church, her death coming 2 days before their 20th Anniversary.
Larry survives of the home.
She worked for Eagle Picher for 30 years. Lois enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers and loved fishing at the river. Her first love was for God, her family and her many friends. Her greatest concern was to help those who could not help themselves. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.
Lois is also survived by her sons, Acel Little of Carl Junction and Clayton Bickford and wife Shannon of Joplin; daughter, Katrina Feller and husband Rick of Joplin; step son, David Comfort of Tulsa; step daughter, Deanna Miller and husbnad Chuck of Nixa; brothers, Henry McKinney, Mansol McKinney and wife Kathy and Lindle McKinney; sisters, Thelma Brown, Norma Dudley and husband Bob, Faye Darnell and husband Cecil all from Doniphan, MO and 5 grandchildren, Kandice Gilliam, Kaycia Feller, Lauren Miller, Jordan Miller and Chad Miller
Age: 66
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 Webb City.
She married Larry Comfort May 24, 1991 at the Bethel Baptist Church, her death coming 2 days before their 20th Anniversary.
Larry survives of the home.
She worked for Eagle Picher for 30 years. Lois enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers and loved fishing at the river. Her first love was for God, her family and her many friends. Her greatest concern was to help those who could not help themselves. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.
Lois is also survived by her sons, Acel Little of Carl Junction and Clayton Bickford and wife Shannon of Joplin; daughter, Katrina Feller and husband Rick of Joplin; step son, David Comfort of Tulsa; step daughter, Deanna Miller and husbnad Chuck of Nixa; brothers, Henry McKinney, Mansol McKinney and wife Kathy and Lindle McKinney; sisters, Thelma Brown, Norma Dudley and husband Bob, Faye Darnell and husband Cecil all from Doniphan, MO and 5 grandchildren, Kandice Gilliam, Kaycia Feller, Lauren Miller, Jordan Miller and Chad Miller
Conger, Keenan K.
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 his dogs, Sissy and Sally, who survived the storm. Sissy and Sally gave Keenan great happiness. Also surviving the storm was Keenan’s fiancé, Cheryl Hardin, whom he loved with all of his heart.
Keenan enjoyed working at a boat yard in his youth in Wyandotte, MI but was disabled in his later years. Keenan worked all his life to gain knowledge and was always working on motorbikes and found happiness in his grandchildren and pets.
Keenan cared deeply for his family and friends. Keenan is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Porter; one brother, Bryan Conger; and two sisters. Brenda Cook married to Michael Cook; niece, Brandy Morton, her two children, Jayzier and Jozelyn all of Carl Junction, MO. Lisa Prater married to Jeff Prater; niece, Megan Prater her daughter Annalyse; and nephew, Jordan Prater all of Bronaugh, MO.
Keenan’s relatives in Michigan include Phil and Teresa Conger, and cousins Paul, Rebecca, Steve, and Jenny whom he thought the world of on his father’s side and a Great Aunt and Uncle on his mother’s side, Lavaughn and Lloyd Wethington.
Keenan’s adopted grandchildren, who gave Keenan the most happiness includes Jocelyn, Jacie, Brayden and their families, Cheryl’s son and daughter and by Cheryl’s mother who meant the world to him.
Keenan accepted Christ as his savior and was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. No services will be held.
Age: 49
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 his dogs, Sissy and Sally, who survived the storm. Sissy and Sally gave Keenan great happiness. Also surviving the storm was Keenan’s fiancé, Cheryl Hardin, whom he loved with all of his heart.
Keenan enjoyed working at a boat yard in his youth in Wyandotte, MI but was disabled in his later years. Keenan worked all his life to gain knowledge and was always working on motorbikes and found happiness in his grandchildren and pets.
Keenan cared deeply for his family and friends. Keenan is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean Porter; one brother, Bryan Conger; and two sisters. Brenda Cook married to Michael Cook; niece, Brandy Morton, her two children, Jayzier and Jozelyn all of Carl Junction, MO. Lisa Prater married to Jeff Prater; niece, Megan Prater her daughter Annalyse; and nephew, Jordan Prater all of Bronaugh, MO.
Keenan’s relatives in Michigan include Phil and Teresa Conger, and cousins Paul, Rebecca, Steve, and Jenny whom he thought the world of on his father’s side and a Great Aunt and Uncle on his mother’s side, Lavaughn and Lloyd Wethington.
Keenan’s adopted grandchildren, who gave Keenan the most happiness includes Jocelyn, Jacie, Brayden and their families, Cheryl’s son and daughter and by Cheryl’s mother who meant the world to him.
Keenan accepted Christ as his savior and was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. No services will be held.
Cookerly, James V.
Age: 39
Cooper, Edmon A.
Cooper, Vicki L.
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
Age: 58
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
Cope, Alice L.
Copher, Teddy Ray
Born June 24, 1939 in Joplin, he was the son of the late Benny F. Copher and Margaret Smith Copher. He was an employee for Tamko as a Paper Hydro-Pulper Operator for 31 years.
He is survived by one son, Richard Ray Copher and his wife Angela of Joplin; one brother, Larry Copher and his wife Carolyn of Webb City; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Benny Copher Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 at Parker Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Larry Bjorklund officiating. Interment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Age: 71
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 Smith Copher. He was an employee for Tamko as a Paper Hydro-Pulper Operator for 31 years.
He is survived by one son, Richard Ray Copher and his wife Angela of Joplin; one brother, Larry Copher and his wife Carolyn of Webb City; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Benny Copher Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 at Parker Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Larry Bjorklund officiating. Interment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
Source: Parker Mortuary & Crematory
Crossley, Malisa Ann
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 as a customer service representative at Walmart on 7th Street the past two years. Malisa unselfishly covered and protected her nine year old son during the tornado, and as a result his life was spared. Malisa was a loving mother. She was always smiling and she loved to make others smile. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
She is survived by her mother Peggy Gettler, Grand Praire, Texas. Two sons, Thomas Crossley, Joplin, Mo. and Chaz Martin of the home, one daughter, Shantal Crossley of Joplin, Mo. Her fiancé Bryce Coleman.Two sisters, Jennifer Gordon and husband David of Irving, Texas, Lindy Molina and husband Freddy of Irving, Texas. Her best friend, Angela Baumann, who was a sister to her. She is also survived by Aunts and Uncles and nieces and nephews. Her father Jerald Lynn Gaston preceded her in death in 1980.
Malisa will be cremated with a Memorial Service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Malisa Ann Crossley fund in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Age: 36
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 as a customer service representative at Walmart on 7th Street the past two years. Malisa unselfishly covered and protected her nine year old son during the tornado, and as a result his life was spared. Malisa was a loving mother. She was always smiling and she loved to make others smile. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
She is survived by her mother Peggy Gettler, Grand Praire, Texas. Two sons, Thomas Crossley, Joplin, Mo. and Chaz Martin of the home, one daughter, Shantal Crossley of Joplin, Mo. Her fiancé Bryce Coleman.Two sisters, Jennifer Gordon and husband David of Irving, Texas, Lindy Molina and husband Freddy of Irving, Texas. Her best friend, Angela Baumann, who was a sister to her. She is also survived by Aunts and Uncles and nieces and nephews. Her father Jerald Lynn Gaston preceded her in death in 1980.
Malisa will be cremated with a Memorial Service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Malisa Ann Crossley fund in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.