Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory

08/14/2026

Marla Anthonette Armstrong, age 59, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Marla was born on November 16, 1966, in Thornton, Colorado, to Arthur and Leta Thomas. She spent many years working as the office manager for her family’s business, Meado...

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08/12/2026

Shirley Ann Haggard
December 19, 1938 – August 11, 2026

Shirley Ann Haggard, 87, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the cherished family members who meant so much to her.

Shirley was born on December 19, 1938, in Lockwood, Missouri, to David and I...

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08/09/2026

Frances L. Hunt Davis, 92, of Galena, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2026, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Center in Lowell, Kansas.

Frances was born on March 4, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Earl F. and Cleota (Colin) Moran. She devoted many years to caring for her f...

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08/03/2026

Rosa Aletha Burrows (Bugher), age 86, passed away on July 29, 2026.

She was born on December 2, 1939, in Anderson, Missouri, to Cecil and Edith (Woolard) Bugher. On September 30, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert Burrows, in Joplin, Missouri. Together they shared many happy year...

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08/01/2026

Clarence Donnel "Don" Shilling, age 92, passed away on July 30, 2026, at Communities of Wildwood in Joplin, Missouri.

Don was born on February 5, 1934, in Tipton Ford, Missouri, to Clarence and Waunita (Yost) Shilling. In June of 1955, he married Evelyn McDaniel, and together they built a lo...

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07/31/2026

JoAnna Ann Arteaga was stillborn at 38 weeks of pregnancy, but from the moment she was known, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited. Though her time on earth was far too brief, her precious life has left an everlasting imprint on the hearts of those who love her.

She is survived by her de...

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07/30/2026

Linda Carol Falis, 83, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Carol was born on May 12, 1943, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Chester Arthur Born and Verlie Vernice (Pruitt) Born. She spent her childhood growing up in McAlester, Ok...

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07/29/2026

Glen Kenneth Patton, lovingly known to family and friends as "Shorty" and "Papa," graced our lives with his love, laughter, and unforgettable presence until the Lord called him home on Monday, July 27. He spent his final days surrounded by the family and friends who loved him deeply, offering comfor...

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07/29/2026

Jack Mitchell Belden passed away peacefully in his home for the past year, College View
Manor. Jack was born on December 11, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, where he was adopted
by Russell and Erma (Lagle) Belden, who made their home in Joplin.

Jack was raised in Reddings Mill, MO, south of Jo...

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07/28/2026

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