Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary

07/29/2026

Carolyn Woodard Pate, age 84 of Joplin, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on November 9, 1941, to the late John and Lois (Wood) Woodard.

Carolyn found the greatest joy in big family and friend gatherings. She cherished conversations about everything everyone fou...

07/29/2026

Gail Louise Crandall, age 80, of Joplin, entered into her heavenly home on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Gail was born on July 22, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, to the late Ralph and Lucille (Connor) Comer. She graduated from McAuley Catholic High School, where she laid the foundation for the strong...

07/07/2026

Kristen Nichol Bauer, 39, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, from natural causes. She was born on November 1, 1986, in Joplin, Missouri, and lived her life with a spirit that was loving, courageous, and gentle.

Kristen was a beloved daughter, family member...

07/06/2026

Opal Louise Richardson passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 80, in her lake home, where the windows opened to the view she never grew tired of. It was the place where she drank her morning coffee, watched the seasons change across the water, and found peace after life’s hardest cha...

06/16/2026

Jeffery (Jeff) Allan Hughey, age 72, of Joplin, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jeff was born on September 15, 1953, to Eugene and Anna Mae (Cerny) Hughey. Jeff graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1971 and went on to earn his under...

06/16/2026

Mary Lou (Boyer) Kelly entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

She was born on December 23, 1928, in Baxter Springs, Kansas, the daughter of William and Olive (McAferty) Boyer. She graduated from Joplin High School with the class of 1946. After high school, she married Josep...

06/12/2026

Jane Elizabeth Hossfeld, 70, of Joplin, Missouri passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Louis and Gwendolyn (Allsbury) Simpson. She was raised in Topeka, Kansas and graduated in 1973 from Highland Park High School.

On July 26, 1...

06/08/2026

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day 2026. Please call 417-623-4567 for any assistance