Parker Mortuary

11/29/2025

~Lovingly Written By The Family~

Joplin, MO – Barbara Joan Morrison, a lifelong Joplin resident, devoted community servant, and loving matriarch, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at the age of 89, with her family by her side.

Born on March 7, 1936, at St. John’s Hospital ...

11/28/2025

Willard Dean Adams, age 81, of Joplin passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Willard was born on December 29, 1943 in Carthage, MO to the union of Willard E. Adams and Charlotte (Lockhard) Adams. After High School, he went on to enlist in the United ...

11/28/2025

11/24/2025

Neosho, Missouri — LeeAnn Huff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and manufacturing expert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Neosho, Missouri, at the age of 57.

Born on February 23, 1968, in Michigan, LeeAnn had a dedicated and focused career as a manufacturer exp...

11/24/2025

Shirley A. (Edson) Eddy
May 8, 1936 – November 21, 2025

Shirley A. Eddy, age 89, of Joplin, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born on May 8, 1936, in Neosho, Missouri, daughter of the late Otis and Mary Kane. S...

11/22/2025

Harlan Leon Royer, 88 of Webb City, passed away on November 19, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1937, in Idaho to the late Earl and Katherine (Provins) Royer.

Harlan's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly when he and his brother established the Royer Brothers Freeway, a full-service gas st...

11/21/2025

Ernest Darby, a cherished soul known for his boundless generosity and kind-hearted nature, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Joplin, MO, at the age of 51. Born on April 22, 1974, in Maryland, Ernie's life was a testament to the power of optimism and the strength of family bonds.

Ernest, a...

11/20/2025

December 15, 1953 – November 6, 2025

Dr. Richard John “Rick” Price, age 71, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rick was the son of Walter and Lucille (Muske) Price. He served as a Lieutenan...

11/18/2025

Jacque Ellison, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 88, in Corinth, Texas. Her instruction for this obituary was titled, “Data about my life for celebrating going away to Heavenly Places.” We celebrate that her mind and body have ...

11/17/2025

Peggy Lynn Tate, 76, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1949 in Joplin, MO to the late Floyd and Garnett (Hutson) Watkins.

Peggy's work ethic was evident to all who knew her. She spent many years contributing her skills to the local sewing fact...