Midland Cremation Society

03/31/2026

Patrick William Forkan, age 61, passed away on Thursday March 26th, 2026 at his residence in Joplin, Missouri. Patrick was a deckhand. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

03/31/2026

Sharon Gayle “Gamboo” Wilson, 87, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family. She was born on April 19, 1938, and from that day forward, she built a life centered on caring for others.

To know Sharon was to feel loved....

03/31/2026

Linda Kay Burgin, age 78, passed away on Saturday March 28th, 2026 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Linda was a home health aide. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

03/18/2026

Joyce K. Wallace, age 81, passed away on Monday March 16th, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Joyce was a homemaker. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

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03/18/2026

Ramona Gail Brodie, age 72, passed away on Friday March 13th, 2026 at Solace House in Joplin, Missouri. Ramona was a waitress. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

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03/18/2026

Gray Franklin Bloyd, age 82, passed away on Tuesday March 17th, 2026 at NHC in Joplin, Missouri.
Gary was a line worker. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

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03/18/2026

Michael L. Ruyf, age 70, passed away on Thursday March 12th, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Michael was a truck driver. Arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

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03/18/2026

James E. Baumgardner, Jr.
December 14, 1962 – March 12, 2026
James received his Angel Wings on March 12th after battling complications from diabetes for the last few years.
James aka Skippy, was born in Washington D.C. to Eileen Maxine (Tarpley) and James
E. Baumgardner while his father was...

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03/02/2026

Danny "Red" Dean Duncan, 72, of Granby, Missouri, formerly of Stella, Missouri passed away February 27th, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family.

Danny was born November 23rd, 1953 in Bethpage, Missouri son of Harold and Erma (Haynes) Duncan. He attended Neosho high school. Danny had a...

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03/02/2026

Rebecca Jo “Becky” Williams, age 72, of Independence, MO passed away on February 28, 2026, in Neosho, MO.

She will be remembered for her strength and the deep care she had for her family. She will be deeply missed and remembered always.

Becky is survived by her son, Shawn Ross of Springhill,...

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03/02/2026

Claire Kerr Reynolds, 96, of Joplin, MO passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24, 2026, with family by her side. She was born March 22, 1929 in Elizabeth, PA to Myron T. and Helen R. Kerr, the first of 4 children. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Troy and Helen Passaro, and her...

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02/23/2026

Marie D Arnold
Born. February 5 1991
Died. February 20 2026
Lifetime resident of Joplin area
She worked at many different restaurants over her life. Then found her work home at Fairfield Inn
She considered her greatest accomplishment her son Eric
Now she has gone on to be his guardian angel...

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