Obituaries

“Walt” Pettit, 97, passed on April 19. Walt was born in Springfield, on November 11, 1926, to Walter, Sr.

Rebecca Ann Tyler, age 71, of Joplin, passed away at 9:49 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at her home.

Dennis Michael “Mike” Poehling, age 74, of Shell Knob, passed away Thursday, April 11, at his home. A private celebration of life to honor Mike will be held at a later date.

Harvey Marion “Harv” Nelson, age 85, of Shell Knob, passed away Friday, April 19, in Shell Knob, Missouri. A virtual service will be held to honor Harv at a later date.

Sandra Leona “Sandy” Bowen, age 66, of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, at her home. A private celebration of life to honor Sandy will be held at a later date.

Harold Wayne Pierce, Jr., 54, of Monett, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, April 21, 2024 while at his home. Harold, or to some he was known as “Little Harold” or “Pierce Man”, was born on September 13, 1969 in Elgin, IL, son of Harold Wayne Pierce, Sr.

Paul “Red” Richard Thomas, 97, of Purdy, was called to his Heavenly home to be with his wife on Saturday April 6, while at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon.

Rick Balmas Rick Lee Balmas, 72, of Stotts City, MO, left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024 while at his residence. Rick was born on April 16, 1951 in Monett, MO, son of the late Jack and Frances (Diotte) Balmas.