Ozark Memorial Park- Cemetery & Crematory

10/22/2026

Thomas “Tom” James, age 79, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence James and Mary Rector James...

Thomas “Tom” James, age 79, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence James and Mary Rector James. Tom is survived by his daughters, Adrian Aguilar and her husband, Jaime, Nadine James, Patricia Hall, and Jennifer Zd...

10/22/2026

Billy “Bill” Gene Meridieth, 72, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Sacramento, California, to Everett and Stella Meridieth...

Billy “Bill” Gene Meridieth, 72, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Sacramento, California, to Everett and Stella Meridieth. Bill lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep commitment to his family and his country. From his ...

10/20/2026

Janalee Scott, 72, of Joplin, Missouri, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2026. Born and raised in Joplin, Missouri Janalee was the daughter of Dr. William and Darlene Laessig and the youngest of three children. Though she spent much of her life along the coast, she ultimately found her way back home for her final chapter...

In Loving Memory of Janalee Scott September 15, 1954 – October 7, 2026 Janalee Scott, 72, of Joplin, Missouri, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2026. Born and raised in Joplin, Missouri Janalee was the daughter of Dr. William and Darlene Laessig and the youngest of three children. Thou...

10/16/2026

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Opening our new office location in Neosho is about more than just expanding our business, it is about providing our area with another option for professional, dignified, and affordable services during life’s most difficult moments. We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and encouragement we received during this event.

We are also grateful for the wonderful organizations that partnered with us to make this a community event, Bright Futures Neosho, Gentiva Hospice, and The Help Center.

A special thank you also goes to Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, Pastor David Moore, and Nikki Hall and the staff at The Farmstead Market & Kitchen.

Your overwhelming support reminds us why we love doing what we do.

We want to congratulate our drawing winners from yesterday’s event!

Jerrad Trombley - Dinner at WH Farms Café in Granby,
Amber Hodges - Neosho Chamber Bucks,
Josh Meeker - Dinner at Honeypop’s in Anderson,
Danny Hubbard - $250 towards prearranged services at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory.

If you weren't able to make it yesterday but would still like to donate to these organizations, ask questions, or learn more about our services, please feel free to reach out or come by our office. Our doors are always open to you.

1000 W Harmony Suite A
Neosho, MO 64850

10/16/2026

Billy, William Hunter Neill passed from this life into eternity on October 13, 2026, at 3:00PM in Joplin, Missouri with family by his side.

Billy, William Hunter Neill passed from this life into eternity on October 13, 2026, at 3:00PM in Joplin, Missouri with family by his side. He fought a great short fight with cancer. Billy was born on November 26th, 1964, to Ada Louella Johnston-Neill and Lester Alvin Neill in Larned, Kansas at the....

10/15/2026

Please join us today at our new Neosho, MO office! We have fundraisers for 3 amazing local organizations, door prizes, complimentary food, and more.

✂️🎉 JOIN US TODAY!

We're getting the BIG scissors out this afternoon, and we'd love for our community to join us!

The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate Ozark Memorial Park Crematory with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Open House at their new Neosho office!

📅 TODAY, Thursday, October 15
⏰ Open House: 2:00PM
📍 1000 W. Harmony St., Suite A, Neosho

Stop by, meet the team, explore their new office, and help us celebrate this exciting milestone!

We hope to see you this afternoon! ✂️💛

10/15/2026

Morgan Ski Rainey (Tournear), age 35, formerly of the Joplin area, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, KS…
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10/14/2026

Ann E. Goff was born on January 15, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Dave and Mariann Tow. She passed away on October 13, 2026 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center, surrounded by those she loved...

Ann E. Goff was born on January 15, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Dave and Mariann Tow. She passed away on October 13, 2026 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center, surrounded by those she loved. Ann was the daughter of Dave and Mariann Tow and was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where she spent [...]

10/14/2026

Leslee Ann Helsley, age 59, of Chanute, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026 at Heritage Health in Chanute, Kansas...

Leslee Ann Helsley, age 59, of Chanute, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026 at Heritage Health in Chanute, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Leslee was a loving mother to her daughter Sand...

10/14/2026

Janelle Norene Shumate (86) eldest of 7 children of Baylous and Bessie (Bigo) Shumate, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, after a brief hospital stay...

Janelle Norene Shumate (86) eldest of 7 children of Baylous and Bessie (Bigo) Shumate, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, after a brief hospital stay. Janelle was born on February 3, 1940, in San Pedro, California. She graduated from Vallejo High School and attended Vallejo Jr. College. Janelle wa...