Funeral Homes in Neosho, MO

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: David Edwards (golfer), and Allen Barbre (american football player).

Neosho (/niːˈoʊʃoʊ/; originally [niˈoʒo] or [niˈoʒu] is the most populous city in Newton County, Missouri, United States, which it serves as the county seat. With a population of 11,835 as of the 2010 census, the city is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region with an estimated 176,849 (2011) residents. Neosho lies on the western edge of the Ozarks.The name "Neosho" is generally accepted to be of Native American (most likely Osage) derivation, meaning "clear, cold water", referring to local freshwater springs. The springs attracted varying cultures of Native American inhabitants for thousands of years. It was also ideal for the later white settlers, who founded the city in 1833. It was incorporated as a municipal government in 1878. Nicknamed "City of Springs", Neosho has long served as an agricultural center and more recently as home of the National Fish Hatchery. It is known locally as the "Gateway to the Ozarks", and since 1957 as "the Flower Box City".

Neosho Obituaries

It was noted by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on July 1st, 2021 that Bertie Irene Bryant passed away in Neosho, Missouri.  Bryant was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bertie Irene's life.

It was disclosed by The Times on November 6th, 2020 that Alice Marie Becknell Nunley died in Hoschton, Georgia.  Nunley was 95 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alice Marie Becknell's life.

It was disclosed by Tampa Bay on October 18th, 2020 that George H Renner passed away in Neosho, Missouri.  Renner was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George H's life.

It was noted by Napa Valley Register on October 9th, 2020 that Barbara "Bobbie" Patrick (Oxford) died in Napa, California.  Ms. Patrick was 77 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara "Bobbie"'s life.

It was noted by El Dorado SprS on July 16th, 2020 that Larry Johnson perished in Neosho, Missouri.  Johnson was 75 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Larry's life.

It was noted by The Commercial Appeal on April 10th, 2019 that Karen Clark (Davis) passed away in Memphis, Tennessee.  Ms. Clark was 80 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Karen's life.

It was reported on March 31st, 2019 that Mary Beth Knight passed away in Neosho, Missouri.  Knight was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Beth's life.

It was disclosed on April 27th, 2018 that Lena Joan Gibbens perished in Heavener, Oklahoma.  Gibbens was 77 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lena Joan's life.

It was reported by Texarkana Gazette on November 26th, 2017 that Mansel Z "Mike" Mitchell passed away in Texarkana, Texas.  Mitchell was 81 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mansel Z "Mike"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily News on October 31st, 2017 that Martha L Hartman (Purkiss) passed on in Vancouver, Washington.  Ms. Hartman was 75 years old and was born in Neosho, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Martha L's life.

History

These early settlers were sometimes visited by the Native Americans in the United States Americans whom recently been relocated from Georgia (US state) to the Indian Territory a few miles to the west and who periodically came into the area on hunting expeditions. Neosho is an integral part of the Joplin, Missouri Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area Statistical Area.

Starting in the late 1820s, European American settlers of English people Scottish people and Irish people descent began moving into the area which was to become Neosho. During the 1840s, mining became a part of Neosho when lead was discovered. During these early years the entire area was called "Six Bulls", a coloquialization of "six boils", referring to several large streams flowing through the area, including Shoal Creek, Center Creek, Indian Creek, Spring River, and North Fork. It was separated from the Barry County on December 31, 1838, and established as a county under its present name, given in honor of the often fictionalized American Revolutionary War Veteran#United States John Newton (soldier) John Newton the fellow of William Jasper William Jasper of Fort Moultrie National Monument Moultrie fame.

The official website for the city of Neosho is http://www.neoshomo.gov/.