Bates County News

Friday, November 21, 2025

Joy Maybon, age 84 of Rich Hill

 Graveside services for Joy Maybon of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill.  No visitation.  Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the American Kidney Fund.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Joy Maybon, age 84 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.  She was born December 29, 1940 to Albert Lee and Mae Sue Rex Bishop in Wellsville, Missouri.

Joy is survived by two daughters, Vicki Kidd and husband Sonny of Rich Hill, Missouri and Jackie Braley and husband David of Oak Grove, Missouri; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and friend, Richard Colin of Rich Hill, Missouri.  Joy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Maybon.




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