Joseph Dwayne Cowles, age 58, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.  Mr. Cowles, son of Raymond and Gwendolyn (McAdoo) Cowles, was born on March 5, 1962, in Butterfield.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and camping.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph Cowles, Jr., of Sarcoxie and Trevor Hellman, of Spokane Valley, Washington; three daughters, Jessica Gregory and her husband Keith, and Alisha Cowles, all of Cassville, and Abigail Hellman, of Spokane Valley, Washington; five grandchildren; two sisters, Angie Cronin, of Aurora, and Sue Baxter, of Sarcoxie; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Cowles; and two sisters, Penny Cowles and Glynis Cronin.

No services are scheduled at this time.  A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.