Joseph Woodson Deonier, 62, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe entered this life on February 10, 1953 in Paris, Kentucky to the union of the late John Walter and Ama Louise (Conyers) Deonier. He was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School. He worked many years as a carpenter until retirement. He attended Faithful Gospel Church in Aurora, Missouri. Joe enjoyed singing, especially karaoke, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Joe is survived by his wife; Ella May Deonier; two daughters; Theresa Darst and husband Shawn, and Maggie Hembree and husband Matthew all of Aurora, Missouri, one son; Frank Weisbach and Tonya Gilmartin of Sarcoxie, Missouri, three sisters; Debbie Walkingstick and husband Dan of Billings, Missouri, Sandra Rees and husband Greg of Carthage, Missouri and June Deonier of LA Russell, Missouri, ten grandchildren; Paige Graves and husband Josh, Kelsea Jackson, Dyllon Conness, Mackensie Darst, Madison Darst, Salina Wheeler, Woody Hembree, Shawnea Jackson, Frank Weisback, Jr and Lilly Hembree, as well as a host of other family and friends.