Mark C. Lovelady, 64, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a courageous 1 ½- year battle with cancer. He was born on October 4, 1959, in Hiawatha, Kansas, to the late Wayne Lovelady and Elizabeth “Betty” Hoar.

Mark's entrepreneurial spirit was evident from his early days when he started by sweeping floors at a Dairy Queen in Kansas as a child. This formative experience sparked a passion for business that led him to own a Dairy Queen in Arkansas and later, Unique Liquor, which had two successful locations. His industrious nature allowed him to retire at the lake house he was so proud of, a place that became his favorite spot to be.
Mark was a man who couldn't sit still for long; he kept busy by mowing, working in yard at the lake, and by riding motorcycles and boats. He was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the UFC, and he cherished the moments spent watching games with his family.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Lovelady; children, Laney Black, Marisa Davis, Matt Lovelady (Lindsey), Preston Southard, Ryan Crissman, Spencer Leatham, and Trey Black; grandchildren, Brady and Brody Black, Hudson and Macie Davis, Finley and Avery Lovelady, and D'Mitry Leatham; siblings, Tom Lovelady (Susie), Richard Lovelady (Kathy), and Greg Lovelady.

Along with his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his Stepfather, George Hoar; and siblings, Theresa Canham and Steve Lovelady.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Cremation services are under the direct care of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, MO.