MSSU Chart Alumni

01/20/2026

Note the Celebration of Life to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the Frisco Event Center in Pittsburg per PJ’s request.

A blog featuring obituaries for Joplin and the surrounding area in Southwest Missouri.

01/16/2026

We have lost another member of The Chart family with the passing of P.J. Graham earlier this week. We will miss this dear, sweet soul who never despaired during her long bout with stomach cancer.

Peej served as campus editor, associate editor, managing editor, and editorial page editor of The Chart from 1991-95. She was an English major.

"P.J. has been a vital cog in the paper’s machinery in each of our four years here," said a Chart editorial on May 4, 1995. "She has written news, features, columns, sports, in-depth, and investigative pieces, taken photographs, and produced an issue of Intermission."

P.J. joined the Pittsburg Public Library in early 2019 as a reference librarian. "Her warm smile was a familiar and welcome sight at the top of the stairs for staff and patrons alike," read a Facebook post.

"P.J. had a deep love for people, animals, and books, and her compassion and kindness were evident in every interaction. Even while facing cancer, she continued working as long as she was able, demonstrating remarkable strength, grace, and dedication.

"Our thoughts are with Allen and P.J.’s family as they navigate this profound loss. As a small way to honor P.J.’s memory, the Pittsburg Public Library will add books to our collection that reflect the stories and authors she loved."