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Taven Lee Williams, a 21-year-old resident of Joplin, Missouri, tragically lost his life on January 29, 2017. Born on February 6, 1995, in Joplin, Taven was remembered fondly by his family and friends. He left behind his parents, James Williams and Twyla Lee, his fiancée Elizabeth Galbraith, and his two daughters, Elyiana and Taegan Williams.
The circumstances surrounding Taven's death were both tragic and violent. On the night of his death, Taven was at the home of Paul Haney in Joplin. ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Taven's death were both tragic and violent. On the night of his death, Taven was at the home of Paul Haney in Joplin. ...Read More
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Taven Williams
Male
Black / African American
Joplin
MO
2017-01-29
21
Taven
Williams
12/04/2025
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I’ve been thinking about how heartbreaking it must be for Taven’s daughters, Elyiana and Taegan,... ...Read More
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