Community Mourns Death of Baxter Springs Dentist Tony Greenwood

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A longtime dentist in Baxter Springs has passed away. Anthony Greenwood, known to many as Tony died from heart complications Saturday. Greenwood had a dentist office in Baxter springs since 1979. Greenwood and his family resided in Joplin. He had served on a number of area boards including the Mercy Foundation and was a committee member for the the Blast from the Past Fundraiser. Tony and his family were part of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church parish and he was also past president of Joplin Area Catholic Schools. And Greenwood was also a supporter of Joplin Little Theater. Funeral services are pending.

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