Kim Houdashelt, 64, Humboldt

Kim Houdashelt, 64, Humboldt, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Sunday, May 10, 2026.He was born May 20, 1961.Kim will be remembered as a hero. In an act of courage and selflessness, he saved his grandson, a reflection of the kind of man he was throughout his life.

Kelly Collins, 65, Oswego

Kelly Jaylyn Collins, 65, Oswego, died Monday, May 11, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born March 11, 1961, in Oswego, Kelly was the daughter of Jay Michael and Laura Sue (Watson) Kiado.She graduated from Bartlesville High School with the Class of 1979.

Peggy Carpenter, 79, Joplin, Mo.

Peggy Louise Carpenter, 79, Joplin, Mo. died Friday, May 8, 2026.Born May 28, 1946, in San Bernardino, Calif. Peggy was the daughter of Blanford and Myrtle (Potter) Baker. Peggy attended Riverton schools growing up.

Charles McPherson, 75, Columbus

Charles Everitt McPherson, 75, Columbus, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.Born July 2, 1950 in Columbus, Charles was the son of the late Donald Sanford and Florence (Hesting) McPherson.

Harry Nading Jr., 82, Pittsburg

Harry (Buck) Raymond Nading Jr. 82, resident of Via Christie Village of Pittsburg, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026.Born August 5, 1943, in Oswego, Buck was the son of Helen and Harry Raymond Nading Sr.

Elizabeth Durr, 83, Chetopa

Elizabeth Carol (Whetstone) Durr, 83, Chetopa, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation in Oswego.Born September 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo., Elizabeth was the daughter of Ben Raymond and Verlea (Leftwitch) Whetstone.

Cora Belcher, 95, Independence

Cora Pauline (Fry) Belcher, 95, Independence, died Friday, May 8, 2026. Born November 27, 1930 on a farm near Williamsport, Penn. Cora was the daughter of Lester C. and Anna S. (Emick) Fry.Cora’s elementary years were in a one-room school.

Virginia McNeely, 91, Pittsburg

Virginia Catherine McNeely, 91, Pittsburg, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday May 6, 2026, at her home following an illness.Born September 21, 1934 in Pittsburg, Virginia was the daughter of John and Audrey Vera (Coots) Smith.

Michael Davis, 74, Columbus

Michael Joseph Davis, 74, Columbus, died Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home.Born March 23, 1952 in Pittsburg, Michael was the son of Joseph G. and Rosemary Sotta Davis. He had resided in Columbus for the past 20 years, graduating from Columbus High School with the Class of 1970.

Dorothy Walton, 98, Riverton

Dorothy Walton, 98, Riverton, died at 7:17 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch.Born April 21, 1928, Dorothy was the daughter of Albert Lincoln Kinkade and Bessie Jane (Morrision) Kinkade. She graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1946.