Obituaries

Stanley Matthew Wells

Stanley Matthew Wells, 49 passed from this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Baxter Springs.Private graveside services will take place at Ft. Scott National Cemetery with full military honors.
Cassandra Lea Delmont

Cassandra Lea Delmont

Cassandra Lea Delmont

Cassandra Lea Delmont, 42, Overland Park, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, due to complications from a stroke she suffered in April.Born January 25, 1982, at Maude Norton Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Cassandra was the daughter of Jacque Delmont and Ed Delmont.

Jeanna Y. Mosley

Jeanna Y. Mosley, 62, Columbus, a personal care assistant, died Sunday September 8, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.
Virginia M. Swenson

Virginia M. Swenson

Virginia M. Swenson

Virginia M. Swenson, 80, Mound Valley, died September 6, 2024, at her home.Born August 20, 1944, in Miami, Okla., Virginia was the daughter of Carl and Viola (Kirk) Tinsley.Virginia and Ernest P. Swenson, Sr. were united in marriage March 19, 1994. He survives of the home.
Steven Thomas McNemar

Steven Thomas McNemar

Steven Thomas McNemar

Steven Thomas McNemar, 66, Columbus, Kansas, died Friday, September 6, 2024 in Columbus.Born Saturday, February 15, 1958 in Columbus, Steven was the son of the late Ruth (Murray) and Paul Walter McNemar. Steven worked in packing and shipping at Ace Electric and was an avid sports fan.
Bernard Eugene Schnieders

Bernard Eugene Schnieders

Bernard Eugene Schnieders

Retired Major Bernard Eugene Schnieders, 91, Livingston, Texas, died August 21, 2024. from an auto accident in Woodward, Okla.Born March 12, 1933, in Galena, Bernard was the son of Joseph Bernard and Marjorie (McKinzie) Schnieders.

Ronald “Ronnie” Kenton Rife

Ronald “Ronnie” Kenton Rife, 77, Oswego, died peacefully at his home September 8, 2024 after a lengthy illness.Born August 8, 1947, Ronnie was the son of Kenton and Ruth Rife. He grew up on his family farm south of Oswego, and he was a 1965 graduate of Labette County High School.
Wanda Lou Moran

Wanda Lou Moran

Wanda Lou Moran

Wanda Lou Moran, 75, Galena, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Baxter Springs.Born January 20, 1949, in Joplin, Mo., Wanda was the daughter of Robert E.
Mary Lou Rogers

Mary Lou Rogers

Mary Lou Rogers

Mary Lou Rogers, 73, Chetopa, died at her home, early Saturday morning, September 7, 2024, after an extended illness.Born October 10, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Mary was the daughter of Harold and Rose (Porter) Wilson.She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School.

Rosemary Denton

Rosemary Denton, 75, Owasso, Okla., died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence after a short illness.She was born April 27, 1949, in Columbus. She had resided in Oklahoma since 1977, moving from Joplin, Mo.