Robert Craghead, Commerce, Okla.

Robert Dale “Bobby” Craghead, 65, Commerce, Okla., died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his home.Born February 28, 1959, in Baxter Springs, Bobby was the son of Robert and Martha (Sweeton) Craghead. He had lived in Commerce, Okla.

Della Wammack, 85, Galena

Della Ruth Wammack, 85, Galena, died at 5:35 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born September 3, 1938, in Mineola, Texas, Ruth was the daughter of Henry Davis and Gertrude Anner Willingham.

Robert Parker, 75, Galena

Robert Lynn Parker, 75, Galena, died peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Galena Nursing Center of Galena.Born March 5, 1949, in Baxter Springs, Rob was the son of Robert and Joan Parker. They preceded him in death.He was raised most of his life in Galena and attended Galena High School.

Stephen Wade, 78, Baxter Springs

Stephen P. Wade, 78, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024.Born Sunday, August 18, 1946, in Baxter Springs, Stephen was the son of Hedrick and Esteline (Winfrey) Wade.Stephen and Carmen Hall were united in marriage January 15, 1966. They were married for over 58 years until Stephen’s death.

John Eddington, 80, Columbus

John Lee Eddington, 80, Columbus, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Medicalodge of Columbus.Born October 17, 1943, in Columbus, John was the son of the late Earl Sr. and Berma (Walker) Eddington.

Don Henry May, 88, Lowell

Don Henry May, 88, Lowell, died August 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be remembered by those who had met him and deeply missed by all who knew him well.He was born January 7, 1936, in Riverton.

Larry McNamara, 82, Galena

Larry Willard McNamara, 82, Galena, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home.Born November 1, 1941, in Galena, Larry was the son of Willard Mural McNamara and Twyla Lucille (Lamb) McNamara. In 1954, he and his family moved to California where he spent most of his life.

Betty Ann Bailey, 75, Arma

Betty Ann Bailey, 75, Arma, died at 10:50 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024, in Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.Born March 3, 1949, in Pittsburg, Betty was the daughter of Raymond and Colleen (Simone) Geier.

Carolyn Barber, 61, Oswego

Carolyn worked for many years as a certified med aide for area nursing homes.Survivors include one son, Ty Barber, Webb City, Missouri; two brothers, Bryan Barber and Rainey Meadows; two sisters, Brenda Barber and Marion Larkins; many nieces and great nieces also survive.

Judith Ann Marsh, 73, Weir

Judith Ann Marsh, 73, Weir, died at 2:56 a.m. Wednesday August 28, 2024 at the Pittsburg Health and Rehab Center following an illness.Born June 17, 1951, in Greenfield, Missouri, Judith was the daughter of Hershel Leon and Rosalee Leona (Pierce) Clabough. She lived in this area most of her life.