Argie Juanita Mathes

Argie Juanita Mathes, 76, Joplin, Mo., died July 9, 2024 after a sudden illness at Mercy Hospital.Born February 20, 1948, at the home in Neosho, Mo., Argie was the fifth child of Stony and Mary Patterson.Argie lived in the Joplin area most of her life.

Jonathon “Jay” Elsten

Jonathon “Jay” Elsten, 63, died at his home early Saturday morning July 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.Born January 15, 1961, Jay was the son of Floyd Byron Elsten Sr. and Oma Jean (LaTurner) Elsten.Jay grew up and attended school in Riverton.

Kenneth Beckley, 58, Pittsburg

Kenneth Beckley, 58, Pittsburg, died July 2, 2024, at his home in Pittsburg.Born November 25, 1965, in Pittsburg, Kenneth was the son of Elmer “Tug” and Linda (Sharp) Beckley. He married Shelly Bauder and they later divorced.Kenneth worked as a carpet Installer.

Volley Rose, 92, Carthage, Mo.

Volley Howard Rose, 92, Carthage, Mo., died July 1, 2024, in Carthage, Mo.He was born February 20, 1932, in the family home west of Carthage, Mo.

Patricia Wertz, 67, Oswego

Patricia Annette Wertz, 67, Oswego, died at Freeman Hospital Saturday, June 29, 2024.Born September 1, 1956, Patty was the daughter of Lloyd and Birdie Belle Shanks, and was raised by her mother and Nathan Collins.Patty and Marvin Wertz were united in marriage February 7, 1975, in Oswego.

Edwin Becker, 78, Girard

Edwin Lee Becker, 78, Girard, died peacefully at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe.Born June 6, 1946 in Hallowell, Ed was the son of Mandes and Dolores (Jarman) Becker.

Mamie Jefferies, 92, Jay, Okla.

Mamie Mildred Jefferies, 92, Jay, Okla., died June 20, 2024, at her home.Born April 13, 1932, in Pensacola, Okla., Mildred was the daughter of James W. Morrison and Minnie May Patton Morrison.Mildred attended elementary and mddle school in Pensacola and Ketchum, Okla.

Regina Geier, 86, Girard

Regina (Reggie) Rae Geier, 86, Girard, died Tuesday, July 2, in Pittsburg.Born June 6, 1938, in Girard, Reggie was the daughter of Verdan and Nona (Hallacy) Ryan. She grew up in Brazilton and attended rural schools before graduating from Girard High School.

Danny Hopkins, Carl Junction, Mo.

Danny Wayne Hopkins, 74, Carl Junction, Mo., died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born July 29, 1949, in Miami, Okla., Danny was the son of Fred Aubrey and Betty Jean (Davis) Hopkins. He had lived in Carl Junction for the past five years moving from Quapaw, Okla.

Florene Price, 98, Baxter Springs

Florene Betty Price, 98, Baxter Springs, died June 29, 2024, at the home of her son.Born October 28, 1925, Florene was the daughter of George W. and Julia B. (Bench) Rollins in Missouri. Florene passed away June 29, 2024, at the home of her son, she was 98.