Evelyn Jordan, 84, Galena

Evelyn “Sue” Jordan, 84, Galena, died at her home early in the morning Wednesday, April 3, 2024, following a brief illness.Born in Ottawa County, Oklahoma September 5, 1939, Sue was the daughter of Coleman Lyon Abbott and Margie Elnora (Sill) Abbott.

Margaret Wood, 81, Pittsburg

Margaret Joann Wood, 81, Pittsburg, died April 2, 2024, at her home in Pittsburg.Born August 6, 1942, in Chetopa, Margaret was the daughter of John and Lucille (Frogley) Burrows. She graduated from Chetopa High School in 1960. She married Samuel F. Lancaster. They later divorced.

Willa Suman, 92, Joplin, Mo.

Willa Chloe (Cook) Suman, 92, Joplin, Missouri, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born October 1, 1931, in Montrose, Colorado Willa was the daughter of Houston and Geneva (Allman) Cook, Willa’s life was a testament to her strength, talent, and unwavering faith.

Jackie A. Stone, 80, Columbus

Jackie A. Stone, 80, Columbus died March 29, 2024 at Medicalodge.Born January 10, 1944, Jackie was the son of Jack Andrew and Nadine (Sullivan) Stone. He worked as a stone mason and served our country as a member of the Army.

Mark D. Smith, 71, Olathe

Mark D. Smith, 71, Olathe, formerly of Mc-Cune, died the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, following a serious illness.Born December 31, 1952, Mark was the son of Max A. and Helen E. (Knowles) Smith in Sedan, the youngest of three boys.

Burl E. Brooks, 79, Girard

Burl E. Brooks, 79, Girard, died at 7:50 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in the Girard Medical Center in Girard.Born December 4, 1944 in Pritchett, Colorado, Burl was the son of George and Arthenia (Hardy) Brooks.

Robert Lorenz, 86, Joplin, Mo.

Robert Lorenz, 86, Joplin, Mo. Robert W. Lorenz, 86, Joplin, Missouri, a computer salesman, died Thursday March 21, 2024 at Galena Nursing Center in Galena. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Gloria Williams, Carl Junction, Mo.

Gloria Mae Williams, 86, Carl Junction, Mo., died March 25, 2024 at The Communities of Wildwood Ranch, surrounded by her family, following a short illness.Born October 17, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri, Gloria was the daughter of Earl Crittenden Halliwell and Cecil DeMasters Halliwell.

Susan Pruitt, 63, Baxter Springs

Susan Kay Pruitt, 63, Baxter Springs, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Quaker Hill Manor of Baxter Springs, after battling a long illness.Susan was born February 8, 1961, in Joplin, Missouri. Her parents, George Adams and Sarah Radford, adopted her at birth.

Ruth Emerson, 85, Weir

Ruth Adele Emerson, 85, Weir, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Galena Nursing Home in Galena.Born August 5, 1938 in Pittsburg, Ruth was the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Studebaker) Passmore.Ruth and Richard Emerson were united in marriage March 25, 1967, he preceded her in death.