Kim Barton, 72, Oswego

Kim Bradford Barton, 72, Oswego, died at 10:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born February 3, 1952, Kim was the son of Todd Revard White and Helen L. Longstreet. He graduated from High School in Dallas, Texas. He later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Tony Murray, 80, Baxter Springs

Tony L. Murray, 80, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.Born September 11, 1943, in Picher, Oklahoma, Tony was the son of Floyd Leroy and Margarette Ann (Evans) Murray. Tony graduated from Picher High School with the class of 1962.

Otto Hodge, 91, Columbus

Otto Hodge, 91, Columbus, died peacefully at Autumn Place Memory Care March 26, 2024.He was born May 15, 1932 in Peel, Arkansas. He was married to Leulah (Stone) Hodge and later to Linda (Massa) Hodge. Both preceded him in death. Otto served in the Army. Throughout his life he worked at B. F.

E. Deanie Myers, 88, Joplin, Mo.

E. Deanie Myers, 88, Joplin, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.Born December 4, 1935, in Galena, Deanie was the daughter of the late Audie and Martha (Tash) McDonald. She attended Galena High School.

Juanita Baker, 85, Oswego

Juanita Sue Baker, 85, Oswego, died peacefully at home Saturday, March 23, 2024.Born September 7, 1938 in Saginaw, Missouri, Juanita was the daughter of the late Claude Wesley Warden and Nellie Juanita (Pointer) Warden.

Dorothy Spencer, 95, Joplin, Mo.

Dorothy Evelyn Bradshaw- Spencer, 95, Joplin, Missouri, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Westgate in Joplin.Born August 29, 1928, in Norwood, Missouri, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Ottie F. Bradshaw and Viola May (Brown) Bradshaw.

Laveta Williams, 73, Quapaw, Okla.

Laveta Anne Williams, 73, Quapaw, Okla., died Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home.Born January 10, 1951, in Lincolnville, Oklahoma, Laveta was the daughter of Thomas Richard and Lavada Marie (Wood) Power. She had lived in the Picher and Quapaw areas all her life.

Judith Anderson, 76, Carthage, Mo.

Judith “Judie” Anne Anderson, 76, Carthage, Missouri, died March 21, 2024 after an illness.Born July 26, 1947 at McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage, Mo., Judie was the daughter of Thurman “John” and Edith (McIntosh) Anderson.After high school, Judie worked as a scope technician for St.

Vincent Dominic Blevins, Galena

Vincent “Vinny” Dominic Blevins was born with his angel wings March 19, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri. Vinny was born to Dominic and Taylor Blevins. His parents and family are so very thankful for the time they were given with him. He was loved beyond measure and will forever be in their hearts.

Mark D. Smith, 71, Olathe

Mark D. Smith, 71, Olathe, formerly of McCune, died Saturday evening, March 23, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of the home, and his children, Amanda Smith and Max Smith.