James McDowell, Baxter Springs

James (Jim) Frank McDowell Sr., 85, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024.Jim was a premier blacksmith welding service owner near Baxter Springs from 1976 to August of 2000, supporting the farming and trucking industries.

Jesse Larison, 72, Baxter Springs

Jesse William Larison, 72, died peacefully in his rural home February 26, 2024.Born June 14, 1951 in Columbus, Jess was the son of Jesse William Larison, Sr. and Icie Lee Grazier Larison. He was preceded in death by both parents and his sister, Virginia Larison Kirkpatrick.

Jimmy Sooter, 82, Miami, Okla.

Jimmy Laverne Sooter, 82, Miami, Okla., died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home..Born April 20, 1941 in Baxter Springs, Jimmy was the son of Fred Luther and Frances Nadine (Davis) Sooter. He had lived in the Ottawa County area for many years moving from Arizona.

Amy Goodnight, 54, Oronogo, Mo.

Amy Lynn Goodknight, 54, rural Oronogo, Missouri, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a twoyear battle with cancer.Born October 30, 1969 at Pittsburg Amy was the daughter of Willis “Roy” and Barbara (Montee) Humble.

Gayla Ann Keller, 72, Pittsburg

Gayla Ann Keller, 72, Pittsburg, died at her home, Sunday, February 25, 2024.Born May 14, 1951 in Joplin, Missouri, Gayla was the daughter of the late Gail and Maxine (Myer) Murry.Gayla and James F. Keller were united in marriage October 14, 1972 in Pittsburg. He survives of the home.

Doris Yeakey, 100, Joplin, Mo.

Doris Jean Yeakey, 100, Joplin, Missouri, died peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation.Born July 21, 1923, in Columbus, Doris was the daughter of the late Alvin and Delphia (Sharp) Uttley.After graduating school, Doris served as a Wave in the U.S.

John A. Swezey, 87, Arcadia

John A. Swezey 87, rural Arcadia died at 4:58 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at Arma Health and Rehabilitation Center at Arma.Born February 23, 1937 at rural Arcadia, John was the son of James Sr. and Nova Jones Swezey.

Mark Jones, 73, Galena

Mark Jones, 73, Galena died Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Lowell.Born in Riverton, September 19, 1950, Mark was the son of the late Lester and Hazel (Baker) Jones.He graduated from Riverton High School with the Class of 1968.

Della Bebee, 76, Joplin, Mo.

Della “Jean” Bebee, 76, Joplin, Mo., died Monday, February 26, 2024 while surrounded by a loving family.Born April 21, 1947, Jean was the daughter of the late Delmar and Margaret Slankard.Jean lived in the Joplin Mo. area for most of her life where she was surrounded with loving family and friends.

Larry Campbell, 81, Saginaw, Mo.

Larry E. Campbell, 81, Saginaw, Mo. died peacefully at home the morning of Saturday, February 24, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.Born July 27, 1942 in Galena, Larry was the son of the late James and Vivian Lorene Campbell, he grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School.