Patricia Edmondson, 79, Columbus

Patricia “Pat” Ann Edmondson, 79. Columbus, died February 2, 2024. She was able to be in her home, surrounded by her three children, while her favorite hymns played as she passed into glory. Born May 9, 1944 in Bartlesville, Okla.

Evelin Mae Lucus, 84, Seneca, Mo.

Evelin Mae Lucus, 84, died February 3, 2024 at Communities of Wildwood after an illness. Born June 24, 1939 in Garden City, Evelin was the daughter of Jack and Louella (Dunsworth) Goodwin. Evelin and Melvin Ray Lucus were united in marriage June 14, 1958 in Pueblo, Colo.

Charles Shoup, 86, Webb City, Mo.

Charles Lee Shoup, 86, Webb City, Mo., died at 10:20 p.m., Friday January 26, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Born August 7, 1937, in Webb City Charles was the son of Frank Harold and Mildred Berniece (Huddleston) Shoup. He was a lifelong resident of Webb City.

Estell Tunnell, 73, Joplin, Mo.

Estell Eugene Tunnell, 73, Joplin, Mo., died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Born August 30, 1950, in Miami, Okla., Estell was the son of Emmitt “Gene” and Lillie (Edwards) Tunnell. He was a 1968 graduate of Baxter Springs High School.

Harry Bentz Jr., 76, Granby, Mo.

Harry F. Bentz, Jr., 76, Granby, Mo., died January 22, 2024 in Granby. Born in Buffalo, New York, August 7, 1947, one of nine children, Harry was the son of Harry F. Bentz, Sr. and Ruth Bentz. Harry was an over the road truck driver until his retirement.

Nona Jennings, 95, Lee’s Summit

Nona J. Jennings, 95, Lee’s Summit, Mo. died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Born in Chetopa February 18, 1928, Nona was the daughter of Fred and Claudia (Imer) Burrows. Nona wore a lot of hats during her working career.

Barbara Hall, 83, Miami, Okla.

Barbara Lorene Hall, 83, Miami, Okla. died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Medicalodges in Columbus. Born February 8, 1940, in Monett, Mo., Barbara was the daughter of Claude and Margaret (Farmer) Clements. She had lived in the area for several years.

Judith Gregory, 73, Stillwell, Okla.

Judith Anne (Arnall) Gregory, 73, Stillwell, Okla., died January 21, 2024. Born in Tahlequah, Okla., November 3, 1950, Judith was the daughter of Page and Lenora Arnall. She grew up in Stilwell, Okla., and lived there most of her life.

Margaret Ritchal, 71, McCune

Margaret Elaine Ritchal, 71, McCune, died Thursday January 25, 2024 at Ascension via Christi in Pittsburg. Born October 24, 1952 in Kansas City, Mo., Elaine was the daughter of Murrel and Nellie Hensly. Elaine worked as a care giver for 20 plus years.

Cheryl Worley, 73, Miami, Okla.

Cheryl Jean “Jeannie” Worley, 73, Miami, Okla., died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla. Born July 16, 1950, in Baxter Springs, Jeannie was the daughter of Earl and Marian (Johns) Shipman.