Gilbert Bridendolph, 87, Commerce, Okla.

Gilbert Edward Bridendolph, 87, Commerce, Okla., died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born August 11, 1938, in Washington County, Md., Gilbert was the son of Martin and Mary (Mill) Bridendolph. He had lived in Commerce since 2008 moving from Picher, Okla.

Erna Rogers, 84, Ketchum, Okla.

Erna Dee (Spear) Rogers, 84, Ketchum, Okla., died peacefully February 9, 2026, after a brief illness while in the caring presence of her loving husband of 65 years, Carl Rogers, and their children.Born March 1,1941 in Parsons, Erna Dee was the daughter of Alfred and Thelma (Taylor) Spear.

Steven Daniels, 71, Columbus

Steven Michael Daniels, 71, Columbus, died February 8, 2026.Born February 19, 1954, in Cherokee, Steven was the son of Billy and Leona (Battin) Daniels.Steven was a dedicated truck driver for many years.

Beverly Capron, 83, Tulsa, Okla.

Beverly Jean Capron (née Atkinson), 83, Tulsa, Okla., died Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by family.Born March 17, 1942, in Columbus, her life was rooted in faith, family, heritage and a strong work ethic that guided her for more than eight decades.

Philip Roth, 67, Columbus

Philip Aaron Roth, 67, Columbus, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Mindenmines, Mo.Born September 12, 1958, in Hawthorne, Calif., Philip was the son of Jake Peter Jr. (J.P.) and Dorothy Evelyn (Eaton) Roth. They both preceded him in death.

Herbert Hale, 89, Loma Linda, Mo.

Herbert Dean Hale, 89, Loma Linda, Mo. died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 11, 1936 in Wichita, Herb was the son of William E. Hale and Myrtle (Moody) Hale. After high school Herb served in the United States Army.

Dona Anderson, 70, Galena

Dona Anderson, 70, Galena, died February 4, 2026, from a short illness.Born October 29, 1955, at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Mo., Dona was the daughter of Clayton M. and Dolores D. (Dipley) Anderson. She Lived in Webb City, Mo. with her family, then moved to the Riverton/Galena area.

Daniel Slifka, 62, West Mineral

Daniel “Dano” Raymond Slifka, 62, West Mineral, died peacefully at home Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born February 28, 1963, in Reno, Nevada, Dan was the son of the late Robert and Joanne Slifka.

Rosamary Hamilton, 87, Neosho, Mo.

Rosamary Josephine (Stark) Hamilton, 87, Neosho, Mo., died at her home at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026.Born August 6, 1938, in Galena, Rosamary was the daughter of Evin Andrew Stark and Viola Josephine (Hill) Stark.

Arelva Brynds, 87, Cherokee

Arelva May Brynds, 87, Cherokee, died February 4, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born January 23, 1939 in Pittsburg, Arelva was the daughter of Everett Edgar and Alice Marie (Newport) Melton.Arelva graduated from Crawford County High School in 1957.