Melody Holden, 67, Galena

Melody Ann Holden, 67, Galena, passed away at 1:18 AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after ongoing health complications from a car accident in late 2025.Born in Spokane, Wash. November 26, 1958, Melody was the daughter of Jack Robinson and Betty (Jones) Robinson.

Anna McKinzie, 62, Joplin, Mo.

Anna Marie McKinzie, 62, Joplin, Mo. died unexpectedly at her home the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026.Born November 23, 1963, Anna was the daughter of Melvin Ray McKinzie and Colleen Joyce (Johnston) McKinzie. She had lived in the Galena and Joplin, Mo. areas all of her life.

James Buckner, 77, Weir

James Earl “Jim” Buckner, 77, Weir, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home.Born July 10, 1948 in Wichita, Jim was the son of James and Daisy (Whorel) Buckner. He married Wilma Louise Tillman June 28, 1969 in Columbus. She preceded him in death February 23, 2010.

Deloris Markham, 91, Carthage, Mo.

Deloris J. “Jean” Markham, 91, Carthage, Mo., died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Joplin, Mo.Born May 24, 1934, in Galena, Jean was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ada (Anderson) Fox.She graduated from Joplin High School in 1952 and later worked in manufacturing for several years.

James Brisbin, 77, Cherokee

James L. Brisbin, 77, Cherokee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and man of deep Christian faith, died peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Pittsburg.Born in April 1949 in Independence, Mo., James was the son of James and Deloris Brisbin.

Carmen Wade, 79, Baxter Springs

Carmen Eva Wade, 79, Baxter Springs, died Monday, April 27, 2026.Born Thursday, August 1, 1946 in Columbus, Carmen was the daughter of Milton and Sue (Stone) Hall.Carmen and Stephen P. Wade were united in marriage January 15, 1966.

William Stoskopf, 78, Tulsa, Okla.

William Albert Stoskopf, 78, Tulsa, Okla., died Friday, April 24, 2026.Born in Kansas and adopted at two days old by Sara and Roy Stoskopf of Columbus, Bill claimed his stern yet adoring parents as his only parents.

Jack Hartgraves Jr., 67, Chetopa

Jack A. Hartgraves, Jr., 67, Chetopa, died peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Chetopa. He was a dedicated and hardworking man whose life was marked by loyalty to his family and a strong work ethic.Born on August 16, 1958, in Wichita, Jack was the son of Jack A. Hartgraves, Sr.

Donald Curtis, 86, Weir

Donald Lee Curtis, 86, Weir, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born November 11, 1939, in Weir, Donald was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Curtis.Donald and Della Ann Jarrell were united in marriage June 10, 1964.

Loyd Manes, 78, Pittsburg

Loyd Dean Manes, 78, Pittsburg, died Saturday, May 2, 2026.Born August 4, 1947, in Aurora, Mo., Loyd was the son of Fred Manes and Mary Jane (Gibson) Manes.He went to school in Bolivar, Mo. and graduated from Southeast High School in 1965. After graduation Loyd joined the Army from 19651967.