Randall Mai, 72, Baxter Springs

Randall Ward Mai, 72, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.Born November 26, 1953, Randall was the son of David Mai Jr. and Emma Jean (Gosser) Mai. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Russell High School in Russell.

Royal Miller, 69, Webb City, Mo.

Royal Arthur Miller, 69, Webb City, Mo., died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:50 a.m. at his home surrounded by loved ones.Lovingly known as “Bear,” Royal was born March 9, 1956, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Evelyn (Kahl) Miller and Gaylord Miller.

Aleta Sanders, 77, Galena

Aleta Jean Sanders, 77, Galena, died at 5:18 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home following an illness.Born March 12, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri, Aleta was the daughter of Clinton LeRoy and Barbara Jean (Armer) Wade. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.She attended Galena Schools.

Kenneth Porter Jr., 66, Chetopa

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Porter, Jr., 66, of Chetopa, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Janet Meyer, 72, Pittsburg

Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, Pittsburg, died January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.A change has been made to the service times. The family will receive visitors Saturday, January 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg.

James Coble, 79, Columbus

James Robert “JC” Coble, 79, Columbus, died January 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born December 15, 1946 in Columbus, JC was the son of the late Donald Ray and Vinita Faye (Clevenger) Coble. He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1964.

Jim Lewis, 89, Columbus

Jimmie “Jim” Lowe Lewis, 89, Columbus, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died January 17, 2026.Born May 7, 1936, in Ash Grove, Missouri, Jim was the son of A.O. and Violet Lewis. The Lewis family was one of strong faith and very active members of Zion Baptist Church.

John Hamilton, 78, Joplin, Mo.

John Everett Hamilton, 78, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, January 20, 2026.John was born September 24, 1948. He spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver, from which he retired. In 2015 he continued a life filled with his true love, Mary Hamilton.

Ivan Queen, 77, Parsons

Ivan Eugene Queen, 77, Parsons, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following an illness.Born October 3, 1948 in Mulvane, Ivan was one of 18 children born to Earl Raymond and Ruth (Black) Queen.He served the country for seven years in the US Army.

Mary Yost, 96, Pittsburg

Mary Margaret Yost, 96, Pittsburg died at 12:34 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born October 27, 1929, in Columbus, Mary was the daughter of Pete and Mildred Bowers.In April 1948, she married Charles W. Yost.