Janet Meyer, 73, Pittsburg

Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, Pittsburg, died January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born February 27, 1952, in Brazilton, Janet was the daughter of Lewis Charles and Elsie Mae (Kroenke) Stoll. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church Grade School and graduated from Girard High School.

Theresa Ewen, 71, Baxter Springs

Theresa L. Ewen, 71 Baxter Springs, died Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo.Theresa has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Heather Dugger, 41, Galena

Heather Lynn Dugger, 41, Galena, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born June 22, 1984, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, Heather was the daughter of Roger and Dana (Riker) Dugger.

Danny Simpson, 67, Galena

Danny Joe Simpson, 67, Galena, died at 7:51 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 6, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri, Danny was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Reser) Simpson. He had lived in Galena most of his life.

Charlene Ortner, 81, Columbus

Charlene Ortner, 81, Columbus, died at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus.Born April 13, 1944, in Parsons, Charlene was the daughter of Charles William Sherwood and Leona Marie (Settle) Sherwood.

Judith Roberts, 83, Columbus

Judith Ann Roberts, 83, Columbus, died peacefully at her home January 17, 2026.Born February 1, 1942, in Bates County, Missouri, Judith was the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Zimmerman. She grew up alongside her three brothers and carried strong family values with her throughout her life.

Michael Clyburn, 77, Galena

Michael Lee Clyburn, 77, Galena, died suddenly January 17, 2026, at his home.Born June 10, 1948, in San Francisco, California, Michael was the beloved son of the late Charles Lee Clyburn and Billie Jane Montgomery Clyburn.

Ruby Williams, 70, Baxter Springs

Ruby Irene (Crabtree) Williams, 70, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo.Born January 21, 1955 in Salina, Ruby was the daughter of Harry Benton and Vivian Lee (Jackson) Crabtree. Ruby and John Wesley Williams, Sr.

Billie Nowlin, 71, Baxter Springs

Billie Joe Nowlin, 71, Baxter Springs, died peacefully January 17, 2026, holding the hand of the love of his life, Janie his wife of 53 years.Born October 6, 1954, in Kanopolis, Billie was the son of Lloyd Nowlin and Ruth Millard Nowlin.

Donald Stewart, 95, Welch, Okla.

Donald D. Stewart, 95, Welch, Okla., died Sunday, January 18, 2026.He grew up in Southeast Kansas and was the son of Ben and Bertha Stewart. He served two years in the Army during the Korean War where he was active in a heavy tank division.