Joseph Babbitt, 91, Webb City, Mo.

Joseph (Joe) T. Babbitt, 91, Webb City, Mo., died unexpectedly at 11:43 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025, at National Healthcare in Joplin, Mo., while recovering from a short illness.

Donald Price, 79, Joplin, Mo.

Donald Ray Price, 79, Joplin, Mo., a cherished soul known affectionately as Donald to his friends and family, died peacefully December 4, 2025, in Joplin, Mo.Born February 12, 1946, in North Carolina, Donald’s journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

David Payne, 77, Miami, Okla.

David Dewayne Payne, 77, Miami, Okla., died peacefully at his home December 1, 2025.Born December 13, 1947 in Durant, Okla., David was the son of Doris D. Payne and Willie Jewel Payne. He attended Picher Public Schools.

Judith Parker, 79, Galena

Judith Ann Parker, 79, Galena, died at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.Born July 29, 1946, at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., while her father was stationed there in the US Army Air Corps, Judi was the daughter of Norman R. and Reatha I.

Ervin Troutman, 74, Independence

Ervin Lee Troutman, 74, Independence, died November 29, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.Born November 18, 1951 in Independence, Ervin was the son of Robert and Edna (Kingsbury) Troutman. He graduated from Independence High School with the Class of 1969.

Charles Youngblood, 77, Carthage, Mo

Charles Clay Youngblood, 77, Carthage, Mo., died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Carthage, Mo.Born October 27, 1948, in Carthage, Mo., Charles was the son of Floyd and Dorothy Youngblood.

John Woolis, 91, Shell Knob, Mo.

John Richard Woolis, 91, Shell Knob, Mo., died peacefully November 28, 2025, in Springfield, Mo.Born December 23, 1933, in Columbus, John was the son of Richard W. Woolis and Letha (Williams) Woolis.John grew up in Columbus, where he also received his education, graduating from Columbus High School.

Donald McKnight, 82, Frontenac

Donald E. McKnight, 82, Frontenac, died November 29, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.Born July 3, 1943, Joplin, Mo., Donald was the son of the late George and Virginia (Vaughan) McKnight.

Billie Jarvis, 94, Galena

Billie Gene “Bill” Jarvis, 94, Galena, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Galena Nursing Center.Born in Melrose, May 9, 1931, Bill was the son of Winth Ernest Jarvis and Alma Pauline (Smith) Jarvis.Bill and Patricia Mae DeGraffenreid were united in marriage June 17, 1951 in Arkansas.

Hulda Rhude, 101, Columbus

Hulda Jane Rhude, 101, Columbus, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.Born March 31, 1924, in Cherokee County, Hulda was the daughter of Thory and Jane Shepard Anderson. She lived most of her life in Columbus.