Rebecca Hale, 71, Chetopa

Rebecca L. “Becky” Hale, 71, Chetopa, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Joplin, Mo.Born April 9, 1955, in Oswego, Becky was the daughter of Earl and Patsy (Ridgeway) Foss. Becky was raised in Chetopa and graduated from Chetopa High School.

Floyd Seat, 78, Baxter Springs

Floyd Everett Seat, 78, Baxter Springs, died at 4:27 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the home of his sister, Susan Beeler in Baxter Springs.Born March 22, 1948, at home in Baxter Springs, Floyd was the son of Floyd and Gertie Seat.

Donald Allen, 72, Miami, Okla.

Donald “Don” Ray Allen, 72, Miami, Okla. died Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home.Don was born April 12, 1954 in Baxter Springs. He had lived in Miami, Okla., for the past 22 years moving from Joplin, Mo. Don worked for Tyson Foods in Noel, Mo. before his retirement.

Beckham Dainty, infant

Beckham Gerald Dainty, infant, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park.Born April 16, 2026, Beckham was the son of Zachary and Kaleigh Dainty. Beckham was preceded in death by Robert Grant.

Michael Talbot, 66, Coffeyville

Michael Wayne Talbot, 66, Coffeyville, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home.Born November 14, 1959, in Baxter Springs, Mike was the son of Jerry and Shirley (Marsh) Talbot. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.He was deeply devoted to his family, church and community.

Phyllis Stapleton, 92, Oswego

Phyllis June Stapleton, 92, Oswego, died peacefully April 23, 2026 at River’s Edge Senior Living in Oswego.Born March 21, 1934 in Fairview Township, Labette County, Phyllis was the daughter of James and Edythe (Hearson) Addis. She attended school in Oswego.

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at home surrounded by family.Born December 4, 1960, Sherry was the daughter of Ruth and Carl Bresee. They both preceded her in death.

Chad McCauley, 57, Pittsburg

Chad Michael Mc-Cauley,57,Pittsburg,died Friday, April 17, 2026 after a long health battle. Born June 2, 1969, Chad was the son of Robert Boone McCauley and Vickie Sue Blasor. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1987.

Bertie Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo.

Bertie Mae Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo., died Monday, April 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home at Wildwood Assisted Living, where she was cherished and loved by both residents and staff as she continued to share her kindness and faith with those around her.Born November 18, 1930, in Spiro, Okla.

Annabel Russell, 88, Cherokee

Annabel R. Russell, 88, Cherokee, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.Born September 17, 1937, in Weir, Annabel was the daughter of Neil and Corral (Turrell) Markham.Annabell and Rollin Russell were united in marriage February 14, 1957. He preceded her in death March 11, 2010.