Scott Martin, 33, Austin, Texas

Scott Martin, 33, Austin, Texas died October 20, 2025.Born in Joplin, Mo. September 24, 1992 Scott was the son of Gregg and Patty Martin. He attended George Nettels Elementary School, Pittsburg Middle School, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 2011.

John Berrey, 67, Joplin, Mo.

John Lane Berrey, 67, Joplin, Mo., died peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Freeman Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.Born August 31, 1958, in Lakewood, Colo., John was the fifth of seven children of Joseph Lane and Janet Long Berrey.

Rodney Riddle, 81, Baxter Springs

Rodney Dale Riddle, 81, Baxter Springs, died October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.Born March 25, 1944, at home in Cherokee County, Rodney was the son of Earl Alfred Riddle and Florence Louise (David) Riddle.Rodney was drafted by the United States Army in 1964.

Dan Cates, 76, Galena

Dan William “Bill” Cates, 76, Galena, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born March 24, 1949, in Joplin, Mo. Bill was the son of Elmer Ree Cates and Alene (Archer) Cates.

Kenneth Strickland, 89, Columbus

Kenneth Eugene “Hungry” Strickland, 89, Columbus, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by his family.Born March 30, 1936, in rural Oswego, Kenneth was the son of Walter and Minnie Belle (Needham) Strickland.

William Reed Jr., 70, Baxter Springs

William C. Reed, Jr., 70, Baxter Springs, died peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family.Born January 29, 1955, in Joplin, Mo., Bill was the son of William Reed, Sr. and Leona (Lake) Brown.

Chester Polley, 82, Oswego

Chester Carl Polley, 82, Oswego, died peacefully October 19, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Mo. with family at his side.Born January 1, 1943, in Ozark Mo., Chester was the son of Chester Howard and Hazel Irene Polley. He was the only boy in a family of seven children.

David Wheeler, 86, Columbus

David Wheeler, 86, Columbus, died Thursday, October 23, 2025.Born August 21, 1938, Des Moines, Iowa, David was a man of mirth and merriment and will be remembered for his laughter and wit.

Rose Davis, 80, Galena

Rose Ann (Honeywell) Davis, 80, Galena, died at 6:58 a.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 4, 1945, Rose Ann was the daughter of John D. Honeywell and Rosalee F. (Howerton) Honeywell.

Terry Young, 85, Baxter Springs

Terry Lee Young, 85, Baxter Springs, died peacefully at home October 20, 2025.He was born October 20, 1940.Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Nancy (Roam) Young; their daughter Pamela (Young) Dean and parents William K. Young and Lucille (Edwards) Young of Joplin, Mo.