Susan Phelps, 79, Pittsburg

Susan “Nana” Margaret (Steep) Phelps, 79, Pittsburg, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 14, 1946, in Seneca, Ill., Susan was the daughter of Clinton and Marjorie (Thorson) Steep.

Debbie Wolken, 69, Girard

Debbie Wolken, 69, Girard, died at 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones, joined the love of her life Bub.Born February 6, 1956 in Fort Scott, Debbie was the daughter of Virgil Keith and Wilma Carol (Gilmore) Murrow. She graduated from Mapleton High School in Mapleton.

Paul Higgins, 83, Oswego

Paul Wesley Higgins, 83, Oswego, died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born December 17, 1941 in Leonard, Texas, Paul was the son of the late John Paul and Dorothy Viola (Branch) Higgins. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1961-1965.

Phillip Hergert, 63, Joplin, Mo.

Phillip Edward Hergert, 63, Joplin, Mo., died peacefully at 1:37 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship and love.Born December 2, 1961, in Nevada, Mo., Phillip was the son of Leon E. Hergert and Eleanor N. Hergert.

Debra Greenfeather, 69

Debra Ruth Greenfeather, 69, beloved mother, devoted nurse, and cherished friend, died peacefully October 18, 2025.Born January 11, 1956, in Joplin, Mo., Debra was the daughter of the late Clifford and Reba (LaRue) Howerton. Debra lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and adventure.

Karen Godfrey, 77, Baxter Springs

Karen Marlene Godfrey, 77, Baxter Springs, died peacefully at her home October 18, 2025.Born February 22, 1948, in Plainwell, Michigan, Karen grew up and graduated from Plainwell High School.

David Jordan, 71, McCune

David Lee Jordan, 71, McCune, died Friday, October 17, 2025 at Prairie Mission Village in St. Paul.Born May 6, 1954, in St. Johns, David was the son of the late Harry and Phyllis Jordan.

Ladonna Anderson, 75, Joplin, Mo.

LaDonna Kay “Dawn” Anderson, 75, Joplin, Missouri, died Saturday, October 18, 2025.Born in Wichita on December 11, 1949, La-Donna was given up for adoption as an infant. LaDonna was chosen by Don and Violet Anderson of Galena.

Ronnie McCallister, 86, Galena

Ronnie Keaton Mc-Callister, 86, Galena, died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.Born November 8, 1938, in Pittsburg, Ronnie was the son of A. Keaton McCallister and Birdie Elizabeth Crane. He was united in marriage to Alberta Fietz June 22,1957 in Lusk, Wyoming.

Roseann Patterson, 38, Columbus

Roseann Nicole Patterson (Nikki), 38, Columbus, died October 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. She was born February 5, 1987.“Nikki” as everyone knew her, fought a hard fight her whole life with her illnesses. That’s all she knew, she fought until the last breath.