Sheila Marez, 54, Galena

Sheila (Greenlee) Marez, 54, Galena died peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025 at home, with her daughter by her side.Sheila graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1989. She resided in Galena for the entirety of her life.

Carol Holmes, 80, Oswego

Carol Rae Holmes, 80, Oswego, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Oswego Health and Rehab.Born December 11, 1944, in Columbus, Carol was the daughter of Orville and Letha Spencer. She was an accountant by trade.Carol and Wayne L. Holmes were united in marriage February 22, 1964, in Oswego.

Dawn Conrad, 52, Galena

Dawn Ann Conrad, 52, Galena, died at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. following an illness.Born November 12, 1973 in Joplin, Mo., Dawn was the daughter of Curtis Dale and Gail Marie (Hopkins) Conrad. She moved to Neosho Mo. eight months ago.

Mary Robinson, 70, Galena

Mary Elizabeth Nutting Robinson, 70, Galena, died October 16, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Born March 17, 1955, in Joplin, Mo., Mary was the daughter of Pastor Robert Lester Nutting and Martha Ruth Nutting.

Vicki Vick, 76, Edmond, Okla.

Vicki R. Vick, 76, Edmond, Okla., died October 15, 2025 Born August 12, 1949 in Columbus, Vicki was the daughter of Billie Ray Morris and Treva Darlene (Fee) Morris.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Randall Blake Morris.

Joseph Martin, 90, Columbus

Joseph William Martin, 90, Columbus, died peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Arma Health and Rehab Center in Arma.Born January 27, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa, Joseph was the son of Lee and Esther Martin. Joseph worked with his dad doing roof work before going into the military.

Laura Willard, 91, Webb City, Mo

Laura Elizabeth Willard, 91, Webb City, Mo., died October 11, 2025.Born Laura Wolfe November 6, 1927, in Cameron, Mo., Laura was a loving mother, a thoughtful friend, a spirited community member, and a supportive ally. She was the cornerstone of her family and the heart of her community.

Leona Ashlock, 79, Galena

Leona Ashlock, 79, Galena Leona Mae Ashlock, 79, Galena, died Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025 from injuries received in an auto accident in Carl Junction, Mo.Born August 18, 1946 in Joplin, Mo., Leona was the daughter of Jewell Davis and Mary Leona (Johnson) Davis.

Jack Williams Jr., 80, Galena

Jack Dan Williams Jr., 80, Galena, died at 9:23 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born March 18, 1945 in Tulsa, Okla., Jack was the son of Jack D. Williams Sr. and Edna C. (Wadley) Williams. He had lived most of his life in Tulsa, Okla.

Zachariah Pancake, 31, Fort Scott

Zachariah David (Zac) Pancake, 31, Fort Scott, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home.Born August 20, 1994 in Joplin, Mo., Zac was the son of Chad Pancake and Matasha (Honeywell) Pancake.