Cory Sliger, 36, Sarcoxie, Mo.

Cory Lee Daniel Sliger, 36, Sarcoxie, Mo., died Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a courageous battle of brain cancer in the comfort of his home with his wife and son by his side.He was born Saturday, July 1, 1989, in Joplin, Mo. He moved to Sarcoxie, Mo. in 2002.

Heide Reeves, 52, Joplin, Mo.

Heide Erica Reeves, 52, Joplin, Mo., died October 4, 2025 in Joplin, Mo.Born October 18, 1972 in Mannheim Germany, Heide was the daughter of Bernd W. and Karin (Bracke) Bock.Heide and William F. Reeves were united in marriage January 28, 2006 in Columbus. He survives of the home.

Edwin Kibel Sr., 80, Quapaw, Okla.

Edwin ”Ed” Fay Kibel, Sr., 80, Quapaw, Okla., died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born October 10, 1944, in Fort Morgan, Colo., Ed was the son of Frederick C. and Ida Virginia (Packer) Kibel. He had lived in Quapaw, Okla.

Patsy Abernathy, 84, Miami, Okla.

Patsy Ellen “Powell” Abernathy, Miami, Okla., 84, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died September 30, 2025.Born March 14, 1941, in Cardin, Okla., was the daughter of Hubert and Flora Lee (Collins) Powell. She spent her childhood growing up in Cardin, Okla.

Sheryl Miller, 82, Picher, Okla.

Sheryl Marie Miller, 82, longtime former resident of Picher, Okla. died Monday, October 6, 2025 at her home in Branson, Mo.Born September 29, 1943 in Joplin, Mo., Sheryl was the daughter of Vincent James and Clara Margaret (Holmes) Insolia. After Sheryl’s parents divorced, Clara married William A.

Donald Denny, 69, Columbus

Donald “Don” Joe Denny, 69, Columbus, died Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his home.Born April 19, 1956, in Eugene, Ore., Don was the son of Raymond and Ina Oleta (Williams) Denny. He spent most of his childhood in Pueblo, Colo. until moving to Joplin, Mo. in the ninth grade.

Cherry Forkner, 73, Arlington, Texas

Cherry was preceded in death by her parents; brother Larry Martin; Sisters, Margaret Birchfield, Shirley Ungles and Patricia Uhrich; father-in-law Russell Forkner and sister-in-law Jane Ann Patton.

Steven Hurley, 82, Fairland, Okla.

He and Patricia Carson were united in marriage February 14, 1999, in Miami, Okla. Together they would spend many wonderful years together until she preceded him in death in 2021.

Judith Watson, 80, Seneca, Mo.

Judith “Judy” Kay Watson, 80, Seneca, Mo., died October 3, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1945, to Warren and Nellie Kellogg.Judy was a very special woman, full of faith and kindness. She would give the shirt off her back if it meant another wouldn’t have to do without.

Evelyn Speer, 90, Baxter Springs

Evelyn “Darlene” Speer, 90, Baxter Springs, died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in rural Baxter Springs.Born November 21, 1934, in Galena, Darlene was the daughter of Elza V. Alexander and Goldie E. (Smith) Alexander.