Donald Clark Jr., 89, Fort Scott

Donald Graham Clark Jr., 89, Fort Scott, died at 9:06 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg following an illness.Born May 26, 1936 in Keene, N.H., Donald was the son of Donald G. and Grace Annette Clark.He was self-employed as a masonry and brick layer, retiring in 2019.

Steven Souders, 73, Chetopa

Steven Wayne “Steve” Souders, 73, Chetopa, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence.Born January 19, 1952, in Parsons, Steve was the son of Homer “Wayne” and Mary Francis (Martin) Souders. He grew up, attending and graduating from Labette County High School with the Class of 1970.

Shannah Idleman, 48, New York N.Y.

Shannah Rae Idleman, 48, New York, N.Y. died Friday, September 19, 2025 following a sudden illness.Born September 12, 1977 in Little Rock, Ark., Shannah was the daughter of Charles and Marsha Rae (Fulcher) Idleman. She had lived in New York the past eight years.

Joseph Page 86, Pittsburg

Joseph Henry Page, 86, rural Pittsburg, died at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025 at this home surrounded by his family.Born October 15, 1938 at Chicopee, Joe was the son of Joe and Henrietta Maiseroulle Page Sr. Joe was a businessman who was a lifelong rural Pittsburg resident.

Ray Holden, 79, Joplin, Mo.

Ray E. Holden, 79, Joplin, Mo., died September 15, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. after an illness.Born November 18, 1945, in Joplin, Mo., Ray was the son of Jack and Margaret (Young) Holden. He graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1963.

Twila Hall, 93, Joplin, Mo.

Twila (Helwig) Hall, 93, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Freeman Hospital.Born May 19, 1932, at home in Cherokee County, Twila was the second daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Wilcox) Helwig.Twila and Clinton Dale Hall were united in marriage June 1, 1959.

Lynn Shawnee, 73, Grove, Okla.

Lynn Jeffrey “Lynnie” Shawnee, 73, Grove, Okla. died Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Integris Grove Hospital.Born on March 15, 1952, Lynnie was the son of William “Beck” and Marie (Reavis) Shawnee. Lynnie lived in Lawton, Okla.

Lora Hicks, 61, Joplin, Mo.

Lora Ann (Madison) Hicks, 61, Joplin, Missouri, died Saturday, September 13, 2025.Born August 31, 1964, Lora was the daughter of Jiggs Madison and Marcia (Ross) Madison. Lora was a class of 1983 graduate of Carl Junction High School.

Winona Goedeke, 93, Girard

Winona Faye (Allen) Goedeke, 93, Girard, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025.Born November 3, 1931 in West Mineral, Winona was the daughter of Harry and Golda (Morris) Allen. She and her identical twin Ramona attended and graduated from West Mineral High School in 1949.Winona and Eldon F.

Cheryl Donelson, 67, Oswego

Cheryl Lynn Donelson, 67, Oswego, died at her home Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born December 10, 1957, in Denver, Colo., Cheryl was the daughter of Jack Lee Wilson and Barbara Jean (Wolverton) Hoskins. She worked as the secretary for the Presbyterian Church in Parsons.