Linda Evans, 70, Columbus

Linda Evans, 70, ColumbusLinda Kay Evans, 70, Columbus, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the home after an almost four-year battle with cancer.Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus.

Verda Littlejohn, 88, Chetopa

Verda Maude Littlejohn, 88, Chetopa, died at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri Saturday, August 30, 2025.Born November 10, 1936, on the family farm West of Chetopa, Verda was the daughter of Edward and Maude (Caldwell) Moliter.

Larry Kitch, 76, Girard

Larry D. Kitch, 76, Girard, died peacefully August 26, 2025.Born January 14, 1949, Larry was the son of Frank and Ora Lee Kitch.Larry served his country during the Vietnam War, demonstrating the courage and dedication that would define his character throughout his life.

Delores Collins, 80, Columbus

Delores Ann Collins, 80, Columbus, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at her home after an illness.Born August 29, 1945, Delores was the daughter of Smokey Roy and Irene (Reasner) Comer. She graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1963. She was married to Arthur William Woods Jr.

Linda Young, 85, Miami, Okla.

Linda Gayle Young, 85, Miami, Okla. died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, Okla.Born June 24, 1940 in Edgemont, Utah, Linda was the daughter of John and Alma Jean (Losee) Waldron. She was a 1958 graduate of Tooele High School in Tooele, Utah.

Brenda Peek, 63, Webb City, Mo.

Brenda Sue Peek, 63, Webb City, Mo., died at 2:03 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin surrounded by her family.

Janice Fagan, 74, St. Charles, Ark.

Janice Marie Madeline Emma Fagan, 74, St. Charles, Ark., died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Baptist Health Care Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.Born September 16, 1950, in Enid, Oklahoma, Janice was the daughter of Omer Joseph Plante and Hazel Ellen Webber Plante.

Michael Wadholm, 56, Baxter Springs

Michael Delmas Wadholm, 56, Baxter Springs, died August 29, 2025.Born in May 30, 1969 in Torrance, Calif., Michael, a lifelong resident of Baxter Springs.Known for his courage and dedication, Michael was never one to back down from a challenge.

Shirley Gerwert, 91, Weir

Shirley Nadyne Gerwert 91, Weir, died at 2:34 p.m. Saturday August 30, 2025 at her home following an illness.Born October 7, 1933 in Hume, Mo., Shirley was the daughter of Carl L. and Mona E. (Zwahlen) Keith.

Kent Tomlinson, 62

Kent Warren Tomlinson, 62, died August 20, 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer.Memorial services for Kent will be held Saturday, August 30 at State Theatre from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.