Darrell Johnston, 58, Baxter Springs

Darrell Lee Johnston, 58, Baxter Springs, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born August 1, 1967, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Darrell was the son of John Richard Johnston and Erma Marcine (Eaton) Johnston.

Retta Neely, 90, Joplin, Mo.

Retta Fern Neely, 90, Joplin, Missouri, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Elkland, Missouri.Born December 20, 1934 in Weir, Fern was the daughter of Lloyd and Ruth (Ristau) Smith.Fern and Robert Neely were united in marriage February 20, 1954 in Columbus.

Ashley Smith, 36, Vinita, Okla.

Ashley Nicole Smith, 36, Vinita, Oklahoma, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.Born January 3, 1989, in Grove, Oklahoma, Ashley was the daughter of Carl Smith Jr. and Betty (Dykes) Smith-Owens.

Irene Hood, 95, Shell Knob, Mo.

Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher), 95, Shell Knob, Missouri, died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.Born March 19, 1930, in Baxter Springs, Irene was the daughter of George and Dora Carmack.

Paul Waggoner, 54, Joplin, Mo.

Paul Douglas Waggoner, 54, Joplin, Mo., died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at a local hospital.He was a miraculous mystery to his family. He was born December 9, 1970, in Joplin, Mo. and grew up in Carthage, Mo. He attended College View State School where he graduated with honors.

Zachary Rinehart, 36, Vinita, Okla.

Zachary Todd Rinehart, 36, Vinita Okla., died Monday, August 18, 2025, near Miami, Okla. on the Will Rogers Turnpike. Born December 22, 1988, in Miami, Oklahoma, Zac was a graduate of Chelsea High School.After graduating he went in the United States Army, serving his country for six years.

Larry Long, 87, Joplin, Mo.

Larry Don Long, 87, Joplin, Mo., died suddenly at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Wednesday, August 13, 2025.Born February 11, 1938, in Loyal, Okla. (Kingfisher County), Larry was the son of Lew and Ruth (Maxwell) Long.

Evelyn Stansberry, Carl Junction, Mo.

Evelyn Joan Stansberry, 85, Carl Junction, Mo. died Wednesday evening August 13, 2025, at her home following an illness.Born December 23, 1939, in Galena, Evelyn was the daughter of Evin Andrew and Viola Josephine (Hill) Stark.

Janet George, 71, Parsons

Janet George, 71, Parsons, a longtime business owner and banker, died Thursday, August 14, 2025.Born September 17, 1953, at Oswego, Janet was the daughter of Donald “Don” and Eleonora (Zeller) Free. She grew up at Oswego and attended Oswego schools graduating from Oswego High School in 1971.

David Grant, 84, Chetopa

David L. Grant, 84, Chetopa, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Galena Nursing Center.Born February 15, 1941, in Miami, Oklahoma, David was the son of Leo Grant and Mary Josephine (Trinkle) Grant.