Wayne Jones, 87, Riverton

Wayne Dale Jones, 87, Riverton, died Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. surrounded by his family.Born January 15, 1938 on the farm North of Baxter Springs, Wayne was the son of Lester Finis Jones and Hazel (Baker) Jones.

John Wolfe, 81, Chetopa

John Owen “Buddy” Wolfe, 81, Chetopa, died the morning of Friday, August 8, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation.Born January 22, 1944, in Welch, Oklahoma, Buddy was the son of John and Alma (Sheffield) Wolfe.Buddy graduated from Chetopa High School.

Edward Heinrichsmeier, 85, Parsons

Edward L. Heinrichsmeier, 85, Parsons, passed Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Parsons. Born October 21, 1939, Ed was a deeply loved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.Ed led a life rooted in the values of hard work, simplicity, and lending a hand.

Virgil Harmon Jr., 84, Webb City, Mo.

Virgil Charles Harmon, Jr., 84, Webb City, Mo. died Monday, August 4, 2025 in Webb City, Mo.Born June 2, 1941 in Grove, Okla., Virgil was the son of Virgil Charles Harmon, Sr. and Genevie (Essex) Harmon. He grew up in Afton, Okla.

Christopher Comer, 49, Phoenix, Ariz.

Christopher “Chris” Lee Comer, 49, Phoenix, Ariz., died July 29, 2025.Born July 16, 1976, Chris was the son of Roger and Karen Comer. He was a 1994 graduate of Columbus Unified High School.Christopher “Chris” loved cars and took much pride in his showing them at various car shows.

James McSherry, 70, Columbus

James William Mc-Sherry, 70, Columbus, died Friday, August 1, 2025.Born October 20, 1954, in Joplin, Mo., James was the son of William “Bill” McSherry and Pearl Kirkpatrick McSherry. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death a brother, Terry McSherry.

Fr. Robert Wachter, 75, Wichita

Reverend Robert B. Wachter, 75, beloved priest of the Diocese of Wichita, died August 2, 2025. Known for his humble spirit, deep devotion to the Church, and unwavering love for his family, Father Wachter served the people of Kansas with grace, wisdom, and compassion for nearly 40 years.

Clardy Eaglin Jr., 92, Baxter Springs

Clardy Lee Eaglin, Jr., 92, Baxter Springs, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, August 4, 2025 at Quaker Hill Nursing Home, Baxter Springs.Born May 15, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee, Clardy was the son of Clardy L. Eaglin Sr. and Esther Melissa Eaglin.

Judith Hornung, 83, Galena

Judith Hornung, 83, Galena, died July 31, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena.

Herbetta Coble, 88, Galena

Herbertta Jean (Derfelt) Coble, 88, Galena, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born May 16, 1937 in Galena, Herbetta was the daughter of Ora Leonard Derfelt and Sarah Belle (Wade) Derfelt.