Mary Ellen Ross, 88, Crestline

Mary Ellen Ross, 88, formerly of the Crestlinerural Galena community, died at Gran Villas- Medicalodge of Columbus Friday, August 1, 2025.Born August 8, 1937 in Newkirk, New Mexico, on her family’s ranch, Mary was the daugnther of William Russell and Wilma (Knowles) Moore.

Charles Norris, 91, Columbus

Charles Ray (Charlie) Norris, 91, Columbus, died July 29, 2025, at Wildwood Senior Living surrounded by loved ones.Born September 7, 1933 in Columbus, Charlie was the son of Vernon and Vena (Burton) Norris.

Charles Keeler, 77, Pittsburg

Charles Howard Keeler 77, Pittsburg, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday July 30, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born January 19, 1948 in Winfield, Charles was the son of Donald Howard and Bertha Mae (DeWitt) Keeler. Charles grew up in Winfield, attending area schools.

Marvin Wahl, 77, Columbus

Marvin Lee Wahl, 77, Columbus, died at 8:11 p.m. Wednesday July 30, 2025 at his home following a short illness.Born March 15, 1948 in Weir, Marvin was the son of William Emmett and Donna Lee (McAdam) Wahl.

George Archer, 64, Grove, Okla.

George Michael Archer, 64, Grove, Okla. died Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and family as he won the battle against a long-term illness.Born March 2, 1961, in Joplin, Missouri, George was the son of John and Velma Archer.

John Farris, 75, Grove, Okla.

John Raymond Farris, 75, Grove, Okla., died peacefully July 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.Born July 31, 1949, in Oswego, John lived a life that was both rich in experiences and full of love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Patricia Potusek, 82, Cherokee

Patricia Ann Potusek, 82, Cherokee, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home.Born February 3, 1943, in Independence, Mo., Patricia was the daughter of Glen and Esther (Bolick) Loveland.The family moved to the Cherokee area, where Pat graduated from Crawford County Community High School in 1960.

Beverly Molloy, 88, Joplin, Mo.

Beverly Ann Molloy, 88, Joplin, Mo., died at 11:09 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at her son’s home in Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born May 15, 1937, in Galena Beverly was the daughter of Joseph Henry and Cleo Elizabeth (Roy) Cagle.

David Coleman, 76, Baxter Springs

Dr. David Ray Coleman, 76, Baxter Springs, died July 26, 2025.Born February 15, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the pillar of his family, a patriarch, a sage, a man immensely full of the love of Jesus. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

Timothy Dollison Sr., Commerce, Okla.

Timothy Paul Dollison, Sr. 57, Commerce, Okla. died Sunday July 27, 2025 at his home.Born December 29, 1967 in Miami, Okla., Timothy was the son of Walter Raymond and Saundra (Potter) Dollison. He had lived in the Picher, Okla. and Commerce, Okla. areas most of his life.