Jimmy Lucchi, 89, Scammon

Jimmy L. Lucchi 89, Scammon, died at 6:38 p.m. Thursday June 19, 2025 at his home following an illness.Born November 2, 1935 in Cherokee Jimmy was the son of Joe and Mabel Louise (Madison) Lucchi.

Susan Souder 71, Altamont

Susan Lynn (Hevel) Souders, 71, Altamont died June 19, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.Born June 17, 1954, in Oswego, Susan was the daughter of Bill and Wanda (Eckles) Hevel.

Larry Rose, 65, Carthage, Mo.

Larry Steven ‘Steve’ Rose, 65, Carthage, Mo., died peacefully June 15, 2025, after a brief illness.Born October 14, 1959, in Joplin, Mo., Steve was one of seven children of Leonard and Lenora (Everitt) Rose.

Marlene Smith, 79, Farlington

Marlene Kay Smith, 79, Farlington, died at her residence June 15, 2025.Born August 21, 1945, in Council Grove, Marlene was the daughter of Norman H. and Ina (Fuqua) Diedrich. She was a graduate of Council Grove High School.

James Carlson, 88, Carl Junction, Mo.

James (Jim) Joseph Carlson, 88, Carl Junction, Missouri, died Saturday, June 14, 2025.Born April 9, 1937 in East Mineral, Jim was the son of Joseph (Joe) and Gladys (Bramlett) Carlson.

Connie Sarwinski, 81, Columbus

Connie Lee Sarwinski, 81, Columbus, beloved wife, mother, Meema and friend died peacefully June 17, 2025.Born December 3, 1943 in Picher, Oklahoma, Connie was the daughter of Walter and Della (Braden) Smittle.Connie graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School with the Class of 1961.

Patsy Proffitt, 89, Cherokee

Patsy Lavone Proffitt, 89, resident of Oakview Estates, Frontenac, formerly of Cherokee, died at 7:09 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri.Born October 12, 1935 in Chicopee, Patsy was the daughter of August and Ina (Baker) Paschetti.

Joanna Parsons, 98, Columbus

Joanna Parsons, 98, Columbus, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at Medicalodge in Columbus, surrounded by family.Born April 21, 1927 in Missouri, near Arcadia, Joanna was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Smith) Totman. Her family moved to rural Columbus in 1961. She married Herbert Parsons Jr.

Glen Stone, 74, Baxter Springs

a structural engineer for 50 years, licensed in over 30 states, he established a reputation of knowledge, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise throughout the metal building industry.

Laveta Baughn, 81, Columbus

Laveta Coleen Baughn, 81 Columbus, died at Autumn Care Homes in Columbus, Thursday, June 12, 2025.