Alan Christmas, 54, Columbus

Dorrance “Alan” Christmas, 54, Columbus, died as the result of an automobile accident Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Columbus.Born August 22, 1970, in Iola, Alan was the son of Leon Lester and Judith Elaine Christmas.

Carma Lou Johnson, 93, Miami, Okla.

Carma Lou Johnson, 93, Miami, Oklahoma, formerly of Baxter Springs, died April 5, 2025.Born September 9, 1931, in Filer, Idaho, Carma Lou was the daughter of Harold and Laverne Johnson.Carma Lou was a “farm girl,” and loved galloping on her cherished horses all over her parents’ farm.

James Kennedy, 81, Carl Junction, Mo.

James Francis “Jim” Kennedy, 81, Carl Junction, Missouri, died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:56 a.m. at Freeman West of Joplin, Missouri.Born April 17, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Jim was the son of James Frederick Kennedy and Betty Louise (Robbins) Kennedy.

Steven Tanksley 63, Baxter Springs

Steven Ray Tanksley, 63, Baxter Springs died Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:05 p.m., after a long illness.Born February 13, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Okla., Steven was the son of Florence (Johnson) and Ray Tanksley.He graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus with the Class of 1980.

James Hunter III, 83, Galena

James A. “Bud” Hunter, III, 83, Galena, died at 12:54 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Brookdale College Square in Overland Park.Born October 29, 1941, Bud was the son of James A. Hunter, II and Mabel L. (Ford) Hunter.

Gregory Winterhalter, 65, Neosho, Mo.

Gregory Allen Winterhalter, 65, Neosho, Missouri died Sunday, April 6, 2025.Born September 23, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri, Greg was the son of Hans Peter and Betty Lee (Lafferty) Winterhalter.

Wanda Perkins, 83, Pittsburg

Wanda Kathryn Perkins, 83, Pittsburg, died April 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born July 7, 1941, in Mulberry, Wanda was the daughter of Roy “Bud” and Juanita (Lakey) Prettyman.Wanda and Donald Perkins were united in marriage June 18, 1976, in Pittsburg.

Jimmie Shirley, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Jimmie “Jim” Alan Shirley, 64, Joplin, Missouri, died April 5, 2025 in Joplin, Missouri.Born December 7, 1960, Jim was the son of Jim and Bernice (English) Shirley.Jim was a graduate of Baxter Springs High School in 1979.

Anna Stephens, 89, Oswego

Anna Lee “Annie” Stephens, 89, Oswego, died peacefully April 4, 2025.Born June 5, 1935, in Cherokee, Annie was the daughter of Elmer and Florence (Burns) Boulware.Annie grew up and had many wonderful friends in Columbus with her younger sibling Bob (Clara) Boulware.

Sharon Hillis, 78, Parsons

Sharon K. Hillis, 78, Parsons, died at 5:55 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society.Born April 27, 1946 in Parsons Sharon was the daughter of Vernie and Beulah (Echard) Treadway.Sharon and Ronald Hillis were united in marriage in 1975. He preceded her in death.