Jerry McGuirk, 84, Chetopa

Jerry Neil McGuirk, 84, Chetopa, Sunday afternoon March 23, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.Born November 25, 1940, in Galena, Jerry was the son of Claude and Dorothy (Myers) McGuirk. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

James Failer, 78, Baxter Springs

James Eugene Failer 78, Baxter Springs, affectionately known as Fifi to his friends, died peacefully Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Quaker Hill Nursing Facility in Baxter Springs Jim formerly lived in the Rossville area for most of his life.

Ronald Shultz, 77, Crestline

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Shultz, 77, Crestline, died at 6:07 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born January 13, 1948, in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of Harry Don Shultz and Edna Pauline (Epperson) Shultz.

Cathy Guthrie, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Cathy Ann Guthrie, 64, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City following an illness.Born December 11, 1960, in Great Bend, Cathy was the daughter of Bobby and Betty (Young) Cargile. She has been a long-time area resident.

Leta Oyler, 96, Joplin, Mo.

Leta Marie Oyler, 96, Joplin, Mo., died March 22, 2025. She was with her beloved husband, Leonard, in their home. Born April 21, 1928, in Gravette, Ark., Leta was the daughter of Clyde and Viola (Reese) Kelley.

Judy Truster, 77, Quapaw, Okla.

Judy Ann Truster, 77, Quapaw, Okla. died at 4:18 a.m., Sunday, March 23, 2025 at her home following an illness.Born June 30, 1947, in Baxter Springs, Judy was the daughter of George Eugene and Dorothy Fern (Crane) McAfee.

Dorsey Olds, 78, Galena

Dorsey E. Olds, 78, Galena, a mechanic, died March 24, 2025. Cremation arrangements are made through Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Mo.

Anthony Moreno Sr., Kansas City, Mo.

Anthony “Tony” Moreno Sr., 87, Kansas City, Mo., died peacefully February 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith.Born April 17, 1937, Tony was the son of John Moreno and Dolores Zacarias.In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S.

Gerald Dyer, 92, Grove, Okla.

Gerald Eugene Dyer, 92, Grove, Okla., died March 19, 2025.Born December 31, 1932, in Broken Arrow, Okla., Gerald was the son of Otis and Augusta Dyer.

Frances Eck, 79, Oswego

Francis “Frank” Eck, 79, Oswego, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born January 29, 1946, in Colwich, Frank was the son of Alphons and Ceclia (Spexarth) Eck. He graduated from high school in Andale. Prior to moving to Oswego in 1969, Frank was selfemployed as a farmer.