Keith Dunn, 68, Lawton

Keith R. Dunn, 68, Lawton, died March 18, 2025.Born April 13, 1956 in Amarillo, Texas, Keith was the son of Roy and Leona (Jewel) Dunn.He served his country in the US Army until his retirement in 2013.

Shirley Casey, 89, Oswego

Shirley Ann (O’Hara) Casey, 89, rural Oswego, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed died peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the Oswego Health and Rehab Community.

Chester Smith Jr., 57, Baxter Springs

Chester Eugene “Skip” Smith, Jr., 57, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025.Born July 22, 1967, in Wichita, Skip was the son of Chester Eugene Smith and Linda Kay (Brotherton) Wilson.He graduated from the Haysville School District at Campus High School in Wichita, with the Class of 1985.

Wanda Elmer, 95, Miami, Okla

Wanda Aleen Elmer, 95, Miami, Okla., died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.Born September 1, 1929, at their home in Racine, Mo., Wanda was the daughter of Curge and Bertha Burkhart.Wanda grew up in Racine, Mo. She lost her mother when she was seven years old.

Lloyd Walsh, 74, Cherokee

Lloyd Roger Walsh, 74, Cherokee, died at 3:44 a.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025 in the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City.Born March 25, 1950 at Greenbush, Lloyd was the son of Lawrence E. and Winnifred N. (Conner) Walsh.

Nancy Paradee, Carl Junction, Mo.

Nancy Ann Paradee, 73, Carl Junction, Mo., died at 10 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital following a sudden illness.Born April 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo., Nancy was the daughter of Herbert Massey and Mildred (Moore) Hartje. Raised in Joplin, Mo.

Gloria Iley, 74, Pittsburg

Gloria Ann Iley, 74, Pittsburg, died at 12:23 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg following a short illness.Born March 7, 1951 in Pittsburg, Gloria was the daughter of Frank and Fronia (Vandry) Huston.

Charles Cassell, 66, Oswego

Charles Allen Cassell, 66, Oswego, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.Born June 29, 1958, in Baxter Springs, Charles was the son of Edward Eugene and Carol Jean (Burrows) Cassell.After graduating from Columbus High School, Chuck spent many years farming until retirement.

Clinton Mullins Sr., 79, Baxter Springs

Clinton Mullins Sr., 79, Baxter Springs died peacefully Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born November 26, 1945, in Longview, California, Clinton was the son of Clarence Mullins and Laura Lee Decker. Clinton served in the United States Navy.

Charles Clark, 76, Columbus

Charles Richard Clark, 76, Columbus, died at his residence March 13, 2025.Born April 14, 1948, in Prescott, Charles was the son of Lawrence Raymond and Genevieve Eileen (Hinderliter) Clark.