Nicholas Huffman, 25, Galena

Nicholas Scott Huffman, 25, Galena, died at Mercy Hospital of Joplin Thursday, March 6, 2025.Born September 9, 1999, Nicholas was the son of Corey Wayne Huffman and Resha Kay (Gandy) Huffman. He graduated from Riverton High School with the Class of 2018.

Martha Myers, 81, Columbus

Martha Ann Myers, 81, Columbus, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home.Born May 21, 1943, in Columbus, Martha was the daughter of David L. and Rosie C. Emerson.She and the love of her life, Melvin Myers, were united in marriage December 28, 1962 at Marlboro Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo.

Mary Sheddrick, 84, Oswego

Mary Christine Sheddrick, 84, Oswego, died March 10, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation in Oswego.Born December 22, 1940, in Parsons, Mary was the daughter of Harlan and Roberta Cox.She graduated from Parsons High School in 1958 and Parsons Junior College in 1960.

Patsy Alsman, 71, Galena

Patsy Alsman, 71, Galena, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.Patsy was born January 4, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas.Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith. A woman of extraordinary courage and wit, Patsy was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her.

Betty Burris, 95, Topeka

Betty Jo Burris, 95, Topeka, formerly of Parsons, died Wednesday morning, March 12, 2005, in Topeka. She lived a long and full life surrounded by loving family and friends.Born June 3, 1929, in Robinson, Betty was the daughter of F. P. and Mary Elizabeth (Lind) Korthanke.

Dennis Bell, 72, McCune

Dennis C. Bell, 72, McCune, died peacefully in his home March 3, 2025. Born January 20, 1953, in Glenpool, Okla., Dennis was the son of Bobby and Mary (Ricketts) Bell. He grew up in Glenpool and attended Glenpool Schools.

Ethel Hoops, 63, Waynesboro, Tenn.

Ethel Hoops, 63, Waynesboro, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, after an illness.Born June 20, 1961, in Colorado, Ethel was the daughter of Paul Raymond Hoops and Bertha Lue (Stillwell) Hoops.Ethel and her family resided in Colorado before moving to the Chetopa area.

Joseph McLean, 86, Baxter Springs

Joseph Arthur McLean, 86, Baxter Springs, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo.Born October 10, 1938 in Whiting, Iowa, Joseph was the son of Chester Edward and Ada McLean.After high school Jospeh enlisted in the United States Army serving from 19581964.

David Jones, 63, Weir

David Lee Jones, 63, Weir, died February 26, 2025.Born June 6, 1961, in Columbus, David was the son of Wayne Leon Jones and Jo Ann Jones.David attended Southeast schools. He was not a jack of all trades but a jack of many trades.

Mary Elliott, 91, Joplin, Mo.

Mary Kathryn (K) Elliott, 91, Joplin, Mo., died March 5, 2025 after a short stay at the Communities of Wildwood.Born August 30, 1933, in Scammon, Mary K was the daughter of Patrick and Minnie Robertson Mc Namara. She married William Daniel Elliott of Pittsburg June 12, 1954 in Scammon.