Janice Maxwell, 84, Columbus

Janice Elaine Maxwell, 84, Columbus, died Saturday, March 8, 2025.Born June 10, 1940, in rural Chetopa, Janice was the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Helen Johnson. Janice and her sister, Roberta, grew up on the family farm and had many adventures together.

Dayna Watkins, 88, Baxter Springs

Dayna Earlene Watkins, 88, Baxter Springs died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born January 12, 1937, Dayna was the daughter of Herbert Arthur and Mildred (Bunch) Webber.Dayna married Robert Gene Watkins June 14, 1957. He preceded her in death August 27, 2019.

Brenda Carrier, St. Elizabeth, Mo.

Brenda Ann Carrier, 55, St. Elizabeth, Mo., died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth, Mo.Brenda was born February 16, 1970, in Kansas City, Mo.She worked for 15 years at King Louie in Baxter Springs as a Sewing Machine Operator and was of the Christian faith.

Richard Alexander, 43, Neosho, Mo.

He was employed at K&S Wire in Neosho, Mo. Jake enjoyed spending his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley.Jake was preceded in death by his parents Russ Alexander of Galena, and Pat Proctor of Potosi, Mo. and his grandparents.

Madeline Pennock, 81, Riverton

Madeline “JoAnn” Pennock, 81, Riverton, died Monday, March 3, 2025. After battling several health issues.Born June 21, 1943 in Baxter Springs, JoAnn was the daughter of Daniel “Henry” and Alice Maude (Smith) Dyson.She was a 1961 graduate of Riverton High School.

Colleen Huff, 78, McCune

Colleen Ann (Goff) Huff, 78, rural McCune, died Sunday, March 2, 2025.Born February 7, 1947, at Girard Hospital, Colleen was the daughter of Glenna (Mutch) and Charles E. Goff.She attended Monmouth Grade School and graduated from Southeast High School with the Class of 1965.She and James P.

Erma Juergensen, 91, Boone, Iowa

Erma Pauline Juergensen, 91, Boone, Iowa, formerly of Churdan, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025.Born May 12, 1933, at home near Columbus, Erma was the daughter of Arthur E. F. and F. Pauline (Kubler) Christiansen.Erma was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Pittsburg.

Joe Feagan, 88, Altamont

Joe Melvin Feagan, 88, of rural Altamont, died at 7:20 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at Girard Medical Center.Born February 18, 1937, in Columbus, Joe was the son of Jess A. and Hazel (Gibson) Feagan. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Columbus, where he grew up and attended school.

JoAnn Watts, 86, Columbus

JoAnn Watts, 86, Columbus, a registered nurse, died Friday, February 28, 2025.She lived most of her life in the Columbus, area.Born March 7, 1938, in Columbus, JoAnn was the daughter of Roy and Latishie Cline.She graduated with a nursing degree from Pittsburg State University.

Tonia Tuner, 67, Scammon

Tonia Lynn Tuner, 67, Scammon, died peacefully Friday, February 28, 2025.Born July 4, 1957, in Pittsburg, Tonia was the daughter of George Antone and Vernetta Mae (Crowe) Gabern.She was a lifelong resident of Southeast Kansas and a graduate of Southeast High School.