Judith Rhymer, 72, Sarcoxie, Mo.

Judith Lynn Rhymer, 72, Sarcoxie, Mo., died suddenly Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. surrounded by her loving family.Born August 12, 1952, in Cassville, Mo., Judy was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lee and Selah (Hadley) Farmer.

James Augustus, 77, Cushman, Ark.

James “Jim” Robert Augustus, 77, Cushman, Ark. died December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home in Cushman.Born October 20, 1947, in Columbus, Jim was the son of Robert Dean and Virginia Gore Augustus.

June Schipper, 93, Dothan, Ala.

June Marion Schipper, 93, Dothan, Alabama native and longtime Crookston, Minnesota resident, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, Mo.Born in Dothan, Ala., March 19,1931, June was the daughter of Jack and Eula (Seaborn) Segler.

Rosemary Summers, 84, Joplin, Mo.

Rosemary Summers, 84, Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born December 26, 1939, Rosemary was the daughter of Carl and Ruby (Hubbard) Annis and grew up alongside her two siblings.

David Stanley, 59, Seneca, Mo.

David L. Stanley, 59, Seneca, Mo., died December 21, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones.Born December 18, 1965 in Baxter Springs, David was the son of Boyce and Sharon Stanley.David worked as a driver for DMT Services in Siloam Springs, Ark.

Judy Kay May, 83, Lowell

Judy Kay May, 83, Lowell, died December 15, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with dementia. She was a loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend to those who knew her.Born October 25, 1941 in Joplin, Mo.

Deborah Johnson, 59, Bells, Texas

Deborah Renee Johnson, 59, Bells, Texas, died Wednesday evening, December 18, 2024, in Jasper County, Missouri.Born April 3, 1965, in Amherst, Texas, Deborah was the daughter of Gene Boone and Joann Stanley. She graduated from Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas with the Class of 1983.

Terry Davis, 71, Weir

Terry Eugene Davis, 71, Weir, died December 20, 2024, at KU Medical Center.Born January 1, 1953, Terry was the son of Melvin Davis Sr. and Mildred Hartshorn. He graduated from Liberal High School in Missouri with the Class of 1971.

Ruth Willhite, 85, Monett, Mo.

Ruth Adele Willhite, 85, Monett, Mo., died Monday, December 16, 2024, while at Oak Pointe in Monett.Born July 1, 1939, in Walhalla, N.D., Ruth was the daughter of Earl Alvin and Ouida Mildred (Walters) Young. She was the oldest of five kids.

Ricky Eugene Jones

Ricky Eugene Jones, 71, Chetopa, died Thursday, December 12, 2024.Born April 8, 1953 in Filer, Idaho, Ricky was the son of the late Roy Jones and Janie Mae (Tyree) Mayhood.Ricky attended trade school after graduating high school.