William Price, 52, Pittsburg

William Christopher Price, 52, rural Pittsburg, died November 27, 2024 at his home following an illness.Born June 26, 1972, in Pittsburg, William was the son of Bill and Linda Price.He graduated from Colgan High School with the class of 1990.Chris worked on the family ranch with his father Bill.

Lexly Duncan, infant

Lexly Duncan infant daughter of Kenneth and Bailey (Blalack) Duncan was born and died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Lexly was preceded in death by a sister, Coraline Duncan and her maternal grandfather, Jared Stover.

Jeannie Sturgeon, 67, Joplin, Mo.

Jeannie Dale Sturgeon, 67, Joplin, Missouri, died November 29, 2024.Born September 5, 1957, Jeannie was a devoted wife, homemaker, and animal lover, particularly known for her affection for her beloved cats.Jeannie was preceded in death by her first husband, Terry Hatfield, and her parents.

Bellamy Carpenter, infant

Bellamy Michael Carpenter, infant, was born and died December 3, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri. His brief journey on earth, though fleeting, was enveloped in an immeasurable amount of love from his family.

Virginia Miller, 72, Miami, Okla.

Virginia Lee Miller, 72, Miami, Oklahoma, died at Quaker Hill in Baxter Springs, Sunday, December 1, 2024.Born February 23, 1952 in Ralls, Texas, Virginia was the daughter of Thurman Wayne and Thelma Jean (Robertson) Richards. She graduated from Floydada High School in 1970.

Jackie Gurnee, 83, Oswego

Jackie (“Jack”) Dean Gurnee, 83, Oswego, peacefully November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.Born March 14, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri, Jack lived a life defined by hard work and generosity.

Karla Hubbard, 59, Weir

Karla Sue Hubbard, 59, Weir, died Thursday November 28, 2024.Born March 3, 1965, in Perry, Oklahoma, Karla was the daughter of Don and Ella Ross. She and Robert Hubbard were united in marriage April 26, 2003. He survives. Karla was a cancer survivor.

Donnie Harms, 79, Chetopa

Donnie Dee Harms, 79, Chetopa, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, December 2, 2024, at his home.Born November 26, 1945 in Nevada, Missouri, Donnie was the son of Earl Gordon and Ruby Arline (Griggs) Harms.

Melvin Young, 73, Joplin, Mo.

Melvin Ray Young, 73, Joplin, Missouri, died suddenly at his home Wednesday, December 4, 2024.Born July 18, 1951 in Galena, Melvin was the son of the late Billy and Betty (Stripling) Young.Melvin graduated from Galena High School and was immediately drafted in the U.S.

James Wimp, 91, Oswego Jo Ellen Wimp, 90, Oswego

James Donald Wimp, 91, and his wife, Jo Ellen Wimp, 90 tragically passed away in a house fire Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Oswego. They had lived in Oswego the past 63 years.Born October 1, 1933, in Cherokee County, James was the son of James Al and Rosa Ellen (Page) Wimp.