Patricia Wall, 85, Riverton

Patricia (Pat) K. Wall, 85, Riverton, died November 30, 2024.Born August 8, 1939, in Columbus, Pat was the daughter of Glenn and Kathryn Auman.Pat and Claude Wall were united in marriage July 28, 1957.

Natasha Sherwood, 45, Baxter Springs

Natasha Jean (Gilmore) Sherwood, 45, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Freeman Hospital after sudden illness.Born May 28, 1979, in Joplin, Mo., Natasha was the daughter of the late Robin Gilmore and Sereana (Savage) Gilmore of Baxter Springs.

John Ralston Jr., 94 Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

John R. Ralston, Jr., 94, Poughkeepsie, New York, died at home November 28, 2024, shortly after returning home from enjoying Thanksgiving with his family.Born in Charleston, Arkansas in 1930, John was the son of John R. Ralston Sr. and Eva (Buckner) Ralston.John attended grade school in Ottawa, Ill.

Clifford Max Wilder

Clifford Max Wilder, 85, Galena, died at his home at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024, following an illness.Born May 15, 1939, Clifford was the son of the union of Carl Edward Wilder and Cleatus Wynona (Elliott) Wilder. He was a lifelong resident of Galena and retired from Doane’s Food Products.

Melissa Ann Teague

Melissa Ann Teague, 52, Galena died unexpectedly November 23, 2024, at her home.Born February 26, 1972, in Pittsburg, Melissa was the daughter of Jerry Swallow and Violet Culp.Melissa worked at JBirds in Galena as a barista for two years.

Cathi Ann Adams (Wise)

Cathi Ann Adams (Wise), 65, Oswego, died November 24, 2024 surrounded by family in Oswego after a long battle with Cancer.Born May 4, 1959 in Indianapolis, Ind., Cathi was the daughter of Audrey (Tindall) and Freemont (JR) Wise. Cathi was the youngest of four children.

Thomas Lewis Ward

Thomas Lewis Ward, 78, Columbus, died at home Monday, November 25, 2024.Born July 30, 1946 in Columbus, Thomas was the son of the late Monty Grant and Anna Elizabeth (Dugger) Ward.He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1964.

Charles “Chuck” Edward Elrod

Charles “Chuck” Edward Elrod, 87, Pittsburg, died 8:27 p.m. Saturday November 23, 2024, at his home following an illness.Born July 7, 1937 in Edgerton, Chuck was the son of Alpha Edwin and Dorothy Irene (Redenbaugh) Elrod.He was a graduate of Edgerton High School.

Ailene Louise Richardson

Ailene Louise Richardson, 100, Lenexa, a beloved mother, grandma and great grandma died November 22, 2024 with family by her side.She lived life to the fullest and she brought joy and love to all who knew her.Born September 9, 1924, in Columbus, Ailene was the daughter of James A.

Ricky Myers, Sr.

Ricky Myers, Sr., 64, Parsons, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home.Born February 7, 1960, at Tulsa, Okla., Ricky was the son of Billie Joe and Deloris Ann (Boston) Myers.At an early age, he moved with his family to Martinez, Calif. where he grew up and attended school.