Ivan Rexwinkle, 87, Chetopa

Ivan Monty Rexwinkle, 87, Chetopa, died peacefully November 10, 2024.Born November 29, 1936, in rural Edna, Ivan was the son of Irvin Monroe Rexwinkle and Verdna Azila (Jones) Rexwinkle.Ivan attended Community Bible Church in Chetopa. Ivan loved the Lord and his family. He had a love for all people.

John Brassart, 85, Columbus

John Brassart, 85, Columbus, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 18 at Derfelt’s Funeral Home in Columbus. Service will be at 2 p.m. with burial in Lone Elm Cemetery to follow.A full obituary will be published in a future edition of the News Report.

Linda Brumback, 82, Columbus

Linda Lou Brumback 82, Columbus, died at 12:24 p.m. Tuesday November 5, 2024, at her home following a short illness.Born October 12, 1942, in McCune, Linda was the daughter of David Henry “Jack” and Marjorie Alice (Huff) Huston.

Leonard Vanatta, 82, Columbus

Leonard Ivan Vanatta, 82, rural Columbus, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, after succumbing to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.Born July 3, 1942, Leonard was the son of Bruce L. Vanatta and Dorothy B. (Dowty) Vanatta.He graduated from Columbus High School.

Patsy Cheater, 75, Baxter Springs

Patsy Sue Cheater, 75, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing in Baxter Springs.Born April 30, 1949 in Picher, Okla., Patsy was the daughter of Bobby and Violet (Tyree) Welch.She had lived in Baxter Springs for the past 25 years moving from Columbus.

Tracy Lynn Lewis

Tracy Lynn Lewis, 57, Welch, Okla., died early Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born January 14, 1967 in Oswego, Tracy was the daughter of Merle Edwin Neil, Jr. and Phyllis (Mullens) Neil. She was a high school graduate.

Darla D. Banzet

Darla D. Banzet, 84, Bernice, Okla. died early Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Okla., after a long illness.Born in Columbus November 20,1939, Darla was the daughter of Lute and Leota (Fowler) Headly.

Scott A. Wiseman

Scott A. Wiseman, 60, Joplin, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at The Communities of Wildwood where he has resided the past three years.Born April 26, 1964 in Joplin, Mo., Scott was the son of Fredrick and Carol (Orcutt) Wiseman.

Clint Weston Drake

Clint Weston Drake, 49, Grove, Okla., died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home.He was born June 7, 1975, in Baxter Springs, where he was raised. He attended the Riverton School District and graduated from high school in 1993.

Timothy “Tim” Joe Runyon

Timothy “Tim” Joe Runyon, 87, Quapaw, Okla. died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Baxter Springs.Born September 16, 1937, in Fort Lewis, Wash., Tim was the son of Tillmen Runyon and Georgia (Seaman) Runyon.