Wanda Strong, 77, Galena

Wanda Lou Strong, 77 Galena, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home.Born in Neosho, Mo. November 11, 1946, Wanda was the daughter of Lucius Phair Watkins and Emma Ellen (Hill) Watkins. The family moved to Fontana, Calif.

Coleen Harris, 93, Columbus

Coleen (Triebel) Harris, 93, Columbus, died October 28, 2024 at Medicalodge of Columbus.Born November 20, 1930, in Bartlett, Coleen was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Mabel Bennett Triebel.

Constance Lee “Connie” Farley

Constance Lee “Connie” Farley, 87, died at Quaker Hill Nursing in Baxter Springs, Tuesday, October 22, 2024.Born September 24, 1937, Connie was the daughter of Ross and Blanche Fink. She married Douglas Farley in Joplin, Missouri; he preceded her in death in 1996.

Roger William Fleming

Roger William Fleming, 79, died peacefully October 23, 2024.Born July 23, 1945, Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and steadfast Catholic.Roger lived a life full of love and faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Wayne and Josephine Marie (Fortune) Fleming.

Jack Dean Cossairt

Jack Dean Cossairt, 78, Columbus, died Thursday afternoon, October 24, 2024 surrounded by his family at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri, after a valiant battle with stage 4 lung cancer. On the Tuesday prior, Jack was saved and baptized, asking Jesus Christ into his heart.

Phyllis E. Hansen

Phyllis E. Hansen, 86, Galena, died at her home at 12 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024.Born in Galena January 6, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of Charles Robinson and Rita B. (Smith) Robinson. She graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1956. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Mary Louise Martin

Mary Louise Martin, 75, Columbus, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo., as a result, from a single vehicle accident that occurred on October 11.Born June 9, 1949 in Columbus, Mary was the daughter of Fred Christian Heistand and Elizabeth Winnifried (Morris) Heistand.

Barbara Mangile, 87, Frontenac

Barbara June Mangile, 87, Frontenac, died October 21, 2024, at Oakview Estates.Born October 12, 1937, in Cherokee, Barbara was the daughter of Thomas O. and Leila B. (Story) Mason. Barbara spent most of her life in Capaldo and graduated from Cherokee High School.In June of 1955 she married Ronald L.

Cory Miller, 51, Alba, Mo.

Cory Darrell Miller, 51, Alba, Mo., died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, October 16, 2024.Born January 31, 1973, in Illinois, Cory was the son of Jim Sanders and Bobette Miller and was raised by his late grandparents, Allen and Cheri Henry.

Frankie Douglas Price

Frankie Douglas Price, 80, Baxter Springs died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his home.Born September 11, 1944, in Ottawa County, Okla., Frankie was the son of Thomas and Minnie (Pierce) Price.After graduation Frankie enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country proudly.