Robbie Dale Fitch

Robbie Dale Fitch, 67, rural Galena, died September 27, 2024 as a result of an accident at his home.Born June 16, 1957 in Neosho Mo., Robbie was the son of Chester “Bud” and Patsy Fitch. He attended Riverton High School where he was a standout athlete.

Irene Ellen McCool

Irene Ellen McCool, 92, Galena, died at 7:57 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Baxter Springs.Born in Lanagan, Mo., October 20, 1931, Irene was the daughter of Lewis Lee Charles and Edith Lenora (Coberly) Charles. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Vernon Jordan

Vernon Jordan, 87, Galena, died at his home Friday, September 27, 2024, at 9:03 a.m. surrounded by his family.Born in Southwest Missouri May 8, 1937, Vernon was the son of Ted Oscar Jordan and Helen Maxine (Chew) Jordan. He graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1955.

Janet Ann Spencer

Janet Ann Spencer, 66, Scammon, died at 7:25 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home following an illness.Born October 2, 1957, in Columbus, Janet was the daughter of Thomas H “Sonny” and Alice (Torchia) Ligon. She grew up in 42 Camp, near Scammon.

Virginia Mayfield

Virginia Mayfield, 85, died in Lincoln, Nebraska, September 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.Born April 16, 1939, in Chetopa, Virginia was the daughter of Claude and Charlotte Mayfield.

Elfriede “Ellie” Charlotte Wagner

Elfriede “Ellie” Charlotte Wagner, 78, Baxter Springs, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.Born November 27, 1945 in Heidelberg, Germany, Ellie was the daughter of Alfred and Elisabeth (Fromm) Muller. She was united in marriage to Ronald A.

Larry Neil Martin

Larry Neil Martin, 73, Columbus, died Saturday, September 28, 2024. Services are pending.

Cynthia Van Buren, 59, El Dorado

Cynthia Lynn (Brown) Van Buren, 59, El Dorado, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Sunday, September 2024 after a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.Born December 6, 1964, in Wellington, Cynthia was the daughter of Steven and Mary Brown.

Robert Roark, 81, Columbus

Robert “Bob” Earl Roark, 81, Columbus, died Monday, September 24, 2024 at Autumn Place in Columbus.Born March 30, 1943, in Oakland, California, Bob was the son of the late Lester and CoNorma (Correll) Roark. He graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1961.

Joyce Scott, 86, Scammon

Joyce Ann Scott, 86, Scammon, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Medicalodge in Columbus.Born August 25, 1938, in Weir, Joyce was the daughter of Samuel D. and Faye E. (Allred) Ross.Joyce was a graduate of Weir High School with the class of 1956.