Raymond Dixon, 89, Riverton

Raymond Charles Dixon, 89, Riverton, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 14 2026 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born July 21, 1937 in rural Columbus, Raymond was the son of Francis E. and Emma P. (King) Dixon.Raymond lived in the Riverton area his entire life.

Doug Dinnsen, 60, Oswego

Doug Dinnsen, 60, Oswego, died Friday, August 14, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born January 29, 1966, Doug was raised in Oswego, the place he always called home.Doug was a man who loved deeply, laughed loudly and lived life in his own unforgettable way.

Ryker Rumsey, infant, Joplin, Mo.

Ryker Skye Rumsey, Joplin, Mo., died at birth Friday, August 14, 2026 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin Mo.Survivors include his parents, Ashton Rumsey and Alexis Soto of Joplin, Mo.

Garnett Brown, 94, Pittsburg

Garnett and August Julius “Babe” Renn were united in marriage May 9, 1952, in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death October 21, 1978. She then married Samuel M. Brown, Jr. April 20, 1979, in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death November 10, 2009.

Charles McQuillan, 87, Baxter Springs

Charles E. McQuillan, 87, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026.Born March 4, 1939, in Noel, Mo., Charles was the son of Louis Charles and Flossie McQuillan.He spent his early childhood years in Noel and Southwest City, Mo.

Phillip Jenkins, 76, Galena

Phillip Michael “Mike” Jenkins, 76, Galena, died at 10:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Talladega, Ala. February 13, 1950, Mike was the son of Lenard Chester Jenkins and Frances Johnson (Turner) Jenkins.

Barbara Cordry, 68, Welch, Okla.

Barbara Cordry, 68, Welch, Okla., died Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mercedez Evans, 32, Columbus

Mercedez Rebecca Evans, 32, Columbus, died Friday, August 14, 2026, in Columbia, Mo.She was born August 16, 1993, in Wichita, and as an infant, Mercedez was adopted by her parents Cheryl Evans and John Evans.The family moved to Independence when Mercedez was two and one half years old.

Iva Brassart, 86, Tonganoxie

Iva “Boots” Fassino Brassart, 86, Tonganoxie, died peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She lived a life filled with hard work, strong faith and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Often, Boots could be found with a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or great-great-grandchild by her side.

Brian Jones, 59, McCune

Brian Derrick Jones, 59, McCune, died Saturday, August 8 at his residence. Brian was an automotive mechanic. Cremation arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.