Ken W. Brock, 77, Pittsburg

Ken W. Brock, 77, Pittsburg businessman and entrepreneur, died peacefully at his home Sunday, December 31, 2023 with family by his side. Born February 4, 1946, Ken was the son of George and Florence (Chaplin) Brock. He was raised in Hiattville, southwest of Fort Scott.

Kenneth “Tub” Moore, 80, Galena

Kenneth “Tub” Moore, 80, died December 29, 2023 at his home in rural Galena. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tub was surrounded during his illness and at the time of his death by his family, who meant everything to him.

Raymond Godfrey, Baxter Springs

Raymond Godfrey, 76 of Baxter Springs, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home with family at his side. Raymond was born May 1, 1947, in Bridgeton, New Jersey to the union of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Ammell) Godfrey. He served in the United States Army.

Elsie Deloris Brown, 76, Galena

Elsie Deloris Brown, 76, of Galena, died at Mercy Hospital at 1:16 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Elsie was born on February 17, 1947 in Granby, Missouri to the union of Rev. Orville Edward Johnston and Ina “Fern” (Wolgamott) Johnston. She had been a lifetime resident of the Galena area. Ms.

Charles Cantrell Jr., 93 Columbus

Charles “Charlie” Martin Cantrell Jr., 93, Columbus, died December 25, 2023 at the Galena Nursing Center in Galena. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Gwendolyn Elaine Cantrell (Cossairt), father Charles Martin Cantrell Sr.

Jackie Robertson, 72, Joplin, Mo.

Jackie Elaine Robertson, 72, of Joplin, Missouri, died December 20, 2023, with her children by her side, after a four-year battle with cancer. Born November 3, 1951, in Mound Valley, Jackie was the daughter of Donald and Thelma Santee.

Theodore Hornung, 85, Lawrence

Theodore (Ted) Gregory Hornung died December 13, 2023 in Lawrence. Born June 15, 1938 Ted was the son of Edmund and Monica (Bosman) Hornung. He grew up in Spearville, graduating from Spearville High School in 1957.

Anthony McGee, 62, Joplin, Mo.

Anthony “Tony” Mc-Gee, 62 of Joplin, Missouri, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. Born July 19, 1961, in Columbus, Tony was the son of Jim and Freddie (Reimer) McGee. He has been a longtime area resident.

Phyllis Brown

Phyllis Charlene Brown (Sweet), 85, Galena, died peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born May 3, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of Charles (Bud) and Fern Sweet of Galena. They preceded her in death.

Natalie Turner

Natalie Danielle Turner, 48, Joplin, Missouri died peacefully in her home Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born January 29, 1975 in Joplin, Natalie attended Parkwood High School.