Kathleen Skahan, 62, Columbus

Kathleen (Downs) Skahan, 62, Columbus died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born April 14, 1961 in Columbus, Kathleen was the daughter of the late James Ellison Sr. and Sandra Lea (Dollard) Downs. She graduated high school in Lebo with the class of 1979.

Carolyn Saale, 82, Carl Junction

‘Sue’ Saale, 82 of Carl Junction, Missouri, died peacefully at Quaker Hill Manor, in Lowell, following an extended illness. Born on September 5, 1941 in Stockton, Missouri, Sue was the daughter of the late Wade and Mary John (Emshwiller) Cowan.

Edwina Busby, 86, Quapaw

Edwina Faye Wheeler – Busby, 86, formerly of Quapaw, Okla., died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Salina Care Center in Salina, Okla. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 21 at Quapaw Tribal Building, east of Quapaw, Okla. Kyle Young officiated.

Carolyn Lukens, 61, Oswego

Carolyn J. Lukens, 61, Oswego, a nurse, died Monday December 11, 2023 at her home. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Tammy Bridendolph, 53, Miami

Tammy Gail Bridendolph, 53, Miami, Okla. died Friday, December 15, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 1, 1970 in Claremore, Okla., Tammy was the daughter of Galen and Peggy (Green) Hudspeth. She had lived in Miami most of her life.

Samuel E. Frazier, 78, Galena

Samuel E Frazier, 78, Galena, died Sunday evening December 17 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., with his kids at his side. He is now in the presence of his Lord and savior, as well as reunited with the love of his life, Topper.

Nancy Cornwell, Kilmarnock, Va.

Nancy Lou Cornwell, 85, of Kilmarnock, Va., died at home Friday, December 8, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born a smalltown girl who crisscrossed the USA and the world with her husband Frank of 67 years.

Dorothy Crowder, 91, Joplin, Mo.

Dorothy Mae Crowder, 91 of Joplin, Missouri died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born October 26, 1932 in Joplin, Dorothy was the daughter of the late William and Cecil (Bray) Holden. Dorothy served the Lord her entire life and was passionate about her faith and relationship with Jesus.

Morgan Davidson, 76, Bella Vista

Morgan Lee Davidson, 76, Bella Vista, Arkansas, died December 3, 2023. Born November 10, 1947, in Independence, Morgan was the son of Rex and Bobbi Davidson. Growing up in Elk City Morgan received his education from the local schools.

Jinna L Greninger, 68, Joplin

Jinna was born 1955 in Webb City. The daughter of John R. and Susan F. Greninger. She attended Webb City Grade School. The family moved to Columbus, where she attended Junior High. In 1968 they moved to Greenfield, Missouri, where she graduated from High School.