Vicki Lee Smith

Vicki Lee Smith, 72, of Columbus, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Vicki was born December 9, 1950 in Oswego, to the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Rosalie Rowden. She married George Smith; he survives of the home.

Ellie Kate Thomas

Ellie Kate Thomas was born at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on November 17, 2023, at 11:11 pm. God chose that moment to take her in his arms. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who awaited her arrival.

Beverly Rahmeier

Beverly Kay Rahmeier, 81, Columbus, died November 20, 2023 at Freeman Hospital. Born January 4, 1942 in Columbus Beverly was the daughter of Frank and Doris (Sandberg) Manderino. She was a graduate of Columbus Rural High School with the class of 1960. Beverly and Donald E.

Danny McCorkle

Danny Melvin Mc-Corkle, 80, Riverton, died at his home surrounded by loved ones at 6:15 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023. Born July 22, 1943, in Joplin, Mo., Danny was the son of Ernie E. and Ethel B. (Brock) McCorkle. He was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County.

William Baldwin Jr.

William David Baldwin, Jr., 91, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Galena August 22, 1932, William was the son of William David Baldwin, Sr. and Tiny Rose (Oliver) Baldwin. Along with his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, William David Baldwin, III.

Sandra F. “Sandy”

Sandra F. “Sandy” Fox, 71, of McCune, died at 11:05 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by love from her family. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Johnnie McGaugh, 81, Galena

Johnnie Max McGaugh, 81, Galena, died at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home following an illness. Born October 26, 1942, in Carthage, Mo., Johnnie was the son of Claude and Ruby (Anderson) McGaugh. He was raised in Carthage, Mo. and graduated from Carthage High School.

Beverly Rahmeier, 81, Columbus

Beverly Rahmeier, 81, Columbus died Sunday, November 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Bath Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus.

Mickey Wittenmyer, 54, Galena

Mickey Scott Wittenmyer, 54, Galena died at 12:47 a.m. November 11, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri following a short illness. Born April 17, 1969 in Baxter Springs, Scott was the son of Mick and Judy (Davis) Wittenmyer. He was a lifelong resident of Galena.

Patricia Stansberry, 88, Galena

Patricia Mae (De-Graffenreid) Jarvis-Stansberry, 88, Galena died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2023 at Foxberry Terrace Assisted Living in Webb City, Mo. Born in Galena, September 17, 1935, Patricia was the daughter of Elmer Donald DeGraffenreid and Viola Beatrice (Fry) De-Graffenreid.