Tony Rhoades, Baxter Springs

Tony Rhoades, 51, of Baxter Springs died September 17, 2023 from colorectal cancer at his home. Tony was preceded in death by by his father Leroy Austin Rhoades, mother Gelinda Gale Ferguson, sister Tammy Thomas, sister Pam Corbin, and daughter Crystal Nicole Ward.

Wilma VanBeber, McLean, Virg.

Wilma “Jean” (Augustus) VanBeber, 95 years old, of McLean, Virginia died September 14, 2023. Jean was the daughter of Don and Goldie Augustus and was raised on a farm near the Brush Creek area of Cherokee County. Jean received her early education in a oneroom country schoolhouse.

Jeffery Lansaw, 54, Galena

Jeffery P. Lansaw, 54 of Galena, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital of Joplin, Mo. following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Baxter Springs. Born in Joplin, Mo., July 14, 1969, Jeffery was the son of Emaline Josephine (Lack) Lansaw.

June Naccarato, 88, Mesa, Ariz.

June Naccarato, 88 of Mesa, Ariz. died Saturday, July 22, 2023. June often said, “I’ve lived a good life”.

Jerry Mattox, 86, Columbus

Jerry T. Mattox, 86, of Columbus died Saturday, September 16 at 5:05 p.m. at Medicalodges in Columbus. Born February 27, 1937, in rural Neosho County, Jerry was the son of Shelby and Aletha (Hevel) Mattox. They preceded him in death.

Mary Holt, 103, Columbus

Mary L. Holt, 103, of Columbus, died Thursday morning, September 21, 2023. Mary was born October 5, 1919. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 26, at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Lone Elm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Harry Hines Hospice.

David McKinney Baxter Springs

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 22, at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for David Earl McKinney who died September 13, 2023. David has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes. com.

Barbara Hamilton

Barbara Jean Hamilton, 88 of Columbus, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home. Born Monday, September 17, 1934, in Hallowell, Barbara was the daughter of Isaac Paul and Cecil (Murphy) Moore.

Cathy Campbell

Cathy J. (Crowell) Campbell, 64 of Oswego died September 17, 2023 in the comfort of her home in Oswego. Born April 7, 1959, in Garnett, Cathy was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Beverly “Bev” (Moore) Crowell. They preceded her in death.

William Dewayne “Bill” Price

William Dewayne “Bill” Price, 63, of Chetopa, died at12:43 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born December 4, 1959 in Joplin, Mo., Bill was the son of Jackie and Lillian (Hall) Price. They preceded him in death.