Kenneth Munger

Kenneth Ray Munger, 77, died September 12, 2023 at Comfort Care Homes in Pittsburg. Born June 1, 1946, Kenneth was the son of Ora and Hazel Munger-Large. Kenneth served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970.

Bobbie Joe Thomas

Bobbie Joe Thomas, 91, of Sallisaw, Okla., died September 10, 2023. Born December 7, 1931, in Scammon, Bobbie Joe was the son of Lela Gussie (Scott) Thomas and Samuel Alfred Thomas. They preceded him in death.

Ronald Murray

Ronald Wayne ‘Ron’ Murray, 66, of Galena, died peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Friday, September 8, 2023 following an extended illness. Born February 5, 1957 in Joplin, Mo., Ron was the son of Bob and Willa (Willis) Murray.

Richard Girton

Richard Leon Girton, 84, of Galena, died at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He accidently drowned while fishing at the strip pits. Born November 03, 1938, in Galena, Richard was the son of Wayne and Mary Louise (Lentz) Girton. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

William Moore

William Joseph Moore, 33, of Plainfield, Ill. died September 8, 2023, where he was currently working. Will was born June 29, 1990, in Joplin, Mo. He lived in Quapaw, Oklahoma where he also attended school.

Ronald Puckett

Ronald L. Puckett, 81 of Baxter Springs died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 14, 1942 in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of Orville and Thelma Puckett. He was a graduate of Cherokee County Rural High School with the class of 1960.

John Dickinson

John L. Dickinson, 87, of Oswego, died at 11:16 a.m. Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Labette Health, in Parsons following an illness. Born March 9, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Okla., John was the son of Carroll A and Virgie Mae (White) Dickinson.

Donna Loyd

Donna Louise Loyd, 63 of Joplin, Mo. Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Freeman Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born March 26, 1960 in Columbus, Donna was the daughter of Bill and Katharine (Lane) Qualls.

Danny Castle, 81, Chetopa

Danny Leroy Castle, 81, of Chetopa, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence. Born at home October 2, 1941, in Chetopa, Danny was the son of Leroy and Elsie (Jarrett) Castle. They preceded him in death.

Colleen Harshman, 92, Galena

Colleen Leatha (Mattison) Harshman, 92, of Galena, died September 8, 2023. Born October 2, 1930 at Cardin, Okla., Colleen was the daughter of Roy and Josie (Ewers) Mattison. They preceded her in death.