Ian Fox

Ian Cole Fox, 28, of Winchester, Kentucky, died August 7, 2023,. Ian’s life was tragically taken while visiting family in McCune. Born December 2, 1994, in Parsons, Ian was the son of Nicole Richardson Fox and Nathan Fox.

Tamrya Aldinger

Tamrya Elaine “Tami” Aldinger, 55, of Oswego, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Labette Health System in Parsons. Born March 20, 1968 in Joplin, Mo., Tami was the daughter of Wallace and Doris Elaine (North) Long. She had lived in Oswego for 18 years moving from Picher, Okla.

Philip Ferneau, 63, Riverton

Philip Clabe Ferneau, 63, of Riverton, died unexpectedly at 7:33 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born September 19, 2959 in Joplin, Mo. Philip was the son of Jerry Ferneau and Phyllis (Cockrum) Ferneau. He graduated from Joplin High School in the late 1970’s.

Cheryl Reed, 61, Altamont

Cheryl Ann (Coble) Reed, 61, of rural Altamont, died peacefully at her home August 13, 2023. Born October 31, 1961, at Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, Cheryl was the daughter of Bob and Peggy (Hamilton) Coble. Cheryl spent her childhood years in Columbus.

Jimmy Fry, Jr. 54, Neosho, Mo.

Jimmy Ray Fry Jr., 54, of Neosho, Mo. died following a sudden illness. Born August 11, 1969, Jimmy was the son of Jimmy Ray Fry Sr. and Sandra (McBride) Ainsworth. He was a lifelong resident. He worked as a supervisor at Protein Solutions, in Joplin, Mo. for the last 15 years.

Chester Bilke, 91, Baxter Springs

Chester Ray Bilke, 91 of Baxter Springs, died Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home with his family at his side Chester has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. A military service will take place at the Fort Scott National Cemetery at a later date.

Peggy Bogle, 87, Baxter Springs

Peggy Lavon Buergin Messer Bogle, 87, Baxter Springs, died peacefully surrounded by her family August 6, 2023, at Quaker Hill Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

Donald Davis, 86, Neosho, Mo.

Donald Eugene Davis, 86, of Neosho, Mo., died Friday evening, August 11, 2023 at his home. Born January 6, 1937, at Derby, Don was the son of Ross and Gladys (Hamilton) Davis. They preceded him in death.

Alta Grace Wells, 104, Altamont

Alta Grace Wells, 104, of Altamont, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons. Born May 6, 1919, in rural Oswego, Alta was the daughter of Charles D. and Bertha F. (Phillips) Nading. They preceded her in death.

Jimmy Wilson, 86, Miami, Okla.

Jimmy Lee Wilson, 86, of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Windridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Miami, Okla. Born May 7, 1937, in Columbus, Jimmy was the son of Leo and Mae (Arbuckle) Wilson. They preceded him in death.