Bruce Shanks, 66, Columbus

Bruce Johnny Shanks, 66, Columbus, died Friday, April 10 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Mo. after a severe stroke April 7. Arrangements for services are pending.

Lois Ward, 89, Galena

Lois G. (Anderson) Ward, 89, formerly of Galena, died at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, April 8, 2026.Born August 1, 1936 in Galena, she lived her whole life on property that was homesteaded by her great-grandparents and passed down through the generations.

Katherine Fasken, 92, St. Paul

Katherine A. Butler-Fasken, 92, St. Paul, formerly of Walnut, died peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at 6:31 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Cynthia Jones, 64, Scammon

Cynthia “Cindy” Jeanne Jones, 64, rural Scammon, died Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at her home.Born May 12, 1961, in Kansas City, Cindy was the daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Habiger) Stottmann. She grew up in Parsons and graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont.

Leroy Getchell, 81, Joplin, Mo.

Leroy Alfred Getchell, 81, Joplin, Mo., died April 2, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born May 17, 1944, in Boulder, Colo., Leroy was the son of Lewis and Dorene Getchell, who ensured he was taught in the ways of Jesus Christ, a faith he clung to throughout his life.

Ila Gipson, 81, Galena

Ila Mae (McCandless) Gipson, Galena, 81, died peacefully at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by her family.Born December 6, 1944 in rural Sarcoxie, Mo., Ila was the daughter of Clyde and Mildred (Baldwin) McCandless.

Terry Raney 80, Wyandotte, Okla.

Terry Lee Raney 80, Wyandotte, Okla. died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Solace House in Joplin, Mo. with his wife at his side.Born April 2, 1945 in Tampa, Fla., Terry was the son of Robert Bartley and Dorothy (Chaney) Raney.

JaVohn Morrill, 28, Columbus

JaVohn Benjamin Morrill, 28, Columbus, died tragically Monday, March 30, 2026.Born February 10, 1998, in Pittsburg, Ja-Vohn was the son of Buffi Freeman and Poncho Sales.

Bobbie Culp, 85, Seneca, Mo.

Bobbie “Bob” Dean Culp, 85, Seneca, Mo. died Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by family.Born June 11, 1940, in La Junta, Colo., Bob was the son of Irl and La-Von Culp. He grew up in Stella, Mo.Bob was a devoted husband to Peggy, his loving wife of nine years.

Patricia Eddy, 88, Kansas City, Mo.

Patricia Ann (Thomas) Eddy, 88, Kansas City, Mo. died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the age of 88 in Kansas City, Missouri.Born March 31, 1938, in Weir, Patricia was the daughter of James Donald (Don) Thomas and Elsa M. (Bolinger) Thomas.Patricia and Kenneth G.