Joyce Garritson, 83, Pittsburg

Joyce Marguerite Garritson, 83, of rural Pittsburg died June 29, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 12, 1940, in Pittsburg, Joyce was the daughter of George Franklin and Maree Marguerite (Sparks) Jameson.

Carlton Smith, 89, Galena

Carlton Johnnie Smith, 89, of Galena., died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 while holding the hands of his daughters and son and his Pastor softly sang Amazing Grace. Born August 23, 1933, in Cassville, Mo. John was the son of Carl Smith and Ethel (Rhoades) Smith.

Steven Ray, 56, Galena

Steven Wade (Starchman) Ray, 56, of Galena, died Friday, June 23, 2023. Born January 11, 1967, in Joplin, Mo., Steven Wade was the son of Wesley and Darlene Ray. They preceded him in death. He grew up in Galena and spent his youth playing baseball and football. He graduated with the class of 1985.

Kasey Ng, 30, Miami, Okla.

Kasey Keoni Ng, 30, of Miami, Okla. died Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born August 5, 1992, in Springfield, Mo., Kasey was the son of Willie and Cary Ng. A true Renaissance man, Kasey cultivated his breadth of interests early, even in high school, excelling as an athlete (e.g.

Betty Robinson, 83, Galena

Betty Matha Ann Robinson, 83 of Galena, died at her home at 1:07 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in Spokane, Wash. July 14, 1939, Betty was the daughter of Pauline (Hrisko) Klevjord. She lived in Spokane, Wash. until 1959 when she moved to Cherokee County.

William Hoffman III, 78, Oswego

William Hoffman III 78, of Oswego, died Friday, June 30, 2023, after battling chronic illness. Born in Oakridge, Tenn. January 17, 1945, Bill was the son of William and Della (Scowden) Hoffman.

Kaisyn Allan McMinn

Kaisyn Allan McMinn infant son of Dustin Allan and Lynsey Danielle (Turner) McMinn died unexpectedly at his home in his sleep on June 22, 2023. Kaisyn was born January 11, 2023 in Joplin, Mo.

Lester Lonnie Foster

Lester Lonnie Foster, 75 of Quapaw, Okla., died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born November 9, 1947 in Quapaw, Okla., Lester was the son of Lonnie Foster and Goldie (MaCammon) Foster. They preceded him in death.

Jack Arnold Compton

Jack Arnold Compton, 92, of Lamar, Mo. died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Cox Barton County Hospital. Born July 4, 1930, in Springfield, Mo., Jack was the son of Vernon Compton and Elizabeth Fuhr Compton. Following high school, Jack joined the United States Army.

Emel Clarence Hess

Emel Clarence Hess, 87, of Owasso, Okla. died at home Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born August 16, 1935, in Manchester, Okla., Emel was the son of Oswald and Sarah Marie McClaflin Hess. They preceded him in death.