Barbara Watson, 87, Galena

Barbara Sue (Mooney) Watson, 87, Galena, died at 1:18 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home.Born June 13, 1938, in Riverton, Barbara was the eldest of three children of Harry Lee and Una (Derfelt) Mooney.

Shelby Horn, 82, Joplin, Mo.

Shelby Paul Horn, 82, Joplin, Mo. died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born July 12, 1943 in Estill County, Kentucky, Shelby was the son of Pryse and Hettie (Warner) Horn.Shelby graduated from Kiser High School in Dayton, Ohio with the Class of 1961.

Gary Elliott Sr., 80, Baxter Springs

Gary D. “Buster” Elliott Sr., 80, Baxter Springs died at home February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Born September 8, 1945 in Baxter Springs, Buster was the son of BH and Mable Elliott. Buster was the third of four children.

William Kesinger, 73, Columbus

William “Gene” Eugene Kesinger, 73, Columbus, died peacefully February 12, 2026.Born March 19, 1952, in Joplin, Mo., Gene was the son of William and Bonnie Kesinger.

P. Charlene Wallingford, 88, Grove, Okla.

P. Charlene (Eads) Wallingford, 88, Grove, Okla., died February 11, 2026.Born January 4, 1938 in Oswego, Charlene was the only child of Charlie F. and Jennie (Gaston) Eads. She was raised in Montana Township, attended grade school there, then graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont.

LeRoy Kirchner, 87, Columbus

LeRoy O. Kirchner, 87, Columbus, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Columbus.Born August 25, 1938, in Benson, Neb., LeRoy was the son of Leo and Thelma (Williams) Kirchner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte (Siedel) Kirchner.

Robert Spragg, 57, Cherokee

Robert Ernest Spragg, 57, Cherokee, lifelong fighter of SEK and Kansas City, died February 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. True to who he was, Bobby fought until the very end.

Dwight Price, 72, Quapaw, Okla.

Dwight Price, 72, Quapaw, Okla., died Tuesday, February 17, 2025.He was born June 6, 1953.Dwight truly loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed tending to his garden, fishing, camping, and cutting wood.

Lisa Gilman, 58, Miami, Okla.

Lisa Raelyn Gilman, 58, Miami, Okla., died February 8, 2026, at Mercy Joplin, surrounded by her family, after a sudden illness.Born November 18, 1967, in Welch, Okla., Lisas was the daughter of Linda Kemp, her proud mother.

Galen Smith, 66, Baxter Springs

Galen Brent Smith, 66, Baxter Springs, died at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Brighton Place West Nursing Facility in Topeka.Born August 28, 1959, in Baxter Springs, Galen was the son of Trueman and Dorothy Smith.