Obituaries

Georgeanna Fry

Georgeanna Fry

Georgeanna Fry, 58, Pittsburg

Georgeanna Lynn Fry, 58, Pittsburg, died at 8:48 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Comfort Care Assisted Living Center in Pittsburg. She had been in declining health for the last two years.Born October 29, 1967, in Fullerton, Calif., Georgeanna was the daughter of Thomas L. and Phyllis M.
Jerry McCamey

Jerry McCamey

Jerry McCamey, 93, Columbus

Jerry Prade “JP” Mc-Camey, 93, Columbus, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Autumn Place in Columbus.Born June 29, 1932, in Waco, Texas, JP was the son of Clarence Ivy and Francis Louise (Keeling) McCamey. After high school, JP attended college at Baylor University.
Alvin Lowe Jr.

Alvin Lowe Jr.

Alvin Lowe Jr., 72, Pittsburg

Alvin Eugene Lowe Jr., 72, Pittsburg, died February 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born July 18, 1953, in Pittsburg, Alvin was the son of Alvin “Bud” Lowe and Juanita Dalphine Richards. He attended Mulberry and Northeast High Schools before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1971.

Gilbert Bridendolph, 87, Commerce, Okla.

Gilbert Edward Bridendolph, 87, Commerce, Okla., died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born August 11, 1938, in Washington County, Md., Gilbert was the son of Martin and Mary (Mill) Bridendolph. He had lived in Commerce since 2008 moving from Picher, Okla.
Erna Rogers

Erna Rogers

Erna Rogers, 84, Ketchum, Okla.

Erna Dee (Spear) Rogers, 84, Ketchum, Okla., died peacefully February 9, 2026, after a brief illness while in the caring presence of her loving husband of 65 years, Carl Rogers, and their children.Born March 1,1941 in Parsons, Erna Dee was the daughter of Alfred and Thelma (Taylor) Spear.

Steven Daniels, 71, Columbus

Steven Michael Daniels, 71, Columbus, died February 8, 2026.Born February 19, 1954, in Cherokee, Steven was the son of Billy and Leona (Battin) Daniels.Steven was a dedicated truck driver for many years.
Beverly Capron

Beverly Capron

Beverly Capron, 83, Tulsa, Okla.

Beverly Jean Capron (née Atkinson), 83, Tulsa, Okla., died Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by family.Born March 17, 1942, in Columbus, her life was rooted in faith, family, heritage and a strong work ethic that guided her for more than eight decades.
Philip Roth

Philip Roth

Philip Roth, 67, Columbus

Philip Aaron Roth, 67, Columbus, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Mindenmines, Mo.Born September 12, 1958, in Hawthorne, Calif., Philip was the son of Jake Peter Jr. (J.P.) and Dorothy Evelyn (Eaton) Roth. They both preceded him in death.
Herbert Hale

Herbert Hale

Herbert Hale, 89, Loma Linda, Mo.

Herbert Dean Hale, 89, Loma Linda, Mo. died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 11, 1936 in Wichita, Herb was the son of William E. Hale and Myrtle (Moody) Hale. After high school Herb served in the United States Army.
Dona Anderson

Dona Anderson

Dona Anderson, 70, Galena

Dona Anderson, 70, Galena, died February 4, 2026, from a short illness.Born October 29, 1955, at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Mo., Dona was the daughter of Clayton M. and Dolores D. (Dipley) Anderson. She Lived in Webb City, Mo. with her family, then moved to the Riverton/Galena area.